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8 April 2023 | 8 replies
I wouldn’t invest in Japanese properties solely because of the weakness in yen as there’s no crystal ball as to what the rates will be in the future.
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17 March 2022 | 11 replies
@Crystal Smith That's excellent insight.
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23 February 2023 | 57 replies
Conclusion: My conclusion is speculative and since I don’t have a crystal ball I wouldn’t venture to post this online, and also I don’t want to help or affect one particular city over the other, since as I mentioned I honestly like both destinations.
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5 September 2023 | 30 replies
Quote from @Crystal Smith: Quote from @Rickina Velte: Everything I read and hear says you can't wholesale from the MLS...and I'm wondering why that is?
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29 April 2015 | 6 replies
@Crystal Smith So should I stick more to averaging the actual $ values of the comps rather than there $/sqft?
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4 October 2023 | 6 replies
Make sure that you are crystal clear on the terms before submitting with any lender.
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3 June 2022 | 10 replies
There are lots of options out there, but I recommend they get 'crystal clear' on their goals so they can identify a strategy that best suits their goals.
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16 February 2023 | 5 replies
(I am in the Galveston, TX / Crystal Beach,TX area).
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27 June 2022 | 4 replies
Refinance for 80/20 LTV I don’t have a crystal ball.