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January 2011 Real Estate Sales Figures
This blog helps buyers and sellers gain knowledge about the Lowndes County, Mississippi real estate market. That is why today's blog, a regular monthly feature, is so important. Let's look at real estate…
Viera, Florida Community Events Newsletter
Community Events Newsletter Week of February 7th Viera, FL   Change email preferences Good Morning Phil, Here's this week's newsletter for Viera! It's your first stop to learn what’s…
Flirting with For Sale By Owners (FSBO'S)
Flirting with the idea of buying your dream home from a home owner that is not using a Realtor can be an experience.  What kind of experience? You never know.  It can sometimes work well if both parties…
gift letter
Question....Our loan officer told us that we needed to get a letter from the bank manager saying that my husband had the ABILITY to give me the gift. She says that this is a way to get around showing his…
FHA vs. Property disclosures / termite inspection
I'm trying to understand FHA loans a little better... Will FHA review the seller's property disclosures? What if disclosures show evidence of termites, will the loan be denied?
Methuen Public Schools Closed on February 7th and 8th 2011 for Roof Snow Removal
With record snow fall in the area a very unusual announcement was made over the weekend by Methuen public schools.  Schools will be closed on February 7th and 8th to allow for snow removal from the school…
Is Housing recovery a year away ?
Is Housing recovery a year away ? According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BOAML) strategists, the nadir for home prices appears to be still more than a year away.  "Currently, our view is toward the…
A Flood Of Foreclosures
A Flood Of Foreclosures   We can talk all you want of renewed interest in housing, slowly increasing sales and supposed stabilization in prices, but the elephant in the room is slowly growing, and banks,…
Solving Your Mortgage Crisis Just Got Easier
Solving Your Mortgage Crisis Just Got Easier 5 Steps for a Successful Short Sale Lenders and the federal government, prompted by the sheer volume of loan modification and short sale requests, have overhauled…
Who’s looking out for Who? Why you want a Buyer Broker.
Having worked as long as I have as a Realtor; I often forget that most people  don’t know as much as I do about real estate and how it works until I speak with people and quickly realize they…
Is Housing recovery a year away ?
Is Housing recovery a year away ? According to Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BOAML) strategists, the nadir for home prices appears to be still more than a year away.  "Currently, our view is toward the…
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9%
Unemployment Rate Falls to 9% The nation’s unemployment rate dropped to 9% in January, although employers added just 36,000 jobs to their payrolls, according to figures just released by the Department…
Big Pay and Little Responsibility are circumstances seldom found together
It is possible to go through life without ever accepting any responsibility, but such freedom from cares of the world comes at an enormous financial cost. If you make it a practice to go out the back door…
Does this home have a basement?
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Is this property still for sale??
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About Acworth Georgia - John Reinhardt Solid Source Realty
Acworth, Georgia     Acworth, Georgia is located about 35 miles northwest of Atlanta, is surrounded by two beautiful lakes (Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona) which offer beaches for swimming, fishing,…
Do It Yourself Loan Modification-Could You do It?
Are you wondering if you could work directly with your lender to get a do it yourself loan modification?  Why do some homeowners pay $3000 or more to a company if a loan workout is free from the bank? …
Should You Use a Realtor When Buying and Selling Investment Real Estate?
There is no substitute for the experience and expertise of a local Realtor when buying and selling Real Estate as an investment. Make sure you choose one who has done it themselves. This is no territory…
Importance of Rent to Own Contracts If Offering Option Along With Rental
Hey everyone,This blog post is geared more toward sellers who are considering offering their home as a rent to own. I speak to a lot of these sellers and they usually don't realize how important the rent…
Its a government housing question see more details
I am with a government housing Assoiciation, and now they just started this new thing were they will help you purchase a place but you have to be there a year first, so it will be like a rent to own. Is…
Taking the Oranges out of Home Pricing
In the area I work, there are communities that don't have HOAs or other monthly fees (ie. Mello Roos).  There are also communities with HOAs/monthly fees that can range from $40 to $500+ per month!So…
Bank owned, Short sale Market in Minnesota
I have seen properties being sold in Edina, that their Tax assessed Values are 1.4 Million and sale 650,000.Although this is not the case always, but there are properties all over metro that can be purchased…
Notices of Default in San Francisco (Dec 2009 through Dec 2010)
Looking at the past 13 months, notices of sale are at their highest point currently.  That could mean higher number foreclosures in the coming weeks.Oggi Kashi,Broker Associate  - DRE 1844627  SF Search  …
Is the Lot Still Avail.? How much are the HOA's?? If it is still avail. I'd like to see it.
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Where can we find the going rate for acreage in MN (specifically, Carver County)?
Additionally, this is lender owned property with a single family home and several outbuildings onsite. We are trying to schedule a viewing, and would have inspected professionally, however not sure if…
It's A Fantastic Time To Buy A Home!
The purpose of this blog post is to share information especially for the many first-time buyers who may be on the fence about buying a home. The combination low home prices and low mortgage interest…
lite snow
A little snow tonight nothing that sticks. I can live with that.
Incentives! How they play into a sell.
Incentives! Have a home that is a close comparable to yours and also on the market? Put an incentive out there to make yours shine!Great incentiveNice, shiny grills. All different prices to reflect the…
TRIAL LOAN MODIFICATIONS FURTHER EXPOSED
TRIAL LOAN MODS - PLEASE BEWAREDecember 19, 2009Diane Wheatley, Real Estate Broker, Move Up Properties Real Estate, California ·  Any imaginary person or thing you have spoken to that appears genuine. · …
This Week in Hidden Hills Real Estate 1/30/11-2/6/11
This is your weekly update on the Hidden Hills real estate market.  Keeping informed of the overall market trends in the area you are looking to purchase, makes you a more informed and powerful consumer. …
How Many Homes Have Been Lost to Foreclosure?
Tom Lawler tracks the housing market very carefully.  Calculated Risk posted this article where Lawler tries to estimate how many homes have been lost to foreclosure, deed-in-lieu, or short sales. …
Does the “Ideal” Retirement Location Exist?
For those who plan to relocate after retirement, finding an ideal destination is a top priority. Some have a dream location in mind, and others meticulously seek out a community that has everything…
Looking to Swap
Great house where my seller is looking to SWAP homes.They would like to upsize to either a larger home in the same area (Zip code of 36695) OR get some undeveloped acreage they can build on, especially…
Foxberry Farms, Medina, MN - 2010 Year End Real Estate Report
Foxberry Farms, Medina, MN.  Homes typically sell for $600k-$900k but with the downturn in the market, home prices have continued to fall.Click here for the full report and analysis.
This Week in Tarzana Real Estate 1/30/11-2/6/11
This is your weekly update on the Tarzana real estate market.  Keeping informed of the overall market trends in the area you are looking to purchase, makes you a more informed and powerful consumer. …
How does the New York STAR Program affect your taxes?
    Re-blogged by 0 agents   How does the STAR Program affect your  taxes? This is a question frequently asked by home buyers in New York. The School Tax Relief Program otherwise called STAR; as…
Longacre Village, Dover, Delaware
Located in Delaware’s capital city of Dover is the active adult community known as Longacre Village. As the second largest city in the state and a popular tourist destination, Dover offers numerous…
Boulder’s Northfield Commons Offers Trails, Views, Community Garden
If you haven’t taken a drive yet through northeast Boulder’s Northfield Commons neighborhood yet, I think you’ll be impressed. There is a great selection of homes—single family houses, duplexes,…
what is the status on this property? Tks
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Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead for 2010 Returns
By: Mike DeSennePublished: February 22, 2010From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns.Claim remaining energy tax creditsIt's…
NOVA Home Sales Up Nearly 9% in 2010
Indeed, the Northern Virginia real estate market isn’t what it was a decade ago. But, (compared to the rest of the country) it’s been strong over the last several years, and the latest stats show that…
HOW MANY UNITS IN THE U.S. ARE VACANT?
by Jodi Summers All totaled, there are approximately 131 million housing units in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. A government survey estimates that about 18.8 million homes,…
Nearly 50% of Refinances in 4th Quarter Required Buyers to Bring in Cash to Close
You've heard of cash-out refinancing before.  That was all the rage during the boom.  Home values went up so fast, homeowners could refinance and pull a lot of cash out of the property.   Freddie…
The inconsistent cramdown policy!
Lenders’ willingness to compromise depends on exactly who is asking for a break. When GM and Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, billions of dollars of debt and liabilities were wiped off their…
Mortgage Rates Hold Mostly Steady This Week!
Mortgage rates mostly remained steady for the week, according to Freddie Mac’s weekly report on average mortgage rates. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased just slightly this week to 4.81…
Twin Cities 2010 Year End Real Estate Report
The Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors has published its annual year end report for 2010.  They have once again done an outstanding job! Some key data points: Distressed sales (short sales and foreclosures)…
Buy a Home with as Little as 3.5% Down w/an FHA Loan
Buyers, if you're worried that you might not be able to purchase a home because you don't have a large down payment, you might consider looking into an FHA loan.  This loan is backed by the federal…
Buying a Short Sale - What to Consider - Short Sale Minnesota
Short sales are all the buzz in real estate today.  There are a lot of variables that you need to consider when purchasing, or trying to purchase a short sale.First of all, be prepared to wait for 60-90…
Great bank owned properties in Prescott, AZ
Currently there is a ton of bank owned properties in the Prescott, AZ area.  With that amount of inventory it can be a great time for buyers to find amazing homes!  Come settle down in the Prescott area,…
Who are you pulling for? Packers or Steelers?
Time to blow off the seriousness of interest rates, home prices, short sales, and foreclosures.  For today the bottom line is who is going to win the big game?  Who is going to a big Superbowl Sunday…
Freddie Mac Weekly Update: Mortgage Rates Show Mixed Results
30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Av eraged 4.81 percent with an average 0.8 point for the week ending February 4, 2011, up  from last week when it averaged 4.80 percent.; Last year at this time, the 30-year…
Are there any photos of 13119 Rudy Apos S. Way, Streetman
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Is this home available for lease/rent or will it be by April 1st?
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(VIDEO) Pricing Your Home Properly in the Twin Cities - Minneapolis Area
Sellers this is not a market to "test" if you can get a higher price.  The Minneapolis and Twin Cities market continues to be unforgiving.  Watch this 3 minute video for some ideas for pricing your home…
This property, 22474 Hwy. 116, Colcord, OK has no agent contact info. Why is it off the market? Has it been sold?
Is this property returning to the market anytime soon? My husband and I would like to know the asking price and whom to contact to make an appointment to view. We are retiring to this area of Oklahoma…
Are there any other photos of 14213 Clark St., Streetman, Tx
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Twin Cities Home Prices to Stabilize by End of 2011 - FiServ Case-Shiller
FiServ released its report on home prices across 375 metro areas in the U.S.  They state that one out of four markets has already stabilized and three out of four will see home prices stabilize by the…
Where to Find Foreclosure Sales in Hennepin County - Minneapolis, MN
If you want to go right to the source of where foreclosure sales are published by the Hennepin County Sheriff, then you'll want to visit their site - Hennepin County Sheriff's Foreclosure Sales Web Site.On…
Florida’s real estate outlook perks up in several areas, UF survey finds
Optimism has increased slowly but steadily in Florida real estate markets through the fourth quarter of 2010, a new University of Florida survey finds.Read the entire article at:http://news.ufl.edu/20…
Husband may be getting a job at the shipyard in Philadelphia.
I have 3 children, ranging in ages 6-11. Would love to know of a good area to raise them, that would be reasonably close to the area my husband will be employed.
Design Builders have moved my settlement date FOUR times. They are building new townhomes in South Philly and it's taking forever!
I was one of about four people who got in on the Emily Townhomes before the Sept. 15th deadline...so I got a good deal. They said they would be done around Thanksgiving, and that was in August. Then…
Sellers Stuck With Few Showings and No Buyers? Try These 10 Things That Make Buyers Bite
HGTV's Front Door is an impressive real estate site.  They are rising quite rapidly on the Hit Wise web measurement tracking system for real estate.  In fact, for the week that just ended, they have…
Donald Trump says its a Great time for Americans to buy a House
“I can’t guarantee it, but I’m pretty sure this is right now a great time to go out and buy a house. And if you do, in 10 years you’re going to look back and say, ‘You know, I‘m glad I listened…
JP Morgan Chase to Open Foreclosure Prevention Center in Minneapolis
Yesterday it was announced that JP Morgan Chase would be expanding their foreclosure prevention/home ownership centers to Minneapolis.  A location has not yet been found to house the new operation. …
We would like to know more about this property in Morehead and where it is located at.
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Any advice on townhomes in hickory village in frisco? Yeah, Neah ?
I was considering property over in that area ? Wanted to know feedback on that area?
What can I do?
I was under a contract least w/option for 18 months. At the end of the contract I received a letter stating the house is in foreclosure. What can i do
I had a foreclosure 4 years ago and have poor credit, are there any loan places that would loan, with 20% down and 10% intrest in the kansas city area
I make good money now and i was paying cash for everything, which i figured out was a mistake, i have found a hud house that i fell in love with, the ending listing is in june i have been trying to get…
Florence Oregon Real Estate Wake Up Call!
As of this posting, Florence OR Home inventory is up to 408 while the cumative days on market is increasing to 378 DOM. Additionally, the median asking price is up to $205,000 as compared with $220,000…
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