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About marlenebertrand

Marlene Bertrand is a seasoned real estate broker for Bertrand Realty and a Certified Authenticity Life Coach. She empowers her real estate agents and clients alike to embrace a life and career that aligns with their true values. Marlene believes that simplicity is the key to fulfillment, and that genuine satisfaction comes from living with spiritual awareness, honoring others, and respecting the environment around us. Through her guidance, she helps people cultivate authenticity in both business and life.

Top 10 Wants of Millennial Home Buyers and 3 Seller Responses

Posted on April 18, 2015 by marlenebertrand

Originally posted on East Bay Real Estate Focus:
From Patty Loveless to Mariah Carey, the music has changed but the message remains: “Nothing ever stays the same.” This is categorically true as it applies to the tastes, wants and desires…

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How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home

Posted on April 14, 2015 by marlenebertrand

How to Use Comparable Sales to Price Your Home Before you put your home up for sale, understand how the right comparable sales help you and your agent find the perfect price. Read Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this. … Continue reading →

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The cost of buying is going up

Posted on April 9, 2015 by marlenebertrand

How much does it cost to get a mortgage? A couple of the most frequently asked questions I get are ‘how much downpayment do I have to have and what other costs will there be?’ My answer is to budget…

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6 Tips for Settlement Day

Posted on January 31, 2015 by marlenebertrand
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You Should Know About These Mortgage Points and Tax Deductions

Posted on January 27, 2015 by marlenebertrand

Are Mortgage Points Tax Deductible? When you took out a mortgage to buy your home, did you pay points? You may be able to deduct that prepaid interest on your federal tax return — but only if you meet a … Continue reading →

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