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I'm putting in an offer on a condo that’s a short sale.
I’m putting in an offer on a condo that’s a short sale. There’s a lien for the homeowner’s association dues. Will this be wiped out or am I responsible for paying it if I become the owner of…
Home prices are on the rise, could interest rates follow?
Dear Ray, I am planning to buy a home in the next 12 months.  I’ve saved enough money for my down payment but I’m not ready to buy just yet.  I think home prices might go lower, so I’m planning…
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Near Record Lows
Fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly this week, nearing their average all-time lows and helping to lift home buyers’ purchasing power, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. For every…
Home Builders Report Big Gains in Sales Orders
Some of the country’s largest home builders are reporting increased sales and a rise in new orders, The Wall Street Journal reports. Builder stocks are also reflecting the increased optimism in the sector,…
5 Countries Where Housing Prices Are Soaring
Worldwide, real estate prices have made large gains over the last five years, which has raised fears in many countries about brewing housing bubbles.In the last five years, China alone has seen prices…
Home Seller Tips Environmentally Conscious
Most consumers do comparative research before making a major purchase like a new car, refrigator, home entertainment center or certainly, a house. But a surprising number of people also take environmental…
Bidding Wars Catch Buyers Off-Guard
Home buyers are unexpectedly finding more competition this spring in landing their dream home. Bidding wars are increasingly being reported in markets across the country, from California to Florida, The…
REOs Get Pricier, Report Shows
REO prices have risen 5.5 percent over the last year, whereas market sales prices have fallen 2.9 percent, Clear Capital reports in its April housing data index. Investors are snatching up REOs, fueling…
Does it have a well,power,sewer?
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Boom Towns: 7 Fastest-Growing Cities
Texas dominates the list of fastest-growing cities, attracting more residents with its strong employment center, lower taxes, and more affordable housing, according to an article in Forbes.com. For the…
Selling Old Cellphone, Laptop? Smash It Instead
Data security experts suggests that you may be better off smashing your aging laptop or cellphone instead of donating it or selling it if you want to keep sensitive information you had on it safe. Windows…
Survey: Moves for Job Relocations on the Rise
After a slowdown in corporate moves the past few years, more companies are planning to get their employees moving, according to a new survey. Twenty-six percent of companies plan to relocate more workers…
Escape Your Unmanageable Mortgage: Getting free doesn’t have to mean running away.
Perhaps you have heard about it. On the news, a reporter tells a story about how the housing crisis has caused some homeowners to simply walk away from their homes. It sounds crazy, but many people are…
What is the best way to soundproof an existing room to bring it to recording studio quality?
I have a client who is a professional musician and is looking to upgrade his home. He currently records and practices in his garage. We are looking for a home with a detached space, but I am wondering…
Pembroke Calendar May 4th through 8th
Pembroke Calendar May 4th through 8thFriday, May 4th:The Jackson Wetherbee Band will perform at British Beer Company, 15 Columbia Road, 781 829-6999 or visit www.britishbeer.com.Saturday, May 5th:A Fiesta…
We are looking into buying a home is Patterson,CA. How do we find out what the mello roos is?
We have a real estate agent, but she didn't really know the answer. That is a huge determining factor for us, it makes a difference at the end of the month, but we aren't getting any answers. I was hoping…
Time to list?
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What is the average time it takes a buyer to find the right house?
We've been looking for three months now and still haven't found the right house for us in our price range. It always seems we find a nice house and then it backs to a busy street, settling issues (cracks…
10 SCHOON AVE, HAWTHORNE, NJ07506
IF YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY YOUR FIRST HOME, THIS IS DEFINATELY THE ONE. NOT ONLY IS THE PRICE ATTRACTIVE BUT THIS BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL IS IN MOVE IN CONDITION. MANY UPDATES INCLUDING MODERN EAT IN KITCHEN…
My top 3 green home picks in and around Seattle
The Greater Seattle area has a plethora of green built and high-performance homes.  This week I’m showcasing 3 homes for my green-picks-of-the-week.Each one of the homes offers a different approach…
Scituate Calendar May 4th through 9th
Scituate Calendar May 4th through 9thFriday, May 4th:Scituate artist/photographer Darlene Ann Bradlee is the featured artist at the James Library & Cultural Center for the Arts for the month of…
Construction Loan Needed - 3 years after ch7 discharge -
My situation is not common, not at all. Im 3 years beyond my Ch7 discharge, I built a great business since then and my income is solid. I have a 700 credit score after rebuilding. Im also debt free…
The L.A. Times is on our Side!
Historically the Los Angeles Times has not been a good friend to the real estate industry and here's why! A headline will read "Interest rates soar"! and then when you get past the first paragraph of all…
my family and I are looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom house in or near Nixa,MO to rent to own or owner finance
I am disabled and on a fixed income but have a wife and 3 children,2 living rooms, no pets
Who built the homes in Hazelwood in Pataskala?
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Are there any representatives from New York City that can help me?
I am interested in seeing some houses that were listed on this site. what is the best way to do that? Do I just show up the address....? Please help!
7 Killer Ways to Get Rid of Weeds - Part One in a Three Part Series on Backyard Basics for Spring
Many years ago when I was living in Dallas, Texas I had horrible allergies. Each time I headed out into the yard to tend to my flowers and bushes I would suffer from watery eyes, stuffy nose, etc.  The…
Marshfield Calendar May 5th through 8th
Marshfield Calendar May 5th through 8thSaturday, May 5th:Sunset Hayrides presented by Mass Audubon at Daniel Webster Wildlife Sanctuary, Winslow Cemetery Road, 7 to  8:15 p.m.  For families with children…
I want to set up a time to lool at the town home please give me a call at 313-595-6897. Kenny
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Weekly Market Report • Las Vegas, NV 89144 • Single Family Residences • Apr 23-Apr 29, 2012
For the period of April 23 through April 29, the median list price in Las Vegas, NV 89144 remains at $270,000.April was an exciting month, as home buyers were stunned to find the bidding wars are back.…
303 LockLeven Dr Cola SC Just Listed $118,500
Unique patio home with great curb appeal. Open floor plan w/cathedral ceiling and fireplace in living room. The sunroom w/heating and air. A large luxury master bedroom w/walk in closets. Patio is updated…
Stunned Home Buyers Find the Bidding Wars Are Back
[From the Wall Street Journal]A new development is catching home buyers off guard as the spring sales season gets under way: Bidding wars are back.From California to Florida, many buyers are increasingly…
Is it true HSBC bank have longer closing process than other banks? Is there a good reason for seller or agent refuse to accept the offer?
I have found the house that i like and i want to make the offer. i offered twice but the agent said it's not close to the price that seller asking for. The agent always ask me which bank do i use…
May 18th is NATIONAL Bike to Work Day!!
Friday, May 18th, is National Bike to Work Day and here in Edmond, we’re celebrating in our usual BIG way with a 2 and a half mile peddle from the Edmond Festival Market to Hafer Park. Gathering for…
Property for Sale at Sun Groves in Chandler, AZ
Sun Groves Real Estate in Chandler, AZIf you are interested in relocating to Chandler, Arizona then by all means check out real estate for sale at Sun Groves in Chandler, AZ. Sun Groves housing is located…
Surprising enough the economy is responding
Has anyone noticed? Are we even aware, of the slow but steady ebb of the economy creeping upward, slowly improving? I sure have noticed that my sells have increased, my client load is expanding, and I…
Students with big voices bring opera to Sharon
The Sharon High School Theatre production of the family opera “The Little Prince’’ is the stuff of dreams.A child wakes in his bedroom and meets fantastical characters such as the King, who thinks…
Ashland Ranch Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Ashland Ranch
 There is a reason people are buying homes in Ashland Ranch: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Gilbert real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Ashland Ranch…
May Real Estate Headlines
April just flew by faster than teen trying to get home before curfew. Seriously, where did that month go? May is ready to break through and bring warmer weather, playoff hockey & basketball and a…
Harvard, MIT to partner in $60 million initiative to offer free online classes to all
CAMBRIDGE -- Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said today they will team up to launch a $60 million initiative to offer free, online, college-level courses under a joint…
House Hunting?
House Hunting? Check out the new Facebook Real Estate fan page.  Facebook Fan Page
May Real Estate Headlines
April just flew by faster than teen trying to get home before curfew. Seriously, where did that month go? May is ready to break through and bring warmer weather, playoff hockey & basketball and a…
May Real Estate Headlines
April just flew by faster than teen trying to get home before curfew. Seriously, where did that month go? May is ready to break through and bring warmer weather, playoff hockey & basketball and a…
A Common Olympia Short Sales: The Most Common Types Of Loan That Do Not Require A Deficiency
Olympia WA – OK, let’s talk about the most common types of loans that do not require a deficiency on a short sale. The first common loan type is a Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac loan. I’ll call them…
Ocotillo Grove Estates Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Ocotillo Grove Estates
 There is a reason people are buying homes in Ocotillo Grove Estates: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Gilbert real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Ocotillo…
Blogging and Social Media In Real Estate
This morning I was honored to speak to some of my colleagues on social media and blogging. I tried to drive home to these agents the fact that we currently live in a hyper-local world. Buyers and sellers…
It's Time to SELL YOUR HOME! Really! Now!
  Read this Post, and you'll see what I mean. Okay, Home Sellers: LISTEN UP."After several years of an oversupply of homes on the market and an undersupply of qualified buyers, the tables have turned…
Attn Costco Shoppers, Mortgages Now on Sale!
Not only can Costco shoppers find bulk-packs of chicken wings, 24-rolls of toilet paper and large-screen TVs at a discount, they can now land themselves a mortgage. After a year of testing, Costco is…
Short Sales And Foreclosures In Coconut Grove - Market Update
May 2nd, 2012 | categories: Coconut Grove Real Estate, Short Sales And Foreclosures In Coconut GroveI am busy preparing the figures for my Coconut Grove Real Estate Talk and over the coming weeks I will…
I'm looking for any information on this listing. The site it's listed on makes you pay to contact the Realtor.
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can I pictures of the inside of the house? Also, is there a pool?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3052665620-259-Clems-Run-Mullica-Hill-NJ-08062?ecampaign=con_day_propertycomp_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3052665620-259-Cle…
Breckenridge CO Spring 2012 Dining Passport
Breckenridge CO Spring 2012 Dining PassportSpring time in Breckenridge Colorado typically means unknown weather, less visitors and great deals at local restaurants.  The Breckenridge CO Spring 2012…
Silverstone Ranch Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Silverstone Ranch
  There is a reason people are buying homes in Silverstone Ranch: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Gilbert real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Silverstone…
what are the move in costs....also i see no preference to pets..is there any fencing? thank you brenda faria
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Open House This Sunday 5-6-12
Hi, I'm holding an Open House this Sunday, 1-4 p.m. at 5005 West Park, Austin, TX  78731.  This 3 Bed, 1 Bath home is in a great location and would work well as a condo or investment property.  Check…
Homes for Sale at Ashton Pointe in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Ashton Pointe in Crystal Lake Ashton Pointe is a subdivision of townhomes and single family homes built in the mid to late 2000's by Kennar. Ashton Pointe feature 49 town homes with floor plans ranging…
9 ways to refreshen a Country Kitchen
1. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.  Try white paint and a thorough hardware cleaning to affect an affordable makeover. 2. The secret to giving a kitchen dinner-party potential? A crowd-pleasing table.…
is this house still available for rent?
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Thermal Attracts World Class Amenities - The Thermal Club Motorsports
Thermal is more than a dot on the map these days.  It is an unincorporated community located in the southeastern end of the Coachella Valley.  This area is experiencing a wave of residential and recreational…
Geneva Estates Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Geneva Estates
 There is a reason people are buying homes in Geneva Estates: it's a great place to live, work and play. The Chandler real estate market is one of the hottest in the valley right now, and Geneva Estates…
Homes for sale at Abbey Ridge in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Abbey Ridge in Crystal Lake Abbey Ridge is a townhome community built in the mid 1990's by Gerstad Builders. Abbey Ridge features townhomes with floor plans ranging from 1,095 to 1,270 square feet…
Which have you found most effective, Trulia Pro leads, Local Ads or a combination of both?
Effective as in how many leads you ended up working with and closing.
Homes for sale at Abbey Ridge in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Abbey Ridge in Crystal Lake Abbey Ridge is a townhome community built in the mid 1990's by Gerstad Builders. Abbey Ridge features townhomes with floor plans ranging from 1,095 to 1,270 square feet…
My loan was denied by the loan officer based on my credit (570's - didn't expect it to be this low) but I have high income and little
debts -- are loans based on credit scores first before any other factors are considered.. My loan is now undergoing underwriter -- can they override the loan officers denial of my loan
If there any California agents, in particular, using Trulia Mobile App and if so how is it working out for you.
They are now introducing the product to New York agents and maybe other places, and I just wanted to hear other agents experience because its not cheap but I will consider it if it works.
if i pay 1/12th plus my regular mortg payment on a bal of 74,000 how much interest will i save a year
or is it better to just make an extra payment at end of the year.
Desert Highlands Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Desert Highlands
 There is a reason people are buying homes in Desert Highlands: 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 Desert…
05/02/2012 Market Update
MARKET NEWSWednesday’s bond market has opened in positive territory as concerns about overseas financial and economic issues have put stocks in negative ground during early trading. The Dow is currently…
I would like to look at this place.....
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My unit in this 2-unit condo bldg does not show up in an estimate search. We are 329-329A Richland Ave, SF, CA 94110. My unit is 329, on lower floor.
How do I get this corrected so that the info is reflected for each condo unit? I want to claim the info on my unit, not my condo partners. The info in the estimate is all messed up. -- This question is…
Casa Privada Homes for Sale-Homes for Sale in Casa Privada
 There is a reason people are buying homes in Casa Privada: 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 Casa Privada…
New Outdoor Market Comes to South Street
Did you know beginning Friday, May 11, the Shambles at Headhouse Square will be a regular host to an exciting gathering of regional vendors? Locally grown and handmade goods from food purveyors, craftsmen…
Beautiful Lexington For Sale in the Spruce Mill Section of Makefield Glen
Asking $239,900Virtual Tour of 7705 Spruce Mill Dr. in Makefield GlenFor More Details on 7705 Spruce Mill Dr. in Makefield Glen Welcome to 7705 Spruce Mill Dr. a beautiful Lexington Model in Makefield…
More Homes Hitting the Market
More homes hitting the marketPosted by Scott Van Voorhis May 2, 2012  This spring has seen a flood of homes hitting the market in Greater Boston.Like the recent rains, it is a badly needed inundation…
Are previous home owners allowed to come back after the house is under our name to get appliances back?
The house is under our name now and we have the keys. The previous home owners are trying to come back and get their appliances (fridge, washer/dryer, ceiling fans etc) while the home is now officially…
Are any of the units rented? If so what is the current rent?
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Home Values Start The Year Strong- Will Home Value Hold Steady In Danville
According to the Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index, home prices rose by a seasonally-adjusted 0.3 percent between January and February 2012. The index is up 0.4% over the past year, offering…
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