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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

COLLECTING FOR KIDS


The Jefferson Area Board of Realtors is sponsoring a back to school backpack event. We are collecting new or like new backpacks to provide area children in need with the essential tools necessary to succeed and feel confident as they begin their school year.

Backpacks will be collected at local banks, credit unions, Real Estate offices, or the Jefferson City Area Board of Realtors office at 1906 Bubba Lane.

Backpacks may be dropped off any time in July! Thank you for your help!!
UPDATE: approximately 100 backpacks were collected and donated to the Samaritan Center for their "Back to School" program!! Thank you to everyone for your generous donations!!


Current local mortgage rates

Rates effective as of 07/20/2009

CONVENTIONAL FIXED RATE MORTGAGES
Term (Fixed):

30 year 5.375%
20 year 5.375%
15 year 4.75%
10 year 4.75%

*Rates subject to change at any time. Provided by Lynne Bateman, Mid America Bank, 573-896-4790 Rates quoted above are for qualified borrowers with a 95% loan-to-value (LTV) or less. Please call for rates on mortgage loans with 95.01%-97% LTV. Rates subject to change at any time without notice Credit scores may adversely affect quoted rates.

If you're thinking of selling or buying in the Jefferson City Missouri Area, contact me direct at (573)761-3485 or online at http://www.hankshouses.com/ . “I want to be your Jefferson City Real Estate Resource ~ I am at your service!"

Be prepared for your open house


If your home is on the market, chances are your agent will at some point hold an open house. This can be a great way to drive buyer traffic to your home. But most often, buyers are inspired to physically view your home because of a picture they've seen on the Internet.


The buyer is expecting something fantastic and if you've got anything less than a fantastic-looking, you are less likely to get the offer you are looking for.


Everywhere the eye rests, the sale begins. So that means everything counts: floors, walls, ceilings, windows, the stuff outside, inside, cleanliness, ..... attention to detailng.


July Home Tip


Replace carpets or area rugs that have stains or show significant wear. Hardwood, ceramic tile or lacquered and etched concrete floors all wear well and are popular with home buyers