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We need a real estate agent specializing in foreclosures in the New York City area.
Anticipate moving in approximately 6-8 months. I would prefer an agent with 3-5 years of experience, concentrating on foreclosures/auctions. I have lived in the area for 16 years and we are first time…
I need month to month lease
I am going thru a separation, I need a month to month lease, with no credit check. However I can pay for 2-3 months in advance. I also have a dog- a small sheltie.
Are we getting scammed??
my husband and i are looking into getting a loan. We have gotten a call through a lending company online. He says we can qualify for a USDA loan with my scores being 631,631,702. My husbands is 654, 631…
Improving Housing List Mostly Holds Steady in May
One of the most battered housing markets during the housing crisis, plagued with a number of foreclosures and falling home prices, is on the mend, joining a list of improving housing markets in May, according…
Windsong Point Homes For Sale - Lake Murray SC Real Estate
Windsong Point is a waterfront neighborhood on Lake Murray, SC. Prices for these homes range from $699,000 to $1,400,000. While most of the homes have either four or five bedrooms, there are some with…
Johnson Ranch Homes For Sale - 3 Bedroom 1412 Sqft in San Tan Valley
Johnson Ranch Homes For Sale. This beautiful 3 bed 2 bath home is between the second and third hole of the Golf Club at Johnson Ranch! You are greeted with a tiled entry, Berber carpet and custom paint…
Hello is property still available for rental?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3063176137-15620-NW-14th-Ct-Pembroke-Pines-FL-33028
TransUnion: 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…
Johnson Ranch Homes For Sale - 2 Bedroom 1896 Sqft in San Tan Valley
Johnson Ranch Homes For Sale. LOOK AT ME! I'm sparkling clean inside & out, upgraded to the teeth & DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS! Popular Meadowood plan on SUPER-PREMIUM LOT (sides to greenbelt, backs to…
Is this property still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3059978149--Water-Lily-Dr-4-Chula-Vista-CA-91913
States With Highest, Lowest Price Appreciation in March
Tighter housing inventories are starting to lift home prices, says Anand Nallathambi, CoreLogic’s CEO. CoreLogic’s latest home price index, which includes distressed sales, shows a slight month-over-month…
interested in viewing Sunday night or anytime Monday through Thursday
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3059990855--Tusitala-St-902-Honolulu-HI-96815
New foodtruck Alert! | Nashville Eateries
Attention Nashville: there's a new food truck on the block!  Let's give a warm, Nashville-food-truck-loving welcome to Biscuit Love, a food truck with a goal to serve up classic Southern cooking. Biscuit…
When will 120 Richards PL,West Haven,CT have a Open House?
will the house have a open house soon
Differences between Mortgage Loan Programs
Understanding the Subtle Differences in Various Mortgage LoansGetting a mortgage to purchase a home can be a little confusing.  There is so much industry  lingo that loan officers use like “terms”…
Solera at Kern Canyon, Bakersfield, California
Solera at Kern Canyon is a beautiful 55+ community in Bakersfield, California. Del Webb plans to build just 558 homes at this gated retirement retreat surrounded by rolling California countryside with…
A purchase and sale has been signed. I am Seller and the Buyer is asking for a 2nd ext. to get his financing in order?
I do not want to give this to him. Do I have to sign the 2nd extension? The realtor is waiting as I write this for me to go to her office. What would be the consequences? Thank you.
Protecting Your Health While Flying
Protecting Your Health While FlyingMy wife Marisoland I have the priveldege of flying just about  anywhere and often. And just In case you haven't already noticed, the airplane is a germ infested capsule…
Short Sale vs Foreclosure – 10 Common Myths Busted
by Brandon Brittingham on May 9, 2012 Share 95inShare It’s likely you’ve heard the term “short sale” thrown around quite a bit. But what, exactly, is a short sale? A short sale is when…
Home Prices to Rise 4% Per Year?
Have home prices finally hit bottom? Many analysts think so. According to the latest forecast by Fiserv, the market watcher sees a big boost to home prices on the horizon, projecting that home prices will…
NAPLES FLORIDA RECREATION AND EVENTS
Need a home in Paradise. Can't find what your looking for? Register for daily listings of SW Florida Real Estatehttp://realestateoncall.listingbook.com/ Greater Naples has festivities taking place all…
Can we change our realtor?
We saw about 10 houses with this realtor, over 2 weekends, although we have been in communication for about 4 months. We have not signed any agreement, however we did use his company website which…
The Allen Report: Average sale price by month update for Darien, CT
Average residential real estate sale price by month update and comparison report for Darien, CT, as of 4/30/12:   New York City: 5th Ave. Omnibus, 1800s  (Wikipedia)
Great credit and but self employed...help...need advice...ASAP
well heres the deal, i had a morgage for 9 yrs i recently had a house fire and the whole loan was paid off in full, i have paid all my bills on time and have the best credit ever, but i have been a bartender…
Appraisals question
How accurate are the estimated values on Zillow and Eppraisal?
Hello, This home@6431 East Kilkenny Place, says it is "Off Market". Will it be listed again? Thank you, Laura
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Arizona/Prescott_Valley/sold/21472915-6431-E-Kilkenny-Pl-Prescott-Valley-AZ-86314
Teacher Appreciation Week-“Teaching is the profession that teaches all the other professions.” Anonymous
I am a day late for Teacher Appreciation Day but there is still time to thank the teachers in your life and also those in your children’s, grandchildren’s, etc… All this week is Teacher Appreciation…
are pets ok and is cable added?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3080356592-45-Robinwood-Dr-7-Fort-Walton-Beach-FL-32548
Is off-street parking included with the South Berryman house rental?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3058444757--S-Berryman-Berkeley-CA-94709
In California, GSE-Backed Loans to Accept Funds for Reducing Principal
Due to one important adjustment, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac can soon start accepting funds to be applied towards reducing principal balances in California. Different from simply writing off principal…
Mother's Day Brunch at Mille Fleurs
Treat mom to a special meal this Mother’s Day at Rancho Santa Fe’s premier gourmet destination, Mille Fleurs. This year, the award-winning chefs at Mille Fleurs have put together two exciting menus.…
Relocation to Coral Springs area from NJ
My family (high school and middle school aged) will be relocating for a position in the Coral Springs area from the Northeast (NJ). We would like advice on towns we should consider. The quality of schools…
Hi, my name is Chelsea and I was wondering if this apartment is still available for rent. I
If so, I am interested in finding more information and scheduling a visit to see the apartment. Thank you! -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3062726550--Rosecrans-…
Can't believe what I saw this morning doing bpos
So I get up early this morning and went into a rural area to do a bpo off a dirt road. I finally found the house by some miracle. I'm driving down this dirt road and look to my left and couldn't believe…
Coming soon to a cross qual near you! More hoops to jump through
This started out as a rant against the whole "cross qual scam". But If figured if you wanted a rant you'd be watching Dennis Miller!If the rumors are true that we'll see a flood of REOs in 2012  You…
Is this property still available? Do you allow pets?
12 year old beagle foxhound mix and 2 year old rat terrier -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3063045398--John-Sevier-School-Rd-1313-JS-Knoxville-TN-37924
I need to know who actually owns this home. Home Advocate Trustees, or KY Housing Authority? We rented this house in Dec, but both claim ownership.
We have a lease with Home Advocate Trustees, a division of Walk Away Today, Seattle, Washington, however after being contacted by the KY housing Authority, we were told that we were here illegally and…
Equine Living - Saddles
Decorating with SaddlesThe goal is to make the object work for the space and that's exactly what they did with this saddle. In white form, it becomes a sculptural piece in another minimalist environment. 
#1 Reason why you should retire to Cape Coral, FL! =)
#1 CAPE CORAL RETIREES ENJOY BEAUTIFUL WEATHER ALL YEAR LONGPosted by A.J.  This is the first installment of Top 12 Reasons to Retire in Cape Coral, Florida which can also be downloaded from our free…
Market Snapshot : What does this mean for Buyers and Sellers
The Reno / Sparks real estate market is red hot right now! That's right – you read this correctly. Not in terms of value appreciation (although there are a few pockets that are seeing some increase in…
A New Way to Improve Your Credit
A New Way to Improve Your Credit One credit bureau now factors on-time rental payments into its credit files. By Cameron Huddleston, Kiplinger.com When it comes to credit history and credit score,…
Equine Living - Art
Horse PaintingThis minimalist style horse painting is just the right touch for a contemporary space. This is a great example of personalizing a very basic space. 
What happens if the sellers don't sign my mutual release form after I was not approved for a loan. They never made me deposit any money.
Am I still in contract for the home if they refuse to sign the release? How can I sign a contract for another home if they do not let me out due to my finances?
What are the HOA fees?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3078016727-310-Pat-Garrison-St-A-10-San-Marcos-TX-78666
VA Loans Questions & Answer query
I received this answer and I'm looking for a second opinion and any "this worked for me" stories. The VA Loan is currently and previously has always been the best loan option. Even…
Open House: Town Home Massapequa
An Open House will be hosted at 11 Alhambra Rd in Massapequa on Saturday, May 12th, 1:00pm-3:00pm.  This is a beautiful waterfront town home with MANY amenities.  Come See! Price Reduced: Offered: $579,999. …
Curtis Park Neighborhood Yard Sale 5/19/12
Over 100 homes scattered thru out the nighborhood will participate in this annual event. Join us as we go green by recycling and reusing our treasures. Stroll thru our shady streets as you scoop up fantastic…
I'm looking for a fixer-upper, single family house in the PC area that can become my retirement project.
I would like a realtor who can refer me to potential fixer-uppers, without first tryingg to direct me to his/her latest condo project.
How do I obtain an application?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3032784896-149-W-Main-St-C-Lakeland-GA-31635
Get off the fence aand jump into today's real estate market with a pro!
Not sure if you are ready to enter today's real estate market....here are three tips for you to get off the fence!93% of sellers were asisted by a real estate professional, 100% of all my sellers are glad…
Need to find out my Foreclosure Status
My husband and I had to file bankruptcy when we closed our small business. We surrendered our house in the filing. The bankruptcy was discharged a few months ago and we're still living in the house…
Harbor Point Hotel Project Approved
  The Zoning Board finally approved Building and Land Technology's plan to build a 150,000 square foot hotel in the Harbor Point project in the South End of Stamford.  The 130 room hotel will include…
Can you send me inside pics of this property? barbara.ramirez@wellsfargo.com. thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3069024816-Single-Family-Home-Kearny-NJ?ecampaign=con_day_propertycomp_bk
Exceptional Value for this Serenoa Lakes Home
7423 Spinosa Court, Sarasota, FL 34241 in Serenoa LakesPrice Just Reduced to $769,000SERENOA LAKES Your entryway to this custom estate home begins with a decorative lighted motor court leading up to the…
March 2012 Fort Meade area real estate Sales statistics
More positive news in the Fort Meade real estate market!  While we've been "feeling" a large increase in home sale and home rental activity in the Fort Meade area since the beginning of the year, the…
Bellevue Short Sale Deficiencies On "Sliced & Diced Loans?
Bellevue WA – Another common type of loan that does not usually have a deficiency is a “Sliced and Diced” loan. A “Sliced and Diced” loan is a loan that has been securitized along with a bundle…
Buying a Home Won't Get Much Cheaper
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that this year will be the last chance for bargain hunters to cash in on the best deals…
Listings Can't Say "OWNER MOTIVATED" and be OVERPRICED at the Same Time.
I’ve been looking at expired listings all day and I’m noticing a disturbing trend: almost all of them are overpriced. Shocker, I know…but almost all of them also state some sort of version of “owner…
Gardening Tips
Close Window Topic Summary: Most homeowners that get a spring itch to start planting, know that proper planning is the key to successful gardening. Here are tips on saving money on watering the garden,…
Rent vs Buy. Short Sale , Rent, Buy.
Ok, I need to move into a larger residence. I just had the birth of our 2nd son, and our family needs ot move into a larger home. I am upside down in my condo so I would like to short sale the condo and…
Does anyone know whats going on at the 5801 Morris Street condos? The buildings are vacant and it looks as though its no longer under construction.
I'm a new real estate developer and looking for any info regarding this property. Might be interested in purchasing it.
How do you know if its a fraud ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3001803565--Union-St-Brooklyn-NY-11213
Why Now Is The Time To Sell
Now is the time to sell if you are thinking about selling.  There are foreclosures that were pulled off the market because the lender did not do the foreclosure right then add that to new foreclosure…
Interesting Real Estate Articles Vol 2
Energy audits may be beneficial for both home buyers and sellershttp://www.latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-harney-20120506,0,7456238.storyWhen to Refinance Againhttp://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/06…
I'm currently refinancing my townhome (investment property) here in Florida via HARP 2.0. My broker already gave me a rate quote which i
accepted. My broker already gave me a rate quote which i accepted. He said i should be closing soon. But lately, things have been strange. Today he emailed me stating that my risk is 170%, which exceeds…
LAS VEGAS, NV ZIP 89143 MARKET UPDATE 5/9/12
Las Vegas, 89183 SummaryThe median sales price for homes in ZIP code 89183 in Las Vegas from Jan 12 to Mar 12 was $118,200 based on 401 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales…
I am interested in a property thats listed on the city data as "AFFD ABANDONMENT", how can I purchase it?
year, a few months ago the sign was removed, but it still just sits there vacant. Looking at the city property information it is listed as "AFFD ABANDONMENT" as of 4/20/09, it was listed as a…
is this home for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Missouri/Fair_Grove/sold/492963-4871-E-Farm-Road-48-Fair-Grove-MO-65648
Charlotte Home Inventory Decreasing
Here are the latest Stats from the Charlotte Multiple Listing website. If you look at the lower graph you can see that we are at the beginning stages of a reduction in home inventory. This is good news…
Homes for sale at Woodland Hills in Bartlett, Illinois
Woodland Hills in Bartlett Woodland Hills is a single family home and townhouse neighborhood built in the early 1990's. Woodland Hills is located in Bartlett, Illinois on Woodland Hills west of Route…
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