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        <title>Real Talk with Larry Jensen</title>
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        <description>Lawrence "Larry" Jensen is the Founder and Principal Broker of St. Lawrence Properties, LLC. His unique perspective takes more than 10 years of Real Estate and Property Management experience and couples it with 20 years of Construction Experience. 
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Realtors® Applaud Congress for Reinstating FHA Loan Limits</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ Washington, DC, 
					November 18, 2011
				

				
WASHINGTON (November 17, 2011) – The National Association of Realtors®
 commends Congress for reinstating the loan limit formula and maximum 
cap for Federal Housing Administration-insured loans for two years.



“As the nation’s leading advocate for homeownership, we applaud 
members of Congress for restoring FHA’s previous loan limits, which will
 help reduce consumer cost burdens, stabilize local housing markets and 
allow... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:54:55 -0600</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Buyer SCAM</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 


There doesn’t seem to be a day that goes by where another
SCAM does not rear its ugly head. 



&nbsp;



A few days ago I was contacted by an out of country
buyer. Not unusual as I deal with a number of overseas clients. This one
happened to be from Canada though.  



So it starts off easy enough:



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I
Need a 3 To 5 Bed Room Single Family Home and Its a Cash Buy, With a Garage and
2 Bath, Price ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:37:38 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Craigslist SCAM strikes again in the Hudson Valley</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 




Dutchess County Brokers and Agents have once again been put
on notice that a SCAM Artist is attacking out listings. This scam has been
played out in the real estate industry across the country, but thanks to some
smart renters who decided to do some research and make some phone calls, the
scam was brought to light quickly. 



How does it work? It’s quite simple actually. Someone sees a
house for sale or rent on line or in person and then pretends to be the listing
agent and or ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 19:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Greenwich, CT Market Snapshot 8-10-2011</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 

 

 CITY

 COUNTY

 STATE

 NATIONAL


 Median Home Value


$1,077,200

 $427.000

 $265,700

$175,100 

 Home Appreciation

 -2.0%

 -2.0%

 -2.3%


 -3.2% 








 

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Greenwich, CT Real Estate Market Summary 

Average price per square foot for Greenwich CT was $553, an increase of 
0.7% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for 
homes in Greenwich CT for Apr 11 to Jun 11 was $1,950,000 based on 59 
home sales. Compared to the same p... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:52:28 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Westport, CT Market Snapshot 8-10-2011</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 

 

 CITY

 COUNTY

 STATE

 NATIONAL


 Median Home Value


$984.900

 $427.000

 $265,700

$175,100 

 Home Appreciation

 -1.8%

 -2.0%

 -2.3%


 -3.2% 





 

Westport, CT Real Estate Market Summary

Average price per square foot for Westport CT was $457, an increase of 
2.2% compared to the same period last year. The median sales price for 
homes in Westport CT for Apr 11 to Jun 11 was $972,500 based on 92 home 
sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 22:36:17 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>New grant available for military first-time homebuyers!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 8/10/11




A new program is offering financial assistance to first-time 
homebuyers who are veterans or active-duty military members. The 
Pentagon Federal Credit Union Foundation, a nonprofit national 
organization, is offering the assistance through its Dream Makers 
program.



Active duty personnel, veterans, retired members of the military and 
employees of the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of 
Homeland Security may be eligible for a grant up to $5,000 to use on ... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:45:51 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>New York Passes 2% Property Tax Cap</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 


June 25, 2011Albany, NY



Overshadowed by the Same Sex Marriage Bill that legalized
Same Sex Marriage in New York was another huge Bill - Property Tax Cap that
will cap property taxes at 2 percent or the rate of inflation, revamp the
state's rent laws, and provide about $125 million in mandate relief to local
governments and school districts.



New York is among the highest taxed states in the country,
and Cuomo made a tax cap a hallmark of his administration. 



&quot;Finally... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2011 07:57:27 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Following Directions - That's all it takes!</title>
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I was recently working with a Rental Client, that is where I
represent the Renter, not the Landlord. Yes, this situation does come up, but
not too often as most renters I meet will rent one of our Managed Properties. 



I like doing this because it gives me a chance to see things
for the Renters perspective. Then again, I get frightened doing this as I see
exactly what other agents are – or rather – Are Not doing. 





Some of the things I have come across are as complex as... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2011 13:48:08 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>Who is watching your property?</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ So you’ve decided to become a landlord. Was it by choice or due to the current housing crisis? In many cases, a landlord, especially one that is forced into becoming a landlord will seek out the help of a Professional Property Manager. In years past, you would have simply opened up the phone book and today you can just perform a quick internet search for a property manager. Not too bad, but with the housing market being what it is today, we seem to have an influx of “property managers” rea... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:00:02 -0500</pubDate>
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            <author>l.jensen@slpnyct.com (Larry Jensen)</author>
            <title>New York...Support the Tax Cap!</title>
            <description> <![CDATA[ 
A record number of REALTORS come to Albany to advocate for tax cap; Governor announces cap deal

More than 320 REALTORS traveled from across the state to participate in NYSAR's annual Lobby Day on Tuesday, May 24. These REALTORS spent the day urging their legislators to approve a two-percent property tax cap, along with directing their attention to other REALTOR legislative priorities. REALTORS were encouraged by Lt. Governor Robert Duffy and Assemblyman Joe Morrelle to continue their support o... ]]> </description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:11:56 -0500</pubDate>
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