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Short Sales Explained
Short Sales ExplainedA short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. In the past, it was rare for a bank or lender to accept…
Is there any a flat fee commission agent in Mission San Jose?
I am looking for an agent to sell my house in Mission San Jose? The similar house sold in my neighborhood were over 1.1 million this year. Please let me know if your commission is flat fee.
Can I "fire" my "buyers Agent" even though I have a signed agreement. We no longer see eye to eye and I'd like her out of
my life. I've decided to build but still have a buyer agreement. She is laying claim to the commission (which she can have) but I don't want her around during the building process. Can I just…
In CA, are there any laws that absolutely require the seller to accept an offer at the listing price, or above the listing price?
If our realtor is suggesting that we lower our asking price to be more competitive in our local market, are we legally obligated to accept any offers that match or even exceed our listing price but not…
Home Sales in Aliso Viejo, CA Week of 5/9/2012
This is absolutely a different market than we’ve had in many years.  With an average of days on market of 86.7 for the closed sales this week, one listing was there for just six days before being snatched…
Buyer's closing costs
I just answered a question from a prospective buyer in North Miami Beach and it prompted me to write a blog about it that I hope will be helpful to others in a similar situation.I realize that trying to…
Hunting Land For Sale_Near Pine River, MN_Property with Lake Frontage(Lake Harriet)
Land For Sale With Lake Frontage9 acres of densely wooded Oaks/Pines with Lake Frontage on Lake Harriet just south of Lake Ada. Property comes with dock, paddle boat, 5x9 storage shed, sand point well,…
Who pays when more damage is found during section 1 repair? ie. extended damage found fixing termite-related issues.
Who'll end up paying if more damages found during section 1 repair? Does it make difference if the repair is done by buyer or seller? Thanks.
i need advice on how i can get this house i had a bankruptcy and it will be done next year is there some one that will help me now
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MN Home and Realty For Sale Royalton, MN 56373_Coldwell Banker Burnet
Unique Log home for sale in central MN. Conveniently located 5 blocks from highway 10, home provides ease of access both north and South. Built in 1972, detached garage added later in early 2001. Shingles…
wanted to find out the crime
Wanted to find out the details of the crime for this particular area
ROBO SIGNING SETTLEMENT
The news has been abuzz in the past few weeks about the historic Robo-Signing Settlement reached between the government and five major lenders. The settlement raises lots of questions. But for distressed…
Pigs Must be Flying...Desert Mountain Golf Memberships on Special!
Desert Mountain Golf Memberships are on special. This is so rare I almost fell off my chair. The Club rarely budges from their $325,000 DEGM price tag for new members. Currently, for a limited time, the Desert…
Is Your Mortgage Out of Balance with Your Budget?
For millions of homeowners, trying to balance a budget while maintaining a mortgage that is more than the value of a home is becoming nearly impossible.Add the threat of scams, con-artists and people who…
8 Strategies for a Smart Landscape Design - Your Pride and Joy
In a recent study, it was found that home environment, neighborhood quality, and residential stability had significant effects on the reading and math performance of children between the ages of three…
Lenders May Want to Expand Borrowing Pool?
A new study estimates that 17.3 million prospects for new mortgages are being overlooked by lenders. Many of these prospects hold little credit history and, therefore, may be viewed as a risk to some lenders…
Desert Mountain Golf Membership Dues Increasing
The Desert Mountain Golf Club membership dues have increased slightly for 2010. Members receiving their January statements will notice the new rates: The new 2010 rate is $849.63 per month for the full…
Desert Mountain Memberships - Which Option is the Best?
Residents at Desert Mountain have two membership options, Deferred Equity Golf Membership (also known as DEGM) and the Deferred Equity Club Membership. The difference between these memberships are the…
Is this property still available for walk-through?
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Mortgage Delinquencies Down in 1Q to Lowest Level Since 2009?
The rate of borrowers past due by 60 days or more on their mortgage payments fell in the first quarter to 5.78 percent, the lowest delinquency rate since 2009, according to TransUnion. The pace was lower…
Did You Know Desert Mountain Club Members Don't Tip?
Desert Mountain Scottsdale Club Members are not allowed to tip for food and beverage purchases at the private members only restaurants. This policy is enforced to prevent club employees from soliciting…
Murrieta Short Sale Expert | 951-217-6745
By Sidney Kutchuk – Certified Murrieta Short Sale Agent.HAFA Certified Short Sale SpecialistA short sale is a type of real estate transaction were you need to be sure you have the best Murrieta Short…
Desert Mountain Home Inspection Process
If you are thinking about purchasing a luxury home at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ you should know how important the home inspection really is. So many people think that they can trust what is written…
Mortgage rates: Week ending 5/3/2012
Mortgage rates: Week ending 5/3/2012 30-yr. fixed: 3.84% fees/points: 0.8% 15-yr. fixed: 3.07 fees/points: 0.7% 1-yr. adjustable: 2.70% Fees/points: 0.6% (Source: Freddie Mac)____________________ Help…
Home For Sale Near Randall, MN_Coldwell Banker Burnet Realty and Realestate Zach Skoglund
Little Falls Home For Sale-Completely refinished home. Updates include new laminate flooring in bathrooms new bathroom fixtures, new tub, shower & granite counter top, refinished hardwood cabinets,…
Do You Want A Great Deal On A Scottsdale Golf Home?
There is a great Short Sale property at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ! Check out this Luxury Golf Home for ONLY $1,200,000. It was recently reduced from $1,850,000 and was originally appraised for…
Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: March 2012
Calif. Pending Home Sales Index: March 2012: 143.7, an increase from the revised 126.5 recorded in February. ____________________ Help with Any Real Estate Transaction - Buy or Sell Call me 424-777-9377…
Calif. lowest median home price by region/county March 2012:
Calif. lowest median home price by region/county March 2012: Tehama, $108,000 (Source: C.A.R.)____________________ Help with Any Real Estate Transaction - Buy or Sell Call me 424-777-9377 -  FREE…
Are Guests Allowed At Desert Mountain Golf Club?
Most people considering Desert Mountain Real Estate properties often ask about the guest policies for golf memberships. This is a very important question for golfers because they need to know that it will…
Calif. highest median home price by region/county March 2012:
Calif. highest median home price by region/county March 2012: San Mateo, $677,900 (Source: C.A.R.)____________________ Help with Any Real Estate Transaction - Buy or Sell Call me 424-777-9377 -  FREE…
Current Foreclosures at Desert Mountain
There are currently only 4 Desert Mountain Foreclosures or Bank Owned Homes available.The first home is located in the village of Arrowhead and is priced at just $849,900. This home is 4,112 square-feet…
Calif. median home price: March 2012
Calif. median home price: March 2012: $291,080 (Source: C.A.R.)____________________ Help with Any Real Estate Transaction - Buy or Sell Call me 424-777-9377 -  FREE CONSULTATION!  Should you have…
Consumer attitudes continue positive incremental trend
Despite slow job growth, Americans’ attitudes about homeownership, the economy, and personal finances continue to move incrementally in a positive direction, according to results from Fannie Mae’s…
Why Our Desert Mountain Clients Put Their Trust In Us
When making a Desert Mountain Real Estate purchase it is important that you choose the right real estate agent for the job. I often ask my clients why they chose me to be their Realtor when they purchased…
Asking prices rise for third consecutive month in April
Asking prices on for-sale homes rose 0.5 percent in April compared with March on seasonally adjusted basis, according to the latest report by Trulia’s Price Monitor. Together with increases in March…
Desert Mountain Golf Club Turnover
The Desert Mountain Scottsdale Golf Club will be turning over its ownership to the members as of March 1, 2011. So of course there is a lot of speculation about what will happen at turnover and how the…
Bank of America extends modification offers
Bank of America Home Loans has begun reaching out to customers who may be eligible for forgiveness of a portion of the principal balance on their mortgage under terms of a recent settlement among five…
Living It Up In Desert Mountain AZ
Are you living it up in Desert Mountain AZ? It is not that uncommon for people to assume that Desert Mountain is for the older, retired crowd. However, this is not true at all. This double gated Scottsdale…
My husband is getting relocated to Beckly WV and i would love to know if this is a friendly town to live in. We have an 8 year old girl who is just
so sweet, but has a tought time making friends because she is a bit shy. Any suggestions to make her transition easier.
Looking to buy a beach condo
I'm looking to buy a beach condo in Lauderdale by the sea or north of there. Budget is $150k with reasonable fees. Purchase time frame is by the end of the year. On the beach or an easy walk to a public…
Bank of America has refined the process for settling valuation disputes during a short sale.
Bank of America has refined the process for settling valuation disputes during a short sale. The value of a property is established by independent third-party vendors shortly after a short sale is initiated.…
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Desert Mountain Golf Club in Scottsdale
There are so many great golf club communities in Scottsdale, it is hard to choose. But there are a few things that set Desert Mountain apart from the pack:Desert Mountain is the only club in Scottsdale…
Majority of refinancing homeowners maintain or reduce mortgage debt in Q1
Majority of refinancing homeowners maintain or reduce mortgage debt in Q1Freddie Mac reported this week that 79 percent of homeowners who refinanced their first-lien home mortgage either maintained about…
C.A.R. fights fraud with new video PSAs
C.A.R. fights fraud with new video PSAsIn response to reports of increasing mortgage fraud, C.A.R. has created public service announcements (PSAs) to educate homeowners and warn consumers about the risks…
Get Your Rest on a Local Louisville Mattress
As I was writing my recent blog about the Great Bed Races featured as part of the Derby Festival, I got the thinking about local bedding manufacturers right in the Louisville area. Although we have our share…
can I qualify with my VA loan?I was in the army for 10 years
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how bad is the area?
because is my two kids and me
Woodstock and Waverly Woods Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012
Woodstock and Waverly Woods Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Woodstock, MD including…
Ellicott City Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012
Ellicott City Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Ellicott City, MD- 21042 and…
Columbia Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012
Columbia Weekly Market Update May 9, 2012  Here is the latest information for homes that have been listed, gone under contract, or settled in the last seven days in Columbia, MD- 21044, 21045 and 21046. …
$150,000 will buy you a great home in North Fort Worth!
BY SANDRA BAKERsabaker@star-telegram.comIn another sign of a recovering housing market, sales of existing homes in North Texas rose 11 percent in April from a year ago, keeping 2012 well ahead of last…
$150,000 will buy you a great home in 76177!
BY SANDRA BAKERsabaker@star-telegram.comIn another sign of a recovering housing market, sales of existing homes in North Texas rose 11 percent in April from a year ago, keeping 2012 well ahead of last…
$150,000 will buy you a great home in 76052!
BY SANDRA BAKERsabaker@star-telegram.comIn another sign of a recovering housing market, sales of existing homes in North Texas rose 11 percent in April from a year ago, keeping 2012 well ahead of last…
Which number Building?
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Sundance Square is growing!
Live in the Alliance Corridor and drive 15 minutes to Sundance Square!FORT WORTH — Red and white confetti exploded this morning at Third and Main streets to mark the start of construction of three office…
Sweat Equity - Concrete floor should be laid from scratch
Read...http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2012/05/09/DD9Q1OD20S.DTLBuyer 50%-60% Cash Rebate / Seller 50% Commission Discount Quality Full Service! Work directly with the Broker. Flavio Tejada,…
Is this home still open? And would like to see it.
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Sundance Square is growing!
FORT WORTH — Red and white confetti exploded this morning at Third and Main streets to mark the start of construction of three office buildings and a public plaza in the heart of Sundance Square."We…
Please send more pictures. loma.dempsey@gmail.com may be interested. Wanting to see inside of house.
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What everyone in real estate should do for 5 minutes a day!
Go to Postyourpropertieshere.com, where there are many great real estate features designedspecifically to help you make more money in the great business of real estate. Here is what you will find: #1)…
Are there any more pictures on this property?
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Working It Out ... RENTAL-REHAB
We are rebuilding our credit with an eye on buying in a year (less than 40 points shy of qualifying), we've been doing a 'Rental-Rehab' (deducting labor and materials from rent) and now we're looking to…
I would like to know how many bedrooms does this apt has? If it's a 2 bdr, i am very interested.
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Does buying a home in an affordable income area affect re-sale value?
We are considering buying a townhouse in an area where affordable income rental apartments are also being built for families and seniors. This is in Dublin, CA. Townhouse - http://www.kbhome.com/n…
LET’S TALK ABOUT SELLERS
So however many years ago you took the plunge into home ownership. As a first time buyer your Realtor (hopefully me!) held your hand through all the steps, explained new terminology such as escrow, points,…
Can I takebout an FHA loan?
My mom had my name put on her deed 6 years ago and bever got it switched back. There is no mortgage and I have never taken out a loan for a house. Can I take out an FHA loan?
East Mesa Home Search - 4 Bedroom 2226 Sqft in Mesa
East Mesa Home Search. NORMAL sale with quick response times...NOT REO or short sale. Great 4-bedroom, 2-bath Mesa home in the award-winning community of Las Sendas. This popular Sagewood floor plan includes…
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I need a 4bd, 2bh single family home, that is willing to accept Section 8, in the good area (between Los Angeles & Pomona)! How can i find that?
I also need it to be centrally located. I don't drive and i need the stores bank & school to be close.
East Mesa Home Search - 3 Bedroom 1756 Sqft in Mesa
East Mesa Home Search. Las Sendas! Spacious, vaulted ceilings in LR & Kitchen/Great Room. Super Floor plan, tile in all right places. Pre-wired for Surround sound inside/patio. View from GR, MstrBed,…
Arcadia Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Arcadia
  There is a reason people are buying homes in Arcadia: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Scottsdale real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Arcadia homes…
It says I can list my home free but I cant find it on here...
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East Mesa Home Search - 3 Bedroom 2150 Sqft in Mesa
East Mesa Home Search. Beautiful 3-bedroom 2.5-bath home with pool in the gated community of Las Sendas! Home has been well maintained and features brand new carpet. Enjoy the walking trails, community…
Where are you located? I would like to apply for an apartment.
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Cheryl Berg Earns Real Estate Short Sale Designation
Cheryl Berg Earns Real Estate Short Sale Designation to Help Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure   Cheryl Berg, a licensed Realtor at Century 21 Davis Realty, Inc. in Grass Valley, has earned the prestigious…
I want to own a dog, is it possible to keep one here or is there a limit on the size?
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Hello! Just wondering if this property is still available.
My family and I will be transferring to the Detroit area late June, early July. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3072942991-21053-Laurelwood-St-Farmington-MI-48336
East Mesa Home Search - 3 Bedroom 1571 Sqft in Mesa
East Mesa Home Search. No need to preview this exceptionally like new, clean, Split 3 bedrooms, 2 bath home in sought-after Las Sendas Master-planned Community with miles of hiking & biking trails…
Vista Parc Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Vista Parc
  There is a reason people are buying homes in Vista Parc: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Scottsdale real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Vista Parc…
To whom am I obligated if neither my buyer agent OR the seller agent showed me the home or found it for me?
I knew of a home for sale that was NOT listed with a realtor. I looked at it for and with my MOM on two occassions. It is now listed and she also has a buyer's agent. Neither agent had anything…
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