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  <title><![CDATA[Choosing The Right Loan Officer Can Make Or Break Your Deal]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	As time goes on, I have come to realize that it takes a village to make a transaction successful.&nbsp; The happiness of getting an offer on your home, can quickly become despair and frustration when the time for closing is near and the Appraiser hasn&#39;t even been to see your home yet. 	 	You stress over thoughts of should I start moving out and are we going to be able to close in time for me to get my next property? You see, there is a flow to the process of buying and closing a home.  ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[A Seller&#039;s Disclosure Is A Must When Selling Your Home]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	When listing your home for sale, you must by Kentucky state law, provide a seller&#39;s disclosure. A seller&#39;s disclosure is a document that you sign that tells any potential buyer about any important defects or issues that may affect the value and desireablity of your property, including:  	 		Basement condition and whether it leaks 	 		Roof condition and whether it leaks 	 		Source and condition of water supply 	 		Source and condition of sewage service 	 		Working condition of other ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Houses For Sale in Owensboro Kentucky - Find Them Here]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Looking for houses for sale in Owensboro, Kentucky?&nbsp; You have arrived at one of the best web sites that list Owensboro real estate.&nbsp; First, check out our web site, you will find many convenient features, like a full MLS search, online interactive maps and more.  	 	When you are looking for houses for sale in Owensboro Kentucky, or anywhere, there are some things you ought to consider about the type and style of property that you ultimately choose. 	 	First, what type of location ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Real Estate Information Web Sites - How To Choose]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	There are lots of real estate information websites out there and it&#39;s important that you realize why these sites exist.&nbsp; Of course, some of them, like this one, are online because they want to assist you in buying some real estate.&nbsp; Many local real estate information websites offer the basics - listing information, school information and statistics about the local economy. Others, like this one, add maps, side-by-side property comparisons and even let you save favorites so you ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Awesome Real Estate Websites - You Are Viewing One Now]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	There are some awesome real estate websites out there that allow you to shop for real estate armed with more information than ever before.&nbsp; Sites with complete MLS listing information, maps, photos, videos are becoming more and more prevalent across the web.&nbsp; With new data interchange and mapping technology, as well as the arrival of web-based video, shopping for real estate on line has become much easier and more powerful.  	There are some awesome real estate web sites like Zillow ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Owensboro Real Estate - Five Reasons Why You Should List With Us]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Sell Your Owensboro Real Estate Quickly For Top Dollar  	There are very few agents or brokers with more experience in the Owensboro Real Estate market than Janie Marksberry.&nbsp; Janie has over 25 years of experience, and with several million dollars of real estate transactions under her belt, she is one of the most successful in innovative real estate brokers in Owensboro.  	Janie&#39;s marketing program is unlike any other, and holds huge benefits for you:  ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Map Of Real Estate For Sale - Our Site Has Them]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Maps are handy, and maps of real estate for sale are invaluable when you are searching for a home to purchase.&nbsp; With the advent of internet mapping, it has become a given that whenever you display an address or property, you include a map.&nbsp; Modern real estate web site software (like the site you are viewing now) integrate Google maps right into the listing information, so it&#39;s easy to see at a glance where your property is located in relation to major highways, landmarks and ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Homes For Rent In Owensboro Kentucky – Should  You Buy Instead?]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	by Janie Marksberry  	Yes, you should rather buy than rent real estate &ndash; if you plan on staying in the same town for more than a year. Here are some reasons why:  	 		After taxes, your monthly payment is actually lower after a year or so. Example: say you bought a house with a $1000 per month payment. Compare that to a rental costing $800 per month. With the tax deduction you get from the interest paid on your mortgage, you will be money ahead buying and paying the higher payment! 	 ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Websites To Find Houses For Sale - Buyer Beware]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	By: Janie Marksberry  	What are the best websites to find housed for sale?&nbsp; You should avoid the big national ones, as you may be missing the latest and best information.&nbsp; Big, national web sites do offer some interesting bells and whistles to play with, but the data they provide is oftentimes at best, estimates and at worst is just simply not correct.&nbsp; These web sites aim to attract visitors and advertisers.  	Locally based websites are the best way to find a house for ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Homes For Sale In Owensboro Kentucky- What Sellers Should Know]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	By: Janie Marksberry  	Putting your home up for sale in Owensboro is no different than  anywhere else, although people here tend to move for different reasons that perhaps  homeowners in other cities.  (It has been  said that eating out at restaurants and moving are two of Owensboro&rsquo;s most  popular leisure activities)!  Seriously  speaking, there are some real issues you as a seller should consider when  thinking about putting your home for sale.   First, analyze your time factor.  ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 8 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Finding Current Open Houses In Area – The Inside Scoop]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	By: Janie Marksberry  	When searching for a home for the first time, many potential buyers resort to the old real estate standby, the open house.&nbsp; The prospect of just showing up at a home to look it over is attractive and a low-stress, low commitment way to begin looking for a home.&nbsp; Just cut out the little map that is printed in the newspaper, jump into the car and away you go.&nbsp; Depending on how far apart your neighborhoods are, you can see a good number of open houses in the ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 7 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Homes in Owensboro – Start Here]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Homes in Owensboro: A Great Combination of Affordability, Luxury  	By: Janie Marksberry  	Owensboro, Kentucky is a vibrant community, with a diversified economy, and lots of housing options for those looking to locate here.&nbsp; Typical Owensboro homes are ranch-style, but there are plenty of other designs that are prevalent.  	Our web site has been designed to allow you to find homes in Owensboro easily, with some exclusive features that are found on no other Owensboro real estate web site. ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Fri, 1 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[The Only Owensboro Agent Using Video Tours]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	I am the only agent in Owensboro that has been offering real, walking, talking video tours of my listings. This gives your home tremendous exposure on this site, as well as YouTube.  	A video tour is a great way for buyers to share information about their prospective home purchase with friends and family members. Did you know that most of our videos are viewed by buyers AFTER they have physically tour the home? Buyers like to share the videos with family and friends who often serve as ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Benefits For You]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Sellers: You need an agent that will give you the best chance to sell your home quickly&nbsp;for top dollar.&nbsp; No other firm in Owensboro offers Janie&rsquo;s&nbsp; unique marketing program.  	Buyers: You need a broker who takes the time to listen to your needs &ndash; and show you properties that are right for you.&nbsp; Janie won&rsquo;t waste your time showing you properties that do not meet your criteria.  	 		Janie Has Over 24 Years Experience As A Realtor 	 		Janie Is The Only ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[About Janie]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	You Deserve The Best  	My slogan is&nbsp; &ldquo;Janie KNOWS Real Estate!&rdquo;&nbsp; because I have the experience and the talent to make your real estate transaction a success.&nbsp; There are a lot of people selling real estate, so you need to find a broker who excels in the market and shares your desires. Experience first hand how I set the standard which others try to follow.  	I pledge to you to always LISTEN to what you want and turn that into a reality. When you look for a house with ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Sold Properties]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Need results? Looking for an agent who really produces? Chances are you&rsquo;ll find your neighborhood in this list of properties recently listed and/or sold by Janie:  	4025 Noel Place &ndash; MLS#55334 	6330 Old State Road- MLS#55690 	2210 Landsdowne South &ndash; MLS#R54796 	9543 Hwy 662, Maceo &ndash; MLS#R53969 	2632 Fairview Spur &ndash; MLS#52168 	3301 Bryant Ct. &ndash; MLS#52533 	220 Bon Harbor Hills &ndash; MLS#51978 	5508 Sargent Drive- MLS#51977 	2701 Dartmouth Drive &ndash; ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Home Warranties Can Help Sell Your Home]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	It is the responsibility of the homeowner to disclose any past or potential issues that may affect the value and continued desireability of your advertised property. Real estate law varies from state to state, and some require you to reveal everything from a leak in the faucet to a neighbor who may be a nuisance. Be sure you are aware of the disclosure laws for our area. As an additional incentive to attract an offer on your home, you might consider offering a one year warranty to the new ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Let Your Buyers Visualize Themselves In Your Home]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Buyers want to visualize themselves in their new home, so to make your house more neutral, please distance yourself emotionally.&nbsp; This means putting away all family photos, awards, etc. that are specific to your family. 	 	Also removing excess clutter by renting a storage unit or having a garage sale will make your home appear larger and more inviting. 	 	You may want to host an open house while you still have furniture in your home, so buyers can visualize furniture placement with the ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title><![CDATA[Make Your Home An Inviting Place For Buyers]]></title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ 	Janie Knows:  	Before each showing of your home to potential buyers, it is important to make a good first impression. Be sure your front entry has a sparkling door knocker and door knobs, and that the front door and porch are clean and free of clutter.&nbsp;  	Once inside your home should smell inviting so bake the quick and easy break and bake cookies or brownies, or put a drop of vanilla on the top of a light bulb for a welcome aroma.  	You can make the home seem more inviting by installing ...]]></description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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