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If I buy a home for $50K cash, rent it out, would I be able to take a loan out against that home to put towards a 2nd home?
Hello, I have $50K cash that I am looking to invest in Las Vegas real estate. I am in my early 20's and have plenty of time to sit on a property, rent it out, and allow it to appreciate in time. My…
Hot Town, Not Even Summer in the City
    It's funny, and swelteringly refreshing, that even now in this day and age of overwhelming technology, the heat can bring a to a halt even the most routine of human endeavors. In New York, slowing…
House Hunting? How to Find The Best Schools in Las Vegas, Nevada
Researching local public schools is a good idea when purchasing real estate even if you're buying investment property. Being zoned for a "popular" or highly desired school can make a property easier…
Why do agents overestimate in their listings? I know of a current listing for a house that lists the square footage over 800 feet over.
(and a price to match). In the house that we bought, the taxes were several thousand dollars underestimated. And our neighbors had a listing that had over 15 spelling errors- for a million dollar listing.…
In Arizona on a lender owned home, what does it mean when Freddie Mac says Line 11 of HOA addendum must read "prorated and assumed by
buyer". Does this mean I end up paying any back HOA fees, late fees, etc that previous owner owed?
Stylecraft Builders celebrates 25 years with $2,500 in free upgrades
A 25th anniversary is an important event—no matter what you’re celebrating. At Stylecraft Builders, we’re thrilled to reach our 25-year mark. The company was established in 1986 by Randy French,…
Harvard Study: Over 9 Million Homeowners "Cost-Burdened"
The Great Recession has exacerbated the housing affordability challenges that had been building for a half-century, according to researchers at the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The…
Would you consider a lease to purchase option. ? Thank you
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Is this condo built on a slab?
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Father's Day Fun Near Your Rancho Santa Fe Home
The Rancho Santa Fe based San Diego Polo Club and car company Lincoln will host “Cigars & Cars” in celebration of Father’s Day, on Sunday, June 19th.  This is a great way to enjoy Father’s…
STOP DROP AND ROLL!
Stop, Drop and Roll……. I distinctly remember being in the third grade at Framingham’s Roosevelt Elementary School, and thinking how funny it sounded to say those words. Now that I am a mother of…
Study: Mortgage-Only Defaulters may be safe credit risks
Study: Mortgage-only defaulters may be safe credit risks  --  By Julie Schmit, USA TODAYPeople who default on their mortgages — but no other debts — are not as risky as expected, according to a new…
Visit Lawrenceville & Stay - Relocating
Visit Lawrenceville Real Estate and Stay when you see the benefits of living in Gwinnett County.  If you are currently considering a relocation, to Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County or the Greater Atlanta…
Before You Buy Checklist
Below is a checklist of what to do before you buy a house. I think I'm going to give this to my clients when first contacted about the purchase of a home.I have had so many times in the past that people…
Bon Air home on double lot in Coupeville
Property Website Priced at $234,950 Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  1Home Size:  984 sq.ft. Garage:  1Lot Size:  12,468 sq.ft. Community:  Bon AirCounty:  Island Property Type:  Single Family DetachedYear…
West Mobile Alabama's Hottest Neighborhoods!
West Mobile is one of the fastest growing areas in Mobile County!  It is a place where prospective buyers can find affordable homes that fit the needs of daily life, from interior amenities to convenience…
What about the Cost of Delaying your Dreams?
What About the Cost of Delaying Your Dreams?  -- by Steve Harney Whether a family is thinking of buying or selling a home, price seems to have become all important. I’m not sure why that has occurred.…
do u except section voucher my name is Pamela to be reach @321 557 2961 or email me please @ p-raw@hotmail.co
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Sell it with Pictures
By Fred Golden The Field-Golden Team Prudential Douglas Elliman       We have all heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words.  When it comes to selling your home, you want those words…
Hello, any HOA's or monthly fee's required with this property. Could an extra garage be on this property? thx. in advance.
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When “Zestimates” are so far off, does it affect your home buyer/seller?
When “Zestimates” are so far off, does it affect your home buyer/seller?Zillow scrapes public data, lightly sprinkles some almost cool stuff over it and tells everyone, come look at their “Zestimate”……
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT A SHORT SALE
When sellers need to sell their home for less than they owe on their mortgage, they’re shooting for a short sale. Short sale homes can sometimes be bargains, but only if you do your homework, stay patient,…
TOP 5 REASONS A PRE-FORECLOSURE may be the best deal in Real Estate or not?
1. WHAT IS A PRE-FORECLOSURE?A Pre-Foreclsoure is just that, a house entering into the foreclsoure process. It could be any home where the home owner is at least 30 days late. The pre-foreclsoure process…
The TOP 5 things you should do "right now" if no one is looking at your house
One of the most common questions as of late is; 'No one is looking at my house, What can i do?"#1. CHECK YOUR PRICE The first thing you have to do is get a new brokers price opinion completed to see…
Can you please provide the address for this property?
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Should Sellers be paying buyers closing costs? Weigh in on the debate
One of the most asked questions of sellers in the Manchester NH area as late is "Why as a seller should i pay the buyers closing costs?". During some recent listing  appointments sellers were quite insistant…
It Takes More Than Just Saying You're an Expert to be One
Highlights of an article written by JL Boney of Columbia South Carolina; There's no doubt in my mind that one of the most overused words in the world today in EXPERT. It seems that everywhere you turn…
Why NOW is the time to buy a home in Denver
What many real estate brokers will tell you, is what you've probably already heard, "with that kind of budget, you should buy a property."And, you know what, they're right. If you are paying $750 or more…
No Thanks, I Have Mint!
If you're looking for an online banking one-stop shop, Mint.com is the answer. It's easy, FREE, and always up to date.  Mint gives you an update of your personal net worth in approximately 2.2 seconds!…
The historic Demarest train station - Built in 1872
The historic Demarest train station - Built in 1872 of Palisade stone quarried on the Demarest farm, the station was considered the “handsomest station on the line.” It was named for State Senator…
Fewer homeowners are underwater on mortgage
latimes.com/business/realestate/la-fi-underwater-20110608,0,6458273.story latimes.com Fewer homeowners are underwater on mortgages The number of borrowers whose homes are worth less than their mortgage…
What is typical cost per sq ft to build beach front in Fl assuming a 2 story Cracker style standard trim w full decks all the way around?
I have a 1/3 acre beach front lot with a 15 ft dune covered in natural vegitation and oaks. I want to build a 2 story Fl Cracker style home with a porch deck all the way around on both levels. What is…
Waterfront Condo Just Listed
Lake of the Ozarks Condo - 4C-55 Cedar Green, Camdenton - was just listed for $197,900.  Awesome top floor, 3 bedroom, 2 bath condo package ready for immediate fun and relaxation.  Enjoy the huge screened…
MERS Mortgage Electronic Registration System
MERS stands for Mortgage Electronic Registration System. According to MERS website here, they say, “MERS is an innovative process that simplifies the way mortgage ownership and servicing rights are…
Temporary Conforming Loan Limits Expire September 30, 2011
Home Market Realty. By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com If you live in a high-cost area, keep an eye on your calendar. Effective October 1, 2011, temporary conforming loan…
Tips for Keeping Your Mind and Body Engaged
Tips for Keeping Your Mind and Body Engaged By Jane Glenn Haas RISMedia, June 6, 2011—(MCT)—In the United States, the 2010 Census brief shows that the median age of Americans is now 37.2, with seven…
New York City Building Owners- Its Time To Participate in RefashioNYC
RefashioNYC is a program that provides participating  apartment buildings with  used clothing bins drop off services at not cost to the building or tax payers.  Joining the program only requires the…
Arvada Homes (Colorado) - Pomona Lakes Neighborhood
Arvada’s Pomona Lakes neighborhood currently has only 2 homes for sale, ranging in price from $254,900 - $274,900. One of them is a short sale. That one has a pending offer, waiting on the bank's…
Arvada Colorado Homes For Sale - Previews 2/4/10
Arvada has homes  for sale of every type and nearly every price range. I preview available homes, to stay on top of the Arvada real estate market.On February 4, I went out and looked at eleven available…
Arvada's Huntington Heights Neighborhood - Between Denver and Boulder
Arvada's Huntington Heights Neighborhood is another desirable part of this friendly Colorado town. But it's not one of the new and trendy places, and it's not stuffed with grand estates.It's just in…
Arvada Colorado's Ten Thousand New Roofs
Colorado - smack dab in the middle of the old Wild West - has some pretty wild storms, not the least of which are hail storms. I've heard we are in the hail capital of the nation. The hail can pile up…
90% of Realtors don’t Blog?
90% of Realtors don’t Blog?I heard this number and question it! How can this be? One of the most important aspects of a Realtor is leads! The future of generating leads will greatly depend on the way…
About Arvada: How to Pronounce 'Arvada'
One thing about Arvada - you can always tell a newbie when they mis-pronounce the name of our fair city.I saw this in Wikipedia:  (pronounced /ɑrˈvædə/)Does that help?I didn't think so! LOLThe trouble…
What do Real Estate Agents do to Earn Their Money?
The question comes up a lot - What do real estate agents do to earn their money? And it's been answered thousands of times, but still you find yourself asking it again. Obviously, the 'standard' answers…
What do Real Estate Agents do to Earn Their Money? (Continued ... )
In light of the fact that the question, "What do real estate agents do to earn their money?" has been asked and answered thousands of times, it seems the public feels the answers haven't been very good. My…
Arvada is a Giant Playground
I had coffee with a former client, now friend of mine, who bought a house in Arvada recently.  The whole time we were looking at houses, negotiating, waiting (short sale), she was torn about leaving…
Builders: Americans Still View Home Ownership Favorably
Some people would say that, watching trillions of dollars in equity wiped out, the housing bust would have soured Americans on homeownership. But a survey from the nation’s leading homebuilding trade…
About Arvada - The Sierra Vista Neighborhood - Between Denver and Boulder
'Sierra Vista' is one of Arvada's established neighborhoods, desirable because of its great location and large lots. Built in the 1960s to early 1970s, home styles vary from one-level (ranch) styles…
About Arvada - The Pond Neighborhood - Between Denver and Boulder
The Pond is a ‘pocket neighborhood’ nestled between Pond Lake and Standley Lake Regional Park Wildlife Refuge.  It is a private, covenant-controlled community, built in the early 1970s to early 1980s.Community…
About Arvada - Rainbow Ridge Neighborhood - Between Denver and Boulder
Rainbow Ridge is one of my favorite Arvada 'pocket neighborhoods', because the homes there are so unique.  Normally, I try to take photos of the neighborhood that don't feature houses, because they tend…
Foreclosure settlement divides state attorneys general
As state attorneys general continue their months-long settlement negotiations with the nation’s largest banks over widespread problems in foreclosure practices, they have yet to resolve differences…
About Arvada – Neighborhoods, Stores, Things to Do, Local Info
    Life in  Arvada is the subject of several posts I’ve written on neighborhoods, merchants and stores, things to do, and other local info, with the hope of helping those trying to get a…
medical student wanting to purchase home in Cinainnati, OH?
Are there agents/lenders specifically helping medical students in Cincinnati purchase homes? It seems that paying mortgage for a 2 bedroom condo with the student loan is actually cheaper than paying rent…
In a Twist, Homeowners Foreclose on Bank
Sweet justice. That's how foreclosure defense attorney Todd Allen described the feeling of going to a Bank of America branch in Naples, Fla., to seize their assets. Faced with a pair of sheriff's deputies…
Please call me to set up an appointment to see this property. 864-399-9835. Thank you, Ana
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Will Be In Greenville, Texas Through the 10th. Looking At An Apartment Complex. Can Anyone In The Area Give Us Some Advice?
Will Be In Greenville, Texas Through the 10th. Looking At An Apartment Complex. Can Anyone In The Area Give Us Some Advice?Janis and I will be looking at an apartment complex that her Mother owns in Greenville,…
Park Slope Brooklyn New York
Park Slope Brooklyn borders Prospect Park, Prospect Heights, South Slope and Windsor Terrace.  If you are thinking of Buying a home in Park Slope Brooklyn here is a fun way to explore the neighborhood.Starting…
Buy a House In Colorado – An Expose on the Annoying Stuff That Happens
Recently, a home buyer told me, “I don’t like all these surprises!” We were in the middle of a short sale transaction, and there were a few surprises but no more than usual. It all seemed pretty…
A Month of Great Progress
    In the span of four weeks we have completed most of the major systems of our home!  Our construction schedule is flying and without unforeseen delays, we are due for completion two weeks ahead…
Film on the Rocks at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison CO
Summer is on the wane, and I haven't written all the posts I wanted to about things to do between Denver and Boulder. I CAN'T let you miss out on visiting Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison CO.One of…
HOA fees and any assessment fees current or pending. What does HOA cover? How close to the beach?
With so many listings at Gulf Terrace, I am concerned that perhaps there is an upcoming assessment to be paid in addition to monthly HOA fees. Are there similar condos on the beach side of the highway?…
Sierra VIsta Neighborhood in Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Sierra Vista neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The Sierra…
East Lake Village : Community Spotlight (The Movie!)
This exciting community was developed in 2004 and is the only neighborhood in Port St Lucie to have a “Downtown” section in the heart of the community. It’s just a bit south of the brand new Civic…
pls suggest good community to buy a home and rent out in austin,Texas.I have leander,Round rock in my mind and my budget is 150k for min 3bd/2.5br.
i m looking for investing on new home mainly for renting it out.please guide me for find a good neighborhood and good school district areas.My budget is 150k .is that possible to buy a single family home…
Rainbow Ridge Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Rainbow Ridge market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The Rainbow Ridge neighborhood…
We are in market for a new or move in ready SF Home what $/sqft should I expect for the same?
We are looking for Homes in Columbia Fulton Area in Maryland. Min 3 Bedroom and 2.5 Bath.
Pomona Lakes Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Pomona Lakes neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The Pomona…
DID YOU KNOW?
...that changes may be coming in regard to homeowners' insurance prior to closing?    According to TBWS Daily, "Equifax has partnered with a company called Buildfax.  Buildfax has permit information…
Boston, MA Community Profile and History
Boston Community Profile and History Boston, Massachusetts is a historic city of contrasts. Ancient red-brick sidewalks twist past handsome Federalist houses on the way to soaring glass towers…
Meadowglen Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Meadowglen neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The …
Renting’s edge vs. buying near historic low
Click to enlarge! Renting’s financial edge over homeownership remains near historic lows, at least by one measurement. When comparing local rents (using RealFacts statistics for large apartment complexes)…
Lake Arbor Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada’s Lake Arbor neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The…
Huntington Heights Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Huntington Heights neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a small city with a historic town center about midway between Denver and Boulder.The Huntington…
Five Parks Neighborhood of Arvada Colorado - January 2011
Arvada's Five Parks neighborhood market report is below. If you’d like more details, just let me know!Arvada is a historic small town located about midway between Denver and Boulder.The Five Parks neighborhood…
Should you Rent or Buy a Home? Here is the Answer!
Stan Humphries, chief economist at zillow.com recently was quoted as saying, "there has been an over correction in terms of psychology and home buyers are overly suspicious" For rest of blog, go to:ww…
What's That House Selling For? Homes Denver to Boulder
I hear that question a lot - "What's that house selling for?". After all, everyone's interested in real estate. But when someone says, "What's that house selling for?", I know what they mean to ask is,…
Celebrate Brooklyn and ExploreThe Neighborhoods That Borders Prospect Park
Beginning  Friday June 10th - Celebrate Brooklyn returns to Brooklyn New York Prospect ParkCelebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival  returns to Prospect Park' s Bandshell the series continue for the…
House vs Townhouse - Pros and Cons
A friend of mine asked this real estate question the other day, "What are the pros and cons of buying a house vs. a townhouse? Does a house or townhouse increase in equity faster?" I know the people…
Magnolia Lakes : Community Spotlight (The Movie!)
Live with elegance in the prestigious Saint Lucie West, at Magnolia Lakes - a community of 472 homes built by Levitt and Sons. This neighborhood doesn’t leave much to be desired because it boast: Gorgeous…
President Barack Obama's Plan to Stem Foreclosures
Yesterday, in Phoenix Arizona, President Obama laid out a bold $75 billion, three-part plan that is a major step in trying to halt the huge number of foreclosures occurring nationwide.  A major part of…
Helping you Buy a House - Previewing
One of the services I perform for people who want to buy a house is previewing. That means I take a look at available homes on my own, before taking folks to see them. That way, I don't waste your time…
Bank breaking closing date for the 6th time.
I put in an offer the beginning of April that was accepted and immediately sent in my deposit. Since then I have been getting the run around from the bank. They have broken the closing date six times now…
How Much Will My Real Estate Taxes Be?
The dread of the unknown keeps us frozen in fear, but if we had crystal balls then life would be a drag.Still, it helps to know what some of the annual costs of owning a home will be.  In regards to real…
Short Sale Seminar - The Basics & FAQ
Join Re/Max Masterpiece and Boston National Title  for a comprehensive short sale seminar on Tuesday, February 24th, 2009. Location: Port St Lucie Community Center2195 SE Airoso Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL…
Where's the Shadow Inventory? Seattle/NWMLS Real Estate Inventory Down 13%
Have you read a scary article about "Shadow Inventory" lately?  There have been countless stories in the past year about the impending shadow inventory that will soak the market soon, and how it…
Mortgage Rates: Floating versus Adjustable
 One early morning I woke and checked my blackberry to see that one of my buyers had emailed me late at night in a panic. She was worried her mortgage lender lied and gave her an adjustable rate mortgage. Earlier…
Options: When Your Home Is Worth Less Than You Owe
The bubble, the shift, the downward spiral - we’re all feeling the pinch of falling housing prices. If your house is worth less than you owe when you purchased it, there is one fact: Every Situation…
Characteristics of a Good Realtor
My history professor always said, “There are three necessities in life: Food, Clothing, and Shelter.”  To obtain any of these three require an individual’s tastes and preferences. The third necessity…
Florida has 2 of the Top 5 Cities for Investers in the Country~
ALAMEDA, Calif. – June 7, 2011 – Investors have accounted for a greater bulk of real estate transactions in recent months as they’ve looked to snag some of the ultra-low prices from distressed sales…
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