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Beverly Hills 90210 stats: Week at a Glance
In the past 7 days, there were 10 new listings, 68 price reductions and 22 foreclosures in 90210.  The average listing price  went up 0.85% to $5,788,988 from prior week.  The median sales price in 90210…
Mortgages Remain Flat on T-Bill Auction and Weak Economic Data
Never has flat felt so good. For weeks, lenders have been living with the specter of further rate spikes looming like the sword of Damocles. Luckily the thread has held and, although the sword remains,…
Are you Modern?
Many of us in the DC metropolitan area are familiar with the local magazine: I AM Modern. It is a fabulous reader generated magazine that is the ultimate regional social media experience for moms and women.…
Are you Modern?
Many of us in the DC metropolitan area are familiar with the local magazine: I AM Modern. It is a fabulous reader generated magazine that is the ultimate regional social media experience for moms and women.…
Home Buyers Assistance!
First and for most, Happy Friday! Hopefully the weather will continue to warm up throughout the weekend...my fingers are crossed..Today I am just going to touch a little bit on down payment and closing…
Avoid Foreclosure - Alternatives to Foreclosure Whether You Want to Keep or Sell Your Home
Know The Pros and Cons of Alternative Solutions to Foreclosure. There are options available to homeowners facing foreclosure. Here is a brief summary of several solutions. Your foreclosure prevention…
6540 BUFFALO SPEEDWAY, WEST UNIVERSITY, HOUSTON TEXAS – OPEN SUNDAY JANUARY 16 – 3:00 TO 5:00
Tom Plant's Houston Real Estate BlogThis is a light and bright traditional West University home on a spacious 7,500 sq. ft. (per HCAD) lot. With Sub-Zero refrigerator, Viking range and beautiful hardwood…
Brentwood 90049 stats- Week at a Glance
In the past 7 days, there were 14 new listings, 89 price reductions and 41 foreclosures in 90049.  The average listing price went down 3.13% to $2,513,732 from prior week.  The median sales price in 90049 went…
Retail Sales Weak In December; Home Affordability Gets A Boost
Consumers keep spending, the economy keeps growing. Mortgage rates are easing lower this morning on just-released, slightly worse-than-expected Retail Sales data from December 2010. Excluding motor vehicles…
Westwood 90024 stats: Week at a Glance
In the past 7 days, there were 26 new listings, 56 price reductions and 76 foreclosures in 90024. The average listing price went up 3.31% to $2,553,443 from prior week.  The median sales price in…
SEARCH THOUSANDS of BANK OWNED FORECLOSURES in MARYLAND just made EASY with LISTINGBOOK!
The home transaction process is a journey.  Listingbook is with you the entire way. Thinking about buying or selling a home in Maryland? Already in the process? Listingbook is your destination for real…
How would you feel about losing your home interest tax deduction?
Stand Up For Homeownership - Why Homeownership Matters Now More Than EverRISMEDIA, January 14, 2011—As a real estate professional, you know that America is a nation of homeowners—67% of American households…
7 Questions to ask before buying a condo
1. "What's the Beef?"Look at the minutes of the condo association board meetings to see what owners have been griping about. If everyone was complaining about faulty plumbing or the gardener's absence,…
Temecula - Deducting Your Real Estate Taxes/Expenses
Tax payers, especially Real Estate Agents and the "Self-Employed", that itemize their deductions on Tax Returns, will NOT be allowed to file early this year.Due to the implementation of a new system by…
Lincolnshire IL Real Estate Market Action Report January 2011
Lincolnshire’s December Property sales were 9, up 80.0% from 5 in December of 2009 and 200.0% higher than the 3 sales last month. December 2010 sales were at their highest level compared to December…
Baby boomers- Important Tips for Seeking Senior Housing
Important Tips for Seeking Senior Housing RISMEDIA, January 14, 2011People are living longer today. The century-long expansion in the worlds population that is 65 and older is the product of dramatic…
Main Line Real Estate Market Report
For this Main Line Real Estate market Report the following are prices per square foot for homes sold in the last half of 2010. We have used a net sales price, that is final price realized less any seller…
Agent Ratings and Reviews Now Available for Consumers
Real estate website Zillow.com launched the ability for home buyers and sellers to search for and find local real estate agents based on ratings and reviews from former clients. Thousands of consumers…
Tips to Help Homeowners and Buyers Avoid Appraisal Problems
The Appraisal Institute has released helpful tips for consumers, providing guidance for homeowners and buyers seeking to ensure their sales are completed in a timely manner. As one of the nations largest…
Short Sale Market Update: Expect five to eight more years of short sales
The consensus of short-sale specialists at Real Estate Connect (an annual industry conference) was that negative equity will be a factor for most homeowners for five to eight more years.  The comment…
Denver Real Estate Market Update January 2011
So, How’s the Market, January 2011The State of the Market in General described as “Choppy and Confused”!Anyone who bought or sold a home in 2010 can tell you that it was a challenging year for Real…
Lake Winnipesaukee and Winnisquam 2010 Year End Waterfront Sales Report
December 2010 turned out to be a very strong month for waterfront sales on Winnipesaukee with nine waterfront properties exchanging hands compared to just four last December. The average sales price came…
Can't refininance? A little-known strategy for cutting mortgage payments
Homeowners looking to lower their monthly mortgage payments and reduce their interest rate may be able to do so without refinancing.  A little-known strategy called recasting or re-amortization is…
Squam Lake Waterfront Sales Report for 2010
There were five waterfront homes sold on Squam Lake in 2010 at an average sales price of $2,029,000. They were on the market an average of 323 days before finding a buyer  which is really not all that…
What are you doing for the next 10 years ???
 In the last three months, an estimated liquidation timeline covering the nation’s backlog of distressed real estate actually increased, according to Standard & Poor’s. The ratings agency now…
" 0 " down mortgage loans AVAILABLE thru USDA
 The zero-down mortgage is still alive in the form of the USDA home loan. People buy houses without down payments or mortgage insurance under the Department of Agriculture’s rural development housing…
Investment Opportunities for Buyers as Latest Statistics from December shows Foreclosure Picture in Bend and Central Oregon
Yesterday  the numbers were released by Realty Tract (one of the nations leading statistics resource)  for December foreclosures in Bend and Deschutes country. Even though Oregon is not in the top ten…
Make YOUR home THEIR home!
Tips to make YOUR home THEIR home!  Home Staging Tips That Focus on Largest Customer Segments RISMEDIA, December 18, 2010—Selling a home in any market can be competitive. It’s essential that your…
FREE Inventory Lists of Local Short Sale and Foreclosure Listings
Get Immediate Access to FREE Foreclosure Listings via your own personalized website! Don't waste money on monthly subscription fees to other foreclosure listing sites which provide outdated, inaccurate information! Save…
Buying a home in Rockledge Florida - Which Subdivision Do You Choose?
When looking for a home to purchase in the and relatively or Viera, Florida area, there are lots houses in lots of subdivisions from which to choose.  Two subdivisions to consider include Phillips Landing…
Real Estate Market in Bridgeland, Cypress Texas
  Real Estate Market in Bridgeland, Cypress, Texas  December was a phenomenal month for home sales in Bridgeland, a master planned community in Cypress, Texas.  The Luxury Market, meaning homes priced…
Window Seat hideaway ideas
The tiny window seat conceals storage under the cushion while also providing a luxurious hideaway, with a pretty gathered shade and assorted cushions.―Lydia Somerville, MyHomeIdeas.com
Donate a book to Clift Rodgers Library
Donate a Book to Clift Rodgers Library --- Marshfield Mariner, January 12thClift Rodgers Free Library, 540 Pleasant Street, Marshfield Hills, will begin a new season for its Donate a Book program.  By…
Any advise for a newly licensed agent to sign on with a "boutique" broker or a large national broker in Monmouth County?
I am looking for a place where I can learn as much as I can (and SELL as much as I can!) without feeling forgotten in an office with 25 plus agents. Any advise through your own experiences? Thank you!
Are mortgage rates down ??? "U-betcha"
Mortgage rates were mostly lower this week, except for the benchmark conforming 30-year fixed mortgage rate, which held at 4.94 percent according to Bankrate.com's weekly national survey. The average 30-year…
Short Sales; I CLOSE them!
short sales; I CLOSE them!  Short Sale Status; First Quarter 2011 It’s been a busy first quarter already and it’s only just begun!  Here is a list of my current short sales and their corresponding…
When Is the Right Time to Reduce the Price?
Every homeowner must set an asking price when listing their home on the market, but what happens when you don't receive any offers?  Just as it's important to know when it's time to sell, it's important…
Clift Rodgers Library offers Bedtime Buddies
Clift Rodgers offers Bedtime Buddies --- Marshfield MarinerFor the fifth year, Clift Rodgers Free Library, 540 Pleasant Street, Marshfield Hills, will offer the Bedtime Buddies program.  These are appropriate…
Come to Crested Butte from Denver - Check out these Airfare Deals
At only $161.40 round trip who wouldn't want to come to Crested Butte from Denver and avoid the I-70 horrow highway?Cheers,CoreyCorey Dwan Benson Sotheby's International Realtyhttp://www.CrestedButteForSale.comYear-round…
iPads - Wave Pads - Bluetooth
Are you one of those people that love to keep up with the latest phones, computers etc?If your like me you've already purchased your ipad and you take it everywhere.  The only thing I wasn't happy about…
What do I need to know to sell land in TN without a real estate agent?
I live in Florida. I bought three acres in Cookeville, TN in Aug 2007. The parcel is in The Pointe At Overlook, Phase V. I want to sell the land without a real estate agent. Six years ago, I sold my home…
Colorado ski areas worth traveling to - Where to go outside of the Colorado Pass/I-70 zone
I couldn't agree more. With travel times exceeding five hours on I-70 to Denver during weekends why not drive four hours to a beautiful place where there are no lines and the people are friendly and the…
What's in store for SEPTA in 2011?
Well, I guess you'll just have to take a moment and find out. Have a great weekend, all!
Century 21 First to Implement New Technology
Century 21 Real Estate LLC, the franchisor of one of the world’s largest residential real estate sales organization, recently announced that it is the first national real estate franchisor to implement…
Is this property still up for auction, I can't find it on auction.com
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Gunnison River Basin snowpack averaged 156 percent so far!
I know we were off to a good start with a December with more snowfall in a decade. Come on up the skiing is great, the sun is out and there are never any long lines.Cheers,CoreyCorey Dwan Benson Sotheby's…
Is Equity Sharing The Housing Crisis Cure?
Recently, there was an OP-ED in the New York Times that proposed Equity Sharing as a solution to the housing crisis. The opinion is sound and it is an attempt to forge an alliance between lenders and their…
Fauquier County, Virginia Weekend Events for January 14-16, 2011
January 14 - 16 Friday & Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2pm 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton, VA 20187 "The Diary of Anne Frank" at Fauquier Community Theatre Anne Frank emerges from history a living, lyrical,…
A Tampa Bay Home Buyer’s Timeline: What Should Be Done And When
One of the most confusing things about a home buying is what you are supposed to do and when. It can be difficult to pinpoint an exact timeframe for home buying since it can vary depending on the market.…
I have 35 arces in Parsonsburg
I am looking for an experienced agent in selling land
MODERN MATTERS TO ME
I'm frequently asked about my love of Modernist architecture, especially the über-kitchy Mid-Century Modern stuff like pink bathrooms, Vitrolite tile, boomerang formica, cork flooring and post-and-beam…
Home Buying Process
If you’re like most people, buying a home represents your single biggest investment – and debt. As such, the home buying process can be one of the most exciting, but sometimes also stressful, experiences…
I have a purchase contact on a foreclosed property. Litton has been extending the COE and holding for three months now. Why and how can they?
I was initially told this was due to the foreclosure freeze though I found out last week that they are just holding everything in three states, CA AZ and NY, and that there are supposedly no RE freeze…
Manassas, Virginia Weekend Events for January 14-16, 2011
Saturday January 15th at 7pm Annual Four Course Murder Mystery Dinner @ City Square Cafe Only one seating. Make your reservations early! $45.00 per person plus tax and gratuity: RSVP 703-369-6022 Saturday,…
Low Prices and Mortgage Rates for Miami Home Buyers
Miami Home Buyers Are you ready to own your own luxury Miami real estate? With Miami home prices as low as they are and bank mortgage rates also extremely low, now really is a fantastic time to buy. …
Dang! A High Appraisal on my Short Sale... It's not worth that!
Imagine this scenario/timeline...Date Property Listed:  January 1List Price: $179,000 30-Day Showing Report reflects 2 Showings; No Offers February 1: Recommend Price DropNew List Price: $169,000 60-Day…
Is there any way to work around CASH ONLY sell?
Condo being sold as such 'cause it's not in good condition & has been vacant a while. Contacted realtor, who was rude & I got the impression they don't want to deal w/ the hassle.…
is this property still available?
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Buying a home. Gave notice and had to move. HUD home closing taking longer than a normal, moved in $1000 earnest$. Found out and we close Friday...
Trust me, I did not know what my parents had done, I thought it was covered with the bank. It wasnt and someone showed up from the realty company and reported we were here. Mother had stated she talked…
Forecasters Expect Home Sales to Rise
Forecasters Expect Home Sales to Rise --- Associated Press to the Boston GlobeThe housing market could gradually begin to emerge from its doldrums this year, industry analysts said, but their forecast…
Short Sales may be the way to go if timeframe is not an issue
On average the bank either approves or counter offers a short sale within 8-10 weeks. If you are an investor or 2nd home buyer, this might be worth it as most short sales are priced at or below normal…
Is trying to purchase a HUD home worth the trouble?
My husband and I are first time home buyers, and we found a listing on trulia.com that we are interested in. It is a HUD listed home, but we are unfamiliar with the process of purchasing that type of home.
Great Features of Living on the Philadelphia Main Line - #2 Great Walk to Town Neighborhoods
From my home, it takes 5 minutes to walk to Lancaster Avenue in the center of Bryn Mawr to great restaurants Chinese, Indian, Thai, BYOBs, a Hookah Bar, the famed Bryn Mawr Film Institute (Now playing…
HUD extends the Expiration Date of FHA condo Approvals. Know Your Dates
HUD had previously stated that all FHA condos had to be Re-approved prior Dec 7th, 2010.  Well, HUD has been nice enough to extend these approvals temporary.  This was in theory to give everyone more…
Does Your Tenant Smoke Pot?
With the new medical marijuana laws in Michigan what do you do if your or an investor you work with has a tenant that wants to smoke pot in the home they are renting. Even more so, what if they want…
I am upside down on my house.. 1st is $ 418, 2nd is $ 118,.. current value is $ 400-425. Want to stay, but also want to refi ? options ?
Both 1st and 2nd with Suntrust mtge..They will not re-fi or do principal reduction. Both are interest only. I want to stay in home but re-fi to current market value with a conventional mtgbe. I can doc…
Luxury Miami Oceanfront Real Estate Is Selling Quickly
Miami Luxury Beachfront Condos When it comes to the Miami real estate market, everyone knows it has taken a hit over the last few years. As a long time expert Miami real estate agent, I am seeing promising…
Spring Selling Season is Now!
Don't let the weather get you down. There are plenty of buyers out there, and if you are thinking of selling, now is the time to prepare your home. Many people think that spring is the best time to sell,…
Is Your Condo FHA Approved?
As we are beginning to enter the spring selling season.  Sellers are beginning to get homes ready to put on the market and buyers are beginnign their searches a little more diilgently.  As a majority…
Housing Starts Expected to Climb in 2011
New home construction is looking up this year.   During an economic update Wednesday at the International Builders' Show in Orlando David Crowe, chief economist of the National Association of Home Builders,…
Mortgage Rates Down for the Second Week in a Row!
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey showing lower mortgage rates for both long- and short-term rates, with the 30-year reaching a four-week low. 30-year fixed-rate…
Cocoplum Miami Real Estate For Sale
Cocoplum Miami Neighborhood The Cocoplum community offers many great options when it comes to luxury Miami real estate. The Cocoplum properties offer a wide range of floor plans, luxuries, and a grand…
I was wanting to set up a time to look at this house. My phone number is 937-844-8046 and my name is Tina Flora.
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Are you a realtor that lives in Quapaw Tower. Are there any 2 bed or 1 bed units for sale?
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3806 ELLA LEE, ROYDEN OAKS, HOUSTON TEXAS – OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JANUARY 16 – 12:00 TO 2:00
Tom Plant's Houston Real Estate BlogThis is a wonderful opportunity for affordable Royden Oaks living.It is an updated* large home with in ground pool.This light and bright home has 3 bedrooms with quarters…
5 things you should do if no one is looking at your house
One of the most common questions as of late is; 'No one is looking at my house, What can i do?"#1. CHECK YOUR PRICE The first thing you have to do is get a new brokers price opinion completed to see…
Luxury Condos in Florida Panhandle Offered as Lender Close-Out Sale
  PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, January 12, 2010 – Cortland Loan Services LLC announced today that it has completed the acquisition of 117 luxury residences in the Origin at Seahaven Condominium in Panama…
Warm up with Chili and Chilly events Saturday
Nothing will warm up your Saturday more than the 2nd annual icefest and Chili cookoff at the Castleton Banquest and conference center at Cobbett's Pond in Windham from 10am to 2pm Sat. jan. 29, 2011Another…
How Do You Negotiate as a HOME BUYER?
When you are shopping for a home, whether or not it is your first time, it can be very stressful.  When the negotiating begins it can even be more stressful!  So what motivates buyer: price, your needs,…
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