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Should I pay 3% agent fee to the guy who responded to my craiglist advertisement?
I advertised on Craigslist and an agent brought me a tenant. He asked for 3% of the annual lease and offered to do the agreement and walkthrough for me. I think he also represented the tenant. Is this…
Free Gift from Team Stevens & Manley
Free Offer for Buyers & Sellers!!!!! (up to $400) **Free Home Inspection or Septic Inspection*** When you List or buy  your home with Team Stevens & Manley up to $400 will be deducted from our…
Greenbelt Md November Market Statistics
Exit Bennett Realty has compiled the latest November market statistics for Greenbelt Md Homes. Currently, there are 79 active listings, down from 125 a year ago. Greenbelt MD had 20 sold listings in the…
Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Florida Short Sale Questions
Treasure Island, St. Petersburg Florida Short Sale Questions"I am upside down with my home here in Treasure Island St. Petersburg, should I do a Short Sale or should I just try to hang in a little longer…
2011 Lake Tahoe Real Estate Review
Alpine Meadows Estelle Bowl March 2011It’s amazing that the end of the year is already upon us, where does the time go.  With only a few weeks left in 2011 I figured I would take a look at the overall…
IRA's / 401k's and Real Estate: Equity Trust Company
So I watched the Equity Trust Company webinar yesterday (ActiveRain University) morning and they pretty much sold me on the process and benefits of marketing to people that have money in an old 401k or…
Luxury Homes in Utah located near Park City Real Estate
Luxury Home in Utah – Market Update 12/16/11 A search conducted on the Wasatch Front Regional by the leading Real Estate Agents of Luxury Homes in Utah (searched on luxuryhomeinutah.com) revealed that…
Pinellas County Real Estate Market update
Pinellas County Real Estate Market update Update for July 2011. There is a lot of confusing information about the Real Estate market and home and condo sales and prices here in Pinellas County Florida. Doesn't…
Tampa Bay Pinellas County Real Estate Market Update
Doesn't matter where I go I always get questions about the real estate market here in Tampa Bay Pinellas County. One thing the buyers and seller are interested in is the mortgage situation. The only thing…
Real Estate, Treasure Island Sunset Vistas Market Report
Treasure Island Sunset Vistas Market Report The Real Estate business is very local and statistics from the National Association of Realtors about the Florida Real Estate Market or statistics from the…
Bored and off work next week? Come to my open house. Dec. 20, 21, 22.
I'm sitting this open house next week during the week. Tuesday December 20 (11-2); Wednesday December 21 (11-2) and Thursday December 22 (11-2) Come visit me. Afterwards we can go run the trails in Griffith…
What is the average price of raw land sold in the valley near Trenton,Ga. ?
I am looking at a property that is raw land, no access other than across my property, no utilities. It is a wedge of land Aprox. 2 acres between my land and my neighbor.
Does this townhome have air-conditioning?
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The Artisan Group Fantastic Luxury Listings 23
 Paragon Real Estate // San Francisco  114 Jamaica Street, Tiburon, CA (Marin County)$3,330,000http://www.oggikashi.com/114jamaicavtour/vtour.html132 25th Avenue, San Francisco (Lake Street)$2…
You're invited to my open house - Sunday, December 18, 1 - 4 p.m.
Hey everybody, I'm sitting this open house Sunday December 18.  Check it out, come see me.  11734 Avon Way #108, Los Angeles CA 90066 www.trulia.comTownhome: $349,000 2 br 2 ba 930 sqft in Marina Del…
$28M San Francisco Bank Owned Penthouse SELLS!
A 20,000sf penthouse unit atop the St Regis just sold for $28,000,000. This banked owned property was listed at $35,000,000. This space boasted 6 bedrooms, 12.5 bathrooms and 2900sf of terraces (information…
Caruso's 12 Days of Christmas ~ Day 3
On the 3rd Day of Christmas, Caruso Gave to Me – 3 Real Estate Marketing Errors! Frequent Blunder #1: Focusing a great deal of effort on “branding.” Branding purely works for big companies like Coke…
Settlement reached in Gulf Chinese drywall cases
A Chinese drywall manufacturer has agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to resolve court claims. Read more.
The Holidays Are Here With A Vengeance – How’s Your Stress Level?
What were you doing before you took a break to read this? Shopping for that perfect gift? Wrapping presents? If you're like a lot of our REVStaffing virtual assistants, you may feel as if you just can’t…
Hello, I am a RE Investor from Canada. I'm looking for a Las Vegas Realtor who specifically deals with Canadian Foreign Nationals.
Realtor to have experience behind them (working with CFN for at least 5 - 10 years), knowledge/expertise on the Vegas market, no high pressurized sales, fluent in English, willing to work on our requests…
Is this property still available for sale?
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if renting is there a fixed contract length?
hi i am loooking to rent a property for a maximum of 2 months furnished, in elks grove zip 95757, is this possible
Spacious Rambler in Dahlia Park @ The Issaquah Highlands!
Posted by The Cascade Team on Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 3:42pm. Property Website Priced at $399,000 Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  2Home Size:  1,607 sq.ft. Garage:  2Lot Size:  4 sq.ft. Community: …
Stunning Buchan Home in Trossachs (Sammamish)
Posted by The Cascade Team on Friday, December 16th, 2011 at 3:35pm. Property Website Priced at $724,950 Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.75Home Size:  3,150 sq.ft. Garage:  3Lot Size:  7,035 sq.ft.…
St. Pete Beach information. Things to do and places to go in St Pete Beach
St. Pete Beach, just south of Treasure Island is a vibrant little beach town with roughly 10,000 permanent residences and tons of tourists and snowbirds year around. The city was incorporated in 1957 and…
Madeira Beach information. Things to do and places to go in Madeira Beach
Madeira Beach or how we locals call it “Mad Beach” is a little drinking village with a fishing problem. Just kidding, this was true 30 years ago but not anymore. Madeira beach like the other Barrier…
Getting ready to apply for a mortgage in March 2012. But also getting ready to apply for school in January
Will student loans hurt my chances of getting approved for a mortgage?
Can I see this property?
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MAY I BID?
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Coronado Sales Statistics!
Greetings!See this link for Coronado housing statistics for the week of December 12, 2011!Best,Christine Van Tuyl & Margaret La GrangePrudential California RealtyCoronado, CAhttp://www.coronadoislandhomes.com
Denver Luxury Homes Sales up in November
Some more good news came out today on the market for Denver Luxury Homes and Denver Luxury Foreclosures. The Denver Business Journal is reporting that sales of $1 million and up increased by over 20%…
Want to buy a condo in Manhattan
I have total of 325K cash to spend.This is an investment.Dont want to go above 90th street.How much rent my condo would fetch?How much I would spend as property owner in taxes and condo maintainence fee…
Is there an agent who can represent me in trying to bid for this foreclosure property? I am interested in bidding and need an agent to contact me.
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Money Magazine Article Shows Destin Real Estate Values Increasing
Folks, have you heard the news? Our real estate market is increasing in value! In its December 2011 issue, Money Magazine, under the REAL ESTATE category, there is an article called "Markets That Moved…
Five Strategies to Deal With Difficult Holiday Shoppers
Dec 14, 2011 in Business/Finance The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, including for those who deal with holiday shoppers. Cashiers and attendants take the brunt of the frustration…
5 Last Minute Holiday Gifts for Any Budget
Dec 16, 2011 in Lifestyle If you’ve waited until the last minute to do your holiday shopping, you may start to panic as you notice the shelves getting bare. It can be difficult to come up…
Las Vegas: Nevada Sues Banks Over Mortgage Fraud.
the AG's office also said it conducted a review of more than 1 million pages of documents. Masto alleged LPS required employees to execute or notarize up to 4,000 foreclosure documents per day. She also…
Home Prices Rise for 5th Consecutive Month
Nov 30, 2011 in Homeowner The most recent data from the S&P and Case-Shiller index shows that home prices rose for the fifth consecutive month. This index looked at twenty major cities and…
Which Home Improvement Projects Offer the Best Returns?
When it comes to remodeling, exterior replacement projects have routinely rewarded home owners with more bang for their buck. This year is no different: REALTORS® recently rated many exterior improvements…
Move in cost in Brooklyn NY??
In CA you usually pay 1st moth rent plus a security deposit. So if you get a place for $1500 you are looking at $3000 to move in. I heard there it's more expensive to just get in to a place in NY.…
New Home Sales on the Way Up
Nov 28, 2011 in Homeowner New home sales rose in September after four straight months of decline, hitting a six-month low in August. According to the Commerce Department, the sale of new homes…
Selling Your Home During the Holiday Season
Nov 16, 2011 in Homeowner The holiday season can be a great time to sell a house.  November and December are actually when buyers are serious about buying a house because they may be extra motivated…
What are you folks seeing the marketplace for Lower Manhattan.?
Considering the recent subprime mess and credit crunch. Time on the market ....future expectations.....pricing.......board approvals....as much feed back as you like would be greatly appreciated......Thanks…
sponsor units (COOPS)
Good Morning, i have had a few clients lately looking for sponsor units (COOPS) can someone point me in the right direction or willing to work together ?al details about your question
Massachusetts Foreclosures - Hold Your Horses Wells Fargo And The Rest
This month, Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley initiated a lawsuit against 5 major US banks. They have allegedly illegally seized properties, filed fraudulent foreclosure documents, and failed…
Antioch CA Short Sales: A technique to make short sales easier
 Antioch CA – I read an interesting book. The author talked about persistence and how it helps you be successful. He told a story about phoning a call center.Click here to discover how other sellers…
How long does it take or should it take an agent to update a listing? Ours is still listed as acting even though its been under agreement
And all financing has been approved. Closing is in 26 days. I'm just SO concerned about this agent. No, my agent is not going to report her. I don't think agents like to "report"…
Low Mortgage Rates to Hang Around Next Year...
By Drew FitzGerald Mortgage rates are expected to remain very low at least through mid-2012, while housing activity improves slightly, according to Freddie Mac’s economic and housing outlook released…
Great house no proper permits- in Boston
I put an offer on a house and was willing to pay more than asking price. Obviously the price was too good to be true and now I know why it was. The attic- 2 bedrooms and a bathroom and 2 bedrooms in…
Is square footage advertised on MLS calculated differently for rentals than homes for sale?
The home we are interested in doing a lease to purchase is listed at 3800 square feet in some MLS, but when it was for sale, it was listed at 2,790 in some sites and 3,000 in others? Is there a difference?…
Can section 8 aps be used on exising mortgage? Please read details.
Saw answer saying prob. not BUT when I purchase home, pmt. was 25% of income, 10 years ago. Due to job loss and only job now is 68% of my income and I fall well withing my state income guidelines. All…
The Roofers Forum
For Professional Roofing Services to increase the curb appealof your property. Give Larry a call for a free consulation androof inspection. We can provide an estimate as well. In Orlandocall: 407 568 0834.
My husband and I are both working overseas, and we're trying to refinance an existing mortgage on an investment property in Boston. We're both US
citizens, with good credit (750 ) and are able to provide proof of income. We bought the property back in late 2008 where we still lived in the US. Would we be able to refinance the current loan? Thanks.
housing walkthrough?
I am currently in the Navy, but will be getting out in a few months and moving back to Texas. I am looking at buying a house in tarrant county/dallas area. My credit score is good so I shouldnt'…
Fort Collins Real Estate-Westchase market conditions
Westchase is a subdivision along the Harmony Corridor in Fort Collins. This area is close to schools, shopping and major employers. Homes in this area are typically 2 story homes, semi custom. There are…
Mortgage Rates Sink to Record Lows Again
Mortgage Rates Sink to Record Lows AgainDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2011Fixed mortgage rates dropped even more this week, continuing the trend in reaching new record lows this year, Freddie…
Understanding Preliminary Title Reports - Malibu Real Estate
  4Malibu.com The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale  What is a Preliminary Report? A Preliminary Report is a report prepared prior…
Income Generating Property - 3621 W Wolfram St. Chicago, IL
Large multi unit building with 4 levels of living space and 2 car detached garage. Potential to be a wonderful income generating property. Needs some updating. Buyer to verify legality of units.  Initial…
Low Mortgage Rates Keep Housing Affordability High
Low Mortgage Rates Keep Housing Affordability HighDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2011Mortgage rates continued to be near record lows this week, keeping housing at affordable levels for most…
buying 2 brothers out of mothers home. theres no mortage. my credit isnt that good. will i be able to get a loan?
Will i be able to get a mortage to buy them out and do some updating to the home.. How long do i have to buy them out? Can i live at the house untill I am able to buy them out
La Contessa a waterfront condo in North Redington Beach
North Redington Beach, Florida is located just south of Indian Shores, FL.  La Contessa is a direct beachfront condo complex with a total of 5 floors and 55 condominiums. All units in La Contessa have…
Pass a Grille in St Pete Beach
Pass a Grille, once a camp ground for fisherman to obtain fresh water and to grill their catch, is the most southern end of St. Pete Beach. The town of Pass-A-Grille Beach was incorporated into the city…
Tuscany by the Sea, waterfront condo in Indian Shores
Tuscany by the Sea is an absolutely awesome direct beachfront condo complex in Indian Shores with 12 waterfront corner units. It was built in 2005 and the units are huge with 5400 square feet of heated…
Is this property a condo or a coop? Thank you
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Hi, I would like to set up a time to come take a look at this property. feel free to give me a call at 603 320 0550 or email me back. Thanks
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Redington Shores Yacht and Tennis Club
Redington Shores Yacht and Tennis Clubwas build in 2007 and consists of condos and single family homes. With it’s unique location right across the street from the beach and on the intracoastal waterway…
Are the Holidays a Good Time to Sell?
Are the Holidays a Good Time to Sell?DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, DECEMBER 05, 2011Sixty percent of real estate professionals advise their sellers to list a home during the holidays because it’s…
Bella Marguerite a waterfront condo in St Pete Beach
Bella Marguerite a waterfront condo in St. Pete Beach Bella Marguerite is a very nice waterfront condo complex in St Pete Beach. It was built in 2007 and has 20 units altogether. Bella Marguerite is right…
How do I remove photos of his sold listing that I now own?
I purchased this proper and had the seller agent remove all photos from MLS? The photos have now been removed from every other website other than Trulia. How do I get Trulia to do the same? -- This question…
La Vistana a waterfront condos on Redington Shores
La Vistana a waterfront condos on Redington ShoresLa Vistanais a beachfront condo complex in Redington Shores. It is a gated community and was built in 2006. All units in La Vistanahave beautiful water…
Mortgage Rates Continue to Hover at Record Lows
Mortgage Rates Continue to Hover at Record LowsDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | FRIDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2011Averages on fixed-mortgage rates continued to hover near historic lows for the week, while adjustable-rate…
Palazzo del Mare a waterfront condo in Indian Shores
Palazzo del Mare, a water front  condo in Indian Shores Palazzo del Mare in Indian Shores is a beautiful beachfront complex built in 2003. Each of the 12 condos in Palazzo del Mare has incredible views…
Moving to Chico
Thank you for your answers yesterday. I must correct that I have currently decided to rent but would like to rent on the areas I mentioned , Esplanade/nord ave, 1661 forest avenue and 100 sterling oaks…
Bought a home for my parents and now I want out! Please help!
I'd like to transfer my two mortgages over to my parents. To make a long story short, I bought their house for them because of having great credit. Mom and dad are not on the loans. Both are in my…
Indian Rocks Beach
Indian Rocks Beach Indian Rocks Beach is a cute little town right between Indian Shores and Belle Air Beach. Indian Rocks Beach is a very active community with lots of special events going on and a vibrant…
Do they allow small dogs under 10 lbs at these properties?
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Sun Ketch town homes in Treasure Island
Sun Ketch town homes in Treasure Island, Fl I love the Sun Ketch town homes on Treasure Island, you get a lot of home for your money. AND it is all walking distance to the beaches, restaurants, bars shopping…
Grasping the Golden Ring
When we look a the highly successful people we see a common thread, they pursue their vision, often without financial security, facing long odds they ignore their own self-doubt. When the world tells them…
Short Sale on Kitty Hawk!!
4508 Johnston LaneKitty Hawk, NC 27949 Offered at $400,000 For more information and photos Single Family Home6 Bedrooms5 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 4,300 sqft
The Da Vinci, beachfront condo complex in Indian Rocks Beach
The Da Vinci is going to be a beautiful waterfront complex on the white sandy beaches on Indian Rocks Beach. With only 21 units it is going to be one of the small more private associations. The Da Vinci…
WHAT ARE THE ASSOCIATION FEES AND TAX? WHAT DO THEY COVER? CAN I GET MORE PHOTOS ON THE BUILDING?
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26 cumberland dr. is in forclosure, would like information on how to buy it. Brockton, Ma. 02301
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Short Short Sale! Unbelievable Price!!
Short Short Sale!! $595,000 129 Widgeon DriveDuck, NC 27949 Single Family Home5 Bedrooms4 Bathrooms1 Partial Bathroomfor mor information and photos
Those that can buy a home should consider buying now while rates are still at a record low
Daniel Wagner, AP Business Writer, On Thursday August 18, 2011, 10:26 am WASHINGTON (AP) -- The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to its lowest level on records dating to 1971.The rate…
How To Buy A Townhome in White Bear Lake
Are you wondering about how you go about buying a townhome in White Bear Lake? The process of how to buy a townhome can be confusing for many people, especially for the MN first time home buyer. As this…
THE MORTGAGE FORGIVENESS DEBT RELIEF ACT H.R. 3648
Did you know the Federal Government recently signed into LAW… THE MORTGAGE FORGIVENESS DEBT RELIEF ACT  H.R. 3648If you’re at least 30 days behind on your mortgage, thenyour mortgage company is willing…
10 Cities Where Home Construction Is Taking Off
10 Cities Where Home Construction Is Taking OffDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2011Builders mostly have stayed on the sidelines the last few years in many metro areas while construction permits…
Who can I contact to get more info about this property? I am interested in taking a look at it.
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