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What is the property tax for this house?
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Market Commentary
This week brings us the release of four economic reports for the markets to digest, with three of them being considered important. One of those three is one of the more important reports we see each month. There…
The Allen Report
Real estate listings by category for the Rowayton area of Norwalk, CT, as of May 31, 2011:
Smarter, Bolder, Faster!
We all know that marketing is alot about hype.  No matter what industry you are in whether it is everyday goods, to cars, sporting goods especially, and even real estate, there is alot of hype that goes…
Is it a bedroom? A bathroom?
I run into this ALL the time. Agents deciding what constitutes a full bath and a bedroom. I try to look at the layout and decide if it could actually be USED as what is intended. ROOM 1: Has a large…
Im very interested in this property. How can I go about viewing and signing a lease?
laurenflodquist@gmail.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3053150430-3509-Alpine-Cir-104-Austin-TX-78704
How could this property only be listed for $3,950????
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000059956-42510-Pacific-Coast-Hwy-Malibu-CA-90265
Can we get financing if we are holding student visa (F-1)?
Here's my background and status: - I was a part-time employee, working for the (government) university for 2.5 years - After that, I got a full-time job in another (government) university. I've…
I am keen to purchase a property in Charlotte, probably Dilworth. I don't live in NC so I'm only looking at properties that can be easily
rented. I am keen to purchase a property in Charlotte, probably Dilworth. I don't live in NC so I'm only looking at properties that can be easily rented.
Should We Fear The Qualified Residential Mortgage Definition?
Good Morning !    We have just posted in our Blog with the topic, "Should We Fear The Qualified Residential Mortgage Definition?", where we examine the Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) definition,…
FSBO - What can saving on commission really cost you?
FSBO’s need an agent.  If you are currently a FSBO, I strongly encourage you to continue reading this.  You may change your mind about having a professional represent you. Did you realize that even…
The Ultimate Website for Searching Las Vegas Foreclosures for Homes and Condos
Welcome to the Ultimate Search Tool for Browsing Las Vegas Foreclosure Listings - Updated DailyVisit: www.LasVegasForeclosureWorld.com to get up to the minute Las Vegas nad Henderson NV foreclosure listings…
Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: University Palisades Community, Ann Arbor MI
Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: University Palisades Community, Ann Arbor MIBy Ann Arbor Real Estate Experts | Published: June 24, 2011View Larger MapIf you are looking for a family friendly community…
Tidelands Palm Coast Condo Market Report May 2011
Palm Coast Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics Tidelands Condos TOTAL # LISTINGS: 19 TOTAL # NEW LISTINGS: 7 TOTAL # PRICE REDUCED: 8 Active Listings: Lowest Priced Condo: $69,000 Highest Priced…
Video: View Homes on Venture Rd in Cobblestone Farms in Maricopa Arizona
Video:  Check out homes located on Venture Rd in the subdivision of Cobblestone Farms in Maricopa Arizona.  To learn more about homes in Cobblestone Farms:Cobblestone Farms Homes on Venture Rd in Maricopa…
Queens Best Price Movers
You can compare our price quotes with the moving estimates of other reputable Queens Movers, and make arrangements with a trustworthy service provider You can rely on, just choose our Queens Movers, the…
I have a question about a 5/5 ARM vs 30 yr fixed. ARM is 4.5% fixed for 5 years, then can go up to maximum of
6.5% for the next 5 years. 30yr fixed is 4.75% with a 1% loan origination fee. Overall the fixed loan would cost me $3800 more the first 4 years. I am active duty and will sell the house after 4 years,…
Hello, I am looking for a brownstone in Brooklyn NY. Must be fixer upper,SRO, rent stabilized/controlled or bank owned.
Area's include Clinton hill, Boerum hill, north slope, Ft Greene and other "nice" areas of Brooklyn. Looking to purchase ASAP. Thanks!
A Simple Enlightening About the Four Effective Real Estate Negotiation Strategies – Part 1 of 2
As promised, here is the second part of the article that communicates the next two strategies important when making real estate negotiations. Putting this into consideration when you are negotiating for…
Does anybody really believe Zillow's Zestimates?
The reason I ask is my house has dropped over from $495 to $355 since Jan. 2011. Yet, a home up the street (total fixer) sold in May for $419 and Zillow now has it up to $486. The house is still being…
Orlando Homes for Sale Still Declining
The number of homes listed for sale by Orlando Realtors® has continued to decline. This morning there were just under 10,400 homes available for sale. With monthly sales running about 2,400 per month…
Looking for a Deal? Buy a HUD home!
Most home buyers I talk too are looking to get a great deal on the home they buy. HUD offers very affordable homes that may or may not need a lot of work. Check out this link it is a direct link into Ohio…
Party at the Park, TONIGHT, June 28th
I love Mt Pleasant's Waterfront Park!  It's easy to access.  It has lots of space.  The views are great.  The play park is one of the best.  Tonight, there is an additional GREAT reason to hit the…
Are You Effectively Communicating During the Sales Process?
Build the relationshipThe best salespeople seem to be able to talk to their clients with ease.  That’s because they’ve built a relationship with them from the start.  Personal relationships sell…
Hello, I tried to inquire about a rental at 13484 Myren Drive in Saratoga, CA, but the system would not let me subit my name, email and phone#
mjjensen63@gmail.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3055089927-13484-Myren-Dr-Saratoga-CA-95070
Women get prison terms in mortgage scam
Women get prison terms in mortgage scam You May Also Like Women get prison terms in mortgage scam Chicago hotels see rates, bookings climb Residential real estate: Noted personal-injury attorney…
A Simple Enlightening About the Four Effective Real Estate Negotiation Strategies You Can Apply When Buying Homes – Part 1 of
When you are real estate professional qualified in a particular location, Silver Spring homes for sale for instance; your primary goal is certainly to help the client in negotiating for the best deal for…
I'm looking for property on big too much. either land, lot on water or small cottage we could remodel
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3054068656-Single-Family-Home-Bigfork-MN-56628
i need more information please contact me
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3050927420--Quail-Creek-Cir-Biloxi-MS-39532
Is this house still for sale? I cannot find any contact information. I am very interested in this neighbohood
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3053577380--Harvest-Moon-Way-Saint-Johns-MI-48879
Spire developer sues to get back deposit
Spire developer sues to get back deposit on West Loop warehouse property You May Also Like Spire developer sues to get back deposit on West Loop ... New Loop apartment tower leased to corporate…
Shea Homes at Jubilee, Lacey, Washington
Just last year Shea Homes acquired the Jubilee active adult community located in Lacey, Washington. Originally opened in 2004 by Jenamar, the community had been known by its original name of Jubilee…
Pets allowed?
I have five small dogs.... -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3051285307-169-Wildlife-Drive-Wytheville-VA-24382
Has anyone heard of a new home builder offering cash back at closing to cover the loss on sale of an existing home?
For example, if we need $310,000 from the sale of our first home to cover the down payment for the new home, if we sell for $300,000, will the new home builder give $10,000 in cash back at closing?
Cheesman Park Neighborhood
Located just east of downtown Denver, the Cheesman Park Neighborhood is one of the city's best places to live. Bordered on the north by Colfax Ave, the south by 6th Ave, east by Josephine St, and the west…
Chicago home price index
Chicago home price index lowest since March 2001 By: Staff June 28, 2011 You May Also Like Chicago home price index lowest since March 2001 Local home price index hits 10-year low Chicago…
The Cottages May 2011 Condos For Sale Dublin CA Market Snapshot The Cottages Dublin CA June 28, 2011
The Cottages May 2011 Condos For Sale Dublin CA Market Snapshot The Cottages Dublin CA June 28, 2011 Nestled in the eastern hills of the Dublin Valley, Dublin Ranch Village real estate includes condos…
How close is this home to the water ? How much for the Assoc dues?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3044902608-4300-SE-Saint-Lucie-Blvd-107-Stuart-FL-34997
We are getting our contract signed by the seller today, but the bank has not signed on it yet(short sale) My question is when should i have the house
Inspected? Should I wait until the bank signs? The contract stays we have 15 days to do. Is that once I get it back now or when the bank has signed off on it???
Summer Music: Jazz in the Park
Summer has officially started in Denver, and there are scores of great things to do in the sunshine around town. One of the most popular activities Denver has hosted for the last 20-plus years is the Jazz…
Crested Butte River Front Land Price Reduction - 27 West Silver Sage Drive, Rural Crested Butte - Skyland
Crested Butte River Front Land Price Reduction - 27 West Silver Sage Drive, Rural Crested Butte - Skyland Corey Dwan of Benson Sotheby's International Realty is pleased to announce the recent…
Forget Case-Shiller. By Dan Polimino.
It’s safe to say that all real estate is national, but not all-national real estate is local. What do I mean by that? It simply means that yes, our local neighborhoods and markets make up the total national…
Looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom home in a DECENT neighborhood in Anderson area preferrably on contract. Will have about 5000 down but less if the house?
needs a lot of work to be move in ready for 2 young children. Want payments to be between 250-600 a month. Also could do balloon payments of like 2000 each feb. or so for a quicker payoff or lesser a…
new construction--pre-approval and deposits/contract process?
If you bought a new construction home (where the lot and home were a package deal from the builder)... What was the typical process in regards to when you put down any lot and home deposits, got pre-approval…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Report June 28, 2011
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Palm Coast Property Search | Palm Coast Foreclosures | Palm Coast Neighborhoods The Palm Coast Real Estate market report for Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Flagler…
Can this propety go lease option or rent to own?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3016041383-8757-Pacific-Rd-Phelan-CA-92371?ecampaign=con_day_propertycomp_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3016041383-8757-Pacific-Rd-Phelan-CA-
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Bank of America is now offering Principal Reductions!
Bank of America is offering...PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS! You read that right..the nations largest lender is now going to offer a program to bail out underwater owners...here are the details directly from BofA: CALABASAS,…
Searching For Oakdale, MN Townhomes For Sale‏
There are a lot of good reasons to search for Oakdale, MN townhomes for sale. Over the years this type of housing has offered a convenient lifestyle to millions of Americans. With lower house maintenance…
Brooklynites is you are on the fence about buying- The New York City Rent guidelines Board Voted To Raise Your Rents
New York City Rent Guidelines Board Voted To Raise RentsThe Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents 3.75% for one year leases and 7.25% for two year leases.  This will take effect on October 1st, 2011.When…
Are there special mortgage programs for single parents?
The other day we posted a question concerning single parents and any special mortgage programs that may be available to help them buy a new home.  Two of our team members weighed in...Are there special…
70 Dolly Cowart Lane, Franklin, NC real estate
 Like New 3Bd/2Ba Ranch w/ Garage! Home has been well cared for and only 3 years new. You will like the floor plan as it is an open/split bedroom plan w/ large master suite. Master bath as double vanity,…
What is the address?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3042546566--West-St-Brooklyn-NY-11223
How long after an inspection is completed, does an appraisal get ordered?
Regular sale in FL. Inspection was done 1 week ago and we have reports in hand. Buyer is from and living in NY state and they also have the report in hand. My agent says their bank has to order it but…
Ten Things to Take the Trauma Out of Home Buying
Buying a home, especially your first home, can be a challenging experience.  Here are some tips to take some of the pain out of the process: Find a real estate agent that’s simpatico. Home buying is…
Should I sell my house and take a loss in east Windsor, nj?
Hello - I bought my house in East Windsor, Nj in 2007. It's a townhome. Purchase price was 333,500 and downpayment was 10% or 33,500.  My current mortgage balance is approx $285000 split between…
Expired Listing
What does it mean when it says the listing has expired? Is that home no longer for sale or what?
Staging, Web presence among new guard of tips to sell home in down market
Staging, Web presence among new guard of tips to sell home in down market  --  By Dave Carpenter       CHICAGO — The home next door is in foreclosure. The neighbors down the street just put their…
I have been a full time student for three years, and was hired for a new job thre months ago. I just graduated in May. I have a good down payment
and a great credit history. However, after i quit my full-time job to go back to school, i was hired for a part-time job, and then laid off. I collected unemployment (with the state's consent and…
I have been a full time student for three years, and was hired for a new job thre months ago. I just graduated in May. I have a good down payment
and a great credit history. However, after i quit my full-time job to go back to school, i was hired for a part-time job, and then laid off. I collected unemployment (with the state's consent and…
does a quit claim deed need to be recorded?
what if the real estate deed is not recorded after a years, is it still valid
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Report June 27, 2011
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Palm Coast Property Search | Palm Coast Foreclosures | Palm Coast Neighborhoods The Palm Coast Real Estate market report for Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Flagler…
Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Inventory: Then and Now
Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate Inventory: Then and NowWhen looking at real estate activity, it often helps to put the numbers in historical context, rather than simply contrasting one period to another. For…
Looking in Deerfield and Highland Park. Are there pockets where one could find newer (1990's and newer) construction homes?
Seems like there are a few homes for sale that meet that criteria but they tend to be surrounded by older (built in 1960's, 1970's) homes and therefore look quite out of place in the neighborhood.
i am losing my house because i got ripped off from fake company, how i can convince the bank for help?
since October of 2008 i haven't paid my mortgage, i got lay off on November same year, i don't make the same money and i have credit card's debts, my bank don't want to help me because the think that i…
first owner
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Do you have any pictures of the inside? What is the area, around it, like?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3049282375-28-E-Garrison-St-Bethlehem-PA-18018
Is it best to de-clutter your house before talking to a realtor about selling?
Is it best to de-clutter your house before talking to a realtor about selling?
I purchased a house a year ago, and try to sell it to move nearby. What would be sales tax in Lake county, IL?
House was purchased as REO and has equity of 50,000. Can I sell it and use the equity to purchase another house? (carry over...)
Teachers union sues over pension plan changes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Education Association is suing to block pension plan changes affecting teachers, state workers and many local government employees. The statewide teachers union filed…
What year was this home built? Is this a mfg home? Where in Roberta is this home located? Do you have any pics?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3040172896-Single-Family-Home-Roberta-GA-31078
Who are your clients using to modify their loans and/or handle their short sales?
I have a couple of sellers who could use a loan mod attorney. Thanks in advance!
6 Questions and Answers on Short Sales
   After answering several short sale questions on Trulia Q&A, I decided to share some of the questions I'm asked regarding short sales from my clients.   Q. Does a lender have to approve a sale…
Tuition at Florida universities to go up 15%
    TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- The Board of Governors that oversees Florida's 11 public universities is adding a 7 percent tuition increase to an 8 percent raise already ordered by the Legislature. The board…
Real Estate Information 6-28-11 Broadway Lake
Today, I shared news about real estate that you can use to be better informed whether you are buying or selling over at my website: 1 in 3 Mortgage Applications Rejected in 2010 South Carolina's High…
Does that fact that there are some smaller and older house (3 -5 years older) in the neighbor play a fact on the price on your home, when you resell?
I am looking at buying a new house in a neighborhood that has both new and old home in the neighborhood..I am concern that the older houses will bring the price of my home down, when I get ready to resell.…
Miami - Bank helping customers avoid foreclosure
  On the Web Bank of America Outreach event information MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) -- Bank of America is lending a helping hand to several thousand homeowners who are behind on their payments. Starting…
Let's Build a House - Step by Step
For those of you interested in the building process, I will be blogging the steps in general to building a home. Step 1: First you will need an Approved Building Lot and a Plan. Step 2: An engineer…
Massive drill arrives for Port of Miami tunnel
    MIAMI (AP) -- A massive, $45 million drill has arrived at the Port of Miami to begin work on a tunnel to connect the port with nearby expressways and downtown Miami. The drill arrived in pieces aboard…
Post Double Dip, Case-Shiller Index Edges Higher
One month after reporting that its home price gauge had officially double dipped, Standard & Poor’s says prices have inched up, in line with the expected seasonal boost that accompanies the spring…
Do You Feel Safe In Your Own Home?
Do you feel safe in your own home? If you could use some do it yourself tips on how to keep you and your family safe, then you need to read this article.  With the economy in the shape that it is in,…
Short Sales - How The Process Works
By Eric Soderlund,Following up to my lost blog on what is a short sale, this time we’ll talk about how it works. A short sale starts off like any other transaction. Let’s say a buyer looking for homes…
Coast Guard cracking down on drunk boating
  MIAMI (AP) -- Florida boaters, you've been warned. The Coast Guard is out in force this weekend, administering sobriety tests. The effort is part of a national crackdown called Operation Dry Water.…
Are there NYC or Boston realtors that specialize in selling Maine vacation homes?
We are selling an oceanfront vacation home in Harrington, ME. We are wondering whether it would be better to list with a Boston or NYC agent instead of a Maine agent, because the NYC or Boston agent would…
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