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"What is REOCertified"?
Thursday, January 27th, 2011 News Feed Comments REO Institute Home “REO Certified” What is “REO Certified?” Become “REO Certified” Class Schedule Short Sales What is “Short…
Help for Down Payment/Closing Costs!
Are you looking to purchase a property in DC, but do not have the down payment required? HPAP is here to help and I will tell you how. Who is interested?Virginia Fall 
San Jose Real Estate Market Trends Update
The median sales price for homes in San Jose CA for Oct 10 to Dec 10 was $400,000. This represents a decline of 2.5%, or $10,100, compared to the prior quarter and an increase of 0% compared to the prior…
I find it shocking that Florida agents prefer to be transactional agents instead of buyer agents...I would appreciate Florida agents to comment, THX!
On another threading I found out that Florida does transactional brokerage and considers dual agency illegal. What if one party wants designated agency, hoe does that work? From my own experience, FL…
BUYING OR SELLING A HOME
If you are considering buying or selling a home, hiring a reliable real estate agent should be one of the first things on your "to do" list. You can choose to go on your own without an agent, but your…
We are thinking of building a house on the golf course at GVR, but are concerned about the market in GVR.
We currently have 2 houses in East Montclair and want to either sell or rent them and then build on the golf course. We have heard mixed reviews and don't want to end up with a dud of a property that…
Keller Williams Realty Northeast Announces 2010 Award Winners
The 2010 Keller Williams Agent Leadership Council was recognized for their service to the KWNE Market CenterKWNE General Manager Michael Clapp, right, presents the 2010Albert Hopkins Memorial Award to…
Life After... Short Sales/Foreclosure/BK
Life after Short Sale/Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Everyone wants to know what are the rules after short sale or foreclose on my house. What are the time frames until I can buy again? This blog will go…
What are the "6 Must-Have Spaces" in todays homes?
6 Must-Have Spaces Homeowners Want In Their Next HomeBy Steve Kerch RISMEDIA, January 27, 2011—(MCT)—Homeowners, shaking some of their recession weariness, are making plans again to upgrade to a new…
Foreclosure flood spreads beyond hardest hit markets - www.4Malibu.com
Metro areas with the 10 highest foreclosure rates saw filings decrease in 2010, but for nearly everywhere else activity was on the rise, according to RealtyTrac, which tracked activity in 206 cities across…
The Sun is not the only thing rising in South Florida!
Pending home sales rise across South Florida Pending home sales rose in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties this month, new data from the Miami Association of Realtors shows. In Miami-Dade, pending sales…
Destination – 2011 Key West Food and Wine Festival
It’s not too late to snag your 2011 VIP pass! This year your 2011 VIP Pass will allow you to enjoy: Wednesday VIP Welcome Party 90 miles from Havana Barefoot Beach Party at the Southernmost Beach…
On the Colorado contract to buy and sell real estate, where is the breakdown for buyers agent commission?
There doesnt appear to be a specific breakdown of commission in the contract - is there a separate commission contract with the buyers agent submits? The contract lists WHO pays the commission, but not…
I am a musicians from switzerland but living in england planing to make a definate move to LA, I have looked around and the Hollywood Hills
which will suit my lifestyle better (i think). However, I have a 16months daughter with me and not knowing the area i would like to have any advice on where would be thebest place to be with her?
Lamar Pointe Preserve
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Immaculate Klahanie Home in Traditions
See more pictures in the Photo GalleryPriced at $409,000 Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.5Home Size:  2,010 sq.ft. Garage:  2Lot Size:  4,470 sq.ft. Community:  KlahanieCounty:  King Property Type:  Single…
Ranch Home with Lake Rights
35759 N. Ash Street, Ingleside, IL 60041 Ranch Style Living! Details Price: $134,900 MLS: 07717510 Type: For Sale Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1.1 Sq. Footage: 1,100 Year Built: 1990 Description RANCH…
Counting the Days Until Spring In Louisville
Well, the weather outside may be frightful, but living in Louisville is quite delightful! I don’t know about you, but the last batch of winter weather has me counting the days until spring in Louisville. With all…
My Credit Is Bad. I Can't Buy So I'll Have to Rent.
My Credit Is Bad.  I Can't Buy So I'll Have to Rent. Yesterday I received a call from a would-be renter who wanted me to show her a rental.  Well, with 20" of fresh snow on the ground, my first response…
Shelton CT Condo Market Report for December 2010
Shelton CT Condo Market Report for December 2010 Condo sales in Shelton (Huntington), CT for December 2010 showed a decrease in sales compared to the same period last year.  But let's try to put…
Shelton CT Single Family Market Report for December 2010
Shelton CT Single Family Market Report for December 2010 Shelton CT single family home sales ended up the year with a weak finish for the month in total sales.  Averages were considerably lowered by…
34 Byfield - Greenwich, CT - New to Market - Below Assessed
Right out of the shoot - this 6400+ SF, 6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is priced at $2,700,000 which is below the assessed value - $2,840,810 - and on (3) beautiful acres....can you say - sell quickly?
Should You Buy A Home Now?
Should You Buy A Home Now?It looks increasingly likely that the country may experience the dreaded "double-dip" in housing prices according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released today. …
What is the Homepath Morgage Program? Fannie Mae Foreclosures
The HomePath Mortgage Program is a GREAT program if you are looking to purchase a  Fannie Mae foreclosure.  The HomePath program is only for Fannie Mae foreclosures.  The benefits are: No mortgage…
Thornton Condos - Villages North Thornton
Our team has been showing a number of clients homes in the Northern Denver area. One of our clients has been looking at Thornton condos and we came across this new HUD listing in the Villages North Thornton.  This…
Luxury Atop Newcastle In The Terrace
Priced at $800,000 Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3.25Home Size:  3,856 sq.ft. Garage:  3Lot Size:  9,460 sq.ft. Community:  China CreekCounty:  KING Property Type:  Single Family DetachedYear Built:  1999 MLS…
Fairview Estates, Lake Washington
Fairview Estates, Lake Washington Area, Melbourne FL Fairview Estates is a small, well appointed community of just under 60 custom built, single family homes, situated on half acre lots or larger. Fairview…
What do you do with 2 feet of snow?
his has little to do with real estate, but since the market was shut out by mother nature today, what better thing to write about than the present?I thought that shoveling our driveway by hand would be…
Would you by chance be willing to sublease this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1092985626-411-E-Samford-Ave-Auburn-AL-36830
The Ultimate Man Cave - Greenwich, CT
From it's price tag of $31M in 2008 to it's present tag of $15,950,000 - recently reduced from $17,950,000- it is now within a reasonable reach to it's assessed value of $10,575,110.309 Taconic Rd - Greenwich,…
New Listing - 20 Heronvue - Greenwich, CT
I say "again" because it had been on the market in 2008 for as high as $5.4M - reduced to $5.150 then $4.875 then to $4.675 in 2009 then to $4.375 in 2010 and now $4.075 - assessed at $3,009,440...it appears…
Homes in Tracy, California – You’re Credit after a Foreclosure
Homes in Tracy, California – You’re Credit after a Foreclosure Add a comment  |  Thursday, January 27, 2011 The most questions we get from buyers are questions about a person’s credit after short…
Strong Year-End Bodes Well for 2011?
Last week brought us positive news that 2010 ended the year with a fairly sharp uptick in home sales. Existing home sales climbed 12.3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual of 5.28 million homes in December,…
A Little About Liz At Coldwell Banker!
I have been in the Real Estate industry for 7 years. I am a full time Realtor with Coldwell Banker Hometime Realty in Staten Island, NY.  I focus primarily on Residential Sales in Staten Island &…
How difficult is it to obtain financing for live/work lofts zoned LAC4? I'm thinking about purchasing a short-sale in downtown LA.
What are the different financing options for lofts zoned LAC4? I am employed full-time at 65K and have a side business that is in the negative by about 2K (which I am in the middle of dissolving), so…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Locating a House in Arlington There are many effective ways to find a house in Arlington, Texas. Most home buyers begin their search online but eventually get with an experienced real estate agent in the…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Fringe Benefits Associated With Home Ownership Everyone knows that owning a home is one of the foundations of the American Dream. What everyone doesn’t realize is that there are a whole host of fringe…
Stockton Short Sales: Is It Legal For A Seller to Buy The House He Is Short Selling?
Stockton CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Mau. Here is Mau’s Question. “Is it legal for a short sale seller to buy the house he is selling on short to reduce…
Herbert Hoover and me
“Once upon a time my political opponents honored me as possessing the fabulous intellectual and economic power by which I created a worldwide depression all by myself.” –Herbert HooverThey held him…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
What is Market Value and What Does it Mean to You? In real estate, Market Value is a frequently used term that sometimes means different things to different people, depending on who you ask. Hombuyerwiki.com…
Manteca Short Sales: Can I Short Sale If I Have Substantial Assets & Good Income?
Manteca CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Dave. Here is Dave’s Question. “I bought several investment properties at the peak of the market. The homes have dropped…
Are housing prices going to recover soon? The near-term outlook is grim.
Here is an informative article from CNNMoney explaining that it may be premature to think that the housing market is on its way to full-recovery. NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — There is a growing glut of foreclosed…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Determining Home Values in 2011 With so many great choices in homes for sale in the Mansfield, Texas area it can be hard to decipher the true market value of a home. The comparable sales technique is…
Snow Removal Included Townhome Living sounds good to me today!
As an empty nester and  hopeful Downsizer,  today's weather had me thinking about the virtues of Townhome ownership.  As I looked out my window at the accumulation of snow (yard stick records a whopping…
Why January is a great time to buy a home
Stockton CA – If you are looking to buy a home, then you probably want to get the best deal. January is the best time to be purchasing a home. Let me explain why. A lot of people put their homes on…
Lakewood’s Alameda Homes Neighborhood Housing Report (January)
The Alameda Homes neighborhood is a small residential enclave located in Lakewood, Colorado.  Alameda Homes is bordered by Kipling Street to the West; Alameda Avenue to the North; Addenbrooke Park to…
Mountain House Short Sales: How To Avoid Any Surprises When Selling A Short Sale
0 Mountain House CA – Many agents and buyers are scared of short sales. Here is something that I do to make the short sale process easier for the home seller. Before I start negotiations with your…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Avoid Common Real Estate Investor Mistakes Investing in Fort Worth real estate can be very profitable. As with any type of investment though, it can also be risky - especially if you are not aware of the…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Purchasing Tarrant County Bank-Owned Properties Properties that have been reclaimed by banks are called bank-owned properties or real estate owner (REO) properties. While you may think you are grabbing…
Lakewood’s Villa West Neighborhood Housing Report (January)
The Villa West neighborhood is a small residential subdivision located in Lakewood, Colorado. Villa West is enclosed by Garrison Street/Addenbrooke Park to the West; Virginia Avenue to the North; Belmar…
Why Is My Agent Trying To Talk Me Out Of Buying A Short Sale in Stockton?
Tracy CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Tamra. She is buying a home and her agent is trying to talk her out of short sales. Here is Tamra’s question. “I am looking…
Yes, Banks are approving Short Sales in the Central Valley
Modesto CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute sometimes receives e-mails from people that short sales are impossible. Well, short sales are not impossible. They just take time. Here is an example. The…
Fort Worth, Arlington and Mansfield Real Estate and Mortgage News
Fannie and Freddie Cashing In The top employees of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are in line to make millions in salaries, deferred pay and long-term incentive awards for last year, which includes large amounts…
New Survey Shows Homeownership Still Important for Consumers
Harris Interactive recently released the results of its American Attitudes about Homeownership study conducted on behalf of the National Association of Realtors, and perhaps the most interesting revelation…
THING 93 – Root For The JETS
J-E-T-S, JETS JETS JETS. Ok, so I’m a Giants fan and that’s not changing, though when it comes down to a local team being so close to the Super Bowl, I’d rather see the Jets make it than anyone…
Exactly what is this room ??
When looking at houses some buyers can walk into a room and immediately have a vision of how they would use it or can imagine how they would arrange their furniture in the room. Some homowners may…
Lakewood’s Belmar Gardens Neighborhood Housing Report (January)
The Belmar Gardens neighborhood is a small residential subdivision located in Lakewood, Colorado. Belmar Gardens is enclosed by Garrison Street to the West; Belmar Avenue to the North; Mississippi Avenue…
Stockton Short Sales: How To Lower Your Mortgage Payment Without A Refi
Stockton Short Sales: How To Lower Your Mortgage Payment Without A Refi January 2, 2011 Comments 0 Yes, You Can Beat The System! Stockton CA – A lot of people in today’s lending market are stuck.…
Stockton Short Sales: A Common Loan Modification Mistake and How To Avoid It
Mountain House CA – Most homeowners negotiating a loan modification are not amazing negotiators. After all, it’s not every American’s job to be a great negotiator. America is built on hard work…
Latest list of all Raleigh and Cary Homes, Condos and TownHomes for Sale including the latest Foreclosures
Welcome to The Ralegih and Cary area.  We're glad you stopped in.Here are great links that take you to the latest home listings in the Triangle area...Includes: Cary, Morrisville/RTP, Apex, Holly Springs…
Georgia Foreclosures Up
Georgia foreclosures up 23% in 2010 | Atlanta Business Chronicle http://t.co/CvO7fvQ
THING 92 – Coat Drive in Banksville
From my blog at www.GreenwichCT.comIt’s freaking cold outside.  Do you really need 15 jackets in your house when you really only use two or three a year?  Load up your Range Rover and take a ride…
Stockton Short Sales: A Cautionary Tale On Loan Modifications
Can Beat The System!”> Modesto CA – A lot of people in today’s lending market are stuck. They locked in their interest rate when rates were higher. Now, they are barred from refinancing because…
What the crystal ball says about rates
http://kcmblog.com/2011/01/27/what-the-crystal-ball-says-about-rates/#more-7086
Tracy Short Sales: A Cautionary Tale On Loan Modifications
Tracy CA – Loan Modifications are tough. Lenders don’t want to reduce your payment or reduce the amount you owe. It’s insane. Don’t even get me started on the topic of the nation’s courts being…
THING 91 – Seussical The Musical
From my blog at www.GreenwichCT.comI try to keep all of the Greenwich 365 to things within Greenwich or our neighboring towns, but while this is in Westport, I can’t help but promote it.  Hopefully…
Stockton Short Sales: Will I Owe Income Tax After A Short Sale?
Stockton CA – This is one of the first questions potential short sale sellers ask us. “I heard of something called “forgiveness of debt income and that it is taxable. How does that work?” they…
How GMAC Short Sales Work
Modesto CA – GMAC, was the financing arm of General Motors. It was taken over by Uncle Sam and has been mostly privatized as Ally Financial. However, many people still have loans from the original GMAC.…
we have found this moblie home that is empty and we have been try to find out what bank owns it
we have found this moblie home and no papers or anything on it someone that lives beside it said they think the bank owns it now but we would like to find out what bank
Modesto House Short Sales: Can I buy again right after a Short Sale?
Yes, you can Short Sale and buy another home. Modesto, CA – We get this question a lot from people. “I am upside down and need to move. I would like to buy another home. Can I do that?” they ask…
Tracy Short Sales: An Advanced Strategy To Stop Harassing Debt Collector Calls
Tracy CA – Many of the short sale sellers we help are selling their home to avoid foreclosure. In addition, they are receiving lots of harassing calls from debt collectors. These debt collectors seem…
I am trying to figure out the average values of homes in 60624 from 2003-Present by each year?
Does anyone have a website or know how I can figure this out. I really appreciate the help in advance.
Rochester New York Real Estate
The Greater Rochester Association of REALTORS® Releases 4th Quarter & Year-end Residential Statistics ROCHESTER, NY -- January 21, 2011 -- Fourth Quarter statistics released by the Genesee Region…
Calling Colorado Condo Investors
That’s great news for landlords!   Did you know Denver’s rental vacancy rates are down?  That’s great news for landlords! Are you thinking of adding rental properties to your portfolio to create…
Modesto Short Sales: What does letting a house go into foreclosure do to the neighborhood?
Modesto CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Werner. “I am behind on my payments and thinking of just letting my home go into foreclosure. What does that do to the…
Upstate South Carolina Real Estate 1-27-2011
I have been pretty busy lately so I have not been able to post links to the latest articles I have added on my website. Be sure to check out these articles: First, I posted an interesting video that…
Tracy Short Sales: Renters trashed my house. What should I do?
Tracy CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Richard. “I accepted a job transfer and had to move. Unfortunately we were upside down on the house. I decided to rent…
How to Reduce Your Taxes!
Home values have decreaseded all across the US. Yet our property taxes have stayed the same in many areas. You can dispute your home's assessment with the county.Call the county or visit their website…
When i google my address a picture of a bus appears,can you get it removed?
I would like a picture from the front of the home.
How long does it take to close escrow???
First, let's quickly define "Escrow."  Escrow is a neutral third party that has the responsibility of seeing that the buyer and seller agreed upon terms and conditions are carried out.  Escrow is the…
10th Annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl
Enjoy tasting wines from around the world while exploring businesses in the Oakhurst community. The 10th annual Oakhurst Wine Crawl is February 26, 2011 from 4pm - 7pm. Advance Tickets are $25. The day…
THING 90 – Twister Competition, seriously
from my blog at www.GreenwichCT.comDon’t get too excited as it’s only for the 6th graders and the 7th graders.  If you fall into one of those categories and are in the spirit of competition, swing…
Manteca Short Sales: Saint or Sinner?
Typical Abandoned Real Estate Manteca CA– The New York Time had an interesting article about one man’s mission in the fight to stop foreclosure. According to the article, Mark Guerette, attempted…
where can I get information regarding Brookdale Big Band concert in Friendship Park apparently tomorrow -?
6/21/08..also address or directions for park...can't seem to find on the web? Thanks
My Realtor hasn’t talked to me about a Short Sale & I’m not even getting a showing. I think I might be upside down What do
0 Modesto CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute recently received a question from Jennifer. She is having a hard time selling her home. “I have had my house for sale for a little while, but it hasn’t…
Thing 89 – “Creative” Ballet @ Greenwich YMCA
From my blog at www.GreenwichCT.comI’m not sure if my daughter’s running around the house, throwing herself on the floor and inch-worming herself into a corner, all while making extremely strange…
Somerset Brooke Overland Park Kansas 2010 Home Sales Report
You won't find a much more perfect location then the Somerset Brooke subdivision in Overland Park Kansas. Located near 143rd and Antioch you are close to everything South Overland Park has to offer…
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