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Could you send me additional pictures?
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where is the best place to study to be a realtor?
I am interested in becoming a realtor, which school would be best? And how difficult is it to find a job in real estate right now?
To Those Whom Have Recently Purchased a Foreclosure:
Many banks have recently admitted to possible "processing errors" in the last few weeks.  Although the majority of foreclosures have been done in response to defaults on loans, there is still a potential…
Hi. I am purchasing a home in Greenwich with a tenant, who has 8 months left on his lease. The tenant is aware that as their new land-lord for a
short period of time, we will not be extending their lease, and they are to vacate at it's end. During the purchase, do we have to disclose this fact to the banks? Does it matter? We do not wish…
MickeysFloridaHouse.com Announces I Have Never Been A Foreclosure
 www.MickeysFloridaHouse.comMickeysFloridaHouse.com Announces I Have Never Been A ForeclosureExtremely high uncertainty on the part of buyers of Southwest Florida’s many foreclosed homes has prompted…
Why now could be the time to purchase property for rental income
It seems the news about real estate couldn't be any worse.  While things locally aren't as bad as they are nationally, it's hard to find any good news in print about where we're at.  For classic income…
Is there anyone that can help with the refinance of a primary residence for someone that is self-employed, and the LTV is around 60%?
Borrower currently has the note with Prosperity Bank, and wants to not only refinance his current mortgage, would like to roll all of his credit card debt into one payment, to help build his credit scores…
Bow Mar Heights Park- Denver
This home is situated in the neighborhood of Bow Mar Heights right next to a lovely park in Denver Colorado.  This home offers plenty of space and light with its unique open plan design.  The master…
30-Year Mortgage Rates Plumb New Depths
30-Year Mortgage Rates Plumb New Depths Freddie Mac reports that the average interest on 30-year fixed mortgages slipped to an all-time low, for the third consecutive week, to 4.19 percent. At the same…
Zen Real Estate Offers Free Independent Title Search To Home Buyer
Zen Real Estate Offers Free Independent Title Search To Home BuyersZen Real Estate Offers Free Independent Title Search To Home BuyerWhat if the larger real estate crash has yet to come because of title…
Ask the Experts: Will my homeowners insurance cover tree damage?
Ask the Experts: Will my homeowners insurance cover tree damage?The answer is yes and no. Throughout the year, many areas of the country face powerful storms that often result in significant property damage…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Sea Colony Market Report September 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics Sea Colony TOTAL # LISTINGS: 14 TOTAL # NEW LISTINGS: 4 TOTAL # PRICE REDUCED: 0 Active Listings: Lowest Priced Home: $185,000 Highest Priced Home:…
Ask the Experts: Does homeowners insurance cover personal liability?
Ask the Experts: Does homeowners insurance cover personal liability?Typical homeowners insurance provides limited coverage for personal injuries or property damage to others for which you or members of…
This house had 12 pictures until this past weekend. It seems that when you did the price reduction you eliminated 10 of the pictures. Can you help me?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3020837503-4058-Ellendale-Rd-Drexel-Hill-PA-19026
is this property still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3017051801-19-Chicory-Rdg-Sylva-Nc-28779-Sylva-NC-28779
Rates Drop Again!
Freddie Mac reports that the average interest on 30-year fixed mortgages slipped to an all-time low, for the third consecutive week, to 4.19 percent. At the same time, 15-year fixed-rate loans and the…
Taxation When Inheriting Property
Federal Estate Tax Update--Inheriting Property in 2010Currently, there is no estate or generation-skipping transfer (GST) tax for 2010, but both taxes are scheduled to be reinstated in 2011, with a $1…
What You Should Know before Buying A Home
What You Should Know Before Buying a HomeRISMEDIA, October 18, 2010--There are so many things to understand as you embark on purchasing a home, especially if it's your first purchase. Learn the basics…
What is detached with HPR?
I see this in real estate listings; referencing the type of single family property types...what is the "with hpr" part about?
Meadow Creek Subdivision: 6484 Meadow Ridge Court, Dexter, MI 48130; Dexter Real Estate
6484 Meadow Ridge Court, Dexter Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3.5 Square Feet: 3630 SUNSATIONAL OPEN FLOOR PLAN W/LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT & VOLUME CEILINGS PROVIDING ELEGANT ATMOSPHERE FOR ENTERTAINING &…
We have a severe mold problem inside our home and outside. We want to leave our home. How can we do this legally?
We are recieving 20,000 - $60,000.00 from a car accident claim soon. We have been told also we cannot be guarrenteed once it has been removed the mold will not come back. So we feel trying to clean it…
Brad comments today on agent greed.
From time to time, over the years, I have experienced varying forms of agent greed. I have witnessed agents attempting to negotiate their own commission with the opposing side, even when it put their customer’s…
Realtors® Need a New Designation
The other day a few of the agents in my office were venting about the type of clients they have been dealing with over the past two years.  We all agreed that no transaction is ever "ordinary" any more.…
IRS: Homeowners Can Deduct More Interest On Mortgage Debt
Homeowners can deduct interest on up to $1.1 million in mortgage debt, $100,000 more than the previous limit of $1 million, according to a recent change by the Internal Revenue Service.The IRS ruling,…
FREE TAMPA,FL FORECLOSURE LIST!!!
Team Barone of Prudential Tropical Realty in Tampa FL offers Free bank owned/short sale list! Free List Of Tampa, Florida Foreclosures! You can search the our website for Tampa Bays bank owned properties…
Is Your Realtor properly trained and educated to handle your Short Sale?
  Fact: 85% of homeowners in distress say their 1st call would be to a Real Estate Agent Fact: There are less than 1% of Real Estate agents that have taken the necessary steps to be educated on what to…
Is this house still up for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3028303237-Single-Family-Home-Blackshear-GA-31516
64 Tuscarora Ave Beaufort SC Home for Sale in Pleasant Point Neighborhood
64 Tuscarora Ave Beaufort SC Home for Sale in Pleasant Point Neighborhood Welcome to this beautiful well maintained 4 bedroom home in established Pleasant Point neighborhood on Ladys Island. The great…
Ten Easy Projects to Renew Your Kitchen
Ten Easy Projects to Renew Your Kitchen Ingredients for a quick fix: paint; refurbished glass front cupboard doors; door and drawer pulls painted to match; vintage, flea-market tile with corresponding…
New Law Gives Calif. Homeowners Deficiency Protection After Short Sale
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a state bill into law Oct. 1 prohibiting mortgage holders from pursuing deficiencies after a short sale is accepted. Before S.B. 931 was signed, distressed…
Most Say Buying Home Makes Financial Sense
Nearly eight out of 10 respondents believe buying a home is a good financial decision, despite ongoing challenges with the economy and housing market. That’s according to the 2010 National Housing Pulse…
GOSPEL SINGERS HOME FOR SALE-TERRY BARKER
GOSPEL SINGERS HOME FOR SALE-TERRY BARKER<a href="http://www.exite-listings.com/61972"> <a href="http://www.exite-listings.com/61972">This is an Elegant Home Custom Built by The Top Gospel…
James Island Bank Owned Home For Sale 2039 Covey Lane Charleston SC 29412
Easy Search of All Charleston Area Real Estate: http://www.exitcharleston.com/Search-Charleston-MLS 2039 Covey Ln Charleston, SC Click For Listing Website Click For Interactive e-Tour James Island…
Priced out of the Virginia-Highlands area?
I posted here earlier in regards to moving to Atlanta with my BF in January from Los Angeles. Thank you for all of the suggestions I received in terms of neighborhoods. Currently, we're extremely…
Foreclosures Freeze Across the Nation…Or Are They?
I’m sure that almost everyone by now has heard that a number of major banks have decided to freeze, or temporarily stop all active foreclosures in select states across the US. But the message is still…
Chicago Short Sales: How Do I Get Back On My Feet After A Short Sale?
Chicago IL -  It is very stressful to be upside down and facing foreclosure. You are worrying about everything. You find yourself thinking, "When is the bank going to kick me out? "How will I pay back…
Hello, I am in the miltary and going to retire in 3 years. I am looking at property in Johnstown.
I am considering purchasing now and either renovating for a few years or rent out until I retire. Do you have anymore details about this property (lot size) etc. thanks john -- This question is about…
Queston about mold?
Hi, I'm looking to re-locate to Kent island sometime within next year or two due to job issues. We have been looking at new townhome development called Ellendale by lacross Homes. Question:…
Lakeland Hills USDA Approved Home
Lakeland Hills USDA approved HomeLakland Hills Home that is USDA approved!This unique Abney Rivard resale located in a wonderful cul-de-sac in Evergreen atLakeland Hills, a perfect place to call home.…
Historic Median Home Pricing--Check out California's bottom! (?)
Interesting graph from Leslie Appleton-Young's recent CAR Market Forecast. Note the median remained fairly stable through two "Boom" markets. I got into the business back in 1978. You can see I had perfect…
October Newsletter
October 2010IN THIS ISSUEFeatured PropertyMy Investment Property RemodelMortgage Corner  As my valued client, I want to keep you informed with the latest. Contact me anytime!JARYD TAKUSHIBroker Associate303.394.4526…
Oportunidades Comerciales... Una Inversion Segura
Aun que el mercado está en una incertidumbre, todavía hay buenas inversiones que se pueden obtener en este mercado. De hecho, la mayoría de los inversionistas hacen más dinero en la recesión porque…
Hello, Have you some loft to rent in this condo please ? My email : stephrosalie@yahoo.fr
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How To Buy Bank Owned Homes, Seminar
I am  hosting a "Free Seminar on Bank Owned Properties for Home Buyers” from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wed Nov. 3, 2010, The seminar will cover the advantages of buying a foreclosed property below market…
Daily Market Report 10/18/10
The economic news releases scheduled for today lie with housing and manufacturing.  The Industrial Production was down and the Home Builder's Index went up for the first time in about 5 months, but still…
Belmar Lakewood Condos
Our team is proud to announce our new listing In the Belmar Lakewood Condos area. Lakewood condosare diverse and contain dozens of complexes. Our new listing is actually in the Yukon Reserve complex in…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Cinnamon Beach Condo Market Report September 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics Cinnamon Beach Condos TOTAL # LISTINGS: 30 TOTAL # NEW LISTINGS: 1 TOTAL # PRICE REDUCED: 1 Active Listings: Lowest Priced Home: $159,000 Highest Priced…
Canyon Ranch Highlands Ranch
Our team has sold more condos in Canyon Ranch Highlands Ranch than anyone. We've been helping buyers and sellers with Highlands Ranch Condos for years and are intimately familiar with the entire complex. Right…
What You Should Know Before Buying a Home
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Why a Foreclosure Moratorium Is a Bad Idea
Attorneys general from all 50 states launched a joint investigation last week into allegations that mortgage-servicing companies submitted fraudulent documents and broke laws in foreclosure proceedings.…
Any predictions on where mortgage rates will go in light of today's Fed announcement it will buy mortgage-backed securities.?
Check out this Marketwatch story. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/unusual-uncertainty-clouds-fed-meeting-2010-08-10
New Construction Belltown Condos Offering Great Incentives
With sales waning after the end of the homebuyer tax credit, new construction condos in downtown Seattle are pulling out all of the fanfare to get their units sold.    The most common offering is…
9 in 10 Homeowners Concerned About Home Energy Efficiency
Home energy efficiency is valued by the vast majority of American homeowners, with 89% of national survey respondents indicating that making their home more energy efficient is important to them personally.Key…
What is happening with the foreclosure mess?
If you purchased a foreclosed home in the past three years, you may have concern.  The best recommendation is to contact the lawyer or title company that did your initial closing and ask if there could…
What does it mean to be a Realtor?
According to Realtor.com, "A real estate agent is a REALTOR® when he or she is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®, The Voice for Real Estate® -- the world's largest professional association."…
Ocean City Top Floor Oceanfront Condo Just Listed!
This top floor direct oceanfront 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath condo has tremendous views both up and down the beach.  It is conveniently located in mid-town Ocean City. Constellation House is a very popular…
Can the board force you to set the sale price of HDFC coop? A friend of mine is losing his HDFC coop but wants to sell on the open market. Possible?
A friend of mine is losing his HDFC property in New York 10025 zip code on primary residency grounds (spending most of his time in another city) and the HDFC co-op wants to force him to sell it for a fire…
Looking for an agent in Vegas that has dealt with Canadian buyers in the past and has info & tips. Will probably rent it out at first -can u help?
Should I apply for an ITIN from the IRS before making an offer? In Canada you can add or delete a name on the property deed- Is it the same in the US? (the property will be in my name only at first,…
DAILY MORTGAGE RATE LOCK ADVICE
DAILY MORTGAGE RATE LOCK ADVICEOctober 18, 2010, 7:00 PT LOCK ADVICE CHANGES SEVERAL TIMES DAILY CLICK FOR UPDATE Mortgage Rate lock Advice for locks within 3 days:  FLOATMortgage rate points based…
Can a tenant with a twenty year lease sells his remaining lease by subletting an reassigning the lease.?
He rents it for a profit. Does the landlord has any recourse and claim on the profit? Does the landlord win the claim or does he go pound sand? The tenant is content and finds it funny that in a tough…
California to join multistate inquiry of foreclosures by banks
There's a lot of disinformation floating around in the media about the current Foreclosure Moratorium situation.  Here's some accurate bullet points to give an over view of the situation.  It truly is…
Light Up Dunwoody 2010
The Dunwoody holiday season will kick off Sunday, November 21, 2010, with the annual Light Up Dunwoody. Watch performances from local elementary schools, see Santa and Mrs. Claus, and enjoy holiday refreshments.…
LOAN MODIFICATION DISASTER!!!
It is estimated that 60%-70% of homeowners who have modified a loan have or will go back into default within the first nine months and back on the road to foreclosure. This proves that many homeowners…
What a national freeze on foreclosures could mean to the real estate markets?
Get ready for a bumpy ride in the housing market. The growing number of freezes on home foreclosures is likely to shake up the struggling U.S. housing market. Experts say home prices could rise in the…
1/3 of Americans Highly Unlikely to Qualify for a Mortgage Today
Nearly 1/3 of Americans are unlikely to qualify for a mortgage because their credit scores are too low, making homeownership out of reach for many. This is according to an analysis of 25,000 loan quotes…
FORECLOSURES in North County “a sleeping giant”
FORECLOSURES in North County “a sleeping giant” lenders become more aggressive to foreclose..... Some would look to the greener side of the fence when you consider the decline of defaulted mortgages…
Renting? Lookin' for a mortgage? Lookin' for resources ? LooK HERE~
Free Internet resources such as the FindLaw Real Estate center (http://realestate.findlaw.com/) can provide helpful information on buying, selling and owning a home, including obtaining a loan, borrowers'…
No Cali. Short Sale Deficiencies
Ladies and gentleman there is light at the end of the tunnel for underwater and distressed homeowners looking to pursue a short sale! Starting January 1, 2011, a seller's first trust deed lender cannot…
Bellevue and Seattle Real Estate Mortgage Rate Watch 10/18/10
Bellevue and Seattle Real Estate Reel Mortgage Rate Watch:  All eyes on....... Yes once again the Federal Reserve.  Not Ben Bernanke, the individual Board members who will be interviewed throughout the…
Buyers with credit impairments
These days it is hard to find buyers and when we do they have many credit issues. Lenders have strict guidelines for borrowers.  Buyers who have been through a short sale or foreclosure can apply for…
Malibu Market Update (Actives, Pendings, Solds) - www.4Malibu.com
 Malibu Market Update (as of October 18, 2010)    Active Pending MTD YTD Single Family 306 10 10  133 Condos/Townhomes 37 1  - 16  Land 229 5 3 30 Leases 298 2  19 386 Manufactured/Mobile Homes 37…
Mortgage applications increase
In their latest survey, the Mortgage Bankers Association’s Market Composite Index, a measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 14.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis last week compared…
Can a landlord hold your security deposit for "fees" if you break your lease early? In my case, I lost my job, was in the apt less than a
week. I informed the landlords as soon as I was knew my job was in jeopardy, one week after I had signed the lease. The only furniture in the unit was a mattress, bed frame and box spring. They are taking…
Is this Sale by Owner or Realty Agent? Are there any pictures in or out for viewing?
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Curb Appeal ~ Selling Your Home ~ Great End of Summer To Do List
This is a great check list for what to do in early Fall when You are preparing your home to sell or not. Curb Appeal is an important part of preparing your home for selling.          Watering, weeding…
I am interested in looking at the property. Please an you contact me at 408 857-6728. Thank you Stephanie Malhi
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I waas inquiring of the property accepting section 8 vocher?Can the landlord be reached by phone or email?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3017241626-585-Mcwilliams-Rd-SE-2203-Atlanta-GA-30315
Is this still available? Very interested.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Tracy/sold/7242644-841-W-Mount-Diablo-Ave-Tracy-CA-95376
Conway SC Real Estate Market Watch – Castlewood
October 18, 2010 Jill Klunk - REALTOR® - Conway Real Estate   • klunkjill@aol.com • view my blog • 843-267-5891            Below is the latest market watch for Castlewood Estates in…
Denver HUD Homes - Where are they?
Why are there so few HUD homes for sale in Denver area right now?The number of HUD homes for sale in Denver and the surrounding areas has been declining in the last few weeks. Currently there are only…
Monday Morning Coffee – October 18, 2010
INSPIRATION FOR TODAY: “Pursue the good ardently. But if your efforts fall short, accept the result and move on.” - Epictetus WHO ARE YOU? Who do you want to be? Which are the principles by which…
Foreclosure Freeze
They have already begun taking lender owned properties off the market.  This will open up a small window of opportunity for regular sellers that will allow them to possibly get their homes sold.  The…
FOR SALE BY OWNER:WHY USE AN AGENT WHEN I CAN DO IT MYSELF?
  FOR SALE BY OWNER:  WHY USE AN AGENT WHEN I CAN DO IT MYSELF?   By: Katie Kirk-The Kirk Holton Team (St. Louis MO)  You want to sell by owner, but most people hire an agent. Why? This is a great…
Hello - Please let me know if there are more pictures for this property. Thanks!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1078090409-Condo-Tracy-CA-95304
Do you have any photos of the backyard and inside of the home? If so, could you please email them to me at brianna.carey@live.com. Thank you very much
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Im looking at a house with the water heater in the bedroom closet, does it need to be moved, and how much does that cost?
The house is a large home, and i really want to make a offer but i dont want to waste money since the house is at the top of the price range.
West Palmdale CA Real Estate Market Conditions, Monday, October 18, 2010
West Palmdale, California Real EstateWe here at the Gockel Group, continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find…
Orlando Homes for Sale Declining a Little
The number of active listings in Orlando continues to decline amidst the foreclosure slowdown. Currently, there are only 15,996 active listings posted. However, the number of active REO listings seems…
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