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Regarding the Porter County, Indiana Property Tax website, do they still have limits of how many times one can view the tax rolls? Why limit this?
Seems silly to limit views on taxes. As REALTORS, lenders, title companies, and even property buyers, our life is easier with more accessible information. Many other counties around the country publish…
CAn you plz send me the details?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3073519359--Beckwith-Dr-Greensboro-NC-27410
Anyone heard of Capital Design Group Inc, who built some houses in fulton subdivision watercrest . what is?
the reputation of these builders, are they good above average in atlanta builder list ?
Pocket Listing Sells In Gables Estates
The home located at 360 Casuarina Concourse sold last week in Gables Estates for $12,000,000 adding to the incredible amount of volume that has traded in that community this year. The property went “active”…
5 Tips to Prepare for Your Home Loan Application
The more prepared you are before you apply for your home loan, the easier it will be to qualify for the full amount you need. 1. BUDGETDo your best to hold onto your receipts for several months to determine…
Making an Offer to Buy a DFW Home
Be Sure to Obtain Crucial Information Before Making an offer on a DFW Home Because your Realtor may be reluctant to give you the price you should offer when buying a home.  It is always helpful to find…
PREVIEW: New Grove Listing Hitting The Market Next Week
I just wanted to give my blog readers a heads up on a new listing I am getting in the South Grove. It is a beautifully finished newer construction home for $1,600,000 and will be hitting the MLS next week.…
Plano Home Sellers Who Need to Sell Without Equity
Sometimes people who need to sell Plano homes may end bringing cash to closing to sell their house.  You may be thinking, if I am selling my house, why would I need to bring in cash to closing to sell…
Riley Smith Interview With Miami Herald On Luxury Homes
In case you missed it, check out my interview with the Miami Herald regarding the luxury real estate market in South Florida.Click on the newspaper above to be directed to the article.I am a Coconut Grove…
I'm interested in this property. Please contact me at: senida1029@gmail.com. Thank you.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083651496--Hayvenhurst-Ave-Los-Angeles-CA
Tips for Winning Over Springtime Dallas Home Buyers
The season of Spring is generally the best time to sell Dallas Real Estate. Regardless of whether it is a seller’s market or buyer’s market sales activity generally rises in the Spring.  This happens…
Modern Homes In Coconut Grove
As I always say here on The Coconut….modern is the new mediteranean. I can’t tell you how many clients I have looking for a home with modern architecture. They like the open spaces, sleek lines and…
Sarasota Golf Community: Bent Tree
Sarasota's Bent Tree Country Club is a first-class golf community with an 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course, set among landscaped greens, lakes, streams, and wildlife.Regarded as one of the most…
How can a house be for sale on multiple websites besides on one that states Pending Expiration?
I wanted to inquire about a house that was for sale locally and on all websites it showing that it is still for sale besides on one that states Pending Expiration. Even on the RE's website it shows that…
Why Isn't My Plano Home Selling?
Many Plano real estate sellers have had their home on the market for months with very few or no showings. Some of these sellers have had dozens of showings but not one offer to purchase.  In a buyer’s…
Grove Hill Tower, Activity Runs High
Right now the activity in Grove Hill Tower is off the charts, buyers are circling nearly every unit that is currently for sale. If you have a condo at Grove Hill and are considering selling please give…
extension for short sale
if it doesn’t close by june 8th it will be foreclosed upon. Normally can we get extension for short sale?
is this home still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3080854583-392-Plain-Rd-Hinsdale-NH-03451
This house is listed as a Single-Family Home, does that mean it is not considered a mobile home?
jyeager24@live.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3081078816-213-Key-West-Blvd-Carlisle-PA-17013
Is it legal for a listing agent to force a buyer to use their preferred lender as a term of the purchase contract?
I had a Realtor do this to me recently. I had a fully pre-approved client and they offered in this listing agents short sale. The seller countered that the buyer MUST use their lender, not just cross…
Marketing Tips for Realtors: Learn How to Write Great Listing Ads for Your Clients
Creating compelling real estate ads for your listings is critical in grabbing a prospective buyer’s attention and keeping them engaged.  In this age of virtual real estate marketing, consumers are inundated…
Are We There Yet?!
Are we there yet?! The bottom that is? Many first time home buyers in Seattle have been postponing their home purchase because they’re not sure whether housing values have bottomed out yet. Even with…
Daniel Pearl Magnet School in Van Nuys Listed Among Best High Schools
!!!!!!!!!!Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! The Daniel Pearl Magnet School  has made the U.S. News & World Report list of top high schools in the nation! The school is listed at number 746 in the list,…
Pricing Your Home to Sell in a Buyer's Market
“I’m not in a hurry to sell, so I’m not going to give it away.”  If I’ve heard this phrase once, I’ve heard it hundreds of times from sellers not willing to price their homes at fair market…
Weekly Market Update for Beverly Hills Flats Homes
The activity for Beverly Hills Flat homes are relatively high compared to rest of Beverly Hills real estate market.  Out of 99 active listings, there are 21 Beverly Hills flat homes on the market. …
15609 Everglade Ln Unit # F304 Bowie, MD 20716
15609 Everglaade Lane Unit #F304 Bowie, MD 20716-3 Bedrooms-2 Full Baths-Gourmet Kitchen-Loft-Jacuzzi Tub-Swimming PoolGorgeous 3 Bedroom Penthouse w/ Open Floor Plan & Gourmet Kitchen!Large Family…
Berkshire Real Estate Hotsheet for the week of 4/30/12 - 5/6/12
Vacation Homes Beckon "If you're thinking of buying a second home in the next five years, this might be your best opportunity." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405270230387760457738200207334762…
Time to buy in Tahoe
Inventory continues to be low here in South Lake Tahoe with a ton of interest.  I believe this is the year to buy here in Tahoe.  Remember the investment is made when you buy and real estate is along…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
It's Voting Day!
It's time to vote and perform your civic duty!If you are unsure of your polling place, use this Voter lookup website to help you.https://www.ncsbe.gov/voterlookup.aspx
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
What is an Earnest Money Deposit?
An earnest money deposit, also known as a good faith deposit, is a specific dollar amount that a potential buyer pays to the seller in an effort to display their serious interest in a property.  It's…
Hello! I am a writer for ContentThatWorks. I am working on a story about the Spring Awakening in the market. Is it really happening?
What's driving sales and prices? Are there regional and local markets that are doing better than others? What's the national outlook compared to a few local markets? Please respond with your…
Villaraigosa Seeks Another Boost in Parking Ticket Fines
 CES IN THE NEWS   Renters, the Poor & Working Families Will Be Hit Hardest by Huge Parking Ticket Hike PlanLos Angeles Times Article Tuesday, May 8, 2012Villaraigosa Seeks Another Boost in Parking…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Are there 1 bedrooms still available for the summer (MAY 20-AUG 24)? What is the exact address of the building? Contact at 708-704-1453
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057452104--N-Manilla-Oakland-CA-94609
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
We are moving from out of state to Mission Viejo. Our one child would like to go to Newhart Middle School. We have a small dog and one cat. Looking
for a home/condo/apt. to rent. Any advice about finding a decent place in the Newhart Middle School boundaries? We do not know the area but obviously would like to find the cleanest, safest, "greenest"…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Tucson & Oro Valley, the Fine Homes Team App is live!
We are pleased to announce the release of the Fine Homes Team real estate app for iPhones and iPads (II and the most recent release). Our apologies to Android users, but very soon we will release the Android…
Rockin' RED dining room
The owners have spent 14 years amassing the oyster plates that line the walls of their Pennsylvania dining room. The table was built from old barn floorboards to fit the room's narrow proportions. The…
Can a seller's lawyer cancel a short sell contract after 3.5 months?
We have submitted an offer to the bank for a short sell house more than 3 months ago. earnest money was requested and deposited 3 days after submission. after a 45 days, we were told by seller's…
How to determine true worth of a property?
What are good ways to find out what a property is really worth? We trust our real estate agent, but we want someone else's opinion before we start bidding to maximize our chances to get the house…
wanted to rent a mobile for the winter months 2br furnished
this is for the months of jan, Feb an March
It's time to get excited about buying your first home in California!
Why? Because there's a new first time home buyer tax credit for California first time home buyers!It wasn't that long ago that first time home buyers in California were without choices when it came to…
it is four bedrooms per place or 1 bedroom per place?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000141699-825-Ash-St-Erie-PA-16503
Florida cities recognized for efforts in promoting outside play
29 cities in Florida were given the designation of "Playful City," and are eligible for grants of up to $30,000, for their efforts in increasing attendance among children at parks and playgrounds in their…
My home at 67 Kassahola Drive has 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths. It sits on Lake Tiaroga with 105' of lakefront footage. Please adjust your records. TKS
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/North_Carolina/Brevard/sold/1000178708-67-Kassahola-Dr-Brevard-NC-28712
Now That's What I'd Call a Great Bulk Property Deal! Detroit Investment Property
Every now and then, Real Estate Investors in the Detroit Market get an opportunity to purchase bulk packages of properties.Here's an example of a package of investment properties in Detroit that would…
I'd like to see the apartment, please. Thank you.
I'd like to see the apartment, please. Thank you. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3079306142--S-Jamaica-Bronx-NY-10473
Looking for a Lovely Home near the medical community and ECU?
Easy living with room to grow! Plenty of upgrades inside and out! This energy efficient home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, and the ideal location in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the medical…
Placed an offer on a Homepath Property
I placed an offer on a Homepath Property but the day I did the listing changed to Under Contract. My agent said there have been other offers prior and the listing has been gone back on market shortly after.…
Is Tanglewood a safe neighborhood?
I found a house that I LOVE in that neighborhood. I haven't lived in SA that long, but my husband has and he said he has heard some bad things about the neighborhood. We have a 2 year old, so I want to…
Limestone Creek Natural Area
Limestone Creek Natural Area Size: 52 acres Hours:Limestone Creek Natural Area is open sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Admission is free. Location:6570 Church Street, Jupiter, FL 33458 Public Use…
We Need Congressmen & Women "Who Get It" - Tavaglione for Congress
John Tavaglione is an example of a proven leader who understands housing issues.  He has the background and the voting record to prove he "gets it".If you are one of the few who understands how important…
how much earnest money should I put down on a 50k house?
Looking to buy a home for 50k, a 2br 1bath small single family home on a subdivision small lot. How much earnest money should I put down once I find something?
Is the area around Siena Condos in Cinnaminson NJ relatively safe? They are located on RT130 north of RT 73
I am considering leasing a first floor apartment . I am new to the area so any information will be appreciated.
Is this still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3010955650-4643-E-Oak-St-Phoenix-AZ-85008
I would like to see the apartment.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057468556--S-Fairfield-Chicago-IL-60608
40.000 DOWN 540 SCORE
HOUSE IS ONLY 120000 WHY TURNED DOWN
Latest Breaking News on Housing Market
First up is some positive breaking news for the housing market. Shadow inventory of homes is declining, providing a dose of good news for the glum housing market. Shadow inventory, or homes on the verge…
I would like to see the home inside can u call me with apt time. email me at laduena48@yahoo.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3073679412-138-Valley-Vw-Kearney-NE-68845
What Home Buyers and Sellers Should Know About Septic Systems
With proper maintenance, a septic system can work efficiently for about 25 years. But replacing a septic system can cost anywhere from $10,000 to $30,000 or more, so if you’re buying or selling a home…
Looking for Foreclosure Properties?
Looking for a resource to find foreclosure properties?Check out this link:  http://www.homepath.com/state/nc.html 
Could you provide me more details of this property with regards to move in dates, setting up appointments etc?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3082572055-115-Gold-St-Brooklyn-NY-11201
My West Village Townhouse diary....... New York City 2012
2012 - Feb - 6th - West Village Townhouse News ~A few weeks ago, there were a total of 53 townhouses in West Village And Greenwich Village, (Single or Multi Family properties), listed in The NY Times for…
Buying a Home Won't Get Much Cheaper
Buying a home won't get much cheaperBy Les Christie@CNNMoneyMay 3, 2012: 11:48 AM ETNEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Buying a home may never get any cheaper than this. Several housing experts are predicting that…
Is it legal for a landlord to put in the rental agreement that he has no responsibility for the home-anything breaks it is up to the tenant to fix it?
I rented the house on 1914 Kirby Road. In a short time the cellar was full of black mold. We have moved out, but I hate to see some one else even living in the house as the landlord thinks he is doing…
Is there snow removal and garbage included in the rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3073671917--S-Warren-Ave-2-Big-Rapids-MI-49307
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