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When Is A Real Estate Agent A Realtor ?
A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she becomes a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate®, the world's largest professional association. The term "REALTOR®"…
I am interested in a new homes and I recently visited the Fox and Jacobs in Fate but i was also wondering
about Ryland homes.the Fox and Jacbs homes have very good size rooms compared to other builders.But I was just wondering if I should expand my search.
I NEED AFFORDABLE HOUSE IN CRYSTAL RIVER I:AM IN ATL MOVING SOON PLEASE HELP,LOVE,DAISY
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3014490423-10230-W-Pamondeho-Cir-Crystal-River-FL-34428
Credit Score Not Quite There? There may be other solutions
It can be very difficult for some people to get their credit score up to the needed 640 score. In fact you don't even know what to work for; in the last 2 years it has gone from 580 to 600 to 620 and now…
Contra Costa County Short Sales: Can I Short Sale If I Have Substantial Assets & Good Income?
Contra Costa County 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…
Everyone Should Have a Real Estate License.
Everyone Should Have a Real Estate License.   Blasphemous words coming from a full time professional Realtor.  My colleagues would string me up by my shoelaces (if I had laces).  Hear me out on this…
Open house Dress Code?
Usually I have a suit on and am "dressed up" for an open house (yes open houses still work here). Last week I took clients to an open house where the agent was not dressed in what could be determined…
Who is the listing agent on this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3036153805-10581-Mount-Eden-Rd-Waddy-KY-40076
CA Weekly Rate Update: 01/10/11
Here are today's interest rates for RPM's loan programs.  For specific pricing on your scenario, and to get pre-approved without cost or obligation for any of these loan products below, simply call 877-270-5959…
Pinnacle Report for Weston, MA Real Estate 12/27/2010 - 1/9/2011
It's time for my twice-monthly Pinnacle Report covering the Weston, MA real estate market.  This is the first report of the New Year - and Happy 2011 again, by the way.  I'll send out the next Weston…
Is your realtor certified to handle a Short Sale?
3 Ways to Avoid Legal Trouble With REOs REO and short-sale transactions are expected to continue to make up a big part of the real estate landscape in 2011. Real estate coach and trainer Bernice Ross offers…
Is this property still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1034263536-3404-White-Eagle-Dr-Naperville-IL-60564
Pre Sale Home Evaluations
Selling your home is more involved than just putting a "For Sale" sign in the yard. Today's home buyers are looking to move right in and not worry about what needs to repaired. If you're selling property,…
Is Freddie Mac's "First Look" just a joke?
I believed that Freddie Mac's First Look period (which only accepts offers from owner-occupants during the first 15 days the property is listed) was created to provide a more level playing field for…
Why we post?
So I've had some interesting banter with clients and agents over the last few weeks that has brought me to blog about it. I understand real estate is a internet based business, well for some of us, but…
Haverford Place, Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Illinois active adult communities come in a wide variety of sizes in wonderful locations and in all different price ranges. Some of the smaller communities located in more densely populated suburbs…
IS YOUR REALTOR CERTIFIED TO HANDLE SHORT SALES
REO and short-sale transactions are expected to continue to make up a big part of the real estate landscape in 2011. Real estate coach and trainer Bernice Ross offers some of the following tips to avoiding…
Carbon Monoxide Detectors are required for your home
As of February 1, 2011, there are Wisconsin requirements for both smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in almost all one- and two-family dwellings, regardless of the building’s age.  The new carbon…
Another agent is advertising MY listing on Craig's List! Is that allowed? Legal? Ethical? What to do?
It's a rental listing and today, while searching Craig's List for potential new business, I see a home I have listed for rent advertised by another firm, and not just MY listing, but a lot of…
How am I suppose to actually buy the property that I find here. And contact them.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3030347024--Troester-St-Detroit-MI-48205
CONGRATS TO WILKINS REALTOR OF THE MONTH
Stroudsburg: Ardelle Starnadori has received the Realtor of the Month award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Wilkins and Associates for the month of December, 2010. Starnadori works out of the…
What the World Has to Offer: Dallas, Texas
There are some great places in the United States and among the wonderful places to live, work and reside is Dallas, Texas.  Dallas is the ninth largest state in the United States and is making a big impression…
why is off market this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3037749688-5559-Hobble-Creek-Dr-Las-Vegas-NV-89120
How can we negotiate with the banks? Shall we stop paying the mortgage to force the bank to negotiate? What are the consequences of foreclosure?
We own two properties: our home in CA and a rental condo in HI. Both are underwater. First mortgage ($650000) for CA home is $3844 with Chase bank. Monterey county assesment is $540000. The loan is adjustable…
update on rentals in Summerlin and surrounding area...zips 89144-89134-89135 and more...
They range in rental price from $745 a month to $12,000.00...As of noon today there are 198 rental listing in this area.  The valley is full of rentals.  Some landlords require high fico scores while…
Can my aunts and uncle force me and my brother to sell our land?
I have a bit of an odd situation. My grandmother but her home and land in her children's names many, many years ago. My mother had an equal share with her 3 sibilings. She passed away and my brother…
What does the inside look like and is it carpet floors or wooden floors? Is there a basement and what are the taxes like?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3031211621-103-Bluebird-Lane-Sulphur-Springs-IN-47388
Mortgage Rates... Going up?
Mortgage rates are inching up but remain historically low. This trend continues to support home buying as it translates to significant savings for buyers. As overall economic recovery remains on track,…
Fremont Real Estate: December sales post increase
Fremont’s real estate activity in December 2010 posted an improvement compared to both the previous month (Nov. 2010) and 12 months ago (Dec. 2009). This increase was recorded on the following parameters:   -…
I am wondering if it is a good time to put a house on sale athis time of the year. What are market dynamics in ardenwood ?
Is the market not conducive to sell house at this moment because of high interest rates, low inventory etc. ?
Quick Message To Congress: Don’t Cut The Tax Deduction For Mortgage Interest
It’d be nice if the members of Congress would take measures to help spur home sales across the country. After all, the housing market is critical to the success of the national economy. However, I’d…
Happy New Year – Getting Your Home Staging Business off the Gound…and then some!
Happy New Year!  If you are like most people you spent the last week or so in preparation for the holidays…doing shopping, making sure the gifts were perfectly wrapped, cooking amazing meals and ultimately…
I want to buy a house which is for short sale. what is your advise?
I am trying to buy a house without realtor so I can get some break on the price. I found a house which I like it a lot. I talked to seller's agent. He said the house is for short sale. I did some research…
APSD Home Staging Business & Marketing Feature Article – Jan 2011 edition
Getting Your Home Staging Business off the Ground…and then some.It seems like we get so caught up in our everyday lives that we rarely take the time to focus on building something that is really near…
Walnut Creek Real Estate Market Review 2010 Versus 2009
The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the full year 2010 compared with 2009 in Walnut Creek, CA. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature…
Foreclosures, Contracts, and Addendums
Can I change something on a bank contract or addendum page for a foreclosure?   If you are serious about buying the property the answer is NO.  Unfortunately, a foreclosure sale is “as is” and the…
Looking for a Rental in Saint Lucie West area, torino, or midway area. For 850-900 a month and move in the last couple of days in Feb. Any ideas?
I am looking for a rental home (year lease) in the saint lucie west and surrounding areas. I want to pay 850-900 a month, have great rental history, and my husband is a firefighter/Emt. Not ready to buy…
Brian Head Ski Resort
BRIAN HEAD SKI RESORT, 14 miles up HWY 143, is situated in Southern Utah's Dixie National Forest at a base elevation of 9,700 ft. and rising to 11,307 ft. This mini town, developed in the mid 1960s, is…
San Ramon Real Estate Market Review 2010 Versus 2009
The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the full year 2010 compared with 2009 in San Ramon, CA. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature…
Middlesex County NJ Market Commentary for December 2010
Middlesex County NJ Market Commentary for December 2010 Active Inventory The Active Inventory also called current supply or unsold homes as tracked in the Middlesex County Multiple Listing System (MLS). The…
How is the real estate market in Rossmoor doing? Are homes selling quickly?
Is winter a good season for selling a home in Rossmoor? Is there a "best" season for selling?
I want to get the highest price for selling a SF home in No VA. When's the best time to sell -earlier in Jan or wait til Spring like March?
Are the true buyers out there by January because ideally we'd like to not wait until March or would we benefit from waiting two months until there's more buyers/more competition and than we would…
Middlesex County NJ Real Estate Statistics for December 2010
Middlesex County NJ Real Estate Statistics for December 2010 Those Middlesex County real estate statistics include residential one family only. They do not include townhouses, condos, co-ops, multi-family,…
Currently For Sale: Bank Owned & Short Sale Homes
Here is a current list of "for sale" bank owned and short sale homes. SoMa to Bernal Heights - Bank Owned, Short Sale. Financial District to the North Waterfront - Bank Owned, Short Sale. Marina to…
Video format - January 2011 Real Estate Statistics and Commentary for Middlesex County, NJ.
Video format - January 2011 Real Estate Statistics and Commentary for Middlesex County, NJ. Produced by the Cathy Chaudemanche Team- Please read our disclaimerCatherine "Cathy" Chaudemanche TeamEdison…
How Much Income Do I Need to Qualify for an Kentucky FHA Home Loan?
How Much Income Do I Need to Qualify for an Kentucky FHA Home Loan? How Much Income Do I Need to Qualify for an  Kentucky FHA Home Loan?“How much income do I need in order to qualify for an Kentucky…
Wild Acres PA
Wild Acres is a diverse community nestled in the Poconos surrounded by a National Park. Within our community you will find seven lakes stocked with fish, beaches, playgrounds, recreation areas, two…
Beggs, OK
Who has heard of Beggs, Oklahoma??
Weathering the storm - Leaking roof
Ever wake up on the night of a storm to something cold dripping onto your forehead?  I'm sure we have all had that time where our trusty roofs have failed us.  The unfortunate thing is that we usually…
Weathering the srorm - Leaking roof
Ever wake up on the night of a storm to something cold dripping onto your forehead?  I'm sure we have all had that time where our trusty roofs have failed us.  The unfortunate thing is that we usually…
Moving to the Orlando area & can't decide between Lake Nona, Lake Mary, Dr. Phillips, etc.- PLEASE HELP!!
Like most people we're looking to move into the best fitting town/area/neighborhood in the Orlando vicinity. We currently live in very nice, safe suburb of NY with fantastic schools. Our careers are…
Gorgeous Home just minutes from Tulsa....
Check out  www.SharynTheWealth.com   and enter MLS #1017446 ...Address for this gorgeous home  is  9473 E 108th St Bixby, OK 74008  *** Special Financing  Available ***If you (or someone you…
The inner workings of VA backed loans
In today’s market, there are few financing options available that are as useful as a VA guaranteed loan.  Rather than issue the money for loans, the Department of Veteran Affairs pledges to repay about…
If I offer all cash for a property, do I have a good chance at getting the property for a bargain price?
Many people think that because they are able to purchase a property for cash rather than using money obtained through financing they should be able to purchase property at a bargain rate.  This is only…
Do your Job!
So I got a call from an owner the other day and they were most unhappy with their current property management company.  It seems they have had their property handled by a company for four months and not…
Another Custom Built Home is Almost Ready at Portofino in Clayton, NC 27527
Another Custom Built Home is Almost Ready at Portofino Equestrian Community This is Lot 13 in Portofino Equestrian Community, Clayton, NC 27527.The home is scheduled to be finished by the end of November…
The Merkel Area Historical Museum
The Merkel Area Historical Museum Are you in Texas and looking for something fun to do? Not far outside Abilene is the Merkel Area Local Museum.Randy Dodd, Realtor, ePro, GRIrandydodd@suddenlink.net Rosanna's…
Business Cards
My Cards Coming up on another year or real estate for me, I know it because the dues will need to be paid.  With a new year I like to get new cards and update the marketing change my profile picture and…
Ford to hire 7,000 workers!!!!
Ford to hire 7,000 workers By Chris Isidore, senior writerJanuary 10, 2011: 6:01 PM ET   NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Ford Motor announced Monday it will add 7,000 new hourly and salaried jobs in the United…
if someone will let me know if the sale does NOT go through..plus, did anyone look at the pic (first one, you can see barely to the right)
http://www.trulia.com/property/1041288810-2128-W-Heights-Dr-Boise-ID-83702 you can see apartment looking bldg in the virtual tour even better...or has anyone been there? thanks ps. i am not selling my…
Today
Todays showings went pretty pretty well.Randy Dodd, Realtor, ePro, GRIrandydodd@suddenlink.net Rosanna's Realty2301 Barrow, Abilene TX 79605Office (325) 692-5275Cell (325) 733-4405
10 Credit Repair Mistakes
10 Credit Repair MISTAKES Are you one that is afraid to open up your bills because you are afraid of what you owe?  Do you cringe every time you look at your mortgage statement or credit card bills and…
Columbia SC News Update 01-10-2011
Columbia SC News Update 01-10-2011 Duke Energy to acquire Progress Energy Duke Energy Corp. will acquire Progress Energy in a stock purchase and debt assumption agreement valued at $26 billion, the…
Looking for farm house in excellent livable condition with good workable farm land 3 acreage (more is better) to lease opt in the Floyd, Radford,
Riner, Pearisburg, or Newport area. We are a responsible, finacially comfortable, retired military family who wants the perfect property to become aggriculturally indenpendant! Are you tired of seeing…
Danville CA Real Estate Market Review 2010 Versus 2009
The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the full year 2010 compared with 2009 in Danville, CA. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature and…
The DC Metro Area is a Smart Real Estate Investment!
The DC Metro Area is a smart investment! Browsing through the news this morning I came across a good bit of news.  Usually when Real Estate shows up in the news it's another story about foreclosures,…
Can I short sale if I have assets and a good income?
I was asked the following question this weekend regarding Short Sales:“I bought several investment properties at the peak of the market. The homes have dropped in value by almost 40% and I am losing…
Caring For Roses
Caring for Roses When caring for roses it’s important that you understand how they grow in your specific climate. Roses are not hard to grow, but you do need to know a few details that help make caring…
Goal Setting: Have you set your goals for 2011?
Have you set Goals for 2011?Each year we reflect and plan. We set new goals and strive to achieve them.Here’s 10 tips to help you hit your targets.1. For you to be able to achieve your goals, first…
Special Rules Extend the Military Home Tax Credit into 2011!
Special Rules Extend the Military Home Tax Credit into 2011!   Courtesy of:    Esther Harnsberger, SFR,CHRE, MCP,  Broker Associate, SwanRealtorGroup.com The 1st time homebuyer tax credit expired…
if someone will let me know if the sale does NOT go through..plus, did anyone look at the pic (first one, you can see barely to the right)
http://www.trulia.com/property/1041288810-2128-W-Heights-Dr-Boise-ID-83702 you can see apartment looking bldg in the virtual tour even better...or has anyone been there? thanks ps. i am not selling my…
Can I learn list price ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081740926-5919-N-Keating-Ave-Chicago-IL-60646
Economy Is Growing Stronger
Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke expressed more optimism about the economy in his most recent testimony Friday to the Senate Budget Committee, while also defending the Fed’s controversial plan to…
Bellmore, New York - Homes For Sale - 2010 Year-End Market Statistics
Bellmore, New York - Homes For Sale - 2010 Year-End Market Statistics    The Average Days On Market of the Homes For Sale In Bellmore - 2006 - 2010 From January To December has been steady for several…
I love to read questions and answers on Trulia BUT like to do so on my schedule.
I would love to know how my fellow agents feel about Trulia's default setting which auto checks "e-mail me when answers to this question are posted". I get innundated with e-mails because…
My home is in foreclosue & upside down.
Our income was based on 2 commercial rentals. Because of the economy we lost our renters which put a terrible hardship causing us to fall behind on our home mortgage. We now have a tenant in one of the…
is this property still on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1052535618-14016-Longbottom-Rd-Traphill-NC-28685
Blackhawk CA 94506 Real Estate Market Review 2010 Versus 2009
The following numbers represent the Real Estate Market Review of homes sold for the full year 2010 compared with 2009 in Blackhawk, CA 94506. Keep in mind that real estate markets are local in nature…
AUGUSTA AREA SHORT SALE BLOG
    If you haven't already noticed a record number of foreclosures are taking place in the Augusta area and around the United States. These foreclosures are due to job loss, mortgage payments that increased…
Android Overtakes iPhone in Market Share?
comScore Inc. reports that Google’s Android mobile-phone operating system has jumped over Apple’s iPhone operating system in U.S. market share. Android gained 6.4 percentage points for the three-month…
Foreclosures in Hall County
I must say that home buying and selling activity is brisk here in Flowery Branch. Foreclosures are selling fast! Many home buyers are now taking advantage of the current buyers market and super low interest…
New Rules for Short Sales
Loan servicers will have 30 days to send a borrower a short-sale agreement that includes the list price or acceptable sales proceeds under recent changes made to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives…
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