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Scam ALERT mailer says you may be owed a refund of several thousand dollars
Last week one of my favorite clients presented a letter to me they received in the mail from a Company named ACT. The notice informs the client they may be owed a refund for "several thousand dollars" based on the mortgage they originated on their home, claiming they may have been "overcharged". The letter included the exact loan amount they took out and it even had the date they closed. (this information is available in public records by the way) Since my client was uncertain as to the validity, they wisely asked me before they took action or responded. I was happy they asked about it before they got involved, since as it turns out this letter is very suspicious and very likely a scam!
A little research on the Internet turned up some pretty sad stories of people who were not so lucky with this same company. Had some of these folks been more prudent, the first clue should have been that the letter contains no contact information or names of in...
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Time to Save some Money on Home Ownership Expenses
These days everyone seems to be looking to save a few bucks, here is an article I found on Money Mag. 7 tips on how homeowners can save some money... check it out. Good ideas for triming some costs getting the most out of your home and surroundings and doing a little more with a little less!
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626 Paso Fino Cedar Park TX 78613 another SOLD by Eric Recktenwald, RE/MAX
626 Paso Fino Dr. Cedar Park Texas 78613 another in a long history of previously listed homes where marketing presence and presentation made all the difference. This property had been on the market previously and the Seller was struggling for success. Total market time prior to listing with Eric Recktenwald at RE/MAX Captial City was 204 Days on market. Needless to say some changes had to be made. After we reviewed the offering with the Sellers suggested improvements to staging and presentation I advised the Seller as to current market values including a detailed analysis of property absorbtion rates. While the Seller remained skeptical and uncertain about the "market conditions" market response to the Revised Offering was everything their confidence needed! After only 13 Days on Market we received a LOW offer However, knowing in detail what kind of conditions we were up against and having C...