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Winter Weather!
Is anyone else besides me tired of the cold:)Bring on the warm weather!
Buyer's Premium? What the heck is that?
Buyer's Premium? What the heck is that?A unique opportunity an auction for real estate provides is the ability to use a buyer's premium, which is usually accounted to offset some or all of the seller's…
Glen Abbey Subdivision homes for sale Feb 10 2011 - John Reinhardt REALTOR Glen Abbey Specialist Solid Source Realty
Address County Subdivision Bed Bath Year Built or Sold / Expire Date Price 370 N Saint Phillip Lane   Fulton  Glen Abbey  6  5/0  2000  $675,000  3645 HEBDEN BRIDGE Lane   Fulton  GLEN…
Don't turn your dream to a nightmare !!
The Dream........ The truck is packed and you close in the morning on your new home! The Nightmare.... 48 Hr. Closing Delay.Once you have spoken to a loan officer and have been approved to buy a home:)Do…
21 Things your Burglar won't tell you...
1.  Of course I look familiar. I was here just last week cleaning your carpets, painting your shutters, or delivering your new refrigerator.2. Hey, thanks for letting me use the bathroom when I was working…
The person who works harder when the boss isn't around is headed straight for a better job.
It is a foregone conclusion that you will never reach great heights of success if you perform at high levels only when others are watching you. The most exacting standards of performance should be those…
2010 Hamlin Plantation home sales
54 Hamlin Plantation single family home sales in 2010. Median sales price $460k, $147/sqft. 23 actives, 12 under contract
Where to Buy in 2011?
This news report predicts that Bethesda and Silver Spring will be two of the most popular places to purchase property in 2011.  With new developments going up in both areas, it shouldn't be hard to see…
2010 Rivertowne home sales
58 Rivertowne single family homes sold in 2010. Median sales price $389k, $148/sqft. 62 active, 9 under contract
Home Ownership Tax Benefits
Why not buy a home? Interest rates are at near record lows, there are sellers willing to sell, and builders who are starting to put more product out onto the market, or is it time to move up in size, has…
All-cash deals offer big boost to housing market
 More buyers are paying cash for real estate. About 28 percent of sales were all-cash transactions last year, according to the National Association of Realtors®. In October 2008, the rate was 14 percent.Indeed,…
Credit Score of 500 OK for FHA Loans with Wells Fargo
After NAR, FHA and others criticized the country’s major banks for requiring credit scores as high as 650 before making loans, Wells Fargo is accepting FHA mortgages for borrowers with credit scores…
2010 Charleston National sales
33 Charleston National single family homes sold in 2010. Median sales price $285k, $133/sqft. 27 actives, 4 under contract
Massachusetts January 2011 Pending Homes Sales Down as Snow Plays Factor
February 3, 2011 – The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today that the number of single-family homes put under agreement in January was down7.3 percent compared to the same time…
2010 Brickyard Plantation Sales
42 Brickyard Plantation single family homes sold in 2010. Median sales price $375k, $140/sf. Only 14 actives, 7 under contract
Worcester, MA Multifamily Income Properties
Worcester, MA 6 unit multifamily income property prices might be higher than they were 10 years ago but the higher rents more than compensates for the higher prices.  Data in this post is based on information…
Vacant land sales 2010 Kiawah River Estates
Vacant lots in Kiawah River Estates were about $200k in 2006. 8 sold in 2010. All under $75k. Only 2 above $50k.
Ack, I want help filling out Form 5695!
What is a Form 5695??  Your energy tax credit! This is a great tax credit that encourages energy upgrades in our homes.  Sidestep snares in the complex IRS Form 5695 to get all the 2010 energy tax…
Buyers find it tough to get a mortgage
 Getting a mortgage today is so difficult that two out of three Americans (70.6 percent) consider it a serious problem, according to a national survey released by MortgageMatch.com, a website under Move…
Chicago’s TaxSmart Program can put money in your pocket
by McKenzie Dhyr-Arnold – Guest Contributor Are you buying a home? If you can answer yes to that simple question you could be eligible to receive an income tax credit equal to thousands of dollars each…
What A Lot of Us Are Thinking
According to the latest results of Freddie Mac's 4th quarter 2010 cash-out refinance analysis, 46% of homeowners who refinanced their first-lien home mortgage lowered their principal balance by paying-in…
Chamber Offers Great Travel Deals
Luxury Tour at a Great Price   Chamber Travel- Bali and Java     Second Departure - Oct 6    The intrigue and elegance of the Chamber's Bali and Java trip are now available on a second departure…
Great info from the Federal Reserve on Credit Reports & Credit Repair
The Federal Reserve has a new website, www.federalreserve.gov/creditreports, that for a change is a good expenditure of taxpayer money. Hopefully this could start a trend. The "Consumers Guide to Credit…
I have a signed contract on a short sale (mid january). Sellers agent still hasn't submitted the contract to the bank. And apparently has no
intention of submitting it. I was then notified that the listing agent wanted me to sign an addendum making my contract secondary to a cash offer. Subsequently I've raised my bid price substantially…
Geodesic Dome in Bucks County on 11+ Acres
1042 Camp Trail Road Quakertown, PA 18951 $775,000 Tucked away in beautiful Haycock Township close to Nockamixon State Park, you will find this unique, custom designed and built,contemporary style geodesic…
Question about lending to 2 families for 1pc of land???
a friend and I want our families to go in and buy some land ( at least 10 acres ). We would love to buy one with a home or manufactured home on it. Both families would come to the table with 10% to make…
Is this condo available for rent? What unit is it and what floor? Thanks Kimela
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Is a real estate broker or title co. entitled to any portion of forfeited earnest monies?
I am the seller on a timeshare transaction. The buyer is reneging on the contract long after the right of recission period. Am I entitled to 100% of the forfeited earnest money?
Danville, CA - Bettencourt Ranch Real Estate Market Update 9-Feb-2011
Housing Market Update for Bettencourt Ranch Subdivision BETTENCOURT RANCH9 February 2011Current Market Status for Danville, CA - for subdivions ( BETTENCOURT). You will find below the current housing…
Are buyers really 'liars'?
Tonight, while whipping up a batch of my famous Chicken Parm, utilizing my electric oven, I got to thinking about a saying I hear a lot in the real estate world......'buyers are liars.'   When I was…
Use Your 5 Senses When Staging Your House!!
Don't ever under estimate the power of staging your home. In this tough real estate market, staging has bedcome a MUST DO! As human beings our emotions are evoked by our five senses. Therefore, in order…
"Compressed T-shirt" normal clothes become soaked Qiaoxiao
The T-shirt "narrow" and put a Coke bottle-sized bottle. Want to wear, simply soak into the water, you can "change" into a fit of the clothes. Recently, this novel is both convenient and online sales…
Ready to Invest in Arizona?
I have friends and family and clients all over the country.  Many are back east in cities from New York, to Louisville, Kentucky, to Atlanta, to Chicago, to Cincinnati.  While all of those areas experienced…
is there any houses for rent to own in 28212 or charlotte for the monthly payment of 700 to 800?
a house with 3 or 4 bedr and 2 1/2 or 3 bathroom with back yard and larg room and a not to small kitchen
Looking at a home in 94534 that has "the common court" with no front yard and a small backyard? How much does that hurt resale?
Do you think you can sell it? Backyard backs up to the community retaining wall with a somewhat busy street beyond...
Super Bowl Ads
OK, I'm going to come clean ... I'm not a big sports fan.  There, I said it.  It's out there in the public domain for all to read, and judge.  I'm a guy, who doesn't care much for sports.  But I LOVE…
Barton Place Austin - 1600 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, Tx 78704 - South Austin condos
  Barton Place is a new condominium community at the center of all that's uniquely Austin. It's more than an address, it's a connection to the spirit of the Capital city. Come experience it for yourself…
Arizona Short Sales
In part due to my education and experience as both a practicing real estate attorney, and an active real estate agent, I receive a fair number of calls from friends, clients, and friends of clients, who…
West Linn Oregon Real Estate Market Update
The real estate market in West Linn Oregon continued on a downward trend with 23 closed sales during December vs 24 & 27 sales recorded during November and October respectively.  There were 18…
1114 Ballard Road Lawrenceburg KY home for sale
1114 Ballard Rd Lawrenceburg, KY Home for Sale Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour Downtown Lawrenceburg is located in the central part of Kentucky only 10 minutes from the state’s…
BOA versus Zillow
Zillow shows my home at $820K. BOA's site shows mid range of $949K (in range for a desperately needed re-fi). Any ideas if BOA's site is any more/less accurate than Zillow?
Where is the best place to find market research for real estate education topics?
I am an avid real estate investor trying to build a real estate website to complement my investing business. I want to best focus the education based on market research. Is there a location that shows…
A Great Community Program in Sioux Falls
The Repair Affair program:   Provides accessibility modifications in homes owned and occupied by low-income households that have a permanent disability or are age 65 or older. Examples of eligible improvements…
Shasta Cascade Wonderland...United Way Region
In far Northern California lies one of the best kept secrets – the Shasta Cascade region! This region, covering 20% of California, has a unique experience to fulfill just about anyone’s interests.…
My house was sold and I didn't know , they haven't started the eviction yet. Is it a way to get it back? please help!!
I was under the assumption that I was workig a modificatio, but an agent came to my house and told me that Indymac own the house now, a friend of my checked and the title still shows my name. we call the…
Repair Affair Applications Now Being Accepted
Date: 2/9/2011From: Community DevelopmentTitle: Repair Affair Applications Now Being Accepted Source: http://www.siouxfalls.org/News/2011/February/09/repair_affair The Sioux Empire Home Builders Care Foundation…
Can anyone tell me the listing agent contact information, or the status of this property.?
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To find best realtor
To sell my house, I need to interview few realtors first? Talking to a realtor doesn't mean I have to go with him/her. right? What's the best way to initiate a conversation?
Find a
I am looking for a real buyer agent to represent me and help me to search for investment properties. What are the indicators of a real buyer agent who wants to help me to find distress properties rather…
Enrich Your Real Estate Net Worth - This month's issue
As Tax Time Approaches, Don't Miss Important Deductions from Your HomeApril 15 will be here before you know it, and for those who have recently purchased or sold a home, there are a number of tax deductions…
Remodel Cost Vs. Resale Value
Remodeling Magazine annually researches the cost of remodeling with the help of Home Tech Information System.  They also research the value remodeling adds with the help of the National Association of…
You're showing homes to your client; and it's late in the day. You pass by a home that's for sale but it's not on your list.
Your office says it's still an active listing. You call the agent's office.......voice recording You call the agent's cell phone twice - agent not accepting incoming calls. You notice…
Important links for Sioux Falls, SD
If you are thinking of moving to Sioux Falls, I invite you to visit my website at:http://sites.google.com/site/wayneschnabel/other-links-of-interestto see links for the official City of Sioux Falls website,…
FHA Mortgages Lower Credit Score Requirements
Greeting trulians,From the CAR newsletter this week, an incentive to all potential home buyers waiting on the fence.A short and insightful read.Wells Fargo lowers credit score requirement for FHA mortgagesWells…
Great first-time homebuyer!
Great first-time homebuyer, move-in ready!http://www.trulia.com/property/3039457600-716-N-Wayland-Ave-Sioux-Falls-SD-57103
Great home available in Worthing, SD
Great home for sale in Worthing, SD.http://www.trulia.com/property/3040336495-409-W-Mary-St-Worthing-SD-57077Call me today to see this or any home in the Sioux Falls and surrounding areas.
Green Worx Construction Morris County NJ,973-255-7476,ECO Friendly Home Improvements & Remodeling,Serving NJ for 18 Years
Green Worx Construction Chester NJ is one of very few Residential and Commercial contracting companies in New Jersey with an MBA in GREEN Building and Design. We strive to offer the best ECO friendly…
Great for a first-time homebuyer with charm!!
If you love an older house with character, look no further!http://www.trulia.com/property/3035988059-601-S-Prairie-Ave-Sioux-Falls-SD-57104Call me today to see this or any home in the Sioux Falls area.
Short Sales - How to Get Started?
The role of the mortgage company/loan servicer in a ‘short sale’ In the first article of this series, discussion centered around who the players are in a short sale transaction. If all other options…
Got a real estate question? Get answers from locals, experts and real estate pros.
I have sent emails to agents regarding homes in Lakeview Village and Citrus hts and have not received any replies.Why can't you put a phone number so that I can call the agent?
Real estate prices close out 2010 in tailspin
U.S. home prices fell 2.6 percent from the third quarter of 2010 to the fourth, the biggest drop in nearly two years, according to a report by property portal Zillow. The Zillow Home Value Index, which…
Thanks everyone for replying. I will list out some initial requirements for the potential investment in the area; Price: USD$525,000 -
USD$550,000 Condo: 700sq ft minimum Room: prefer 2 bedroom (minimum size room 150sq ft), with bathroom separate to main bedroom. Rental return: positive geared (i.e. rent covers mortgage) Rental…
There seems to be big fluctuations in prices in short period of time. This obviously looks like it's at an all time low but slowly creeping up.
As a home owner, it seems like it might be wise to hang on, and sell in the next year or two? My house value went from 2.3M a year ago to 1.23M this month on zillow.
we would like more information about this community such as what ammenties it will have?
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Tips for Choosing Upgrades for a Home?
Most home owners opt to add some upgrades to a new home, which can be rolled into the mortgage opposed to paying for them later on their own. But the choices of what flooring, lighting, or other upgrades…
Real Estate Distressed Market
Wondering what to do in this real estate market? I offer straight talk about:Selling real estate in a distressed marketShort SaleForclosureMarketing StrategiesRefinancingBuying real estate in a distressed…
Landing Mortgage More Stressful Than Finding a Job?
Getting a mortgage in today’s lending market isn’t easy and can be a complicated, stressful process for borrowers, according to findings from a national survey by MortgageMatch.com of 1,000 adults.…
10 Common Errors Home Owners Make When Filing Taxes
Don't rouse the IRS or pay more taxes than necessary--know the score on each home tax deduction and credit. As you calculate your tax returns (http://www.houselogic.com/articles/tax-tips-homeowners-lo…
Eastsider Series: 3+3 DONE Spanish Retreat on Atwater
Hello Eastsiders!  Welcome back to my Eastsider series!  Today we're checking out this beautifully redone Spanish retreat in Atwater Village.  Just south of trendy Glendale Blvd., you are walking distance…
Amazingly Updated Carrollton Home for Sale! Carillon Hills Courtyard, Carrollton, TX 75007
Amazingly Updated Carrollton Home for Sale!  Carillon Hills Courtyard, Carrollton, TX 75007, 3700 Verlaine Drive  Carrollton, TX  75007This superb Carrollton home for sale has more updates than…
New home sales jump to 8-month high
http://money.cnn.com/2011/01/26/real_estate/new_home_sales/index.htm
Echo Park Series: 3+2.5 Portia Remodeled Home
Hey Echo Parkers -- or Echo Parkers-to-be! Welcome to my Echo Park series: we're checking out this great remodel on Portia in Echo Park today.It's a 3 bed, 2.5 bath home on a grassy hill, which takes advantage…
Gas Drilling Hearings Scheduled
The Delaware River Basin Commission has scheduled a series of public hearings on newly drafted natural gas drilling regulations for the Delaware River basin, which passes through New York, New Jersey,…
FUN THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND PINEHURST, NC THIS WEEKEND | FEBRUARY 11TH-13TH
FUN THINGS TO DO IN & AROUND PINEHURST, NC THIS WEEKEND | FEBRUARY 11TH-13TH This weekend we not only have LIVE MUSIC, there's a walking tour and golf! Don't forget...Monday is Valentine's Day!!! …
Should I buy a short sale or a bank owned?
Both can get you great deals.  Whatever you choose make sure you pick an agent who knows what they are doing with them.  What are some of the pluses and minus of each?
we look for advice a also honest bank can short refinance our home NOT short sale please
we have the opportunity to short refinance but we look for advice please not short sale thanks
Flying in Prescott, AZ
Prescott, AZ has some of the best flying weather in the Country.  With over 320 VFR flight days per year its no wonder pilots love to come here to fly, train, and live.  The terrain is amazing to fly…
I'm trying to buy a home from Chase Bank in a short sale. Its been five weeks, why does it take so long .
My realtor keeps telling me it takes time. I would like to call Chase myself and talk to them. I'm a first time buyer so I don't have alot of time because of the deadline on the 8,000.00 stimus package.…
Real Estate News
the real estate related "news" that you read about today is based on sales/closings of the past couple of months--which went under contract a couple of months prior  (Oct or Nov).  so it's not really…
Thinking about home in anaheim or downtown L.A. Which one will it be good for future investment. in additons, we're buying for primary residence
now. HI, I'm planing to buy condo in downtown L.A or single house or condo in Anaheim. my husband want to buy condo like loft style or high rise condo in downtown. I like that kind of city life too.…
Low Credit Scores Are Becoming Less Of An Obstacle to Getting A Mortgage
One of the top mortgage lenders, Wells Fargo, is now accepting FHA mortgages for home buyers with credit scores as low at 500.This may be good or not so good. Generally FHA down payment requirements are…
Hey, Im a wholesaler and new to Phx. For Realtors extensively working with cash buyers/investors, what areas are investors buying in? what prices? Thx
Im looking to starting finding deals in area where cash buyers and investors are actively buying. I also want to know what price range are they buying? How much are rehabbers willing to put into rehab…
what it means that the status is unknown?
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