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Do you have to have a project home inspected before you buy it?
Hello, i am buying a project home that has some issues. Do i have to have a inspection before/during buying the home?
What Scottsdale Home Buyers Desire Today
Today’s Scottsdale home buyers have high expectations when purchasing a home and they want it all.  The bottom line, the Scottsdale real estate market is saturated with homes, but make no mistake…
Dublin CA June 2011 Dublin Ranch Single Family Homes Market Snapshot Dublin Ranch Dublin CA July 4, 2011
Dublin CA June 2011 Dublin Ranch Single Family Homes Market Snapshot Dublin Ranch Dublin CA July 4, 2011 Nestled in the eastern hills of the Dublin Valley, Dublin Ranch real estate features single family…
Dublin Ranch Village June 2011 Condos For Sale Dublin CA Market Snapshot Dublin Ranch Village Dublin CA July 4, 2011
Dublin Ranch Village June 2011 Condos For Sale Dublin CA Market Snapshot Dublin Ranch Village Dublin CA July 4, 2011 Condos for sale in Dublin Ranch Village in Dublin CA include both newer homes and new…
Hey! That’s Comin’ With Me!
In the world of real estate there are many laws and practices that need to be totally understood in order to effectively buy and sell real estate for a living.  Obviously these laws and practices are…
Marvin NC Real Estate Market Report
Marvin NC Real Estate Market UpdateMarvin NC is one of Union County's smallest towns and home to a number of luxury neighborhoods.  Located in the northwestern corner of the county, it has great access…
OPEN HOUSE 811 Strickroth Dr. Milpitas,Ca 95035
CENTRALLY LOCATED IN ONE OF MILPITAS'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER NEIGHBORHOOD, THIS SINGLE STORY HOME FEATURES 3 BEDS,2 BATHS,HIGH CEILING, VERY OPEN FLOOR PLAN, SEP LIVINGROOM, SEP DININGROOM AND FAMILYROOM,CLOSE…
data sheet? Septic, water, electric?
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Why Didn't We Keep Our Showing Appointment?
I'm sure we've all had things happen when showing properties, from actual emergencies arising, requiring a buyer to leave promptly, to driving up to the property and having the buyer say "No way. I'm…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in West Bloomfield, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market West Bloomfield, MI 7/3/2011 SINGLE FAMILY Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.1506 Furnwall $38,000 3 1 Yes 9396345 Wimbley* $39,900 4 1.5 Yes 12224443…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Commerce Twp., MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Commerce Township 7/3/2011 SINGLE FAMILY Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.3236 Rio Vista $38,000 3 1 No 11643285 Melmoor $47,000 2 1 Yes 10201607…
It Just Keeps Getting Better! Virginia!! Revised (Already)
It Just Keeps Getting Better!In the most recent CNN Money report on "The 10 Best States For Starting A Business," the great state of Virginia came in at number 9.  I'm tempted to jump and down and shout…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in South Lyon, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market South Lyon, MI 7/3/2011 SINGLE FAMILY Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.131 N. Reese* $57,900 3 1 Yes 142510842 Mcnally* $99,000 3 2.5 No 13208525…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Farmington Hills, MI (25 additional properties available)
Current Foreclosures on the Market Farmington Hills, MI 7/3/2011 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.21435 Hamilton $49,900 3 2 N 124433443 Bostwick $72,000 4 2 No 131023015 Lake Way $74,900…
Inner Harbor Fireworks Show
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—We’re less than 24 hours from the ohhhs and ahhhs. Dozens of fireworks shows are scheduled for across the state. Adam May reports the biggest one will be in downtown Baltimore. They’re…
What is the address of this property and are there any pictures?
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Largest 1 Week Jump in Interest Rates Since February
What effect will the end of QE2 really have? I really feel that the #1 metric for the continuation of what has been a very strong rebound in the south Florida real estate market is interest rates. They…
more pix please
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Summer time Real Estate
Many people think that next to the winter holidays, the summer is the worst time to sell a home. I have to disagree!  Just this weekend – a holiday weekend – I negotiated a contract on a Society Hill…
What is the market like for land sales in and around Clark County?
Since the first of the year I am happy to report that I have received more calls from people wanting to buy land in Clark County than I did all of last year.  People call me “The Dirt Diva” because…
Viera, Fl - Community Events Newsletter
Here's this week's newsletter for Viera! It's your first stop to learn what’s going on, happening and coming up around town. Remember, your group’s activities, events and news can be part of it.…
is this house still for sale if so can i have someones con tact info?
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Where is the parking for this home? Thank you.
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what are the taxes on this home?
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The Allen Report
Monthly comparison report for local Fairfield County CT real estate markets, as of June 30, 2011:
59 Granite Street Walpole MA Just Sold!
59 Granite Street Walpole MA Just Sold! This happy family closed on their new home at 59 Granite Street Walpole MA thanks to the help of the Al and Cal Realty Group.   The home closed on Friday, July…
FAQ for HomePath loans
HomePath Mortgages:   ·     Minimum Down Payment is 3% but 5% is best. ·     Investor’s minimum down payment is 10% down. ·     2 Unit properties require 20% down regardless of occupancy. ·…
Odyssey of a Commercial Fisherman Boat Owner- What has this Government Done to Them?
Odyssey of a Commercial Fisherman Boat Owner- What has this Government Done to Them?  Now you may say this blog post has nothing to do with real estate but I will disagree with you.  Just like real…
Window treatment-Long Island, New York
Upholstered Cornices By Josh How to make an upholstered cornice? you may ask...? First you measure the window from left to right. The upholstered cornice should be about 4" wider the the window frame. The…
there are a lot of rental properties listed that seem "to good to be true" and don't show any contact info or listing agency.
What's up with that? For example: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3032165744-16-W-16th-St-New-York-NY-10011 Which I think is a scam. shouldn't there be a way to flag things like this?
It's amazing the more you get the more you tell people what you like.
Try telling your boss about the things you like, and see how willingly he or she will help you get rid of the things you don't like.In recent years, great strides have been made in overcoming the traditional…
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Reasons to Sell Before You Buy
Selling Before Buying - Concurrent Closings Reasons to Sell Before You BuySelling before buying is generally preferred by the experts.  Homeowners who are planning to move up often wrestle with the dilemma:…
Does anyone know if this lot is going to be part of an association? Also, I see the records for this lot show
a variety of listing prices....is this because the value went down or did they split off the parcel or is this land found to be less desirable for some reason? thx -- This question is about this property:…
how long after a thee day notice do i have before i have to get out?
i havent paid rent for this month cause i dont have the money.
I'm interested in purchasing a condo in Thea's Landing...anyone know if they offer lease options? I'd like to move in sometime before
the end of 2011. Im interested in moving in and signing a lease agreement with an "option to buy" at a later date. Most likely in early 2013. I've watched prices drop on condos in that building…
I can pay 500 USD monthly want to buy a house an apartment near or sea front pranagent who can arange this koperty in florida or california can i find
I need al land or an apartment or house Chalet sea front in florida state in one of the majore city i can pay 500 USD that should in clude all taxes if any one can please write me (ibrahim@almohanna.info)
Seeking 1800 Sq ft, 3-4 bdrm/2 bath (min.) SFR's, 600k <.*Needs to be in Whitney HS boundary*.
Prefer large back yard, quiet track, 2 car garage...foreclosure needing min.-to-mod. repairs, Okay.
Postyourpropertieshere.com - the place to advertise your real estate for free!
Postyourpropertieshere.com is a great place to go if you have commercial or residential real estate for sale. You can list as many properties as you wish, all for free! We also have blogs, real estate…
tax assessmeent is 73K what is status of property had been on short sale list? inquiring for more info email akfaydon@aol.com. thanks
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Long Beach CA, has a romantic secret!
Welcome to Long Beach CA, The halfway spot between watching the Lakers live or eating hotdogs, watching the Angles! Long Beach is where the fun is endless. Long Beach has a great kept secret “The Gondola…
In what direction do you see the East Boston Jefferies Point and Maverick Areas heading in the next 5-7
We are looking to buy a place near the city and we have looked at Southie, Charlestown and Cambridge. These areas are well established and for our budget of $400K it is impossible to get space plus a…
Fourth Of July And The True Meaning Of Freedom
What Is Freedom? As shared by Robert Scoble at Google+ Today as I drove through Napa I was thinking about "what is freedom?" After all, the Fourth of July is a good time to think about that (USA's…
what is the adress for this home?
i have offer on 5037 blue runner but its a short sale, and im in second position to buy meaning the first person has to back out. i want a 3/2.5w/private elevator in sea forest beach club new port richey -- This…
I'm an Officer of the Fairway Eight Homeowners. This home is part of our Association, but we have not been notified as yet of this sale.
Please call me at 760 836 0799 or our Accountant at 760-340-9881 with the information. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Palm_Desert/sold/284243-74697-Fa…
Has the housing market hit bottom? (ie: when will we 'recover'?)
Generally speaking when is the market expected to be doing better than the last few years?Is now the time to purchase residential property?  Is it reasonable to expect an ROI (returnon investment) within…
Does Prudential offer a property management service in Tacoma?
I've used Prudential before (in Tennessee) and I'd like to use them again if posible.
is there a cost to have pets. and is the liner on the pool getting fixed
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Short Sale disappeared
I was looking at a short sale home today that has been on the market since late last year. About an hour ago, I went to show my husband and its gone! Says listing is "no longer acitve". What…
Nathan's International 4th of July Hot Dog Eating Contest
If you have never seen this, it's pretty wild.  Check out ESPN on 4th of July at 12 pm EST/9 am PST.When these ladies who lunch go out to eat, they know how to put away an awful lot. These four women…
We would like to but a second property, close to NJ, maybe in Pike county or Monroe, close to ski. Any kind of info for the best location?
We don't know the area and we are looking to buy a small house with not so high property taxes but in a nice and friendly location. Any info will be really appreciated to know where to start our searches.
Can I apply for a first time home buyer loan with my husband who filed bankruptcy 5 years ago? He used his benefits then...
My husband filed for bankruptcy 5 years ago due to a bad divorce from his marriage. We want to purchase a new home in Orlando, I am a first time buyer. can I apply alone to receive the lower rate benefits?since…
Maxwell Creek Yard of the Month
Yard of the Month ~ Speechless Sunday     Yard of the Month ~ Murphy TXMaxwell Creek Murphy TX There are several options for finding a new home in Maxwell Creek including new construction.…
Appraisal
We are undercontract right now purchasing a home that I a foreclosure @ asking price of 119.000 and we offered 125.000. They excepted offer . Now the home I s bring appraised at 125.000 how is that possible?…
Does the buyer generally expect the seller to reduce the selling price after a home inspection?
(1)If there are visual things like a cracked driveway of a deck that needs repainting that the buyer could see while viewing the house before making an offer - should the seller be expected to reduce the…
is this house for sale?
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I am selling my house without an agent for cash, do we need to have a closing or can I just transfer the deed to him in his name?
Do we really need to go through all of those closing cost with an lawyer or just hand over the deed?
10 Tips to Successfully Market your NEPA Home For Sale. (Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg and beyond!)
Selling your Pocono home takes more effort than simply listing it for sale in an MLS and placing a For Sale sign in the front yard.  You simply MUST showcase your home in a way that makes it stand above…
What are the steps in buying a fannie mae forclosure?
We found a house, got pre approved for a loan, now what? Is this going to be different than buying a regular resale home?
is this home still available.?
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I'm making an offer on an FHA-backed short sale. What price discount will be accepted?
I understand the 88/86/84% guidelines as to what HUD needs to make back in net when the transaction closes. However, if the property has been listed A LONG time, say, more than 120 days, don't those…
What are the trends of vacant land sales in Hawley Pa area?
I am considering selling 2.2 acres at Rte 6 and Mill Rd in Hawley Pa (Lords Valley area). I live in Florida and cannot find trends on recent land sold. Most of the lots for sale are in communities like…
Real Estate Market Update – South Lake Tahoe – June 2011
Here is the Monthly Real Estate Market Update for the Month of June, year of 2011 for the area of South Lake Tahoe, California.As of June 30th we had a total of 469 Residential Properties in the Market,…
How to figure after repair value on home?
What is a good way for me to figure the after repair value on a home without using appraisers and real estate agents? I need after repair value not tax assessed value. I also have a problem with a home…
Buying a property with out title insurance? Not a good idea.
Buying any type of property without title insurance is a very unwise thing to do. Even if you preform your own research on a property prior to purchasing there are many items you are likely to miss. I…
I would like to know the square footage of this property if possible. Thank you!
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Top Ten Cool and Unique Homes in DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex July 2011
Each month we post the Top Ten Cool and Unique Buys   we've found for sale in the DFW Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. There are normally a variety of styles, ages, sizes, and prices. Some have unique…
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Is this house sold?
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What are the schools like. Is the town open to newcomers?
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Why A Condo Project May Want To Get FHA/HUD Approved...
I was recently speaking with a member of a HOA asking why they should consider going through the process of getting FHA/HUD Approval. They had a home owner that was interested in listing their property…
10 Favorite Things to Do in Ojai
Ojai has been a great weekend getaway for Angelenos and was long thought to be the ideal place for a second home. Recently, however, we are seeing a new trend: professionals who choose to keep their main home…
Boston’s historic gas lamps going green
Source: Mayor's Office, City of Boston The antique gas streetlights found in many of Boston’s historical neighborhoods are going green.  The Office of Environmental and Energy Services with the Department…
is this house still available? 641 st eric dr mansfield tx 76063
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Room addition 10 feet by 15 room addition in Tucson AZ 85710?
Approximately how much to add 10 feet by 20 master bedroom addition in Tucson AZ 85710? Any advice would great. Thank you
Short Sale Specialist - West Palm Beach Acreage, FL
Short Sale Specialist - West Palm Beach Acreage, FL Short Sale Specialists for West Palm Beach Acreage, FL What is a short sale? This is anytime a lender is willing to accept lower than the payoff amount…
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