Steve is joined by real estate broker and former racing champion Greg Sasser to discuss the fascinating culture of Drag Racing: the IHRA & NHRA and racing in general. The Rockingham story is told and put into a broader perspective. www.rockinghamdragway.com
Steve brings tremendous vision to the sport; the economic engine that it provides, as well as many interesting and heartfelt reflections on his career.
FAMILY LAW – TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS North Carolina – March 17th – March 18th.
Kathleen Shelton-Yow, (Kathleen Shelton-Yow PLLC), is this week’s guest and begins to tackle some of the major tenets of Family Law.
Kathleen has been a Moore County resident for 12 years and is in private practice in Carthage, N.C. 910 947-1529 (947-1LAW). Her personal and committed approach to a myriad of issues that parental rights entail is both refreshing and informative. Her insight into this and many other timely issues comes to light.
Southern Pines, N.C. February 28, 2012. Bill Sahadi of Fore Properties has been awarded the Home Measurement Specialist Certification (HMS®) by the Institute of Housing Technologies, LLC. Sahadi joins a select group of agents and appraisers who hold this highly sought-after certification, the only advanced real estate program geared towards the power of size in the home comparison and valuation processes. Sahadi achieved this prestigious designation after completing 18 hours of course work and extensive examinations. The courses were created in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of industry experts from across the country; ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of the ANSI® measurement standard, the overall impact of square footage and “price-per-square-foot” on home prices, and its influence on market timing strategies. HMS® designees are trained and committed to delivering buyers and sellers true “value added services,” helping buyers and sellers obtain a fair value in today’s competitive marketplace.
“In today’s marketplace a broker has got to be able to quantify as much information as possible for the seller and buyer. Exact square footage is the first benchmark of quantifiable information that is utilized in the appraisal process. That is why a prelisting appraisal is so important in today’s market. There is nothing more disheartening than to receive a contract on a home and have the appraisal come in short of value, when that heartache could have easily been avoided upfront. A prelisting appraisal is also great insurance if the contract appraisal, done by an out of town appraiser, comes up short due to lack of familiarity with our area.
Working with Hamp Thomas of the Institute of Housing Technologies as a prelisting appraiser and pricing consultant, gives our sellers a distinct advantage in today’s market. At the end of the day our primary role is to give the most reliable information, manage expectations and minimize surprises,” Sahadi concludes.
HMS® offers unique strategies, tools, sites and services of particular value to top real estate professionals and their clients. In today’s unique real estate environment, it has never been more important to understand the home valuation process. The Council of Certified Measurement Specialists is a real estate information research organization, offering numerous books, videos, and continuing education courses in real estate and appraisal. The Institute’s goal is to improve the real estate information network and help to stabilize home valuation and mortgage security. To view all the qualifications and requirements to achieve this prestigious Certification, visit HYPERLINK “http://www.HomeMeasurementSpecialist.com”www.HomeMeasurementSpecialist.com. For further information contact Bill Sahadi with Fore Properties at HYPERLINK “http://www.ForeProperties.com”www.ForeProperties.com
Executive Office Meredith Sledge and Committee member, Cindy Ellison, owner of Pinehurst Patio & Casual Furnishings discuss the 2012 Spring & Garden Expo being held at the Carolina Hotel March 2nd – 4th. The Parade of Homes will be held that same weekend as well as the following weekend of March 9th – 10th. For more information about this years event go to www.mchba.com.
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Hamp Thomas, a Certified Residential Appraiser from Carolina Appraisers and local lender Lesa Lindsay from Crescent State Bank discuss some of the current ramifications of the appraisal industry; how valuations are achieved and what happens when contracts are generated and there are appraisal shortfalls. So many issues that touch today’s buyers and sellers and real estate professionals are discussed in a spirited roundtable conversation.