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I just found that I have a 729 credit score. I have an annual income of about $45,000. How close am I to getting approved for a home loan?
I've been trying to build credit for about a year in order to buy a home. I didn't run my FICO score, but my score with TransUnion is a 729. Like I said, I make about $45,000 net annually, and…

how do you find lenders that will pay closing cost on a fha loan of a reo?

what is the sqf price for sand key gulf front?

HOW DO i GET MORE INFO. ON A PROPERTY?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3083567765--Bell-Hill-Rd-Kelseyville-CA-95451

Condos for sale at 4600 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22304.
My telephone number is is 703-566-7222. Thank you. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Home Sales in Garden City, MI from Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012
Sales in Garden City, MI for the week of      Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012 Single Family Type of Address Price* Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft. Ownership…

What % of the asking price is paid for home in Stone Forest over the last year?
How much have homes in Stone Forest increased or decreased over the last year?

...but when I went to ask them about it they were not willing? What should I do?

Siesta Isles, Siesta Key, FL - Luxury Waterfront Homes
Do you dream of owning luxury real estate near the #1-rated world-famous Siesta Key beach?  Then you'll want to take a look at Siesta Isles on Siesta Key, Florida - which offers incredible homes…

Home Sales in Redford, MI from Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012
Sales in Redford, MI for the week of      Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012 Single Family Type of Address Price* Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft. Ownership…

Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch - Maintenance Free Homes
If you're seeking a maintenance-free, luxurious single-family home in a prestigious gated community in the Sarasota real estate market, Silver Oak on Palmer Ranch in Sarasota, Florida may be just the…

Harmful Effects from Changing the Listing Price?
Posted: 23 May 2012 04:00 AM PDTThis is a post we originally ran this time last year by Ken H. Johnson, Ph.D. — Florida International University (FIU) and Editor of the Journal of Housing Research…

Looking for recommendations for reputable contractor certified to do green renovations
We're buying a place that needs extensive renovations, and are going to do the whole house green, including systems. Recommendations for no-nonsense contractors and architects? We don't really need an…

Home Sales in Westland, MI from Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012
Sales in Westland, MI for the week of      Mar. 19 to Mar. 25, 2012 Single Family Type of Address Price* Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft. Ownership…

Buying in the WHS area and planning a renovation. I'm looking for reputable contractors, but especially for an experienced certified GREEN firm
Please make any recommendations. We have experience with major renovations, so don't need hand holding. I'm not interested in over-paying for that. We also would like recommendations for handy-man and…

R/E people fudge the age of properties all the time. Dispicable.

The F* word in real estate.....
Ok, so I'm not being crass...I'm talking about the F word in real estate...FORECLOSURE! The word brings excitement to home buyers and worry to sellers. Buyers love to get  a deal! Whether it's the buy…

Does anyone use listing book?

Bravo To Edina Realty - Providing Leadership In An Unlead Industry
Bravo to Edina Realty in Minnesota, they have put their large foot down and have decided to reign-in the real estate listing aggregation systems that are competing for the home buying and home selling…

whats the average price per square ft for a townhome in Destin FL?

Does this house have an electric heat pump or just electric heat? What kind of neighborhood is this house located? What type of people?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3080172800-140-Curtis-Ford-Trce-Nicholasville-KY-40356

This is not a question...this is advice from a possible buyer....When you list homes that are to be considered "similar" to the?
buyer's request..read! Do not bother to send information or a list of homes...that do not match the home chosen or the buyer's requests...we all lose time!

How is closing cost calculated?

I hear there is allot of crime , especially on the elderly. What do we need to know. What about a fence around your entire home. Is there a?
problem with that as long as it is modern and beautiful. What good hospitals are in the area> Roni and Ernie Smith

is the condo has mls id 71377255 still for sale?

What is the current market look like in northern bergen county, nj?

Why not buy a house this Holiday weekend!? Just Reduced in Holmdel, nJ
7 OVERLOOK DRIVEHOLMDEL, NJ 07733$519,000Single Family Home3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsLot: 0.92 acre(s)More Photos and Additional InfoGREAT VALUE FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME SITUATED ON A PICTURESQUE PIECE OF PROPERTY…

Good Morning Lakewood CA
Good Morning Lakewood/Have anything to share  Weather for Lakewood, CA 63°F | °C Wed Thu Fri Sat Overcast Wind: SE at 6 mph Humidity: 75% 84° 61° 72° 57° 66° 52° 68° 54° What’s…

what banks accept a credit score of 600?

any detail on the boarded up house on Dixon.st Allentown pa
by any chance was this the home of the mack truck creator

What is a Preliminary HUD Statement?

I am searching for an 2 bdrm , 2 bathroom, unit in either wayne or ramsey area. rent being about $2000 month. immediate move in date.

I am a Hong Kong Citizen , if i want to buy a property in Boston ( near Harvard University ) what can i do ? Can u give me more info on it e.g :tax
my email : iamericchong@hotmail.com anything i should face to buy a property in U.S for a non U.S citizen ? thxs

How come agents do not return calls?
We've called a short list of agents... and none of them has returned a call. Emails and voice mails have been left too. Nothing. What's up???

Are there any decent restaurants nearby?

Weekly Real Estate Report For Dover NH 5/19/2012
Dover NH Real Estate Sold This Week 5/19/2012Dover NH Real Estate sees $2,833,500 worth of inventory sold this week.  There are 231 active homes and condos on the market this week with 63 that have accepted…

Seller's Market?
I'm hearing noises, there's pent-up buyer demand and the fact is, depending upon the price range, some actually ARE seller markets now.  One of my buyers for instance, we found the "perfect" house, were…

can i give multiples offers to short sale houses and decide which one to proceed afterwards?

How do I delete a home I own?

But I don't want to make any repairs!!!!
DailyMORTGAGE LOCK ADVISORY  May 23, 2012, 6:30 AM PST Click for Lock Advice Updated Several Times Daily          7 day Mortgage Interest Rate lock or Float Advice:  LOCK on any Improvement.…

I must be a complete idot , I cant seem to find a way to list my house for sale

I am paying mortgage on 300k loan condo for 5years, i want to buy another bigger house to lower my federal tax. what implications to look for?

What if agent is misguiding with the process.?
At the time of signing the contract agent is not bringing the seller in front and asking me to sign and saying that he/she will go to seller's home and get the seller signature. Not sure if this is general…

HOUZZ

Is the house at 1826 Pierce Dr. Lale Worth for sale? If it is 'How Much?'

A Common Tallahassee Seller Negotiation Mistake: Letting Your Ego Get Involved
Tallahassee FL – What is your final goal when selling a home? You want to sell your Tallahassee property quickly for top dollar, right? Keep that goal in mind during the entire negotiation.I have…

Men Vs Women - Who Reigns Supreme?
Coldwell Banker Survey Finds Women and Men Make Home-Buying Decisions with Head and Heart PARSIPPANY, N.J. (March 27, 2012) – Square-footage and price are important elements to consider when selecting…

is an email considered written notification in a Florida Real Estate transaction?

Conway SC Real Estate Market Watch – Coastal Heights/Quail Creek
May 21, 2012 Jill Klunk - REALTOR® - Conway Real Estate   •klunkjill@aol.com • view my blog • 843-267-5891    …

How much is the space rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3041883217-1630-S-Barranca-Ave-127-Glendora-CA-91740

Does anyone know what DTI debt to income ratio NACA requires on a purchase in Las Vegas?

Toll Brothers returns to profit in 2nd quarter, sees housing market strengthening
Associated Press HORSHAM, Pa. (AP) -- Toll Brothers returned to profitability in the second quarter as a growing confidence in the beleaguered housing market drove up home deliveries and the company reported…

What are market prices for homes similar to mine in the 19702 area?

Conway SC Real Estate Market Watch – Castlewood
May 21, 2012 Jill Klunk - REALTOR® - Conway Real Estate   •klunkjill@aol.com • view my blog • 843-267-5891    …

Color and Light Society Art Show Opens June 1
Photo by Don Thieme The Color and Light Society Art Show returns to the Calvert Marine Museum on Friday, June 1 during First Free Friday and continues through June 12. See the impressive work with a…

Looking for an owner financed home not more $150,000, three bedroom, two bath, NE Albuquerque or near west side.

can we qualify for a mortgage if we are not americans,and we have 10% of down payment?

NAR Announces Official Housing Market Comeback
Contact:  Loriann HarrisonPhone:  954.237.0713Fax:  305.851.4077Email:  Loriann@LMHLuxuryGroup.comWebsite:  www.LMHLuxuryGroup.comMay 23, 2012NAR Announces Official Housing Market ComebackBroward…

How to select the best Cancer Insurance Plan
To begin with having a cancer insurance plan is crucial. You must think through every move as well as decide the next move. One must think beyond the usual and anticipate the future. It is also important…

I AM LOOKING TO BUY A HOUSE ON THE LAKE WHAT IS BEST SIDE TO LIVE ON?
WE ARE LOOKING 5 BDRM ON THE LAKE

I saw Taos crime statistics. In simple terms, is it safe for a single older woman to live in Taos?

How 3 homeowners fought their property tax bills
By Marcie Geffner Declining house values create great opportunities for homeowners to contest their property tax bills and potentially save big money.Each jurisdiction has its own rules, procedures and…

is this home still for pending.I like the house on 510 treemont as well
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3048010487-507-Treemont-Ave-SW-Palm-Bay-FL-32908

125 Sea Tern Drive Duck, NC 27949
Offered at$798,000Single Family Home4 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Partial BathroomInterior: 1,560 sqftPositive Cashflow of $800 per Month!You'll love the $800 per month POSITIVE cash flow you'll get when owning…

A Common Seller Negotiation Mistake: Letting Your Ego Get Involved
FLorida Connects – What is your final goal when selling a home? You want to sell your property quickly for top dollar, right? Keep that goal in mind during the entire negotiation.I have seen people…

How can seniors improve their debt management?
Do you have poor credit score? If the answer is resounding yes, you need to find a way the get out of the debt.  It might seem that there goes on a lot of struggle to eliminate yourselves from the debt.…

Get Cash Back for Las Vegas Short Sales
In an effort to move troubled mortgages off their books, banks have begun offering cash to delinquent homeowners so that they can sell their properties for less than they owe.  No lender likes to do short…

Chestnut Hill Plantation Homes For Sale
Chestnut Hill Plantation is a lovely community in the Irmo/Columbia SC area. These homes have prices ranging from $76,000 to $310,000. You will find these homes with either three, four or five bedrooms…

Realtor was to protect my interest, no legal contract for work done, not even started when I arrived. Costs Me a ton. Want to know my rights

What did this house sell for?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Highland_Park/sold/20976267-234-S-10th-Ave-Highland-Park-NJ-08904

The first coast is first in golf and golf course communities
The First Coast is First in Golf and Golf Course Communities Northeast Florida is a magnificent destination for golf. Best in Golf. There are plenty of contenders for the title of “Florida’s Golf Capital,”…

what are the yearly taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3084448308-1203-Austin-Dr-Ennis-TX-75119

How big is the lot? please send me the number of the house. Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3061725672--Rucker-Rd-Alpharetta-GA-30004

Hi, Is this property still available? Could I set up a time to view it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3046748255-312-E-Hibiscus-Dr-Lakeland-FL-33803

Unemployment and Saline homes
We’ve been through a lot of economic turmoil in the past five years.  (Original article by Vance Shutes).   Let’s take a look at unemployment and Saline homes today. People who are unemployed generally…

Jacksonville neighborhood crime statistics?
I am looking for a resource which will give me a nice breakdown of the Jacksonville neighborhood crime data and rental incomes? Thanks.

Touch Up Paint
My poor seller just wanted to make his home look perfect before putting it on the market.  He decided to touch up paint on some spots in the living room and just kept on going all over the house.  When…

How can i sell my home and land without putting it on the market? I was told once that people sometimes sell based from offers that they receive?

I wanted to come view this apartment and whether it's still available. Pleasae email me as soon as possible. email me as giordanie4293@gmail.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3085177408--Mayflower-Ave-301B-New-Rochelle-NY-10801

Can you count finished bedrooms that are mostly above ground, but have a bit below grade, in the square footage?

We're looking for acreage/lot to build on. Is there an area around Sequim that is close enough to walk to hiking trails and grocery shopping?
both? We're looking to keep the price for the lot below $50,000.00 and would prefer it to have water/sewer in. We're ready to purchase immediately.

Really interested in this property! Love the home and location. Please call or email me. Thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3083496008-6490-Landsend-Ct-Dayton-OH-45414

A Buyer Question on Land Financing & my answer
Question: My score is 556. I am buying a 2006 manufactured home through owner finance. I need a 20K loan to buy land. Any hope for me.?   Answer: Typically, land requires 50% down; I suggest calling the local…

Home Prices up 15 Percent
The median home price in Broward County has risen 15 percent to $205,000.  This comes only a few weeks after Zillow announced that south Florida would go up 6 percent this year.  This means that Broward…

how long does it take for a foreclosed home to show up on trulia?

Top 1 Percent
Newsweek magazine has published its annual America's Best High Schools in 2012.  Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the high school in Parkland, has once again finished in the top 1 percent at #275.  Other schools…

Geneva Homes for Sale Market Update: April 2012
A look at market trends for homes for sale in Geneva, IL through April 2012.  

how much can i expect to pay for 4 month 1 bed/bath rental on beach in hollywood?

Is there electric? What are the taxes?
Is there any electrical or plumbing system already in place in this house or would they need to be installed?? also, what are the average taxes for this house per year and per month? -- This question…

Napa Valley Top 10 Luxury Homes and Estates For Sale 5/23/2012
Napa Valley is the ultimate setting for luxury homes and estates.  The Valley has the finest vineyards in the world as well as top restaurants, spas, and shopping.  Many custom homes dot the east and…

63 Heritage Village Lane Columbia SC Home for Sale of The Hamptons in Harbison
This GORGEOUS 2BR/2BA patio home in The Hamptons is right in the heart of Harbison! This home is well-maintained plus freshly painted. Some perks to this property is an open floor plan, new carpet…

Winchester, VA real estate market is improving - May 2012
Winchester, VA real estate market continues to improve - May 2012 The Winchester, VA real estate market continues to show signs of improvement, but it is in inches rather than leaps.  The current market…

The 5 Best VA Home Loan Benefits
Modern homebuyers can face a mountain of restrictions when applying for a mortgage. Tougher credit standards and higher income requirements have pushed many prospective buyers out of the market altogether.…

is this a rental property for a year lease? Does it include heat and hot water? thanks carolyn
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083885756--Road-Beverly-MA-01915

Realtor Job Description
Many employers ask employees to write a description of their duties prior to a review that can lead to a raise or promotion. Being self employed, I felt this was still a good idea.  Below are some of…

Bromley Homes in Weddington-Bromley Homes
Bromley  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Weddington. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS),…

Waybridge Homes in Weddington-Waybridge Homes
Waybridge  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Weddington. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS),…

I am a First time home buyer. do I get any government assistance with my down payment?
I am about to buy this house in Fairview Park. I am a first time home buyer. Do I get any assistance with my down payment? Thanks

Hadley Park Homes in Weddington-Hadley Park Homes
Hadley Park  homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Weddington. The following report numbers are market averages for “sold” properties (as noted in the MLS),…

Renter vs. Buyer Traits
There are two or three common traits that separate a home buyer from a renter. Let’s examine those traits. These traits could tell the story of why one person wants to buy and another remains content…