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$100,000 + in consumer savings: It pays to shop

Since Ardell mentioned the rebates her clients enjoyed, it got me thinking about our small business and how we stack up. During 2006, our purchase and sale clients saved over $60,000 in escrow fees alone compared to our competitors, more if you add up all the other industry inventions consumers are charged for. [...]

Posted: February 1st, 2007 under General Real Estate.
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