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Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do
Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 121: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do THETHIRD ANNUAL Today Friday, June 24, 2011 Sumner Meadows Golf Links How about  a day of golfing,…
Greeley Real Estate; Daily Homes Report June 23, 2011
Greeley Real Estate Daily Market Report Greeley Real Estate Market The Greeley Real Estate market report 11 New Listings 8 Price Reductions 2 Back On The Market 3 Pendings 5 Solds Greeley  Sold Homes…
Dunedin FL - Arts Show Downtown
Dunedin Fl, Arts and Crafts ShowThis Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th, Main Street in Downtown Dunedin will be converted to a pedestrian friendly open air market.Local artists and craft vendors…
Is this home still for sale? What is the asking price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3051442338--Mt-Vernon-8219-Bronx-NY-10550
QE2, Treasury Auctions and Milwaukee Home Prices
Mortgage Backed Securities are Plus 31bps this morning. Making today a great day to lock your mortgage home loan. The markets are reacting to the speech given by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. He said the…
Would it make sense to add laminate floor to the entire first floor?
We own a townhome that is in the middle. We bought it at 109k. We aren't think in selling for at least 3 yrs.
all units have water views? is a pkg space included? can a gas range be installed in kitchen? no such sq ft accdg to IOS site, is this correct?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1089870607-720-NE-62nd-St-Miami-FL-33138?ecampaign=con_day_propertystatus_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/1089870607-720-NE-62ND-ST-MIAMI-FL-33138
Some of my favorite buyers were born in June! Happy birthday to all of you!
I noticed something while on Facebook today - so many of my buyers are born in June including yours truly! In fact - the closing I had this week was a June birthday and a buyer yesterday had an offer accepted…
I bought my home in Nov 2009. Nov 2011 will be 2 years I have lived in my home. Do capital gains apply in this market? Can I sell now&avoid the?
tax? I am moving to another state, and would like to start the selling process as soon as possible on my current home that I live in, but I don't want to pay capital gains. I am aware of the 2 of…
The Case Against the Proposed QRM Rule
In case you didn't know it, this time next year (unless something changes) getting a mortgage will be even MORE challenging.QRM, Qualified Residential Mortgage Guidelines: Required 20% Down Payment.*…
What do you have planned for your Outer Banks trip?
So you’re planning a trip to the beautiful Outer Banks of North Carolina this summer? Great, we are excited to have you. The Outer Banks is a family oriented beach destination. There are so many wonderful…
Are You Looking For A Vernon Hills Realtor®?
Are You Looking For A Vernon Hills Realtor®? If you are looking for Vernon Hills Realtor® look no further than the Sharron Kelley Team at Coldwell Banker. We are experts in the Vernon Hills real estate…
Stephen Colbert and Jack White: 7" single for Third Man; SO AWESOME
Just tonight, Colbert just performed with a Third Man act, the goth girl rock band Black Belles, and it was awesome; funny, great sounds, and it actually grabbed a lot of attention... Click here to check…
The Hare and Hound – Landrum’s Popular Landmark Pub
All I can say is, every time I go, the place is packed.  No surprises there.  The Hare and Hound is the pub of choice for locals, for the horse show crowd and for visitors and tourists as well.  Folks…
I'm currently on the tail end of short sale and need a place by July 10. I have just had a really bad run of luck between furnaces, appliance, home
and auto repairs seemingly EVERY month over the past year. Thus the short sale and a FICO under 500. I need a place for my family fast. What are the chances I can get into something like this? I make…
Real Estate Technology Consulting
Real Estate Technology Consulting Local, regional & beyond consulting to assist agents/brokers/offices with expanding their exposure & contact with customers and clients. Utilizing current technology…
Home Builders Branch Out to Survive Lean Times
Faced with a languishing housing market that's expected to remain in the doldrums for months, home builders are increasingly looking beyond bricks and mortar for more lucrative business opportunities to…
Staging Your Home
Staging promotes organization, increases the likelihood of a sale, reduces the time on the market, and helps to justify the asking price! Exterior-Curb Appeal Living in Montana can be a blessing and a…
How do I get the address to show up?
I am the listing agent for this property. The details pull directly from the Coldwell Banker site and it's not pulling the address. How can I fix this? -- This question is about this property: http:/…
How do I buy a foreclosure?
Lilley Cove Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23321 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3054690604--Lilley-Cove-Dr-Chesapeake-VA-23321
Short-sale bank (Chase) decides on its' own to change an ACCEPTED/SIGNED contract a day before closing.
I put a contract on a short-sale house in Colorado Springs. The seller AND their lender ACCEPTED and signed the FULL price offer. I asked for $1900 in closing costs. That was OVER a month ago. Now, a day…
Short sale contact in VA within HOA division
I have a short sale contact in VA and have been waiting for the short sale bank’s approval for almost 6 months. I should hear from the bank within few days. I’m thinking about walking away from my…
Best and Worst Cities for Renters
Best and Worst Cities for RentersBy Morgan Brennan, Forbes.comJun 20, 2011The population of New Haven, Conn., grew a robust 5% from 2000 to 2010. With demand for housing outpacing construction of new…
It's Getting curiouser and curiouser
It has been such a strange few months for the real estate market in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, that I'm convinced that I've tumbled down the Rabbit Hole! Truly the real estate market is getting "curiouser…
PRESS RELEASE NEW about Bank of American Offering Principal Reductions!
Urgent Breaking Real Estate News…. 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…
I need a Condo by the Beach for August 5th to August 8th,,3 night and 4 days, need 2 bethrooms with queen beds.
I am Senior I am going with 2 daughters and 2 grandaughters. Please send me Price por the days above. I appreciate it, we have to book it now.
Hot Dogs For Habitat 6/24/11, at NEFAR, Jacksonville, FL
Today is our first multi-group event, Hot Dogs For Habitat! This charity event provides meeting and greeting  our area association members reprsenting: NARPM     National Association of Residential…
I called two weeks ago about this prop. and was told it is on contract. ?????
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3053098803-605-Sunnyside-Dr-Franklin-KY-42134
Hot Dogs For Habitat 6/24/11, at NEFAR, Jacksonville, FL
Today is our first multi-group event, Hot Dogs For Habitat! This charity event provides meeting and greeting  our area association members reprsenting: NARPM     National Association of Residential…
is this a townhome or a multi family?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3045027265-118-River-St-Newton-MA-02465
Meditation
The Benefits of Meditation 1. Personal Benefits for the Meditator The mind: the mind feel at ease, calm and peaceful. Memory will also improve. Personality: self-confidence will be improved. The true…
Gas Prices vs. Buying a home in Little Rock, Arkansas
Gas Prices  vs. Buying a home in Little Rock, Arkansas As you may see every day on the local and national news stations, Gas is on the rise! And I don't see the prices dropping anytime soon. How does…
STIHL Yard Power Tools Recalled
STIHL Yard Power Tools Recalled By: Lisa Kaplan Gordon Published: June 22, 2011 If you’re manicuring your yard with STIHL gas-powered machines with “toolless“ caps, put down the hedge trimmer and…
Preparing for an Open House...
...seems to be a non-standardized event.I am holding a home open this weekend at 14270 Cogburn Road in Alpharetta for an agent in my office. Technically, the listing has no reflection on me since I am…
Foreclosure/Short Sales
Email me direct for a list of Foreclosures and short sales in Arkansas. whitneyclong@gmail.com
is this property available for sale?
whats the address -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3038387334--Lenox-Ln-Murrieta-CA-92562
Who Knew Bad News Could Be So Good?
Who Knew Bad News Could Be So Good? If you read the financial papers, websites and blogs each week you may be tempted to grab a prosac and curl up in a fetal position.  Some of the headlines…
If You Think Hiring a Professional Is Expensive...
...wait till you hire an amateur." - Red Adair Being a professional Real Estate Agent is not a Las Vegas vacation, having fun in the sun while you rake in the money. It's hard mental and physical work,…
Risk Retention Crucial To Housing Reform: Treasury
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Regulators want to ensure mortgage lenders retain some of the risk on loans they originate, as it is crucial to strengthen the housing finance system, a top Treasury official said…
Real Estate Red Flags
By Kristin Arnold Kristin Arnold: When you're in the market to buy a home, you usually pay attention to the main items you're looking for…like price, size and location. But buying a home in today's…
Bankrate: Long-term mortgage interest rates at 'ultra-low levels'
Mortgage rates remained mostly unchanged this past week, with the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage remaining 4.5% for a second week. Even still, disappointing economic news kept rates well below 5% and significantly…
bus service in lehigh acres? to airport?
moving to lehigh acres soon. we don't like driving on freeways. Is there local bus service in town and is there a bus to the airport? thanks all
May new home sales fall 2.1%
Sales of new single-family homes fell 2.1% in May to 319,000 units from a revised figure of 326,000 units the previous month. The May rate is 13.5% above 281,000 a year earlier, the Census Bureau and Department…
US home prices show positive results in April: FNC
Home prices in the U.S. rose 0.5% in the month of April, according to the FNC Residential Price Index. The index increased for the first time since the withdrawal of the homebuyer tax credit in April…
OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 6/26 from 12-3p!! Charming 3 Bedroom in Overland Park only $120,000!
OPEN HOUSE 6/26!! Charming 3 Bedroom Ranch in Overland Park only $120,000!!OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY 6/26 from 12-3pm!!Great 3 Bedroom Ranch in Overland Park...Only $120,000!!Perfect 3 Bedroom Ranch only…
Worth The Cost To Refinance?
Don Taylor, Ph.D., CFA, CFP Dear Dr. Don,I have a mortgage balance of $118,000 with 148 payments left. The home is worth about $200,000 in today's market. I have excellent credit. I don't carry a balance…
Father Of Mortgage Finance Revisits Subprime
by A.D. PruittLewis Ranieri, once known as the father of mortgage finance, is daring to revisit the most infamous sector of the mortgage market—subprime lending. Four years ago, sky-high defaults on…
Charlotte Foreclosure/Short Sale Listings Decreasing
In a recent article I read a few days ago they were talking about the amount of homes that are on the market in the Charlotte, NC. area that are listed as foreclosure homes and short sales have actually…
New Home Supplies Drop, And So Does Homebuilder Confidence
Home Market Realty. By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com On paper, the market for newly-built, single-family homes looks healthy. Last month, the number of new homes sold on…
DAILY MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE LOCK ADVISORY
DAILY MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE LOCK ADVISORYJune 23, 2011, 10:00 AM PST Lock Advice is Updated Several Times Daily Mortgage Interest Rate lock Advice for locks within 2 days:  FLOATMortgage Points based…
DAILY MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE LOCK ADVISORY
DAILY MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE LOCK ADVISORYJune 24, 2011, 6:30 AM PST Lock Advice is Updated Several Times Daily Mortgage Interest Rate lock Advice for locks within 2 days:  LOCKMortgage Points based on…
Is Your Internet Consumption Taking Over Your Life?
Posted by: DotLoopSince the advent of the web, our society has irrevocably changed.  From the early days of dial up to cloud computing, our reliance on instant communication continues to persist with…
Does this house have a garage?
Description regarding parking is confusing: "open" "alley" and then the public records indicate "detached garage". Does this mean it's just a parking slab? Or is it a real garage? -- This question…
Commercial RE investors Cautiously Optimistic
NEW YORK – June 23, 2011 – Despite a skittish U.S. economy, most commercial real estate investors remain upbeat and cautiously optimistic about the industry’s future, with very few being dissuaded…
Struggles with the Economy puzzeling to US and the FED
WASHINGTON – June 23, 2011 – The economy’s continuing struggles aren’t just confounding ordinary Americans. They’ve also stumped the head of the Federal Reserve.Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told…
What's Brewing in Leesburg this Weekend!
Northern Virginia Summer BrewFest A Celebration of American Beer — June 25-26, 2011 Festival Info 4th Annual Northern Virginia Summer Brewfest! Saturday, June 25, 2011     11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday,…
add wife to title before closing
I want to add my wife name to the title. I am the one who apply for mortgage because i am the one only has income. we already sign the contract, waiting for closing. My attorney told me that we can do…
Foreclosure backlog will take 62 years in New York & a decade to clear at current pace in Florida, Massachusetts and Illinois.
Millions of homeowners in distress are getting some unexpected breathing room — lots of it in some places.In New York State, it would take lenders 62 years at their current pace, the longest time frame…
I DON'T KNOW WHO PUT THIS ON TRULIA.COM, BUT I AM THE OWNER AND DON'T LIKE THE PICTURE OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOUSE AND WOULD LIKE YOU TO REMOVE IT.
WHO PLACED THE ADD? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Chappaqua/sold/23466339-400-Roaring-Brook-Rd-Chappaqua-NY-10514?ecampaign=con_rlt_CAHconfirm_fr&eurl=…
Mountainbrook Village, Gold Canyon, Arizona
Mountainbrook Village in Gold Canyon, Arizona opened in 1989 and today has 1,659 completed homes. Set at the base of the soaring Superstition Mountains, this 55+ community is privately located far away…
I read that this property is owned by Fannie mae but it is off the market. Why is that?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1045020177-1121-Peaceful-Valley-Rd-Eastaboga-AL-36260
BECOME AN INVESTOR
I KNOW MANY OF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES IN THIS MARKET, BUY, FIX AND SELL, BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO BEGIN.  IT’S SO HARD TO GET A LOAN, HARD TO FIND GREAT DEALS THAT ACTUALLY CLOSE,…
A tough loan
My buyer wants to buy a great deal of foreclosure home.  The house is not in a perfect condition.  But it does not need major work either. Because of the leaking of the roof, the bank replaced the whole…
Interested, is this still available? I would like more details about the bedrooms.
pet friendly? for a cat -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3051030697--Patterson-Ave-Chicago-IL-60641
Are banks financing mobile homes older than 30 years?
I am selling a mobile home and my agent told me that the banks are no longer financing mobile homes that are older than 30 years. Is this true? My home is 33 years old. How do I sell it if no one can get…
Please click for inappropriate
I'm seeing a lot of blogs that are really ads on Trulia that do not have anything to do with real estate, local markets, general area, or any of the categories they are posted under.Please do your part…
Homeowner Benefits to Veterans and Service Members
With Independence Day just weeks away, many families are preparing for a night filled with loved ones, barbeques, and fireworks. However, even while our carefree celebrations will be occurring, thousands…
New Home Sales Down in May - Median Price is UP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans bought new homes last month, the latest sign that the struggling housing market won’t rebound this year.The Commerce Department says new-home sales fell 2.1 percent…
Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
Home Buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Update
A breath of life for Home Buyer's seeking the American Dream. HUD Secretary announces that the $8,000 Tax Credit may be used as a Down Payment!!! Click here for more information - Home Buyer's Tax Credit…
$8000 Tax Credit May Be Used As Down Payment
The fed is now allowing the first time home buyers $8000 tax credit to be used as a down payment. So prices and interest rates haven't been lower in years and now the government is giving $8,000 without…
5 Tips for Bloomington First Time Home Buyers
Are you planning to buy your first home in Bloomington, Minnesota? There are some basic things I would like to share with you about Bloomington real estate to help ensure you avoid some of the bigger mistakes…
Miami Design District Eateries
  by Josie Gulliksen on 17 Jun 2011 No Comments The Design District has become a hotbed of residential living, like the ultra modern and cool Midtown condominiums near and around the open-air Midtown…
Appreciation BBQ in Redding Today
Looking forward to our donor and volunteer appreciation BBQ today at Lake Redding Park.....we are so fortunate to have so many great agencies and volunteers and donors....all working together to address…
can pictures of the inside and back yard be sent for viewing - if so please send to my email address.?
Email address: safety8686@aol.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1026763102-422-Bellingham-Ct-Florence-SC-29501
Simple, Yet Deep
Simple, Yet Deep -- by Nathan Hosier  The KCM Crew, Dean Hartman and I attempt to write a quality post each and every day on this blog. However, perhaps the greatest insight ever delivered on this blog…
New Report: Foreclosure Inventory are Shrinking!!!
New Report: Foreclosure Inventory Shrinking About 1.7 million U.S. homes were in the foreclosure process and expected to be put on the market as of April, down 18 percent from the peak, as fewer loans…
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Roof Leaks!
Top 10 Ways to Prevent Roof Leaks While roofing problems are obviously exacerbated by rain, there are other insidious, but lesser-known sources that contribute to roof leak issues. Whether you’ve…
CT REIA 8th Anniversary Celebration and Pre-foreclosure Investing Meeting
Come Celebrate 8 Years of Service to Real Estate Investors Just Like You. We Will Be Raffling Off A Ton Of Prizes.Learn more and/or register at http://www.ctreia.com/events.php?a=v&i=347CT REIA and…
we know this house is now sold. what was the selling price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3039212176-2181-Glenfield-Rd-Annapolis-MD-21401
My partner and I are looking to build a log home as in investment in a hot area that offers year round activity and a good second home sellers market.
We are considering the Lincoln/Woodstock NH area. I am a Realtor with Coldwell Banker in Fort Lauderdale but know the New England area very well as I grew up in CT. From what I see, the hotter areas…
What type of heating does this property have? oil or gas
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3050500596-405-Latshmere-Dr-Harrisburg-PA-17109?ecampaign=con_day_propertystatus_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3050500596-405-…
Can I make an offer with a different agent not the one who shows the home first place? I haven't singed any contract yet.
I saw this property with one agent and I liked it. When we go back, we met the seller's real estate agency agent and we liked her a lot. Is it possible to make an offer with this new agent? This is…
i would like more on this also
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3049696310--NW-28th-Ter-Fort-Lauderdale-FL-33311
Trulia Ad Space - anyone else having similarly frustrating experiences or is it just me? I would have hoped for better...
There is one zip code that I pay for in which I lost a portion when Trulia repriced, & with no notice or explanation sales called me to purchase essentially a portion of what I thought I already owned.…
is this property for sale. who do i cotact?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Clinton_Township/sold/22585612-42306-Toddmark-Ln-Clinton-Township-MI-48038
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