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The Annoying Sound of Opportunity
by Eric Haggin on March 13, 2010 | 
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What does OPPORTUNITY sound like? Will you know it when it presents it’s self? In the current phase of the Tri-Valley real estate market the sound of opportunity is an annoying “Chirp…Chirp…Chirp…”
Walk the streets, drive slow, and listen for the annoying sound of chirping smoke detectors. Bank owned homes are sitting vacant, lawns are sprouting weeds, and smoke detector batteries are running low.
Notices posted on doors are a sign of the times.
For Buyers, this has been a time to become a neighborhood expert. If you really know values, it’s becoming possible to catch some really good deals. Be careful not to fall for the idea of “it last sold for $700,000 so $500,000 must be a good deal.” Work with your Realtor to establish the proper current price but also be realistic about the future.
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The Annoying Sound of Opportunity
What does OPPORTUNITY sound like? Will you know it when it presents it’s self? In the current phase of the Tri-Valley real estate market the sound of opportunity is an annoying “Chirp…Chirp…Chirp…”
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