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A New Outlook…Or Maybe Not So Much

by Jon Griffith Cool Web Tools

2009 has been a long year. It has also been the most prosperous year I’ve ever experienced. It has been a year of shifting perspectives, innovative tools, unexpected hardships, and unexpected blessings. It’s a year that I’ve spent re-acquainting myself with me in order to move forward with a new outlook on life and how [...]

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It’s a Bottom Line Issue

by Jon Griffith Bank Antics

A recent post on raincityguide.com got me going about the bottom line when it comes to short sales. The article, written by Ardell, touches on the apparent importance of the assets that a property owner may have that could affect the bank’s decision regarding whether or not a short sale will be approved. At present, [...]

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Should I Buy a New Or Used Car?

by Jon Griffith Featured

Used.  Always used.  Buying a new car is one of the worst financial decisions I have ever made. Monthly Payment The monthly payment is the first thing that everyone looks at when they finance a car.  Why?  Because they live in a cash flow mentality.  In this economy, cash is king.  If you don’t have [...]

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How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?

by test Real Estate Basics

…and who pays them? Before I was a REALTOR, I was a consumer, and I bought a house. Fortunately for me, or maybe it wasn’t so fortunate, my REALTOR was my father. He also owned the house that I purchased. This worked both for and against me, but we won’t go into that now. The [...]

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