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Ground floor end Unit Condo in Lynwood
http://7031196thstswb105.thecascadeteam.info/7031 196th St SW #B105Lynwood, WA 98036Ground floor end Unit Condo in Lynwood Home Page Photo Gallery Virtual Tours Property Map   Priced at $124,900…
Thinking of Buying a Second Home?
Now is a great time to purchase a second home in sunny Florida while home purchases are increasing and sale prices are still decreasing. Prices for homes were down by 4% in 2010. There are plenty of bargains…
My friend owns in Emerald Green of Forest Lakes and has HOA fees of $350 per month. Is there another development in the same area with low HOA fees?
I am interested in the pool, clubhouse and full amenities. I will only be using condo in the winter and want to keep costs low without losing out on a great development with great amenities in an area…
Income Up or Down for Buyers?
How to get a buyers Debt to Income (DTI) ratio below  Fannie and Freddie’s guide lines at no risk. DTI is the ratio of monthly bills to monthly income and today anything higher than 45% won’t fly…
Just Listed!
This lovely brick ranch is located minutes from downtown Mechanicsburg, shopping and major highways! 1100 sq feet above grade with a partially finished basement!  Great size yard on corner lot with adjacent…
What are the yearly taxes on this home? Also are there any more pictures of this house? Thank you
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It's COMPLICATED ~ Call a real estate professional ~
In a landmark study examining the home buying and selling preferences of consumers in the Mid-Atlantic region, 95% reported that working with a real estate professional is just as important, if not more…
who was the builder of the home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3031825627-1933-Palomino-Blvd-Crowley-TX-76036
So you bought at the peak, does it make sense to short sale?
Temecula CA – Many homeowners bought their home at the peak of the market. In the hardest hit areas, they paid $500,000 for homes that are not selling for $250,000 (or even less.)Their home is costing…
would like to learn more about this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3029661927--David-Ln-107-White-Lake-MI-48386
Who owns the home at 6513 Cecil drive?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Flint/sold/831196-6513-Cecil-Dr-Flint-MI-48505
Williamson County Expecting Job Growth
WILLIAMSON COUNTY EXPECTING JOB GROWTH Williamson County, TN is the 3rd fastest expected job growth county in the country, according to a Washington research firm.  Over the next 30 years, the group expects…
$ 94,900 Branchwood Road, Raleigh can you provide any more photos? I am in D.C. and photos would really be helpful
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3035117277--Branchwood-Rd-Raleigh-NC-27609
10 Ways To Make Your House Show Like A Model Home, In One Weekend, For Less Than $200
If you are trying to sell your home then it really pays off to go to a little extra effort to impress your buyers. There have been studies that show it takes buyers only seven seconds to decide whether…
National Foreclosure Sales Activity Report 2010
RealtyTrac, a leading web site that tracks foreclosures released it's 2010 sales report stating that almost 26% of homes that sold last year were foreclosures.  Foreclosures accounted for 29% of all sales…
Protecting your Property through Diversity in Insurance Coverage
Protection for your real estate comes in as many packages as your properties. Townhomes, farms and ranches, condos, single residential homes, duplexes - you name it, the diversity of properties in the…
9300 Sq.Ft. OFFICE Space. Opportunity to rent massive space centrally located in densely populated Manhattan neighborhood
2 Bennett Ave. (entire top floor of corner building)(On 181st Street, near Broadway,)Approximately 9300 Sq.Ft. (Possible expansion to 11,900 Sq.Ft. with 2,600 Sq.ft. of retail.)Rent- $17,800 monthlyThis…
Why is a house listed Pre Foreclosure /Sheriff Auction?
There is a house went Sherifff Auction. Now the house is listed Pre Foreclosure Sheriff Auction why?
Exit Realty Knoxville Welcomes Linda Julian, Knoxville Realty for sale
Exit Realty Knoxville Welcomes Linda Julian, Knoxville Realty for saleLinda Julian has lived in Knoxville all of her life watching the immense growth in business and housing in the area. Being familiar…
7 Things You Need To Know About Investing in Outer Banks Property
So you want to be a real estate investor on the Outer Banks?As if buying a primary residence isn’t challenging enough, what should you expect when buying your first investment property or second home…
With 40-45K cash what is my best option to buy?
Financing is not an option due to CH7 discharged in Jan 2010, and I'm currently collecting private disability while applying for SSDI. I'm looking at 60-90 days to move my family. Once I get…
is this building dog friendly?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3043807163-1920-S-Ocean-Dr-Fort-Lauderdale-FL-33316?ecampaign=con_day_propertysearchforsale_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3043…
We now live on “MARS”
We now live on “MARS”A roadmap to the new, mandatory FTC disclosures for short sale transactionsThere are three possible disclosures that the FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services (MARS) regulations…
Mortgage rates, Up or Down?
Mortgage rates have been on the rise, yet these past two weeks they go down again....Article from Business Report The ChronnicleMortgage Rates on Fixed 30-Year U.S. Loans Decrease to 4.95%By Rebecca McClay…
New Home Sales Crater In January, Opening The Door For Deals With Builders
Home Market Realty. By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com Not all housing reports are sunny, it seems. In its monthly New Home Sales release, the U.S. Department of Commerce showed…
Please read this month's "Builder" magazine for some uplifting stuff
Sick of reading about what's up with real estate, and what's going on with the market?  Are you tired of hearing about how miserable things are, and why?  Me too, yet here I go, encouraging you to read…
Cook County senior citizens must reapply for senior exemption
New law: Cook County senior citizens must reapply for senior exemption Contrary to previous years where the senior citizen property assessment exemption automatically renewed, a new state law requires…
How are agents in this market handling offers contingent on the sale of the buyers exisitng home?
With all the job loses and new loan requirements it is getting much tougher to have an experienced Seller want to accept these type offers.
Melbourne, Florida Real Tell Weekly Newsletter
Real Tell Weekly NewsletterDear Philip, Within this Newsletter you'll find news and updates from the Melbourne Area Association of REALTORS®, as well as from our State and National Associations.  Also…
Can I cancel my listing contract?
I listed my house a couple of weeks ago. My wife signed the contract when the realtor came over to take pictures for the listing before the terms were filled out. As soon as my wife signed, the listing…
Realtor's perspective on Real Estate Auction in Pensacola, FL! Check this out
Foreclosure Auctions?! Here's a realtors first time perspective and tips on how to bid in Pensacola, FL auctions! Interested in Purchasing  Real Estate via Auction in Pensacola, FL? Have you heard…
I purchased a home with an FHA loan in 2007. Am now in Civil Court as Plaintiff because of undisclosed broken rafters-I found in Public Record-help?
have also learned there were and still are problems with sewer back ups. Had to refinance property due to illegal property flipping so same appraiser was here twice in 4mos. Appriaser never stated on either…
Trilogy at Rio Vista, Rio Vista, California
Shea Homes is a popular active adult community builder offering resort-style communities with world-class amenities. Trilogy at Rio Vista in Rio Vista, California is a gated 55+ community located in the…
Tax Advice for Homeowners in FL and Energy Credit information!!
It's that time of the year again, and we are all working hard to get our tax information to our accountants or our H&R Block Software!  Below are some tips that will help you, the Home Owner, at Tax…
Old Republic's Subsidiary In Financial Trouble
Old Republic is a title insurance company doing business in Florida. Old Republic may have other business interests however, for this article, we are looking at Old Republic’s subsidiary Republic Mortgage…
Young Professionals Tri-Cities (YPTri)
I thought that this month it would be best to briefly discuss a great non-profit group in the Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia areas.  I think it's probably applicable in one way or another…
Cost of Living Reaches An All-Time High, Pressures Mortgage Rates Higher
Cost of Living Reaches An All-Time High, Pressures Mortgage Rates Higher Mortgage rates are up 0.875% since mid-November, causing home buyer purchasing power across Jupiter to fall more than 10 percent…
Public Record errors can H-U-R-T Sellers
Real estate buyers today often turn down a listing because they think it's priced too high relative to the livable square feet it has to offer. In some neighborhoods, like planned unit developments, price…
how can i get pics of the inside?
i grew up in that house. im 15 years old. i moved there when i was young. my parents raised my two brothers and my three sisters ane me in that house. the price on that house is greater then anyone can…
Cottage kitchen staging EASY as 1-2-3
Stage your kitchen to SELL by creating a cottage kitchen in three EASY steps! 1-2-3 cottage style:1.  beaded board cabinets2.  concrete countertops3.  antique accessoriesSource:  myroomideas/photo: …
Get a brush & 'lighten-up' too much WHITE...
SPRUCE up an ALL WHITE kitchen by adding a touch of GREEN to the cabinetry, that's all! The green color of the cabinets absorbs light in this open, white kitchen. Source:  myroomideas/photo:  Tria Giovan
Explaining Credit Scores, courtesy of Realty Times...
Explaining Credit Scores by Carla HillRealty Times Have you ever wondered what makes up your credit score? The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax, use a number of…
What You Can Expect During and After the Folsom Short Sale Process
Folsom CA – Here are a few things you should not be surprised to see crop up during the short sale process. Unscruplous Debt Collection Tactics. If you are facing financial hardship, then paying credit…
Differing Foreclosure Reports
     State foreclosure facts TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Feb 24, 2011 – One media story says foreclosures are up – the next story says foreclosures are down. A report released by Florida Realtors clears…
Did you know?
Did you know....that in most transactions the sellers pay for your agent?  So basically we work for you for free if we are your buyers agent!  So why wouldn't you have an agenthelp you with such a large…
Is this an attached property? or an L shaped truly single family structure?
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Sellers: would you be willing to reach into your pockets to sweeten the deal to attract a buyer?
If you are a seller trying to sell your home, would you consider making a little less money from the sale then you hoped in order to sell your home more quickly?? Keller Williams is coming out with a…
Why employ a realtor in buying a new home
One day you wake up and it's another rent paying day.  You are already getting tired of the circumstance.  So, you will probably decide on buying a new home?  Congratulations!  But you still have a…
Washington DC Metro Area Appreciation Does it Again!
Washington DC Metro Area Appreciation Does it Again!  This just in from Redfin. Buyers have come back from the holidays with more urgency than we've seen since last April's tax credit, but often complain…
Florida Foreclosure Facts
A report released by Florida Realtors clears up the confusion by explaining the three different levels of foreclosure activity that analysts consider, and listing the state numbers for each during 2010.“The…
How many BLOGS do you currently have and do you find it effective to have multiple Blogs?
We hear of some realtors who have up to seven blogs - why so many? We blog on active rain pretty consistently and recently joined Facebook. Just getting your thoughts.
Reasons For Foreclosure and Their Prevention
Foreclosure threat is one of the main problems that most of the homeowners today face. The main problems that lead to foreclosure are Financial slippage, which is the reason of unemployment or the cost…
First time home buyer tips
You would be establishing and living inside the house that you will be getting for the rest of your life.  So, it is just but right to be really careful in getting your dream home.  It's so costly to…
It's raining...let's NOT look at houses today...by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR
It's raining...let's NOT look at houses today...by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR   Looking at houses on a rainy day is NOT a bad idea at all.  There are all kinds of things you can see in the rain  that…
My fiance and I are looking for a live-work rental in northwest Denver or the Denver-Boulder corridor.
We need about 500 sq. feet of preferably raw space for an artist's studio, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, washer/dryer and off-street parking. A gas stove and fireplace would be wonderful. Our budget max…
I need to get finance but i am currently working and living abroad.
The brokers i've spoken to seem to think it's not possible. Wife and I are employed, working full time and want to return to Utah at then end of the year, but would like to purchase now.
Jackie Elliott Lakes Region Realtor
Wow we have a lot of Renters coming to the Squam Lake Area this week. The weather on Squam Lake has been perfect. come visit the local Lakes in the wonderful Lakes Region... Squam Lake, Winnipesaukee,…
DO YOU KNOW WHEN YOU WATER HEATER WILL DIE?
Estimating the Lifespan of a Water Heater By John Buckley 20/20 Home Inspection of NJ   Here are some helpful tips for the Real estate agent in the field to help them estimate the age of a water heater…
Want to Have Some Fun With Paint?
Experiment with paint colors from your conmputer, simply click on the link below  and have some fun!!.The HB PaintBrush lets you play with paint with the click of a mouse. With paint colors provided by…
hi, my husband and i got a usda gov loan to build a home a few years ago. Now he is loosing his job and we have to move but have been unable to sell
we have been unable to sell or even rent it out. We are wondering if it would be best for us to try and buy a home where our new job has taken us and allow the bank to take the other, and is that even…
is this active on the MLS? This number MLS numbers said sold.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3028249252-535-N-Persimmon-Dr-Olathe-KS-66061
Phoenix real estate on realtor.com – If Home Prices are Down, Why is Consumer Confidence Up?
Check out the blog on realtor.com I was featured on REALTOR.com® again – they posted a blog I wrote called “If Home Prices are Down, Why is Consumer Confidence Up?” Go read the full post, but the…
5 acre mini farm reduced! GREAT house, fenced, cross fenced, water, etc. 3120 Stockton Valley, Loudon, TN 37774, by Laurel Gra
5 acre mini farm reduced!  GREAT house, fenced, cross fenced, water, etc. 3120 Stockton Valley, Loudon, TN 37774, by Laurel Grandle      Builder's personal home with many upgrades and very nice amenities,…
“Recovery to Normalcy” NAR Chief Economist view on Housing and Economy in 2011
February 25, 2011. Earlier this week in Naples, Chief Economist for The National Association of Realtors, Dr. Lawence Yun presented his housing and economic outlook for 2011.  Naples Meridian commentary…
***Agents & FaceBook -Personal info. WARNING***
'Unfriending' your real estate clients on FacebookDoing so can protect your clients confidential data from misuse and you from a possible law suit! Please read this info below to better understand your…
Prestigious Dallas Luxury Home! Downs of Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75230, 28 Cheltenham Way Dallas, TX 75230
Prestigious Dallas Luxury Home!  Downs of Hillcrest, Dallas, TX 75230, 28 Cheltenham Way  Dallas, TX  75230Located in the esteemed community of Downs of Hillcrest, this Dallas luxury homeis listed…
when is the auction date and is this a duplex property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3038120941--Lankenau-Rd-Philadelphia-PA-19131
ARE THERE HISTORICAL STATISTICS THAT WOULD TELL ME WHEN MY LISTED HOME WOULD HAVE THE MOST ONLINE VIEWING AND BUYER VISITS?
Many buyers set up search parameters on various web sites to notify them when a listing matches their selected criteria. Therefore, new listings get a headstart with some buyers. Some buyers are avid online…
Pending Calif. Hm. Sales up 13.6%?
Pending California real estate sales bode well for springIf it happens in California, the Rest of the Country is Sure to follow! New CAR index tracks homes under contract By Inman NewsFebruary 23, 2011 Pending…
Documents Your Bank Will Require For A Short Sale
Documents the Bank will want to review to consider a short saleTwo months of bank statements (all pages)Two months savings account (all pages)Two months of all other bank accountsTwo months of wages (check…
Cape Coral Crime Drops 15.7 Percent in 2009
The City of Cape Coral reported a significant drop in overall crime in 2009 with a 15.7 percent decrease in index crimes. This decrease comes on the heels of a 9.4 percent reduction in 2008. Cape Coral…
When choosing a REALTOR to sell your home remember this.
For most families, selling their home is one of the biggest financial decisions they will ever make. The process can be daunting, with many important questions that need to be answered. Choosing the best…
Does anyone have a record for the fastest short sale , what bank, and how long did it take?
I am seeking other Realtors to let us compare the banks and opinions of our co workers. We are all battling the banks, today we had a lender try to tell us if the buyer does not pay a point to the bank,…
The greatest cure known for loneliness................
The greatest cure known for loneliness, discouragement, and discontentment is work that produces a healthy sweat!Emotions are sometimes strange, volatile, and unpredictable. THe do not always respond to…
Why you should choose a Buyer's Agent
For most families, choosing a new home is the biggest financial decision they will ever make. There are many complicated decisions involved in choosing your new home. To protect your interests and assure…
If Numbers Don't Lie ...
We had a lot of feedback on yesterday’s blog (Did You Hear What They Say Is Next?) which was a commentary about the garbage being spewed by the NAR and how it is having a negative impact on the credibility…
Checklist for tax deductions for real estate professionals
 IT'S TAX TIME - BE SMART - LIST OF DEDUCTIONS FOR REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALSThe criteria for deducting expenses is that the expense has to be ordinary and necessary, directly related to your business…
one person is the title holder one is the mortgage holder house is in foreclosure and would like to know if mortgage holder can be evicted from home?
My mom is the sole titled owner of the home, but the mortgege is in her boyfriends name. He stopped paying the loan and the house is in foreclosure. She is trying to work with the bank and would like…
Fresh Legs in Columbus, MS
Columbus, Mississippi offers a great quality of life for just about everyone. Hopefully anyone considering relocating to this area will choose Columbus over other communities. Then the choice of REALTOR®…
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