The Neighborhood Files - 2011 projections
I am excited to now be a contributor for the Real Estate section of Laguna Niguel Patch. Patch is an Internet online newspaper owned by AOL. They currently have 650 sites coast to coast with a goal
40 PERCENT OF HOMEOWNERS TAKE FIRST LOAN OFFER
Tom Plant's Houston Real Estate Blog
Your Blogger finds the information in this article incredible. There are so many differences among lenders. Often nominal rates are near the same but terms and levels
Home Affordability Near Record High
The Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), released by the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo, is near its record high for the 7th consecutive quarter. This is great news for home buyers.
Short sale myth #2
"Belief #2) Banks would rather foreclose than approve a short sale
This also false because up until a short time ago foreclosures were just easier to do that short sales. The banks have stepped it
Deciding Whether to Refinance Your DC-Area Home
Mortgage interest rates are lower than they have been for some time yet the latest employment outlook, which has an impact on interest rates, is still bleak. This can make deciding whether to refinance
Las Vegas Rental Homes: Tutorial
Las Vegas Rental Homes: The TutorialAs a Las Vegas real estate agent, I do show and assist renters with finding Las Vegas Rental Homes. My goal of this post is to help rentersunderstand procedures
A Good Turkish Food Experience
Istanbul Fish & Kabob
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Brooklyn, NY
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A Good Turkish Experience
There seems to be a spate of Turkish restaurants that have turned up lately, unfortunately not
Short sale myth #6
"Misguided Belief #6) You must be behind on your mortgage to qualify for a short sale.
Not true, it’s the hardship that is the main qualifier for a short sale. There are some banks that will actually
Highlands Ranch Christmas Lights
Originally posted at: Christmas Lights in Highlands Ranch
If you already live in Highlands Ranch, chances are good that you have already heard of or seen the beautifully decorated home in the Weatherstone
It's a great day to home shop
It's a great day to home shop. The market is flooded with homes up for grabs. Interest rates remain interesting, and listing agents are very cooperative. We have been blessed with several interested
Denver Relocation and The Crazy Colorado Weather
If you are relocating to the Denver area, you may be wondering what is the weather like in Denver in the winter.
Denver has the stereo type of the cold & snowy base of the Rocky
Mountains and while
South Denver Suburbs Last Minute Holiday Shopping
Holiday Shopping in the South Denver Suburbs
If you have lived in the south Denver suburbs for any length of time,
you already know that there are great shopping and restaurant choices
down here in the
Highlands Ranch Winter Market at Town Center North
Originally posted on my Denver Real Estate blog series 365 Things To Do in South Denver Suburbs here: Day 100: Highlands Ranch Winter Market
Today on Day 100 of Things to Do in South Denver Suburbs, head
PREPARING YOUR PROPERTY Pre-Marketing Checklist
Fully preparing your home for
sale can make a considerable difference in the time it takes to sell it. You
can help eliminate buyer objections before they arise by making necessary
repairs and improvements,
Foreclosures: Are Fewer Worse Than More?
We all know the housing market has been hurt by too many foreclosures
being processed too quickly. But now that documents are being reviewed
more closely and the process is taking longer -- as it well
The Most Popular Methods Buyers Use
The National Association of REALTORS® has published its Profile of Buyers and Sellers report with some very interesting information regarding the thought process behind a potential home buyer. Following
Local Business Resources
Just a quick reminder to everyone to please support local businesses! I've heard a lot of news about many of the manufacturing jobs in Orange County moving to Texas, and I believe we can all pitch in
Short sale myth #4
"Belief #4) Short sale negotiations are adversarial.
This is not the case at all. The biggest issue or problem is the amount of paperwork and the number of files the asset manager who is representing
Five Quick Homeowner Maintenance Tips
Newer homes benefit from new technologies and materials; however, even homes
with maintenance free elements require some maintenance.
1. Filters & Vents – at a minimum clean or change filters
annually.
Sell Your Property First, Then Buy the House
If you have a house to sell, sell it before selecting a house to buy!
Contingency sales aren't nearly as strong as one that comes in with a
ready, willing and able buyer. Consider this scenario: You've
Getting the Best Possible Price
Remeber:The links to success The more Exposure your property has The more buyers that walk thru the dooe The higher your price
List to sold ratios tick upward
List to sold ratios bumped up above average the past 8 data points with a little spike at the end of the week. Overall variation continues to improve. Expired, terminated and withdrawn listings continue
Where Are The Best Schools?
Home buyers with children may ask about the school district and the schools in their targeted neighborhoods. There are several websites a buyer can visit to research the schools, neighborhoods, and
What would you say to the broker in charge?
The listing is the brokers listing. This is on a lender owned property. The listing is paying under 1.5% for a co-op agent. In the purchase contract we ask the seller to pay 3% commission to fulfill the
1. Get "Pre-Approved" - Not "Pre-Qualified!"
Do you want to get the best property you can for the least amount of
money? Then make sure you are in the strongest negotiating position
possible. Price is only one element in the negotiations, and not
How many replies will I get????
Take a guess....?????
I just sent out 24 inquiries to listing agents in which a qualified buyer had asked me to ask about their short sale listing. In the subject line I copied and pasted the address
The Short Sale Process
The Short Sale Process
We are pre-foreclosure short sale specialists and platinum certified to work with the Bank of America short sales on the equator system. If you need short sale help or have questions
Short sale myth #3
"Belief #3) A short sale = fire sale
The banks look at the bottom line or their net proceeds, that is it. The short sale will still be a deal for the buyer but in many cases will close close to the
Are You Ready!!!!!!
Can you believe we are wrapping up 2010. Time fly's when you are having fun. So what is on your agenda for 2011? I have set my goals for the next year and no matter what business you are in you should
phone number of owner?
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This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3004248682-417-Yarbrough-Rd-Franklin-GA-30217
GENERAL FINANCING QUESTIONS Tips for Homebuyers
1. What
is a Mortgage?
Generally
speaking, a mortgage is a loan obtained to purchase real estate. The
"mortgage" itself is a lien (a legal claim) on the home or property
that secures the promise to pay
Short sale myth #1
"Belief #1) There is not enough time to negotiate a short sale.
You always have a time line that has to be followed but banks are starting to realize as they become better staffed that they are in a
Buying property to rent out.
I am looking to purchase 1 or 2 properties that could be rented out in the shaker heights area, is this a good area to purchase in and what sort of rental yield could be achieved after property taxes management
Is Your Home Ready To Sell?
I've seen countless homes both as a listing agent and a Buyers agent,
and have to say that many, if not most, homes are not ready to be on
the market. If they were, I can assure you they wouldn't be
First time home buyers should you rent or buy?
New tool for first time home buyers
First time home buyers who want to take advantage of this perfect storm of affordable prices, low interest rates and unprecedented home ownership incentives have almost
GreenwichCT.com is now on FACEBOOK
From my blog at www.GreenwichCT.com
For those of you who like following everything on Facebook, GreenwichCT.com now has a fan page. This page will display every post you see on GreenwichCT.com.
If you
City Profile: Sherwood
Road Map To This Sherwood Profile Page:
Click on this interactive map for a complete search of properties for sale.
Sherwood Today: At one time I lived in Sherwood. People used
to say “if you blinked”
OWNERS RECOUP MORE WITH EXTERIOR HOME PROJECTS
Tom Plant's Houston Real Estate BlogAs part of the 2010-11 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, Realtors® recently rated exterior replacement projects among the most cost-effective home improvement projects,
10 Short sale myths
"You are in a position due to job loss, medical issue or other bad circumstance and have to sell your home but you owe more than the home is worth. What do you do? You have heard about short sales
To rent or buy? How to weigh it out
To rent or buy? How to weigh it out
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sept. 9, 2010 – West Palm Beach resident and Realtor Laura Pearlman is selling her historic, Spanish-style home, and – gasp –
Downtown Sarasota HD Video and Sarasota Real Estate
Downtown Sarasota HD Video and Sarasota Real EstateCheck out the link above to enjoy a high definition video of Downtown Sarasota, a small but thriving, bayfront city in Southwest Florida. Downtown Sarasota
MEDIAN SALES PRICE RELEASED FOR NOVEMBER 2010
The Median Sales prices were released for November and year to date 2010 were released, i have included a county by county report that compares this year with 2009.MEDIAN SALES PRICE BY COUNTY FOR NOV
THING 63.2 – Bird Count at the Greenwich Audubon
From my blog at www.GreenwichCT.com
THING 63.2 – Bird Count at the Greenwich Audubon
For those of you who like to venture outside and are looking for something to
do today, make your way up to the Greenwich
Trinity School Presents Spotlight On Art
Trinity School presents its 30th annual fundraiser, Spotlight on Art.
From January 31st - February 5th, over 350 artists will have their
works on display. With prices from $5 to over $3000 including
Bring One for the Chipper
Looking ahead....Christmas is over, decorations are down, and the last
reminder of the holiday season is the tree that was cut down for you.
Now you think to yourself, "What am I going to do with this
14 Steps to Buying a home in Westchester County
"Finding Your Dream Home"
Following are 14 steps to buying a home in the Westchester county area:
Talk To A Mortgage Broker Or Bank And Get "Pre-approved" - You and your Realtor should know exactly what