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2228 Flintridge Dr, Glendale 91206
EMERALD ISLE AREA OF GLENDALE WITH GLENDALE SCHOOLS. MAGNIFICENT VISTAS. FORMAL TILED ENTRY TO STEP DOWN CARPETED LIVING ROOM WITH FIREPLACE. TILE FLOOR FORMAL DINING ROOM. HARDWOOD FLOOR KITCHEN WITH…
Contra Costa County Short Sales: Could The Realtor You Hire Kill Your Short Sale?
Contra Costa County CA – The biggest reason people short sale their house is to avoid foreclosure. They cannot afford the house anymore and the bank has said they will foreclose soon.If the short sale…
California home sales rose, median price fell in January - www.4Malibu.com
California home sales rose in January, marking three consecutive monthly increases and posting their highest level since May 2010, while the statewide median price declined to its lowest level since June…
Cities With The Fastest-Falling Home Prices
For more information go to www.BuyMiami.netFor our list of cities with the fastest-falling home prices, we used Altos Research's January market update, which looks at asking prices, inventory and days…
Thinking of Moving to Boise?
Apparently you aren't the only one.U-Haul also told me yesterday that lots of people are moving to Boise, ID in U-Haul's! U-Haul International, Inc., released results of the annual U-Haul National Migration…
Contra Costa County Short Sales: Why Do Lenders Pretend To Care About Their Customers?
Contra Costa County CA – Have you ever attempted to get a loan modification? If you have, then you probably get bugged when you hear banks talk about how they suposedly care about their customers.Somehow…
Buyers Market? New Gallup Poll Results Suggest It May Be!
A Gallup poll conducted Jan. 7-9, 2011 shows that 67% of Americans feel now is a "good time" to buy a house. The results are similar to the 72% of April 2010 and the 71% of April 2009. The Gallup poll…
Obama administration releases recommendations on future of GSEs - www.4Malibu.com
The White House recently released recommendations to phase out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.  C.A.R. says the elimination of government involvement would raise borrowing costs for home buyers and severely…
This might not be the best place to ask this question but here it goes.
somebody offered to sell me a house for 2,000 dollars on a nice street and in highland park, but the roof needs repairing and it needs a new sewage system do you know how much this would cost about.?
Mortgage Delinquency Rates Drop
According to TransUnion, more mortgage borrowers submitted their payments on time in the fourth quarter. The credit reporting agency calculated that the share of home owners who were 60 days late or more…
$20,000 price reduction minutes to Epic!
This homes is minutes to Epic.......New everything and in a beautiful neighborhood......Concrete, kitchen, baths, finished Lower Level......So so Awesome!Call today for a Showing:Donna Birschbach - 608-444-4194the…
What are summer and winter taxes?
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CAR's Updated Real Estate Sales and Pricing Report for Jan. 2011
California home sales rose in January, marking three consecutive monthly increases and posting their highest level since May 2010, while the statewide median price declined to its lowest level since June…
Just Listed! Downtown Greenville Condo!
 Fantastic opportunity to own your very own piece of Downtown at a great price! Located in Greenville's West End, this 1BR/1.5BA Brick St. Lofts condo offers you easy downtown living. This unit features…
Over $200,000 in Beautiful Updates
Priced at $489,900.........this home is spectacular......Over 77 people attended Sunday's Open house and were just Wowed by the Changes the Seller Made.   Call the Birschbach Team directly for a showing…
What Does the Winding Down of Fannie and Freddie Mean?
The news of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac being dismantled over the next 5 to 7 years will have a big impact on the real estate market during that time.  To understand the problem we face, you must understand…
I would like to know the exact address of this property.
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Working with a Real Estate Professional is More Important Than Ever in Today’s Real Estate Market
Working with a Real Estate Professional is More Important Than Ever in Today’s Real Estate Market  Print Article RISMEDIA, February 17, 2011—In a landmark study examining the home buying and selling…
Interested in Buying a Trustee Sale?
I am often contacted these days about foreclosure and trustee sale properties.  Most recently a client found a auction property in an area he was interested in purchasing which showed an opening bid…
Explaining Credit Scores
Have you ever wondered what makes up your credit score?  The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax, use a number of factors to calculate your score. Credit scores range…
MAILINGS, OUT! INTERNET IN?
With so much hype about the Internet advertising versus <span style="color: #0000bf;">"old fashioned"</span> methods of procuring clients, I just couldn't resist sharing.  After attending…
I passed by this location recently and it looked abandoned. Is it back in the market?
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Folly Beach Condo for $198,000 - Call Randall Sandin at 843-209-9667
REDUCED TO $198,000Not a Short Sale147 Marsh View Villas in Mariners Cay 2 BD, 2 BA, 1064 sq. feet, parking padMLS# 1023504call Randall Sandin at 843-209-9667 Click here for the VISUAL TOUR
Iron Flats, Boulder
I had the pleasure of showing a townhome for sale in Iron Flats today. I love the vibrancy of downtown Boulder, and think that this is one of the cooler downtown living developments. Built in 2001 and…
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home
1. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required down payment. National programs…
Interested in Lease to own for ! year. Would like move in date June1, 2011 Husband and i are only tentants and we have small {less than 14lbs) dogs.?
2 adults 60 16 months clear from a bankrubtcy here in Ohio. Have secured a 140,000 VA loan which will take effect Oct. 2011. Desire lease option untill can buy home. Looking a Homes in Lehigh Achres?…
$25000 earnest money
I tried to buy a home in 2006 and I gave $25000 earnest money but I did not buy that home because of the amount of monthly payment and my income was very low. I told my Agent that I will not buy the house…
Mortgage Servicing Crackdown Expected
Mortgage servicing crackdown expected U.S. banking regulators are close to finalizing new national guidelines that will impact mortgage servicing shops after an interagency investigation revealed "significant…
Awesome video on the new UCF Medical school!
Check this video out!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLtwkfj5kp0
New FHA Changes Coming Our Way
With Mortgagee Letter 11-10, FHA announces an increase to the Annual Mortgage Insurance Premium on standard FHA loan programs and a change that affects case numbers. Below are the 7 changes we will see: 1)…
Is a seller required to accept a full-price offer?
In the event you are not aware, the seller is not required to accept a full-price offer. The asking price is considered an invitation to make an offer rather than an offer that must be accepted.
Commercial Real Estate: Turn your vacant space into a charitable write off.
If you are finding it impossible to get your commercial space rented, you may want to consider donating the space to a local nonprofit organization and turn the space into a tax write-off.  Granted, it’s…
Welcome to My Blog
Hello,Welcome to my blog.I will be using this blog to post information about the different neighborhoods in Miami and how to choose the right area depending in your particular needs.I hope you find this…
Light at the end of the tunnel.........
Bright spot for mortgages: Late payments ease - Mortgage delinquency rates among U.S. homeowners have fallen to their lowest levels in a few years.  The quarterly National Delinquency Survey from the…
I signed a contract and emailed the last page back to the selling agent of a probate house. The house was
listed as-is. I have become aware of some really horrible problems with the house and would like to get out of it-it has been a week and a half and there is still no signed contract on their part,although…
Mortgage Servicing Crackdown Expected
Mortgage Servicing Crackdown Expected U.S. banking regulators are close to finalizing new national guidelines that will impact mortgage servicing shops after an interagency investigation revealed "significant…
The perfect home!
As Realtors, we see dozens of homes almost daily, be it in person or while we are looking for comps to assist a seller with pricing or a buyer with making an offer.While every home is unique and has its…
How Does Shadow Inventory Affect My Home Sale?
As a Real Estate Agent, I spend many hours a week researching just about anything that is going to affect the market in which I work. Over the last year I have followed the number of Lis Pendens that have…
Spring is for Cleaning but the end of Winter is for Organizing!
Most of us put off orginazational purges for the Spring but as I see it I think this should be done at the end of Winter and I'll tell you why.Its Raining/Snowing...or just plain ugly outside, since the…
Palm Springs Foreclosures and Short Sales - Desert Home Bargains
Housing Bubbles are Few and Far BetweenWhat’s the outlook for home prices over the next decade? It’s not easy to tell. Read the full storyView Foreclosure Filings Data and Foreclosure Inventory Data,…
Lebanon, TN home for sale w/100% Financing Available (Karlee Estates)
Karlee Estates Home for saleLebanon, TN Situated on nearly an Acre lot in the community of Karlee Estates is this newer home, just built in 2003.  It features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large bonus room over…
Sun City Hilton Head Foreclosures for Sale
Town Square Realty specializing in Sun City Hilton Head.Please click the the Town Square Realty logo below to view current Foreclosures for sale in Sun City Hilton Head.  If you have any questions,…
I am wanting to sell our maufactured home. It is a 2005 oakcreek model with drywall. What are tips to make the house marketable?
I have a 2005 oakcreek manufactured home with drywall. Are there any tips on what I can do to make the house even more marketable to sell?
Contra Costa County Short Sales: How To Get A Short Sale Lender To Waive Deficiency Clause
Contra Costa County CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from John. Here is John's Question."I just received a full price offer on my house. My main concern is that I don't…
Designs for You!
Designs for You!A blog to help you understand what is involved in home staging.  First, I should introduce myself, my name is Carol and I am an accredited home designer/ re-designer.  I live and work…
Will I Still Have To Pay Property Taxes If I Do A Contra Costa County Short Sale?
Contra Costa County CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Paul. Here is Paul's Question."I am thinking about a short sale, but I am behind on my property taxes. Will I…
Ivanka Trump Visits Trump Tower Waikiki
Ivanka Trump Visits Trump Tower Waikiki According to www.kitv.com and KITV News, Ivank a Trump made a whirlwind visit to Waikiki and the Trump Tower Waikiki Hotel and Condos yesterday. For those of our…
Interviewing a Short Sale Realtor
Original source: Massachusetts Real Estate BlogAs a Realtor who has been successfully completing short sales over the last four years I get to see quite a bit of the inner workings of a short sale transaction. In…
How To Analyze A Neighborhood Before You Buy, Tip #3
3. Look at  Schools: If you have kids, then the quality of local schools is a huge issue. Even if you don't have children or plan on teaching a homeschool curriculum, schools still matter simply because…
Attention Renters!
Okay, so I'm a realtor, of course I'm going to tell you to buy vs. rent, right?  RIGHT!  I met with someone the other day who was looking for a $1500 apartment in Center City.  There are literally hundreds…
is it not on the market? one site says it is, another no. what's the deal? i am in spokane.
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Never Worry About Spring Yard Work Again
Richmond home builder Boone Homes wants you to get outdoors and enjoy the beauty of spring. That’s why we offer five no maintenance communities where lawn care is included. So, instead of worrying about…
Is this home already sold?
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Eco-Friendly Practices for Your Business
Most businesses today want the positive press of operating “green”.  Some think that it’s expensive to do, however most simple steps you can take can actually save money, not to mention protect…
Success is a Journey, Not a destination!
Day (257,258,259,260,261) "Success is a journey, not a destination." That simple!Through the trials and tribulations that we do face on a daily and weekly basis we still remain on course. I am a very…
Home Ownership Matters
From Living Odessa | Odessa TXIn the spirit of the national campaign "Home Ownership Matters" I am gathering highlights / testimonials from people who live or are proud of their hometown Odessa TX. If…
Contra Costa County Short Sales: I Have Mortgage Insurance. Won't That Cover The Deficiency?
Contra Costa County CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Max. Here is Max's Question."If I pay mortgage insurance and default on my loan, why wouldn’t that cover the…
Public record errors can hurt real estate sellers - Important Info & Tips
Public record errors can do damage and hurt real estate 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…
i live in a condo, i purchased with a FHA loan. At the time of me buying the condo, the building or commuity was FHA approved. Now the building is not
why would my building not approve fha loans. And do i have the right to get a new deck when the deck is falling apart. they say they dont have the money to fix it. does the gamechange because they are…
How Much Do You Charge For A Short Sale in Contra Costa County?
Contra Costa County CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Tawny. Here is Tawny's Question. "I have not been late on any payments but my income will be changing dramatically…
WHAT DOES A "CLEAN CONTRACT" LOOK LIKE?
What are the characteristics of a clean contract? A contract is considered "clean" when the buyers are paying cash or are clearly qualified for a mortgage, the sale isn't contingent on the sale of another…
Thinking of Buying of Short Sale?
Short sales are a large part of market place for the years to come, and if you are looking to buy real estate you can’t ignore them!  I have met several buyers that think they can just completely avoid…
The Point of Aventura, Luxury Waterfront Condo
The Point is one of Aventura's most luxurious and private condominium developments. With its easy access to I-95 you are no more than 15 minutes from either the Miami or Fort Lauderdale airports. You…
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How many business days prior to the closing date are sellers obligated to sign sellers documents?
My closing date is Feb. 28 and the escrow officer wants us to sign tomorrow. Do they have to have their paperwork a certain number of business days before the close date?
Short Sales:Is this a reasonable offer from a buyer of a short sale property?
February 17, 2011 Edit This Comments 0 Tracy CA – Some buyers think that since it is a buyer’s market, then they can make any crazy demand of a seller. And they can’t understand when the seller…
How many houses are “too many” to look at?
The biggest thing that causes the most stress during the home buying process is the buyer saying, “I can’t find the right house!”  It’s not that there isn’t enough homes to look at.  They all…
i would like to see this property.can i make appointment when and how?
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First-Time Home Buyer Q & A
Many times first-time home buyers have questions or don't know how to get started with the home buying process.  We can help.Why buy instead of renting? A home is an investment. When you rent, you write…
What you can expect during and after the Contra Costa County Short Sale Process
Contra Costa County 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…
When attempting to post to blog question under "write a blog post", we keep receiving a post save failed error. Does anyone have any ideas?
We have picked tech tips as the category and seattle as our location. We have included some text, an image and one hyperlink.
Moorpark Short Sales: How To Convince A Lender To Waive A Promissory Note
Ventura County CA – Some lenders are very stubborn about collecting what they feel they are “rightfully owed.”These lenders are usually a lender that you originally got the loan from. A good example…
Is this house up for sale I drive by and there is no one there?
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Survey: Mortgage process has become too confusing!
A new survey shows that Americans’ confusion over mortgage applications has become one of the most challenging aspects of buying a home today.   Nearly one-third of respondents said that understanding…
Buying a "flip"? What you need to know
If you're a local San Fernando Valley home buyer, you've no doubt noticed a lot of "flipped" properties for sale lately. (A flip is a property that somebody bought cheaply, fixed up and is now selling…
Contra Costa County Short Sales: How To Convince A Lender To Waive A Promissory Note
Contra Costa County CA – Some lenders are very stubborn about collecting what they feel they are “rightfully owed.”These lenders are usually a lender that you originally got the loan from. A good…
Could you tell me what kind of heat this property has..Also does it have washer and dryer hook ups?
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What an UNBELIEVABLE Condo in Panama City Beach
CLICKThis is TRULY one of the nicest condos that I have ever seen!!
New Home Sales Jump to an 8 Month High!! What?? Double Dip in Home Sales!!
Austin Texas: New home sales rose 17.5% in December to the highest level in eight months but compared with 2009 sales are down 7.6%. The media enjoys the emotional rollercoaster by declaring new home…
Home Ownership and Jobs
Hey if it isn't pretty obvious to anyone that reads my blog on a regular basis, I am a firm believer in home ownership. I am sure some will say it is because I make my living by selling homes, but the…
Do you know if there will be an open house at this property soon?
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Fire At Jackson Greens Apartments
I wanted to take a moment to remind everyone to please check the batteries in your smoke detectors.  Two nights ago there was a fire at the Jackson Greens Apartment complex in Jackson, New Jersey. The…
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