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Anatomy of a Short Sale
Anatomy of a Short Sale   By now most people know that a short sale takes place when a seller owes more than their house is worth and requests the lender(s) release title for a reduced amount.  I began…

how many square feet?
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Naples Market Watch
THIRD QUARTER SALES ACTIVITY REMAINS STRONGNaples Area Real Estate Transactions Released NAPLES, Fla.-October 14, 2011- Real estate sales activity continues to increase with single-family home sales and…

Sneak Peak!
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Buyer Misconceptions
As a licensed real estate broker, I've noticed 2 major misconceptions with buyers lately: 1) Many don't realize that they can obtain FHA loans with little down and credit scores as low as 600. 2) Some…

Should a first time buyers with little money to spare consider buying a home in disrepair" in as is condition’ when they have no fixer up?
experience? How do you guide them? Without discouraging them from purchasing something else? Just because they think the price is right but you know differently do you encourage them? Do you help them…

Pros and Cons of Going Condo
Pros and Cons of Going CondoCondominiums and townhouses offer an affordable option to single-family homes in many markets, and they’re ideal for those who appreciate a maintenance-free lifestyle. But…

What is the numerical address for this property?
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is it worth fixing up a house for about 3000 dollars and renting it for the mortgage pmt of 750.00 Or would it be better to try and short sale it ?
house built in 1971 . in 85029 1260 sq ft. carport 3 B 2 BA needs paint ,fence , plumbing clean out plumbing repairs. has 22 yrs left on 30 yr fixed at 5.5 owe 87000 worth prob. 68000 now.

Why Not Re-Finance Today?”
This is Part 1 of a 4 Part series “Why Not Re-Finance Today?”  The series examines the effect of fall of 2011 Mortgage Rates on your family. Mortgage rates are continuing to drop to record lows. …

is there a house well septic i want to see more.?
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Is there any more photos of this property and how much is the down payment?
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When Selling, Make sure the Price is Right
When Selling, Make sure the Price is Right --- by Michele Lerner, Bankrate.com for The Patriot LedgerHome sellers around the country are sometimes eager enough to sell their property that they will offer…

Is this for rent or sail u can get back to me at disturbed_sorceress@hotmail.com
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Naples Florida Market Update
THIRD QUARTER SALES ACTIVITY REMAINS STRONGNaples Area Real Estate Transactions Released NAPLES, Fla.-October 14, 2011- Real estate sales activity continues to increase with single-family home sales and…

There are no residentual structures in the first block of East Main in Corry. That block is all commercial.

My parents own a house and a 4-plex. Their interest rate is 11%. They said it was because of the # of units they own. Isn't that really high?
They live in Corry, PA. I don't think their credit is that great, and their property taxes also are not included in their mortgage. Just seems like that interest rate is aw\fully high.

I love the house in West Mifflan but not sure about area and resale. I now live in Monroeville

Got a sweet tooth? Head over to Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe in Port Washington, 11050
My sweet tooth keeps begging me to take it back to Sweet Comfort Bakery and Cafe...this wonderful addition to Port Washington is located at 5B Irma Avenue in Port Washington.  It is on the north side…

IM LOOKING FOR A TWO BEDROOM HOUSE FOR ME AND MY SON HOW CAN I FIND WHERE AND WHO WOULD BE DOING THIS ?
I NEED A SECTION 8 TWO BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT CAN ANYONE HELP ME ?

Habitat for Humanity
Discover the world of Habitat for Humanity at the Global Village & Discovery Center Learn about the devastating effects of poverty everywhere. See life-size Habitat houses from countries around the…

Use Diligence to Avoid Scams
Use Diligence to avoid Scams --- by Linda Goodspeed for The Patriot Ledger Scam artists and shady contractors are always out there looking for people to prey on, especially after big storms.  I have…

Looking for HOA contact info for Emerald Shores townhomes in Aurora, IL

Hi, I'd like to know the condo fees, if there's a cap and what are the yearly taxes on this unit? Thank you
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Living in a Storage Container | Find a home

Massapequa, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats
Massapequa, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats     The Average Days On Market of the Homes For Sale In Massapequa - 2006 - 2011 From January To September…

Pound Ridge NY Realtor | Robert Paul Realtor

Who is the developer for the Waterhouse project in Breckenridge and what else has he done? Is this project solvent?

is this apartment available for rent?
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Hicksville, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats
Hicksville, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats     The Average Days On Market of the Homes For Sale In Hicksville - 2006 - 2011 From January To September…

I would like a list of all of your foreclosures emailed to me at tiegelee1@hotmail.com
I am wanting to buy foreclosures may i have a list of all of yours emailed to me , tiegelee1@hotmail.com

This house is listed as $3500 a month and $3500 a week. Which one is the real rental cost? Thank you.
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Portability Benefit. Is this locked with what is written on one's last tax noitice? Or if I sell my home for more, with the portablity benifit
goup? I completely understand the homestead, the 3% cap on tax vaulations. I have a wonderful tax advantage with the beach cottage I live in (20 years). My 2011 tax records state I have 157,000 of befit…

SHORT SALE BUY BACK PROGRAM FOR HOMEOWNERS / HAFA APPROVED
http://www.dsnews.com/articles/treasury-department-issues-new-guidance-for-hafa-short-sales-2011-04-07Earlier in the year the US Treasury Dept issued new guidance for HAFA short sales allowing for a non…

Farmingdale, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats
Farmingdale, New York – Homes For Sale – 2006-2011 Third Quarter (Year To Date) Market Stats     The Average Days On Market of the Homes For Sale In Farmingdale - 2006 - 2011 From January To September…

PRIDE IN HOME OWNERSHIP..................
People talk a lot about the pride of homeownership. While there is an emotional side to owning a home, there are also some financial benefits. Specifically, there are several tax advantages that homeowners…

Emergency Care Now OPEN
Portland, Texas has a new walk in urgent care center treating minor illnesses and injuries to residents of Portland and the Coastal Bend region, a 10,000-square-foot facility now offers patients who…

Review of foreclosure mistakes is set
Millions of current and former homeowners will have a chance to get their foreclosure cases examined to determine whether they should be compensated for banks’ mistakes, under a wide ranging review being…

Our Region’s Greatest Natural Resource
My last post dealt with the proliferation of drilling activity in Southwestern, PA, and what it means for the local economies and environment. For those in our communities that are “pro-gas” (in quotations…

If you could change just one thing to simplify the short sale process what would it be?

Halloween By The Book
Remember the good ole days of Halloween and Trick or Treating? (showing my age here) We would set out shortly after dinner with pillow cases.  Running full tilt from house to house, filling a pillow case,…

I purchased this home a year ago and would like the 12 photos of it take off thank you
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Las Vegas NV Area Sales by Type (Short Sale, REO & Standard)
Las Vegas Area October 15, 2011 Active Listings by Type REO: 2725 (22%) Short Sale: 5911 (47%) All Other: 3954 (31%) September 2011 Sales by Type: REO: 2056 (52%) Short Sale: 958 (24%) Other: 964 (24%) This…

Largest Gathering of Songwriters in the World - Coming to Gulf Shores!
The 27th annual Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival will come to the Florida/Alabama Coast on November 10-20. This 11-day festival has been declared the largest gathering of songwriters at one time…

is this property still for sale ?
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Will like to know if pets are allow . less that 20 p
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Ten tips for high-value home appraisals
Everything from sprucing up the house to having comps on hand for a real estate appraiser can help to increase the value an appraiser gives a property.   Read the full story at:  http://blogs.wsj.c…

Hello, I am a new immigrant to the USA with a savings of about USD70,000. I am looking to buy a decent property. Please advise.

Refinance now? Maybe not!
Mortgage rates have been hitting historic lows, but that doesn’t mean you should refinance your mortgage just yet.   Read the full story at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204010604…

We are trying to find out the lot rental is included or if there is air conditioning and forced heat.
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In federal way, I have single pane windows. Are there gov't incentives (financial asst) for energy efficient upgrades?

Community Profile: Clairemont
Clairemont is a community in central San Diego. It may be accessed by either the I-5, I-163, or I-805 Freeways and is just south of Highway 52. Originally built in the post World War 2 Boom, it is…

Millis, MA : Condo Sales Statistics, Trends and Analysis (Oct)
AnalysisIt's a small sample set, but the buyers have up and dissappeared in Millis.  The inventory has held steady, but nothing is selling in the small condo maket, as the average market time for properties…

To Refinance or Not to Refinance
With interest rates so low why wouldn't you refinance?  It depends on what your goals are for the property.When I have an inquiry as to whether or not a refinance occurs, I ask the following questions:-how…

Just a big thank you to the people [real est.] who answered my question on over seas buyers,again thank you Kevin and Penny

Interest Rates Jump 13 Basis Points to New 4 Week High
Interest Rates Jump to 4 Week Highs  Interest rates jumped last week for only the second time in seven weeks and it was a significant move. In fact we have to go all the way back to February 13th to…

Real Estate Information 10-16-11 Upstate SC
Good Sunday afternoon! Well I am sure some Clemson fans were sweating bullets yesterday when Maryland pulled ahead by 18 points. I was listening to the game and felt sure that Clemson was going to end…

Helpful Hints that I've discovered.
Hi! I just read an article in Money Magazine, October 2011 issue, page 17, that has “Three Ways to Cut Every-day Bills”.  The first recommendation is to refinance if at all possible (contact a mortgage…

i am interested in this rental with the option to buy. is that possible?
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San Ramon Home Sales Activity Week Ending September 15, 2011
San Ramon Real Estate activity for the week ending October 15, 2011: 23 new listings, 9 condos,townhomes & 14 detached homes of which 6 are short sales and three bank owned properties 21 pending sales…

As an experienced property owner what would be your recommendation to new buyers today.
Having learned by your experience what would you do differently than what you actually did?

What safeguards against self-dealing? Bank's listing agent using shill to purchase undervalued property for quick resale?
Several times in the past few months I've made above asking price cash offers on undervalued properties only to be outbid. In each case, the property is relisted a month later at an inflated price.…

Tivoli Village, QueensRidge, Las Vegas, NV
Check out the complete article here:http://www.jackconleyrealty.com/summerlin/tivoli_village_summerlin_las_vegas/Tivoli Village; it’s Summerlin, it’s luxury, it’s place to Dine and Drink, eat Ice…

How can I get in contact with the agent on this property asap??
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San Ramon Valley School District Teacher of the Year Guest Speaker at RMA
San Ramon Valley Unified School District selected Donna Kenon a 5th grade teacher at John Baldwin Elementary the teacher of the year. Ms. Kenon received the award in March of this year and at our local…

Pending Home Sales Jump in Juno Beach
Juno Beach Pending Sales Increase for 1st Time in 3 Months The local real estate market continues to chug on down the road towards another season and our northern friends can already be seen around…

where do i find how long has this property been on the market?

Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising
Why Mortgage Rates Are Rising by Meg Handley   "Mortgage rates are rising," isn't a phrase often heard lately. Nevertheless, after falling below 4 percent for the first time ever last week, rates have…

Dublin Ranch 3 Br. Condo/TH Open House 10/16 2-5 by Linda Urbick
Dublin Ranch - Toll Brothers Condo Built 2009 - Capazzano Elite Model Open Sunday October 16, from 2 to 5 PM.This condo features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths with over 2300 sq. ft, bonus room and spacious bedrooms.…

What is the condo fee?
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What locational mine fields should buyers avoid can you list some ?
The detriment of loosing equity comes as no surprise to many sellers it has to do with market condition. However no time better than now to realize the difference of purchasing even the nicest house in…

Is a dry closing binding on the parties ? can seller back out after all documents are signed - omly waiting on wire transfer?

what does active contingent mean?

how far is ridick from ocala?

3053 Hickorymede Ct, Ellicott City. MD- ~ Open House today from 1pm till 3pm
3053 Hickorymede Ct, Ellicott City. MD- ~ Open House today from 1pm till 3pm Beautifully updated 4 bedroom Rancher in Ellicott City s Valley Mede OverviewMapsPhotosDescriptionNeighborhood $500,000 Single…

My apologies, I did make a mistake.
This is a "professional" group too so you can still be kind in the event someone makes an error!

i need help with my closing what programs are available, and where .

are there any day-care sites in this area?

what are the parking rules at railroad eastern parkway on Sunday? Is it only 90 minutes all Sunday?

Is this a good place to raise my 9 kids??

How to respond when someone corrects you; Conan corrects Jennifer Garner
Sincerely,Mark Fleysher www.jackconleyrealty.com

What model is this home? What is the condition? Thanks! Katie
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bank accepted our offer on a short sale, but we cancelled it shortly after. 5 days later, the property listed 50k less than our offer. sound fishy?
We could not afford the 22k in escrow closings is why we had to forfeit our bid. The property was listed at $250k, and according to the listing agent, had multiple offers after us. Now, just 5 days after…

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Tallahassee Realtor: In Today's Real Estate Market You Need Three Sales to Close One Deal
Realtors are you prepared to sell your listed property THREE times to close one deal?Your Sale #1Your first sale is through your MLS and to your follow Real Estate Agents. The offered price needs to be…

Can You please call me. I am interested in this home. 415-519-4597
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i am purchasing a property in tamarac, fl for $57000. Sale is cash. What is the approximate closing amount for this sale.?

Wellington FL Real Estate Market Report: Cash or Credit?
Wellington FL Real Estate Market Report: Cash or Credit? Cash Buyers have been dominating the Wellington Florida real estate market all year and September was no different.  Last month cash buyers accounted…

about the fee, is not specified, and the details.
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Join me on KUNV 91.5fm Las Vegas tomorrow at 6:00 pm
Join me and John Nasshan on www.kunv.org live stream tomorrow at 6:00 pm on KUNV 91.5fm Las Vegas for a great interview regarding business, real estate and the challenges in today's economy. 

Beverly Hills Real Estate – Open House Guide for Beverly Hills Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is here and it”s time to visit open houses in Culver City real estate.  With activities back to normal  for Culver City homes for sale, there are 16 open houses scheduled for Culver City homes…

I have a section 8 voucher and look to rent a home and really have a hard time I really need help
Was look for something in 36117 or 36109 wit 3bd/2br around 750-800

Las Vegas NV Area Pendings Report
Las Vegas Real Estate Inventory is seeing an unusually large amount of units closed for late summer. August almost broke records!  Pendings went WAY up in September.  2011 proves to be an interesting…

Brentwood Real Estate – Open House Guide Brentwood Los Angeles 90049 Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is around the corner and time for open house for Brentwood 90049 homesfor sale.  For Brentwood home buyers, we can help you do your homework ahead of time before going to any open house.  …

Bel Air – Holmby Hills Homes – Open House Guide for Bel Air-Holmby Hills Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is around the corner and time for open house visits for Bel Air homes for sale.  For Bel Air – Holmby Hills home buyers, we can help you do your homework ahead of time before going to any…

Cheviot Hills Real Estate – Open House Guide for Cheviot Hills-Rancho Park Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is around the corner and time for open house visits for Cheviot Hills homes for sale.  For Cheviot Hills - Rancho Park home buyers, we can help you do your homework ahead of time before going…

Westwood Real Estate – Open House Guide for Westwood Area of Los Angeles 90024 Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is around the corner and time for open house visits for Westwood homes for sale.  For Westwood home buyers, we can help you do your homework ahead of time before going to any open house. …

Pending Home Sales in Hobe Sound Jump 12.5%
Hobe Sound Pending Sales Increase for 1st Time in 6 Months The local real estate market continues to chug on down the road towards another season and our northern friends can already be seen around…

Culver City Real Estate – Open House Guides for Culver City Homes for 10/16/2011
Weekend is here and it”s time to visit open houses in Culver City real estate.  With activities back to normal  for Culver City homes for sale, there are 16 open houses scheduled for Culver City homes…

I am pre-approved for only $50,000, as FHA. Should I submit a bid?