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I Owe So Much Of My Contentment To You
'This time of year makes us all a bit sentimental . . . we are reminded of our good fortunes and are grateful for the things in our lives that make us feel stable, safe, and secure. I owe so much of my contentment to you, and the caring and thoughtful way you helped me make the biggest (and most appropriate) commitment of my life. You never made me feel pressured, or pushed me to act when I was not ready. You listened carefully to everything I said about my life and my needs and 'knitted' those things into the picture of the home that you knew would be right and affordable for me. "I think of you often and fondly, and wish you and your family a happy holiday season and a healthy and prosperous New Year. You're simply the best!!!"
Debra S. ("Debi") Bruss
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Making An Offer >Creative Offers
Putting together an offer on a home is easy if the buyer has a lot of money, a terrific job and impeccable credit. Many buyers are not in that precise situation, however. And while sellers like to get their asking price, good listing agents prepare them for the possibility of receiving offers that involve some compromises.
Successful real estate agents know how to put together creative offers and do whatever it takes to make a transaction work. If a buyer is low on cash, the agent may structure an offer that shifts closing costs to the seller, minimizing the amount of cash that the buyer needs to close. A variation of a lease purchase arrangement might be effective if a buyer has recently changed jobs or is self-employed. Owner-financing for part of the loan can make a difference in some cases. If your agent brings you a complex offer designed to get a buyer into your home, don't say "no" until you understand the offer.
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What Newport, Rhode Island mansion was built as a birthday present and incorporates 500,000 cubic feet of white marble?
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The Vanderbilt Marble House was constructed by railroad baron William K. Vanderbilt for his wife Alva, who later divorced him, remarried and moved into a mansion down the street. |
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