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I have a real estate license, I don't have it hung with a broker yet, I want to buy a house for myself and
keep the commission in the escrow towards the down payment. If I find a broker, they would probably want to share the commission with me right? what is a fair percentage for me to get considering I'll…
What is the best way to figure out if we can buy a rental home?
We just bought a house in December. There is a lot of inventory where I live. While prices are lower, I'm considering buying another one to rent out. I was looking into multi unit property, but…
ARE THERE ANY RENT TO OWN PROPERTIES IN VICTORVILLE, ADELANTO OR APPLE VALLEY?
I WANT TO MOVE TO ONE OF THESE AREAS, BUT WOULD LIKE TO WORK ON MY CREDIT WHILE RENTING BEFORE I BUY. PLEASE ADVISE....
Planning for your Mortgage Application
With good preparation, most things are easier. That works in mortgages too! Today, I want to give you some ideas that can make your mortgage experience less painful.Income Items:Gather your documents.…
Are You Ready to Be a Cemetery Neighbor?
Not only are today's home buyers more receptive to living adjacent to cemeteries, say real estate agents, some are even proactively seeking out these locations. Large, open cemeteries that allow for…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - GOLD STAR WALL OF ART REMEMBERANCE FOR OUR SERVICE MEN
Gold Star Wall of Art RememberanceGold StarMark Paine US ArmyThroughout the month of May, a visual tribute recognizing and honoring our Gold Star Military service men will be on display on the Wall of…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA - TOUR OUR LIBRARIES - FUN FOR THE FAMILY
Interested in touring our Three Amazing Libraries? Library staff offer exciting tours for all ages, including tours designed especially for school classes.Depending on time and interest, we can customize…
How can I write to my friend in Madera high? I am a Chinese girl.
I'm Sara, from China Shanghai. I came to Madera this winter, and have some friends there. But I dont't know how can I write letters to them. Can i just write the address of the school&my…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2012 SUMMER MOVIES - BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
Each summer, the City invites it’s patrons out for a movie night under the stars. Residents can choose between three prime locations to camp out with their lawn chairs, blankets and pillows.  Join us…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA 2012 SPRING MOVIES - BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY
 2012 Spring MoviesEach Spring, the City invites it's patrons out for a movie night under the stars.  So pack your lawn chairs, blankets and pillows and camp out with us while we play games, raffle off…
RANCHO CUCAMONGA CONCERTS IN THE PARK JULY 12TH-AUGUST 9TH...MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Thursday NightsJuly 12th - August 9th7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.Red Hill Community Park7484 Vineyard Avenue(Click here for map)Gather your family & friends and head to the park to enjoy a great nightof musical…
Things to Do - Biking, Hiking, & Equestrian Trails in Rancho Cucamonga
Pacific Electric TrailThe City of Rancho Cucamonga, acting as the lead agency, has joined together with surrounding cities to develop a multi-purpose trail from Claremont to Rialto. The 21-mile Pacific…
CHOCOLATE & WINE FESTIVAL - APRIL 28TH
Chocolate & Wine Festival - April 28thBenefitting the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts FoundationPresented by Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLPGet your tickets now for the Chocolate &…
CHOCOLATE & WINE FESTIVAL - APRIL 28TH
Chocolate & Wine Festival - April 28thBenefitting the Rancho Cucamonga Community & Arts FoundationPresented by Vavrinek, Trine, Day & Co., LLPGet your tickets now for the Chocolate &…
Easy way to increase appraisal value or dispute your home value
I just appraised a home that pretty much did not have any sales within one mile from the subject. There was one listing within one mile from the subject. (Dang, I hate these types of appraisals.)www.i…
FREEDOM COURTYARD REACHES MILESTONE - PLEASE READ AND SUPPORT!
FREEDOM COURTYARD REACHES MILESTONE   In February it was announced that the Freedom Courtyard Community Group had achieved its initial fundraising goal of $150,000 for construction of the Freedom Courtyard…
FREEDOM COURTYARD REACHES MILESTONE - PLEASE READ AND SUPPORT!
FREEDOM COURTYARD REACHES MILESTONE In February it was announced that the Freedom Courtyard Community Group had achieved its initial fundraising goal of $150,000 for construction of the Freedom Courtyard…
LAS VEGAS 'SHORT SALES' HOUSES HOT INVESTMENT. NEW RULES
 Previously, lenders could take months to approve or deny a short sale.  This delay caused thousands of unnecessary foreclosures due to canceled contracts between buyer and seller.       Here’s…
Atherton and Menlo Park Residential Lots and Land For Sale 4/26/2012
Atherton and Menlo Park are beautiful, vibrant communities in northern Silicon Valley.  They’re known for tree-lined streets, fine dining, and close proximity to Stanford University and many of the…
The Addison Condos For Sale in Boca Raton, Florida. luxurious style living at The Addison.
The Addison--Boca Raton, FloridaPresented to you by Jen SommersJen@AgentBoca.com561.819.2958http:///www.AgentBoca.comThe Addison is one of the only full-service buildings with a snack bar on the beach…
Pineapple Grove Art District - Cannery Row Delray Beach
Margie Casey's Blog:Located in the Pineapple Grove Art District, these new pastel color Key west style luxury townhomes are walking distance to the trendy Atlantic Avenue in downtown Delray Beach, a…
Residential Lots and Land For Sale in Los Altos/Los Altos Hills CA 4/26/2012
There are a lot of new home construction and major remodeling projects currently active in Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, verification that these are premium residential locations in central Silicon Valley. …
Yes, I Do Think A Pittsburg Loan Modification Is The right Thing To Do
  April 27, 2012 Edit ThisComments 0Pittsburg CA – I received a note the other day from Andrew. He was upset that I would tell people that are upside down on their house to ask for a principal reduction…
Buying from Cartus?
I just put an offer and found out Cartus relocation will be having an inspection on the home and will pay more to the seller than what my offer price. Will Cartus accept my offer (no other offer on the…
Do you consider buying canvas prints easy, if so think again
Placing canvas picture in your house or office can be the nearly all incredible thing in adding up something anonymous the beauty and finish. There are so many stunning canvas prints which can be created…
Highway view
Is a partial Highway view a killer for resale value? How does someone comp "views" ?
How do you hire a seasoned buyer's agent that has your best interest on his/her side?
I recently went through a buyer's agent that promises a 25% commission rebate. He was ok with showing me the properties that I wanted to see. However, what annoyed me was his total disbelief in my…
Craig Kilborn sells home for $2.9 million!
Talk show host Craig Kilborn has parted with his house in the Hollywood Hills West area for $2.9 million. The Spanish-style home, built in 1927, was owned by actor Dennis Hopper when he was working on…
Los Gatos CA Residential Lots and Land For Sale 4/26/2012
Los Gatos is one of the premium residential locations in southern Silicon Valley.  Los Gatos is freeway close to just about everything and it’s the gateway to the Santa Cruz Mountains and coastal Santa…
Anna Kendrick buys $1M Hollywood home
Anna Kendrick has splashed out $1 million on a new house. The 'Twilight' star has bought a three bedroom, three-and-half bathroom house in the Hollywood Hills area. According to PerezHilton.com, the house…
Game show host Bob Eubanks sells home
The Westlake Village house, which is on 3.5 acres at the end of a cul-de-sac, has 4,972 square feet of living space and sold for $1.982 million. It was being marketed as a short sale.TV game show host…
Is this home available on Drummond Circle and do they except pets? I am very interested in this home Lily
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3079091398--Drummond-Cir-Colorado-Springs-CO-80906
'Glee' star Lea Michele buys Hollywood bungalow
Lea Michele's one-story house, built in 1920, features French doors, an office, attic space and two bedrooms. She paid $1.4 million for the updated bungalowClosing shortly after co-star Kevin McHale's…
'Gossip Girl' actress Kelly Rutherford re-lists West Hollywood home!
For sale at $1.099 million, the Spanish bungalow, built in 1926, features a living room with fireplace that opens to a sky-lighted dining room, an updated kitchen, two bedrooms and 13/4 bathrooms. After…
Ryan Seacrest's Hollywood Hills West estate back on the market!
The 'American Idol' host had tried to sell it in late 2010 for $14.95 million. The 10,000-square-foot Mediterranean, now listed at $11.985 million, features canyon and city views, beamed ceilings, a bar,…
Home sales in Southern California climb, price declines slowly
More Southern California homes sold in March than did a year earlier, and price declines slowed as the spring selling season got underway and more traditional home buyers entered a market that has seen…
Relocating to Boca Raton
My husband and I are thinking of relocating to the Boca Raton area due to him accepting a new job. We currently live in upstate NY and do not know much about the area at all. We have a toddler so would…
Palo Alto CA Residential Lots and Land Available 4/26/2012
Palo Alto is a beautiful, vibrant community in northern Silicon Valley.  It’s known for tree-lined streets, fine dining, and close proximity to Stanford University.  It is home to many of the world…
Home sales in Southern California climb, price declines slow
Home sales in March increased 2.8% year over year to 19,953 homes in the region, DataQuick reported, while the median home price of $280,000 was essentially flat, down just 0.2% from March 2011.More Southern…
Coliseum corruption case defendant sells house
The former Coliseum events manager has sold his Pasadena house. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times / April 18, 2012) Among names of note to pop up on sales that have finally slowpoked their way…
I would like to take a look at this property. is it still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3074094532-9783-Cervelli-Way-Elk-Grove-CA-95757
Is this property still available and would it be possible to get pictures?
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For sale: Home that inspired Beatles' 'Blue Jay Way'
An associate loaned the home to George Harrison for a 1967 trip to Los Angeles. The opening line of one of George Harrison's most memorable songs sets the mood: "There's a fog upon L.A.'' But it's the…
Portola Valley and Woodside CA Residential Lots and Land Available 4/26/2012
The communities of Portola Valley and Woodside are wooded retreats on the north end of Silicon Valley, just minutes from Palo Alto, Stanford University and many of the world famous companies that are Silicon…
Lauren Conrad Trades Hollywood Home for Beverly Hills Penthouse Condo
She's come a long way from Laguna Beach, CA where Lauren Conrad was a reality TV star on the MTV show "Laguna Beach: The Real Orange County." And she has distanced herself from her days on "The Hills,"…
Britney Spears Sells Beverly Hills Home For $4.25 Million
Perhaps the painfully public meltdown of Britney Spears in 2008 was best summed up in paparazzi images of the pop princess strapped down to a stretcher and being carted out of her Beverly Hills home to…
New Idaho Housing Zero Down Program with 580 Credit Scores
        As of April 1st 2012, Idaho Housing Authority has come out with a new zero down home buyer program.  It is a second lien that makes up for the down payment (approx 3.5% of the purchase price).…
Determining Value
In residential real estate value is determined by what buyers are willing to pay. There are two ways to do this: one is a Comparable Market Analysis and one is an Appraisal. They gather and compare the…
Interested in receiving more information on rental requirements and a possible visit. Please contact to 608 7122478 or guzman0509@gmail.com.Thank you!
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Is there only one staircase in this home? If so...how would you move furniture up a spiral staircase?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3241018-3015-Shenandoah-Ave-Saint-Louis-MO-63104
I want to buy a rental home in the 92582 or 92583 zip code area - who would be the best agent for this investment?
This home would be for my son and his family - so I need someone with experience that will be able to negotiate, maintain my price range 100 - 125k, and help to assure a clean process and fair deal is…
Open House at 39 Amherst Road Wappingers Fall 4/29/2012
You are invited to an open house this Sunday April 29, 2012Where:  39 Amherst Road, Wappingers Falls 12590Time:   12:30-3:30See more details      http://www.midhudsonhomevalue.com/amherst.aspJennifer   Jennifer…
I’ve partnered with Lowe’s and HGTV
I’ve partnered with Lowe’s and HGTV to bring you access to some of HGTV’s latest episodes like "Designed to Sell" and "Curb Appeal" that are sure to provide you with innovative decorating ideas to…
Are the home value estimates on Zillow accurate (or close to accurate)?
I had a house in Jacksonville that I tried to sell and am now renting. The value on Zillow is back up above what my minimum was so I'm wondering if the market is starting to rebound or if Zillow is just…
***Pricing a home to SELL***
The right price is important.• A property generates the most interest when it first hits the market.• The number of showings is greatest during this time if it is priced at a realisticmarket value.•…
Interested in this property who do we contact?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3041794130-1026-N-Clover-Dr-Boise-ID-83703
Attention Home Owners***
Are you motivated to sell, curious what you property can do for you right now, have an adjustable rate loan increasing soon or owe to much on your property then it worth? Need Mortgage Relief?It's time…
$$ Homes You Can't Even Afford to DRIVE By $$
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$If you are one of the lucky few who needs an 8 or 9-figure residence—and chances are good it will be at least your second home—there truly has never been…
Are you pet friendly?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3082709700--W-Pershing-Boise-ID-83705
Maryland Deficiency Judgements
This is a HOT TOPIC and wow there is a ton of Mis-information out there in regards to deficiency judgements, short sales and foreclosures in Maryland. Maryland is a recourse state, so basically a homeowner…
METRO DENVER REAL ESTATE MARKET UPDATE - APRIL 2012
The Market is Shifting   Buyers are coming out of the woodwork looking for homes, but not finding much to choose from, especially in the under $300,000 price range.  We are counseling buyers in this…
Is this house still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1089984843-13691-Gavina-Ave-441-Sylmar-CA-91342
Do you allow large dogs?
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Eagle Ford Shale - South Texas Property Owners' Mineral Rights
Eagle Ford Shale - South Texas Property Owners' Mineral Rights They don't call us the Gulf Coast for nothing! Every Realtor knows that real property is the land, what's below and above and that…
I want to see this apartment on Sat, April 27th 2012. Want to move in May-June. Please mail me the contact info at arun.iitr2005@gmail.com. Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057478748--Montgomery-3-Jersey-City-NJ-07306
interested in this rental.... when will it be finished and ready to move in?..?
sizes of rooms... size of unit... more photos? please call 702 541 6004 ... we currently live in las vegas, nv.. and are planning to move there.. sincerely donna and leonardo cario donnalynvegas@yahoo.com…
I am interested in this house. How may I see it? My number is 484 798 1032. My email address is sonseenahray@yahoo.com.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3046136694-3595-Jones-Ferry-Ln-Alpharetta-GA-30022
We have 20% down for a 170k property. However we had a foreclosure in our credit. The foreclosure will be 2 years in April
We are looking to buy a property we have 20% down but we have a foreclosure on our record. The foreclosure will be 2 years in April. We do have excellent credit apart of the foreclosure and no debt with…
This property is exactly what I have been looking for. Would your seller consider a landcontract with $20,000.00 down? I saw this as a rent to own.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3074484214-35650-Glenwood-Rd-Westland-MI-48186
Has the Housing Market Finally Reached Bottom?
If home buyers or home owners are waiting for the housing market to hit bottom before acting, they may have already missed it. “The crash is over,” Mark Zandi, chief economist for Moody’s Analytics…
im interested in this house
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My husband and i are looking for a rental in the area but we have 2 retrievers. Would that pose an issue?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057458067--River-Rd-Bethesda-MD-20817
Raising Rents
What Landlord is not interested in raising rents? The idea of a higher percentage of return from your investment is one of the reasons your acquired the property in the first place. Yet, many landlords…
Is there any open houses scheduled?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077465656-917-N-Faulkner-St-Wichita-KS-67203
Mom is 77 years old and wonders if she can still use Dad's GI loan to buy a house. Can we buy it together?
Mom is 77 years old and wonders if she can still use Dad's GI loan to buy a house. Can we buy it together? Dad passed away in October 2011 and never used any of his GI benefits (too stubborn).
Will I be notified if a property has been already rented?
14925 Goodhue is the property in question. In Whittier, Ca is a 3 bedroom house for $1,100.00 for which I am interested in renting. Please advise. Vivien Gonzales
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