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Are people doing short sales because they are tired of paying a mtg. pmt. that is too high and the house is no longer worth as much?
I know there needs to be a hardship, but anyone can come up with a reason. I know a divorce situation where the ex-husband bitterly stopped paying the mtg. because he was ordered to sell and split the…
I am interested in buying a reo or foreclosed townhouse or condo in Jacksonville beach area as a second home. I need an experience realtor, please.
Want to buy a reo or foreclosed home in Jacksonville beach area need an experience realtor to represent us. We are out of town and is looking for an experience realtor to guide us.
How long has the house sat empty? Does electric work,how old is it? Has any electric been replace? I see sideing on house.Is there asbestos under?
Most things can be repaired but the asbestos is something i don't want to deal with & i know some houses had that as a siding bck then. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/…
I am interested in this house for a non-profit organization.
How can I get a return call from the loan officer in charge of the house in Fouke, AR to discuss the possible purchase? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3049…
Free "Things To Do" in Arizona this Weekend June 3-5, 2011
Free "Things To Do" in Arizona this Weekend June 3-5, 2011 http://conta.cc/kv1tXM Follow me on Twitter or Facebook for the always current list of Free "Things To Do" in Arizona this weekend.Jeff Masich,…
Cannon Beach Real Estate Search Listings http://www.nwcoast.com/realestate/z_cannonbeach.asp
http://www.nwcoast.com/realestate/z_cannonbeach.asp, Cascade' Sothebys International Broker Terry Sprague, 503.459.3987It's Time to take advantage of great values in the Cannon Beach Real Estate Market. in…
Is this home still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3052970073--Whispering-Sands-St-Port-Aransas-TX-78373
When was this lot for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/sold/1388228-1848-Sepviva-St-Philadelphia-PA-19125
Is this home still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3010122526-1011-Rainey-St-Burlington-NC-27217
Exquisite Luxury Lake Front Living in Serene Lake Oswego, Oregon
TRE CASCATE - LUXURY LIVING IN LAKE OSWEGO, OREGONhttp://www.lakefrontlakeoswego.com/ Welcome to Tre Cascate located in luxurious Lake Oswego, Oregon. This Italian inspired Villa was extensively remodeled…
Are You A Veteran Of A Miltiary Branch? Buy A Home With No Money Down
Today I had the opportunity to talk to a young buying couple about the possibility  of owning their first home. We talked and had discussed some options available to them.  One of the things we talked…
when is the auction? i am a cash buyer for my son who is gettinh a phd at chicago, do you have more photos. what floor? thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3044755006-1137-E-Hyde-Park-Blvd-3W-Chicago-IL-60615
I am interested in this property, but didn't find a realter to contact with. Can you share more details about this pre-forclosure property? Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3050160149--S-State-St-Chicago-IL-60628
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are getting out of the jumbo loan business this fall ...
Could area markets see a rise in sales at the upper end as buyers see lower priced money about to disappear?
when was this house last sold?, Who is present owner? What are the taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1054882071-75-Woodland-Dr-Vernon-NJ-07462
Is the type of stucco used on houses of this age an issue? I have been told that moisture and mold can be an issue. what's the cost to re stucco?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071401204-2317-Providence-Creek-Ln-Charlotte-NC-28270
what are the taxes on this place?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3041301929-201-Bayview-Dr-Aransas-Pass-TX-78336
Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do
Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do DAY 103: Bonney Lake Lake Tapps Livin~365 Things to do GARAGE SALE ON TAPPS ISLAND    This year’s Tapps Island-wide garage sale is scheduled for Saturday…
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, Michigan 48612
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Beaverton, Michigan area. I also post a series on foreclosure listings…
when will this property be on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2002412690--Sequoia-Ct-Fowler-CA-93625
Selling Your Scottsdale, Arizona Home
Considering selling your Scottsdale home? Have you outgrown your current home, want to downsize or thinking about relocating? Just curious about the value of your home in today's market?  Your home is…
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, Michigan 48624
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Gladwin, Michigan area. I also post a series on foreclosure listings…
Considering Real Estate in Tempe, Arizona?
Tempe is located ten minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and is considered by some the heartbeat of Phoenix, energetic, exciting and alive. A college town home to Arizona State University…
Mortgage Insurance Cancellation: The Myths and Realities
RISMedia, June 3, 2011—When it comes to private mortgage insurance (MI), there are several myths that exist that make buyers reluctant to consider a conventional loan with MI as an option when purchasing…
North Scottsdale Real Estate
North Scottsdale real estate has some of the most beautiful communities found nestled in the Sonoran desert in North Scottsdale. Currently the most actively developed area of Scottsdale as it was historically…
OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, June 5 1PM-4PM, 10709 Gayton Road Richmond
OPEN HOUSE- Sunday, June 5 1PM-4PM, 10709 Gayton Road Richmond It's National Open House Weekend! Get your pen and paper, write down the homes that interest you, and get ready to explore all that the Richmond…
Foreclosure listings in Harrison, Michigan 48625
Foreclosure listings in Harrison, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Harrison, Michigan area. I also post a series on foreclosure listings…
The Costs of Renting Out Your House
The Costs of Renting Out Your House By: Richard Koreto Published: May 21, 2010 Renting out your house can be a smart financial move, as long as you calculate your costs carefully. Renting can be a profitable…
Opening and Closing a Vacation Home
Opening and Closing a Vacation Home By: Donna Fuscaldo Published: May 4, 2010 Don't neglect to budget time and money for opening and closing a vacation home before the season starts and after it ends. Opening…
Lake Union Waterfront Living
Why Live in a Seattle Houseboat on the Water in Seattle?One picture to answer it all:Lake Union is an ever changing mash of life, fun, work, and more.  It has long been the working lake of Seattle, and…
when is the open house for this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3051415485-5851-Agra-St-Bell-CA-90201
Do you have any pictures of the inside of this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074072019-8307-Mud-Creek-Rd-Indianapolis-IN-46256
Renting versus Owner Financing it's all about mentality
Renting vs Owner Financing it's all about mentalityMany investors, including myself, have often wondered should I rent or owner finance this house?  After literally evicting the same tenant twice in 3…
Do you have any of your 1 bedroom apts. for $525 available?
If you don't have any available for $525, what do you have close to that price range? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3017384325-1777-Maple-St-West-Linn-OR-97068
Whats the best way to write an offer to include closing cost? Clients dont have enough to pay closing
Should I make higher than listing price offer and add seller to pay closing? is it different with REOs, short sale, or standard?? Thanks
I may be interested in viewing this property this week. Could you please tell me more.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3017963321-13-Fairway-Dr-Boynton-Beach-FL-33436?ecampaign=con_day_propertycomp_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3017963321-13-FAI…
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 6/5 2-5PM COME CHECK IT OUT!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND?   Lazy Sunday afternoon? No plans? Come over to 4490 Silver Birch Way to my Open House! You can take a tour through this lovely three bedroom, two and a half bath home…
is the property gated? does it have a garage? are pets allowed?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3047908666-6593-Queens-Borough-Ave-202-Orlando-FL-32835
How many condos have sold or gone under contract in Batavia, IL in the last 3 months?
A simple question, because I cant find any that have sold at all. I have a hard time believing not a single unit has sold since January, which is the last one I can find.
The whole 90 acres is $3,950? Where is it located exactly? I can't seem to to this location on Google Maps
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1082124408--Lowry-VA-24570
How can I find out if Framingham Lane #6C Twinsburg OH property is scheduled for public foreclosure auction-when? w/o paying for RealtyTrac
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3051445536--Framingham-Ln-6C-Twinsburg-OH-44087
Market Statistics Alameda & Contra Costa Week Ending 06/01/11 (Valley Side) - Pendings
PendingCurrent WeekChange From%Last Year%SalesPendingLast Week Pending Alamo7240.00%616.67%Antioch4500.00%3528.57%Blackhawk300.00%250.00%Brentwood25-4-13.79%1566.67%Castro Valley1300.00%4225.00%Clay…
Market Statistics Alameda & Contra Costa Week Ending 06/01/11 (Valley Side) - Listings
ListingsCurrent WeekChange From%Last Year% ListingsLast Week Listings Alamo96-5-4.95%951.05%Antioch357-18-4.80%26236.26%Blackhawk5311.92%513.92%Brentwood189-18-8.70%1871.07%Castro Valley14310.70%12…
Open House Saturday 6/4/2011 from 1 to 4 pm at Manville New Homes For Sale
Open House Saturday 6/4/2011 from 1 to 4pm at Manville New Homes For Sale. Northside Village Townhomes are complete with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1 car garage at 1,452 square feet. These new construction…
Are you ready to get wild??
The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit and its partners invite residents and visitors to the first “Wild Tahoe Weekend 2011,” with fun, free events for the whole family.Based at…
Market Statistics Alameda & Contra Costa Week Ending 06/02/11 (Bay Side) - Pendings
PendingCurrent WeekChange From%Last Year%SalesPendingLast Week Pending Alameda9112.50%580.00%Albany0-2-100.00%00.00%Berkeley14440.00%875.00%El Cerrito2-3-60.00%3-33.33%Emeryville000.00%00.00%Fremont…
Market Statistics Alameda & Contra Costa Week Ending 06/02/11 (Bay Side) - Listings
ListingsCurrent WeekChange From%Last Year% ListingsLast Week Listings Alameda91-9-9.00%857.06%Albany10225.00%742.86%Berkeley11200.00%9419.15%El Cerrito6223.33%5610.71%Emeryville3-1-25.00%30.00%Frem…
Where can I file a complaint against a mortgage company?
I was led to believe that while I was going through the loan modification process, the foreclosure sale of my home would be postponed until a decison was made. It was not. Now the mortgage company denies…
What does it cost to turn a car port into a 2-garage? I want to know this before I put an offer on the house.
I'm buying a house that doesn't have a garage, but it has a 2 car garage port - or at least, a structure that can cover two cars in the driveway. Does anyone know roughly what it costs to build…
PORCHES MAKE GREAT NEIGHBORS
Princeton Town Topics - June 1, 2011 PORCHES MAKE GREAT NEIGHBORS Now that the weather is warming up, there is nothing like spending a sunny afternoon, enjoying the fresh air and relaxing with your neighbor…
is this home available ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Nevada/Las_Vegas/sold/331835-10737-Muscari-Way-Las-Vegas-NV-89141
Mortgage Watch: 30-Year Rates
Mortgage Watch:  30-year Rates --- Associated Press for The Patriot LedgerFixed mortgage rates slid for the seventh consecutive week, but the lowest rates of the year have done little to lift the struggling…
Any lenders out there close any properties in Boulevard or other rural areas with few comps?
We've had one in escrow for months now, buyer isnt the problem and is fully approved! The problem is the underwriter isnt accepting the appraisals value because there arent any comparables to support…
Lake Oconee Didja Kno?
Pat & Ed Okenica, Realtors with Lake Oconee RE/MAXPatorEd@LakeOconee.comWith more than 374 miles of shoreline Lake Oconee provides a bounty of outdoor recreation.  As Georgia's second largest lake,…
When is this rental available and is it pet friendly? petehen@hotmail.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3007649317-26-Snow-Shoe-Dr-Asheville-NC-28803
I would like to know if this house is going to be rented or for sale any time soon?
I would like to rent it or buy it. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/sold/22509626-1511-N-20th-St-Philadelphia-PA-19121
Is this an active listing or is it under contract?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3045408334-184-Lionsgate-Dr-Columbia-SC-29223
who is the owner of this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Oxon_Hill/sold/1308150-1550-Deep-Gorge-Ct-Oxon-Hill-MD-20745
Does this house have a basement?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3052021196-158-N-Elm-St-Wahoo-NE-68066
IS THIS ASSOCIATION PET FRIENDLY?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3053617752-13525-Eagle-Ridge-Dr-623-Fort-Myers-FL-33912
Open House!
    Sunday, June 4th from 1-3! Remodeled Split Entry on pretty lot in convenient location and ready to move in!  Gleaming refinished hardwood floors on first floor and freshly painted interior.  New…
What is the current REO waiting period if I am going to purchase with an FHA loan in california?
I have been told that I must await 60 days or for a REO to be on the market before I can purchase the home through an FHA loan? Is this correct?
Salazar Recognized Nationwide
Coldwell Banker agent Nelson Salazar has been recognized as a leading sales associate nationally. Salazar was among the top 1000 sales associates for NRT, the nation's leading real estate firm. This places…
can i have other photo of the house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3013214688-740-Pleasant-St-Worcester-MA-01602
sorry but the the size of the house??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3051272228-221-Norfolk-St-Worcester-MA-01604
Evergreen Colorado
It's a great day to be in Evergreen Colorado. Not too hot.Not too Cold and plenty of trails to hike. A mountain community commuting distance to Denver and so many people have not heard of it. Always amazes…
Naples Foreclosures - Not Short Sales
ding...Naples Foreclosures - Not Short Sales Naples forclosures are not the same as Naples short sales. A word of caution on short sales. Three signatures (bank, seller, buyer) are required for…
A Walk in the Park - Bridle Trails State Park
A Walk in the Park - Bridle Trails State Park A Walk in the Park - Bridle Trails State ParkA Walk in the Park - Bridle Trails State ParkBeautiful sunny day in Kirkland, Washington. Time to stroll through…
beautiful new construction home available for a limited time in Kirkland, Washington
beautiful new construction home available for a limited time in Kirkland, Washington. Here is a flyer of a beautiful new construction home available for a limited time in Kirkland, Washington. If you…
How much is the property tax per year for this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1034001522-125-Sterritt-Run-Waterloo-IL-62298
Lapeer MI Real Estate Market, Real Estate For Sale
    Re-blogged by 0 agents Lapeer MI Real Estate Market, Real Estate For Sale Real Estate And ForeclosuresLapeer, MI 4844605/27/2011 Real estate for sale:906 State St, $40,000 / 7 days on market…
I want see this house .
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3047703542-7329-E-Equitation-Way-Orange-CA-92869
No More Offers, Please!
No More Offers, Please!No More Offers, Please!Got a call two days ago. Hi, I have written an offer on one of your listings.Yeah? Great!  Which one is it? The one in Covington.Oh? (Tone falls. Disappointment…
Sun City Arizona Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Did you let January go by without noticing it was the 50th Anniversary of Del Webb? On January 1, 1960, Sun City Arizona began selling homes to active adults. This was the first planned retirement community…
Las Vegas Area Rental Market Statistics
Renters are becoming buyers finally as resale purchase prices drop and economic conditions in the valley are preventing high numbers of new incoming residents to move here.  This has softened rental…
Should You Renovate Before Trying To Sell Your Home?
Are you thinking of or trying to sell your home? Wondering what steps you should take to prepare your home for sale? Homeowners today, especially those who’ve struggled trying to sell, often wonder if…
De-Cluttering Your Home Before You Sell It
Simply put, de-cluttering is the least expensive and highest return item you can address. When prospective buyers tour your home they will be imagining themselves living there.  If they see a cluttered…
Hire a Realtor or Sell it Yourself?
Thinking about selling?  Maybe you can save on the commission and do it yourself.  Your house isn’t worth what it used to be, times are tough and it’s a big expense.  If you could do without you…
Village May Sell Properties
Village May Sell Properties Village of Oxford MI is looking for some additional revenue to help beef up its 2011-2012 budget, so officials are considering asking voters for permission to sell some public…
Navigating Today’s Real Estate Market
Most locals know that real estate prices have corrected significantly from their artificially high peak.  As a result, the real estate landscape has changed—here's how those changes may impact buyers…
Canadians Buying Scottsdale Real Estate
Buyers from all over Canada are finding their own piece of paradise in Scottsdale, Arizona.  With sunshine in our forecast for as many as 330 days each year Canadian buyers are still buying second homes…
What's In Your Wallet
When you hear the words Home Warranty.... do your eyes roll back....start seeing $$$$$ dropping out of your wallet...I am not here to tout one brand over the other as there are several great choices...…
What's In Your Wallet
When you hear the words Home Warranty.... do your eyes roll back....start seeing $$$$$ dropping out of your wallet...I am not here to tout one brand over the other as there are several great choices...…
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