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what is the average time home is on the market?
Where can I find stats that is a fair representation of how long homes for sale are sitting in the market with a break down by borough or neighborhood.
When will the Housing Market Return to Normal
The market is still slipping slightly, it will for a while longer. We have to remove all the foreclosures and shortsales off in order for the market to start moving in a positive direction. As agents we…
Ten Downsizing Tips
We often discuss "moving up" the real estate ladder but for many people "downsizing" is becoming more and more common. For example, empty nesters, people retiring to Austin (or another great city), folks…
A broker we have been working with waited till we made a final offer on a house to disclose that she is also the sellers broker .Is that ethical?
We were working with a broker to look at some houses. She showed us quite a few and then worked with us through the negotiation process till we finally arrived at a price that both parties agreed to. the…
my question about down payment.could you please tell me how much is going to be for this property. Thank you
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San Jose Home Price Estimates and What You May Not Know!
Good day everyone!  I’m always asked how the real estate market is doing on a daily basis especially now a days after we all experienced or know someone who has been affected by the huge price drop…
I am relocating to Springfield IL in Oct. for a job. Do you think sellers would be open to rent if their property has been on the market long?
I would like to rent a house or townhome since I have a 6 year old and 2 cats. I am not ready to buy yet because I have a property in Georgia to sell first. Not having much luck finding homes for rent...only…
Spectacular Burnstead Home @ Issaquah Highlands
Property Website  Priced at $525,000 Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.5Home Size:  2,393 sq.ft. Garage:  2Lot Size:  4,984 sq.ft. Community:  Issaquah HighlandsCounty:  King Property Type:  Single Family…
is this home for rent?? or sale
becouse we are only geting one for rent.. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1088438601-498-Forestwood-Dr-Columbus-OH-43230
Great value unit is your gateway to the Back Bay
For below its assessed value, the 1,562-square-foot Unit 3 at 4 Charlesgate East offers excellent value for your dollar: one-level living unusually abundant afternoon sun for a garden-level unit an open…
Tips on How to prepare to sell your home
Many factors affect  the value and selling potential of your home.  First of all, try to look at your home through the eyes of a prospective homebuyer.  Most of them want a squeaky clean, move in ready…
National Association of Realtor’s outlook for 2011
Early this year, Chief Economist for the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Lawrence Yun was predicting that existing-home sales for this year will increase by 0.4 million when compared to last year’s…
Tips on How to prepare to sell your home
Many factors affect  the value and selling potential of your home.  First of all, try to look at your home through the eyes of a prospective homebuyer.  Most of them want a squeaky clean, move in ready…
FHA Fixed Mortgage in Arizona – Arizona FHA Fixed Mortgage
FHA Fixed Mortgage in Arizona - Arizona FHA Fixed Mortgage Many families in Arizona are looking for low down payment options for buying a home. A great choice for a lot of these families is an FHA fixed…
Trulia Pro and the Numbers
Hello fellow Realtors,Just wanted to bring a point to your attention. When considering Trulia Pro (which depends entirely on several things as to whether or not it is a good/bad business decision), remember…
HomePath is a great program for the first time homebuyer
HomePath Mortgage allows a borrower to purchase a Fannie Mae-owned property with a low down payment, flexible mortgage terms, no lender-requested appraisal and no mortgage insurance. Expanded seller contributions…
i like this property .could you please tell me about down payment. Thank you
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FHA FAQ
In this changing Real Estate & Mortgage market, it is very important to stay updated on the constantly changing guidelines to acquire financing. One of the tools that I use when I have a question on…
Brand New Cape Cod Homes - Come take a peak! Open this weekend!
OPEN HOUSES Saturday, April 30 from 1-3Sunday May 1 from 12-2Schooner Village is a new subdivision of quality custom designed homes built by Bayberry Building Company which has been building custom homes…
Home in Monroe Sold! – Daniel Sutherland
The Green Team handled an extremely complicated short sale which...read the rest at:http://www.greenteamsells.com/client-testimonials/home-in-monroe-sold-daniel-sutherland
Trulia Pro Advice
Here is a simple tip to those of you with Trulia Pro:When you get a "lead" on Trulia, typically it is sent to multiple agents, not just you. Set up a folder in your email with a filter for Contacts from…
How to find the best Realtor for you in San Diego.?
I've been told many horror stories by my clients about how inexperienced their last broker was and what a nightmare the process had been for them before they found me. I've heard this story…
Great Price Reductions in Jersey City
These homes have just had great price reductions to get them going, going, gone off the market. Priced to sell, take a look at these recently reduced listings. 231 3rd Street #H $289,000 (Reduced by…
Easy Ways to Cut Summer Energy Costs
With summer officially upon us, many homeowners will be confronted with rising electric bills as fans and air conditioners kick into high gear in an effort to keep cool. Demand for electricity can also…
NW Reno
   Within an area bordered by N. McCarran to the North, Virginia Street to the East, University Terrace to the South, and Kings Row to the West are 46 active listings in our MLS today, 4-27-11. The…
does it have parking space , garage?
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How long does it REALLY take for a posting to show for the first time?
Just frustration from a single unit owner waiting many hours for my apartment to show on this site. Do I really have to go through a realtor in order for this to work?
Is this unit for rent? How do I contact the agent for a viewing?
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Home in Warwick Sold! – Judy Rosner
Our experience with the Green Team, and with Geoff in particular....read the rest at:http://www.greenteamsells.com/client-testimonials/home-in-warwick-sold-judy-rosner
All leads I am getting are being duplicated to other agents. So when we contact a lead, some have already heard from agents. Please advise.
There have been times recently when we have contacted a lead, who has already heard from other agents & are very frustrated. I am confused here. Why would it be set up like this? Buyers are confused…
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure
Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Tips for Avoiding Foreclosure Are you having trouble keeping up with your mortgage payments? Have you received a notice from your lender asking you to contact them? If…
We are looking at buying a house, we made an offer and they agreed to pay up to 5,000 dollars of the closing cost.
In the section on the contract that says closing expense the real estate person marked the things we were to pay with a B and what the seller was to pay with an S. The seller agreed to pay up to $5000…
Conforming Mortgage in Maricopa County – Maricopa County Conforming Mortgage
Conforming Mortgage in Maricopa County - Maricopa County Conforming Mortgage For a lot of people looking to buy a home in Maricopa County, a conforming mortgage is the way to go. A conforming mortgage…
Is this condo available to buy?
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Better Homes and Market Quarterly Market Report for the Tahoe Truckee area
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Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples Bank Short Sale Expert
Broker Joe is Not An Expert,  But He's Pretty Darn Good!                            Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs & Naples Florida. Broker Joe List's and Sells Bank Short…
Why are my points down to zero?
Yesterday I was on my way to VIP 2. Now I have zero points whats going on? Help
Wilmington NC Weekly Update April 25th
Happy Easter!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend with your family and friends.  I celebrated Easter and my parents 45th wedding anniversary this weekend with family.  Great weather, great company and…
HAS ANYONE LOST ALL THER TRULIA POINTS???
Hi all, Watch out! I was on the site adding my comments, and all looked fine, I just logged on now and all my points are GONE! Anyone else have this issue??
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (April 27, 2011 Edition)
Earlier today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.The vote was 10-0 -- the third straight meeting after…
New Home Supply Falls To 16-Year Low
After posting an all-time low in February, New Home Sales rebounded strongly last month.Based on joint research from the Census Bureau and HUD, 300,000 new, single-family homes were sold on a seasonally-adjusted,…
Townhomes/condos with back yards?
Hi I am looking for a townhome or condo (prefer townhome) under 100k in the st pete seminole surrounding areas. I have been looking for a long time now. I have given up on finding a home I like. There…
How Much Home Can You Buy?
The first step in obtaining a loan is to determine how much money you can borrow.  In case of buying a home, you should determine how much home you can afford even before you begin looking. By answering…
Mortgage Rates -- And Home Affordability -- At The Whim Of The Federal Reserve
The Federal Open Market Committee starts a two-day meeting today, the third of its 8 scheduled meetings this year.The FOMC is a special, 12-person committee within the Federal Reserve. It's led by Fed…
Home Inspections
Inspection Checklist: 1. ROOF SYSTEM Flat roof covering. Sloped roof covering. The roof drainage systems. 2. EXTERIOR The exterior wall covering, flashing, exterior trim. The exterior doors, windows…
De-Cluttering
De-Cluttering: It’s tough to sell any house in the Market today.  Professional staging can give a house big advantages when it comes to attracting buyers.  But unfortunately, many homeowners can’t…
Housing Shortgage? I Do Not Think So. | Armonk NY Homes
Each day the Research staff takes a look at recently released economic indicators, addressing what these indicators mean for REALTORS® and their clients. Today’s update highlights housing starts and…
DID YOU KNOW TRULIA.COM IS ONE OF A KIND ----UNIQUE?
Trulia.com has revolutionized real estate search by offering a rich, intuitive user experience to help consumers find homes for sale, track local market trends, and connect directly with real estate professionals…
Making Saltwater Into Fresh Water | Bedford NY Real Estate
water, desalination of water, desalination of, process of removing soluble salts from water to render it suitable for drinking, irrigation, or industrial uses. The principal methods used for desalination…
Another reason to move to beautiful Manhattan Beach!
Recently, in the Inman Real Estate News, they posted the top 10 places school districts throughout the entire United States. The Hoffman Murphy Team is proud to announce that Manhattan Beach is in that…
I am looking for an agent in Vancouver that has done a BOFA Cooperative short sale.
My townhome purchased in 2007 for 200k is now worrth 120K , only hardship is underwater and neighborhood is not good anymore. Do not want to live there and cannot rent.
Is this property still available? I am very interested. Please let me know asap. You many contact me anytime at (620) 778-1515.
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What are the costs for the seller?
Trying to sell my house in this slow market. Probably need to sell house for less than I purchased it for. What are the costs, I will have when selling my house? What costs does the seller have to pay?…
Considering a rental investment property? How to get educated and avoid the pitfalls.
First: Don't go to one of those awful classes that cost thousands of dollars and teach you nothing.Do: Read as much as you can. My favorite book is Gary Keller's Millionaire Real Estate Investor but…
April 2011 Housing Trends Real Estate Market Update
Welcome to the most current Housing Trends eNewsletter. This eNewsletter is specially designed with national and local housing information that you may find useful whether you’re in the market for a…
I have a 4 BR 2 Bath like new home in Dunnellon Florida on almost one acre.Want to Trade it for a building.
The home is free and clear. I don't care where the building is but would prefer something that is automotive oriented.
Buying Step 5: Offers, Counteroffers and Negotiation
Buying Step 5: Offers, Counteroffers and Negotiation When you are ready to buy, you will need to make a written offer. REALTORS® have standard purchase agreements and will help you put together a written,…
yes i am interested in this property plz call me if still available thank mazhar 201-736-2913
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View ALL our Photo Tours of Cape Cod Properties For Sale
View all our property photo tours by clicking on one link! Walk through the house as if you are actually there! What a great way to preview a home!
Looking for an experienced property manager to work with.
I have recently started working with several investors who are looking for a "hands off" investment in real estate and I have suggested to them that property management would be their best option.…
New Low Downpayment Alternative
Courtesy of Bill Rozek, Embrace Home LoansGreat New Loan Program 5% Down-Payment With No Monthly MI. As you know FHA just increased their fees, pushing their monthly MI up to $287.00/month for a $300,000.00…
In a lease-purchase agreement, will I, the seller have to claim the payments made by the potential buyer on my yearly tax return?
Due to the market slump for sellers and the decrease in my home's value, I am considering a lease-purchase agreement on my home. Will the lease option and the payments I receive each month during…
Jackpine Black Bear Lodge Keystone Colorado
Jackpine and Black Bear Lodge in Keystone Colorado  SEARCH ALL BLACK BEAR LODGE KEYSTONE COLORADO PROPERTY FOR SALE Black Bear Lodge is located in the heart of River Run Village at the Keystone Ski Resort.…
Fort Collins Real Estate: Daily Homes Report April 26, 2011
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi’s rambling musings about today’s Palm Coast Real Estate Market This Palm Coast Real Estate market report includes 13 new listings, 15 price reductions…
Foreclosure Timelines - Exactly what are they?
Foreclosure Timeline find the article at: "http://www.car.org/legal/foreclosure-short-sale-folder/foreclosure-timeline/" In California, lenders who intend to foreclose on a property when the…
I am interested in this home.
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APRIL 2011 SCHAUMBURG, STREAMWOOD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ROSELLE, BARRINGTON REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER FROM REMAX REALTOR BOB BRANDT
APRIL 2011 SCHAUMBURG, STREAMWOOD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, ROSELLE, BARRINGTON REAL ESTATE NEWSLETTER FROM REMAX REALTOR BOB BRANDT http://bobbrandt.housingtrendsenewsletter.com
31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® Tonight April 27th from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m
Don’t Miss 31 Cent Scoop Night at Baskin-Robbins® Tonight April 27th  from 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Your tummy will be delighted and you will help honor America's firefighters. $100,000 will be donated…
Trashy Homes Pulling Home Values Down Further
Home prices are being affected by more than just foreclosures and short sales.In years past we had a "flipper" market. Investors bought homes that needed updating and it was easy to drop a few thousand…
How & Why Denver is bucking the National Real Estate Trend
Denver isn't lighting the Real Estate world on fire in this current economy, but it is and has been bucking a significant down trend experienced by much of the rest of the country.  How is it doing it?Check…
This property is still active why is it not showing that
This property is still active ,why is it showing expired -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009828975-123-Meadowmont-Village-Cir-Chapel-Hill-NC-27517
Emerson Hill Two-Family like New, Newly Redone
Huge High ranch in the heart of Emerson Hill; Main unit totally redone in the past 6 months. 2 Newer HW heaters, 3yrs old roof, hardwood flooring, finished basement. All baths redone. Granite counters,…
DOES IT MATTER HOW OLD MOBILES ARE?
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Use SEO to bring more traffic to your website
SEO is also able to target various types of searches for search engines that focus specifically on images, and local and industry-specific vertical content. The most important thing to remember is that…
I recently saw this property on craigslist for rent and e mail the home owner.They responded saying the home is available and they have move to africa
they gave me the address so i could see the outside and said if i was interested to fill out an application so they could mail the keys I wanted to know if this is a scam or not because you can never be…
Littleton Townhomes
We're working with a client who is looking at Littleton Townhomes. We've seen several and as I was doing a search this morning, I ran across a new HUD listing in the Columbine townhomes neighborhood.…
Does the home have a rental option...possible rent to own? I am interested in the house, but am not in a place to buy for one year.
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Online Marketing Strategies
Whether you’re looking for internet marketing, search engine optimization, web design, or web development services - Online marketing is one of the powerful tools out there that can be used and will…
Top 5 Reasons to Use an Agent When Selling Your Home
1. Objectivity – You are too close to your home to see it objectively. This can prevent you from pricing it realistically, and it can also make you blind to any improvements that are needed. My selling…
I have found the property taxes are very, very high. Is this the case only in Summerville or throughout the county?
Has there been public effort to lower these taxes? They are not an enticement for the community.
Expired Letter Sample
Keller Williams Main Line Realty 720 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  Preferred: (610) 990-6997  Cell: (484) 680-2048  Office: (610) 520-0100  Fax: (610) 520-1835  E-Mail: john@kw.com Web:…
Real Estate Glossary
Acceptance:  the date when both parties, seller and buyer, have agreed to and completed signing and/or initialing the contract.   Adjustable Rate Mortgage:  a mortgage that permits the lender to adjust…
Sample Letter To Home Buyers
Keller Williams Main Line Realty 720 W Lancaster Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  Preferred: (610) 990-6997  Cell: (484) 680-2048  Office: (610) 520-0100  Fax: (610) 520-1835  E-Mail: john@kw.com Web:…
Is print media dead?
I found this pitch for the The Real Estate Book on youtube.  I find it very interesting that they are marketing for their magazine on youtube.  What portion of your marketing do you use for print ads?  …
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