For the week of February 7, 2011
INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE... There's good news in the latest housing market forecast for 2011 from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). After dipping 4.8% last year, sales of existing homes
Scents and Scents-ability
Scents and Sensibility
Take the same approach to smell that you took to sight. Get rid of anything that doesn't smell great. Remove the laundry hamper to a bathroom or closet. Evict the dog, just for
Do-It-Yourself Winter Home Guide
How to protect the value of your propety, cut energy costs, avoid costly repairs, and spiff up your surroundings - Winter Edition.
By regularly making small fixes, you can cut your energy bills, keep
More than price should matter
Buyers in today's market seem to be missing the boat. The cheapest price seems to be the buyer's only objective. Nothing else seems to matter.
Whatever happened to location, location, location? This
website for central texas homes near Ft. Hood
Check out my website, I have many homes for sale and also foreclosures that will be coming soon.Sign in to my website and let me know what you are interested in, I will set you up to receive listings directly
Val Vista Lakes Waterfront Home
VAL VISTA LAKES WATERFONT HOME1813 E LAKECREST DR THIS MAY BE THE LARGEST WATERFRONT LOT IN PHOENIX WITH APPROXIMATELY 180 FEET ACROSS.THE VIEWS BOTH DAY AND NIGHT ARE SPECTACULAR.THERE ARE VIEWS OF
First-Timer Homebuyers Demand More!
Forget the 'Starter Home,' New Buyers Want More ... Realtor.com Magazine, February 8, 2011 by Julie Montgomery, RE/MAX Masters, Inc., Littleton, CO. www.littletonhomes.realty.comFirst-time home buyers
Ban the Beanie Babies
The bedroom is your own private sanctuary, but beware what message you're sending by using it as a display case for your hobbies.
Stuffed animals are a no-no, as are too many tiny pillows. What looks good
Chelsea's December 2010 Absorption Report
There is about 9 month supply of homes for sale in Chelsea, Michigan, so we are still in a buyers market and may be stabilizing unless we see a rash of foreclosure homes hit the market.
What is your Ann
Dexter's December 2010 Absorption Report
There is nearly a 14 month supply of homes for sale in Dexter, Michigan, so we are still in a buyers market and may be stabilizing unless we see a rash of foreclosure homes hit the market.
What is your
Saline's December 2010 Absorption Report
There is nearly a 13 month supply of homes for sale in Saline, Michigan. If no other Saline residential homes were put on the market, it would take twelve to thirteen months to sell these homes. Anything
Arizona is perfect for biofuels, experts say
by Tara Alatorre
Arizona's sunny, dry weather makes it the perfect location for farming algae to produce renewable fuels, an executive of a national biofuels group said Monday.
In addition, the state's
It's that time of year!
This is about the time each year where we begin to see a marked spike in activity amongst home sellers and buyers. If you are in the market to sell and/or buy a home this year, I highly recommend you
How to tell where prices will go in your area.
Remember two things, folks. One: Joe and Jane Averageworker make up the majority of the 'spending' public. Their average earnings can only afford so much. Two: Real estate prices have been highly overvalued
450,000 at risk in foreclosure-prevention program
By Tami LuhbyNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Hundreds of thousands of troubled homeowners who are making lower mortgage payments on a trial basis are at risk of being kicked out of President Obama's foreclosure-prevention
IT'S AUCTION TIME IN TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY!!
Your Bluegrass Auction Experts!!“Been thinking about an auction?” “Has your property just been sitting on the market with no movement?” or “Still looking for that certain buyer?”
Well
Pleasant unit in peaceful neighborhood
Built in 1989 in the gambrel colonial style for which Charlestown is historically known, 7 Pleasant St. contains a 1,207-square-foot, 2-bed, 1.5-bath duplex unit
that takes you back to colonial times
I said all that... to say this
Are you helping your clients if you simply make choices using their needs and wants? I want chocolate for dinner but that's not a good decision and I would certainly pay in the long run. While we
8 Tips for Buyers
1. Be conservative about how
much you can afford. Having a clear picture of the cost of ownership will go a
long way to alleviate your stress after closing and ensure that you don't feel
"house poor."
2. Clarify
CAN the CAN lights if you CAN
Can the Can Lights
Overhead lighting is notoriously unflattering. There's nothing sexy about a well-lit room. You want shadows, highlights, and the soft glow of filtered light.
Place lamps with ivory
You lost your house - but you still have to pay
By Les ChristieNEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- As terrible as it is to lose your house to foreclosure, at least it's a relief to put your biggest financial headache behind you, right?
Wrong.
Former homeowners
Austin MLS Stat's - January 2011
The most recent statistics for the Austin area, we are still seeing an increase in list & sales price when comparing 2010 and 2011 numbers. What I find interesting is we are almost at the same sales
6 ways to ensure a remodeling project pays off
By Josh Garskof, Money Magazine (Money Magazine) -- Just a few years ago you could count on getting the bulk of your money back for almost any home-improvement project you took on. Today merely replacing
Clean up your act in the ~ bedroom !
Clean Up Your Act & SELL your home!
Get rid of all the junk that accumulates in your bedroom. Don't use it as a dumping ground for kids' art projects, laundry, newspapers, and magazines. No one feels
What to Know when Making an Offer on Short Sales!
Thinking of Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? That's true, but it pays to know a little
Website Resources for Foreclosure Help
Article From HouseLogic.com
Published: July 27, 2010
Here are some legitimate resources to help you fight the foreclosure crisis.
You’ve been warned about foreclosure scams. But sometimes it’s really
Forget the 'Starter Home,' New Buyers Want More
First-time home buyers once set out to buy a “starter home,” which refers to an entry-level property that is affordable and often needs some updating. But new buyers are forgoing the “room for improvement”
Buy or Rent?
Hello all,
I will be relocating to Boston in summer of 2011 for a 3 year medical school in Tufts (Chinatown). WIll it be a good investment to buy in Boston at this time? Will I make some money after
Spring growing under the snow
I am snowed in again, this time during the “blizzard” of 2011. But even though the ground is covered in snow, growth and change is happening rapidly. In 6 weeks it will officially be spring-
Mammoth Foreclosures (REOs) & Short Sales
Mammoth Foreclosures
(REOs) & Short Sales Summary
February 8,
2011
Single Family
Residences
1.
MLS 103071. $232,000. REO. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a
detached two car garage.
Spring Market
I recently read a blog posted by John Rice highlighting the fact
that there is going to be a flood of stockpiled foreclosed properties
coming on the market come Spring of 2011. I have also noticed (through
talking
Addings a roomate to lease ... FAQ
Adding a Roommate to the Lease or Rental Agreement
Get your landlord's approval before a new person moves in.
Whether it's time to live with the one you love or you just need to replace a departing roommate,
PITIE for Home Buyers
Federal mortgage programs use simple underwriting methods that have been in place since the 1940s. Affordability and monthly payments for home buyers are calculated by determining the ratio between the
Renter's rights to minor repairs..
Renters' Rights to Minor Repairs
How to get landlords to keep their end of the maintenance bargain.
Your landlord is responsible for keeping your rental unit in a livable condition, though many renters
Mold in your rental..Who is responsible?
Mold in Rentals: Landlord Liability, Responsibility, and Prevention
Learn about mold in rental units -- your landlord's liability for mold problems, how to get rid of mold, and how to prevent mold in
Short Guide to NYC rentals..
According to a recent report in The New York Times, first time apartment hunters in New York are flabbergasted by the deals they get when they search for apartment rentals here.
The rates of New York apartment
NYC Rental Frenzy coming back!!
Bloomberg News
The frenzy for Manhattan rentals is making a comeback, a sign of a rebound in the nation's largest and most complex leasing market.
As the number of available units has fallen, New Yorkers
Manhattan Office Vacancys!!
Source: Cassidy TurleyManhattan office vacancy rate climbed in January, according to Cassidy Turley's monthly market report, reaching 12.2 percent. This 20-basis-point climb, according to the report, is
Manhattan Office Vacancys!!
Source: Cassidy TurleyManhattan office vacancy rate climbed in January, according to Cassidy Turley's monthly market report, reaching 12.2 percent. This 20-basis-point climb, according to the report, is
US commerical market on the UP!!
The U.S. economy is poised for major acceleration in employment growth, with 3.2 million jobs projected to be added in the next 12 months, according to Cushman & Wakefield's Economic Pulse regional