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Would the owners consider owner carry option?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3040404493-1500-Mancha-Dr-Boulder-City-NV-89005

5 Best Practices for Decoding Disclosures
Long, small-print disclosure forms are simply a part of American life. We are given disclosures for everything from toothpaste to field trips to parking lots and gyms - even concert tickets and carpet…

Looking For An Affordable Pool Home In Sunny Lake Havasu City?
Cool off in this affordable Lake Havasu City pool home! Great southside area with curbed streets! Front walled courtyard and fully fenced backyard with newer gunite pool. Inside offers a splite bedroom…

Our home inspection revealed extensive plumbing problems, foundation slipping, and termite damage. Can we ask the seller to pay for our inspection?
It turns out that the property was inspected by the same company in the fall. They found the same problems with the plumbing, foundation (that was incorrectly repaired), termite damage, termite and carpenter…

Are there any tax exemption for older people above 55?

How to finance a pool in Texas with no equity?
I purchased a house in Texas almost a year ago and have been planning to add a pool. My question is - how can a person finance a pool in Texas with little or no equity? From the research I've done…

in FL, would the county of Broward negotiate a settle with a new owner who acquires a property with significant liens for outstanding violations?
I am looking to purchase a property that has a stagnant swimming pool water violation. The violation has been since January and carries a $250/day fine. This would lead to a heafty bill. Is the a way…

Is it impossible (or nearly impossible) to get a mortgage with weak credit (between 600-620) ... strong payment history, most credit maxed, but paying

Where is the phone number to call??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3036118096-7902-NW-107th-Ct-Doral-FL-33178

When is a good time to ask for a referral?

Who is your favorite loan officer in San Diego???

Approved to Build. First time buyer.
We were recently approved to build a new home. 30 years/3.85%/ fixed. Should we stick with this rate or ASK for something lower? Is it normal to ask? We only have about $25,000 (2 car loans) in debt…

Hot Pick for This Week: Palm Desert Condo for Sale
HOT PICK FOR THIS WEEK!! Short Sale Bargain Condo for Sale in the Gated Community of Corsican VIllas in south Palm Desert $145,000. Great location and priced to sell! This large end-unit condo is on…

I would like to know more about Smoke Tree Subdivision in Tucker, GA.
I'm considering a home in Smoke Tree and interested in hearing whether people would recommend it or not. Thanks! Mandy

Hello, is this rental still available? reply to: thepatlas@yahoo.com Thank you. J. Patla
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3059997165--S-Charles-Chicago-IL-60643

I am a fairly new real estate agent and need help..
I recently got my license, activated it and got my MLX lots of money invested.. I signed on with a brokerage that supposedly has one of the best training's out there but all they have told me is to…

i put in a offer on a house that is a short sale on 4/28/09 to this day i still dont have any answers. I am
worried that i might lose this house. the selling agent keeps saying that he hasnt heard anything other than a bpo has been ordered .is there any way that I can find out something about this by contacting…

George Lucas Strikes Back on Housing Plan for Ranch
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Star Wars filmmaker George Lucas is giving up his 25-year fight with residents in Marin County, Calif., over developing his ranch into a digital media…

I am looking into coconut creek area, somewhere around Tradewinds schools, any thoughts on the area?

Prestigious Golf Course Real Estate in Scottsdale, AZ
For years people have been coming to Arizona for the fabulous golf courses and weather. The selection of golf course real estate in Scottsdale, AZ makes living this life year round possible. The golf courses…

Foreclosed Home Owners Find a Way to Buy Again
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Once-foreclosed home owners are slowly making a comeback in the housing market as some lenders give them a second chance at home ownership. After defaulting…

Honolulu Homes and Condos Listing Alerts 5/23/12
Aloha! Please read our current Listing Alerts since our last issue: "Featured Listing" Newly Listed Homes, Condos and Townhomes For Sale by Neighborhood, City and Region Condo and Home Foreclosure…

Sellers More Willing to Work on Buyer Appeal
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Home sellers are more willing to make changes to their home to make it more competitive in the market and more attractive to potential buyers, according…

REALTORS(R) Report Increase in Commercial Transactions, Income
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 REALTORS® specializing in commercial real estate reported an increase in transactions in 2011, as well as a rise in their median gross annual income,…

we accepted a cash offer, now we have an accepted on a new home, but the buyer on our home is not going to close, what can we do?

If a house went into contingency on 5/15 after an accepted offer, what is the likelihood that the sale will not go through? How long before i know?
It is a 4 BR brick that needs a lot of updating, and the price was lowered at the end of March from $55,000 (put on market in January) to $34,900. My husband and I were interested in the house to fix…

We need a 3 bedroom totally furnished home/apt. for part of June and at least all of July - any short term places available?

What May Delay Some Housing Markets' Recovery
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 The difference in how states handle foreclosures may determine how quickly their housing markets make a full recovery, according to a new report by Capital…

Does any Las Vegas Realtor have lenders they work with that does low scores such as 601-609 ? I have a client that is willing to pay higher interest.

Woodbury Market Update-April 2012
Listings are down 16%! Median sales price up almost 12%! Click here to see the report

DRAMATIC PRICE REDUCTION! 67 Alexander Ave (ANNADALE)
Gorgeous Home w/Extra Large Property Size! Immaculate Condition throughout. Beautiful Eat In Kitchen w/ GRANITE & Access to Large Maintenance Free Yard w/ POOL. Bedrooms are all GREAT size. Bathroom…

We foreclosed in 2007. Can Real time Resolutions go after us for the 2nd mortgage balance? Can they ask for ALL of our financial info to settle?
I feel nervous about giving Real Time Resolutions ALL of our financial info such as tax returns, pay stubs, all banking info. We would love to settle this debt. In November they sent us a letter saying…

Beaufort South Carolina a Naturalist wonderland
Beaufort South Carolina a Naturalist's wonderlandAnyone looking to move to a gorgeous area in the South East of the USAneeds to take a look at Beaufort South Carolina.With all of the natural resources…

5 Places Where Prices Are Expected to Rise Most
Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 23, 2012 Housing markets that have seen some of the biggest drop in home prices since the housing peak are now poised for recovery in the next two years, according…

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Schedule an Appointment
I am interested in scheduling an appointment for me and my roommate to view this property and also apply. We have already driven by the property and also would like to look inside as well as put an application…

This home is showing on Trulia as a home in a high crimes area, but yet it is not providing any crimes data to support it. Is this a bad neighborhood?
Is this east or west Charlotte?

What is the assessed tax value of this house?
105 Waters Edge Drive, Lizella, ga

Is this a normal process for a short sale?
I put an offer in on a short sale property. I was told the bank had to approve the offer, and that I should wait for that to happen. The bank approved my offer, and stated that the seller would need to…

Existing Home Sales Climb 3.4 Percent In April
Low mortgage rates are helping to make homes more affordable. It appears home buyers have taken notice.According to the National Association of REALTORS®, Existing Home Sales rose 3.4% in April from…

How do I list our home for sale?

my kids and my wife is going to move to Kent to study. as it is hardy to find suitable house for rent , we thought that we could consider to get house
is it possible to get mortgage without history in US ?what would you advice ?

ALDIE, VA Homes for Sale (LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA - 20105)
ALDIE, VA Homes for Sale (LOUDOUN COUNTY, VIRGINIA - 20105)Aldie is an unincorporated village located on the John Mosby Highway (U.S. Route 50) between Gilbert's Corner and Middleburg inLoudoun…

Make Your Home Offer Stand out with a Handwritten Love Letter
Just as temperatures are starting to rise, so are multiple offers on prime properties in some recovering markets.  To stand out from the pack, an increasing number of buyers are taking the old-fashioned…

Summer is Heating up in Snowmass Village
Summer’s almost here and things in Snowmass Village are getting hotter by the minute. Residents, businesses and officials of Snowmass Village have been pulling out all of the stops to prepare for the…

My husband just got a job in Squirrel Hill neighborhood. We're looking for a family-friendly town/area with great schools.
I should add that we have three kids, ages 10-14, and a son with Down syndrome. We're looking for excellent schools in general and especially very inclusive schools for children with special needs.…

How would a person find out about a repo home in Sun City HH?
How long do the banks 'sit on these homes' before they make them available for purchase. It doesn't make sense for a home to be sitting with no electricity waiting for the mold to arrive when someone…

I would like to know if the property is really being sold for $1,000 or are there more payments to be done? thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3021821107--N-Palm-Aire-Dr-Pompano-Beach-FL-33069

What are the taxes and maintenance fee for 199 bergen turnpike ridgefield park and how much are each additional parking space?

Portland homes for under 200K?
I was looking at a website that stated that the median cost of a home in Portland was 266K. I know a lot a homes come up on trulia for homes 100K to 200K but not too sure about these areas sine I do not…

Is There Any Way to contact the owner or the property management of this property 13131 Lakota Street, Moreno Valley, CA 92553?
Looking to contact Property Management for rental information -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Moreno_Valley/sold/762448-13131-Lakota-St-Moreno-Valley-CA-92553

I am looking for a 2 /3 bedroom home in a safe neighborhood in Ontario, Ca or Upland, ca I would appreciate any help.

Mortgage - Bank or Broker?
I'm buying a condo home for around $200K. I'm looking at 5/1 ARM with 10% down. I have really good credit: 790 FICO, $100K income, and low debt. I received initial quotes from many brokers.…

Would this property rent to pet owners?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3082256622-320-NE-26th-St-Pompano-Beach-FL-33064?ecampaign=con_rlt_post_lead_agent_rent_fr

I just closed on a house today. I went to check it out and half of the ceiling had collapsed in the master. I need to know what I can do

In the present market, what is the average % of return a home seller can expect to recieve upon selling their home?

Was inquiring about this property.
according to this site this property was sold in Sept 2011. I am the grandaughter of the lady who lived here. I was just recently informed of her death. I was curious as to whether the adjacent prperty…

I am looking for a 1/1 in NE or southwood side of town in a nice quiet area

Is the Pool Inground?
There is no pictures of it but, you have it listed on details -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3010421773-214-Dew-Drop-Dr-Franklin-KY-42134?ecampaign=con_day_pr…

7th Annual Flicks on 5th
Technology Square in Midtown Atlanta will be playing films on Wednesday nights during the month of June. For the 7th year, Flicks on 5th will be airing recent blockbuster movies under the stars. Pre-show…

Should I update (cheaply) an older home before placing it on the market or leave it as it?
We have an out dated kitchen and old flooring. Including unfinished hard wood floors. And we are unsure what to do about this. Sell the home as a fixer upper or replace the old with low price new stuff?…

My question is if you are going through a realtor to rent a house from and you want to consult the actual owner is that possible?

Anyone with some good or bad experience from lead generating and marketing organizations? beside being asked for money up front?

Does anyone know of a 3 story newly built townhomes near irving tx that are located on a hill? with options to buy
I saw townhomes/condos that I was interested in but cannot find the website for them. What I remember is - they are on a hill,three story - 1st story is the garage and 2nd story is living room and 3rd…

Is there a phone number for Trulia with a technical question. I have a question on the property and the number of views a property a gets

Thank You's Come In Small Packages Too!
All of us at Hoffman Murphy love to get Thank You letters. They show us we are doing our jobs, proving our buyers and sellers are happy and satisfied with our service. We receive letters not only from…

Are there hoa fees here? if so, what are they?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1052845229-11380-Kingstree-Ct-Spring-Hill-FL-34609

My Husband and I will be Relocating to York PA, we dont have an exact time frame but we will need a rental property while searching for a home to buy.
We have no children but we do have 2 kitties that are older. I have been also looking in Wrightsville.

The problem with "pre-approved price" short sales
While in theory pre-approved pricing on short sales sounds fantastic...the reality often proves the opposite. There are a few of these programs currently floating around. FHA has always had a preapproval…

Reward Yourself: Live in a Private Community in Scottsdale, AZ
Those seeking a private, calming, upscale lifestyle will enjoy the beauty of Scottsdale, and the wonderful gated properties currently available. The private communities in Scottsdale, AZ are some of the…

Is it cheaper to live in North Carolina (Moyock area) or Virginia (Chesapeake, Virginia Beach)? Homes seem to be expensive in Moyock for size

Where do students attend Elementary and Middle School in the Brier Hills Subdivision in Fayette County Tennessee attend school?

What Elementary School and Middle School can children attend who live in Green Brier Subdivision in Fayette, TN?

what information do i need to fax over to the deutsche bank for me to be able to put a offer a property they own?

We are moving to the Sandusky,OH area. What are the best neighborhoods for families with young children ,good schools, and close to amenities?

When I try to print a page it too large and I'm only getting part of the page?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Springdale/sold/817267-400-Bechman-St-Springdale-PA-15144

are 1800 sq ft manufactured homes allowed?
-- This question is about this property: http://mobilesite.trulia.com/property/3069952588-3301-McArthur-Ave-Lago-Vista-TX-78645

please send contact phone number if unit is available
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084687535-2039-N-Las-Palmas-Ave-Los-Angeles-CA-90068

How do I see this home?
I've seen several homes available on this road but there is no contact information here to be able to see it. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3074593546-1020-Bro…

Exclusive Buyer Broker Agreement & Agency Disclosure... Really?
Here is our scenario... My wife and I found a home on Trulia. We do not feel comfortable using a listing agent to represent us. My wife contacted another Brokerage and we were referred to our current…

8 Tips for Memorial Day
8 Tips for Memorial Day It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day is right around the corner but yet on Monday, May 28th 2012 many of us will be gathering with our family and friends to celebrate. Here…

What's Happening Jacksonville
Looking for something to do this weekend in Jacksonville?  Here is just a sampling of what's happening on the First Coast over Memorial Day weekend: http://bit.ly/Jo0jhX

Need help at finding a 1 bed condo for rent at Gates of mclean, or The Westerlies.
Dont have good credit but will provide excellent rental history, great work and personal references as well as two month security deposit. Move in date June 15th.

Remodel your bathroom to sell your Columbus, GA Home
Remodel your bathroom to sell your Columbus, GA home Though things are looking up in real estate these days, selling a home in Columbus, GA is as demanding as ever. As in any serious business proposition,…

"Trendy" neighborhoods?
Hi guys. I'm trying to figure out which neighborhoods in Boston are the trendiest - good coffee shops, boutiques, yoga. I'm looking for an apartment and don't mind travelling so long as there's public…

I’m in my early 30s and moving to Boston. I hear there are certain areas dominated by college students? Which ones should I avoid?

What are other options besides FHA, if i have good credit but less than 20% down for a home?

I would be moving in by myself. How safe is this area that I would be moving to?

Does this home have a downstairs master?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3078571911-401-Blevins-Run-Yorktown-VA-23693

Looking for houses in Altoona, PA area sold under article of agreement or rent to own basis... please advise...
Looking for article of agreement or rent to own houses in altoona, pa. Where can I find one?

Memeorial Day Events In Westchester County NY 2012
Enjoy the weather and have fun!Purchase: Memorial Day Ceremony. Mayor of Harrison, several town board members, local Boy Scout Troop, active duty military members and several local residents who are Veterans…

What to do about ALL those Requests from your Lender??!
Most home buyers go into the process of getting a mortgage thinking it’s not going to be easy.  But they still become offended at the type of information the lender requests.  Then they begin to resent…

Potentially moving to Boston area - best neighborhoods to rent for good schools?
For someone moving to Boston and renting a place, what are some of the best neighborhoods for good schools (young kids)? Would prefer somewhere with easy access to nearby good shops and restaurants and…

What is My Home Worth in Columbus, GA?
What is my home worth in Columbus, GA?  Figuring out home values when the market is in flux is truly a job for experts. We have seen the national real estate market begin to rebound, and Columbus, GA…

Looking for condo/townhouse for rent in W. Chester area
Hi, Am looking for either 2/3Bdr and 2B rental in westchester area. Mostly either in Willistown Woods/Summit House/ Westtown Mews/ Goshen Valley condo. email me at prior07@gmail.com raj

looking for a community in the pinebrook area with kayak ramp

Grove At Grand Bay Update
Progress is moving along nicely for Coconut Grove’s next luxury condo building, The Grove At Grand Bay. They currently have 16 reservations and plan to have 20 tied up by the end of the month. I believe…

we are in an upside loan and behind in payments doing short sale we purchased a mobile home for cash is that going to be affected?

Our home has been in market for a couple of weeks. A few phone calls and only one showing so far. When should we reduce the price? Thanks

does it have well water or city water?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3082328108-3582-Myrtle-Rd-Burtchville-MI-48059