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can a buyer not signing at escrow when he signed all short sale approval letters?
Got short sale approval , the owner of the short sale property demanding to get the stove, furnace and range out of the property after closing. Or he will not sign the closing papers? Can he do that? Also…
Seven Bar Ranch Real Estate Stats
Here's my monthly real estate report for Seven Bar Ranch. Seven Bar Ranch is a subdivision of newer homes in Northwest Albuquerque.Seven Bar Ranch Home SalesThere were 6 closed sales in Seven Bar Ranch…
Big Lifted trucks for sale at Giant Tools and Machineries !!
There are so many industries in the world and they are made of some of the giant tools and machineries. All these machineries are quite heavy and they are meant for the betterment of the world as the more…
Naples Bay Resort Naples Florida 34102 condos for sale, property sales in Naples Bay Resort
Naples Bay Resort Naples Florida 34102 condos for sale, property sales in Naples Bay Resort If you want to live in the lap of luxury, this is the place.  Naples Bay Resort in Naples Florida has all the…
What is the very BEST $85 investment a California buyer can make?
Perhaps you've heard the story about the young wife who cut off the end of the Thanksgiving ham at their very first large family get-together.  Her new husband asked her why she was doing that, and her…
Aqualane Shores Naples Florida 34102 information and real estate and properties for sale
Aqualane Shores Naples Florida 34102 information and real estate and properties for sale Aqualane Shores in Naples Florida is an upscale boating community of approximately 350 homes.  It is located in…
Tired of getting duped in Chester/Mont co.
My husband and I are so tired of being duped into visiting new developments that boasts of housing staring from $350k, however when you get therehouses are closer to the 600k. 350 was only the shell.…
Hello. I have started refinancing my home mortgage because of the current low rates. But I've been wondering if it's better to sell and
buy instead. I paid $213K for my house in 2006 at the height of the bubble. The Philadelphia area wasn't very hard hit. I had a recent appraisal this summer of $216K (but with a lack of comps in…
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
I AM LOOKING AT HOUSES FOR SALE IN FLORIDA AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE DIFFERANCE BETWEEN WHERE IT SAYS CONSTRUCTION TYPE; BLOCK / STUCCO AND FRAME / STUCCO.
Naples FL Condo for $ 44,900.00, short sales, reo's and florida real estate best buys
Naples FL Condo for $ 44,900.00, short sales, REO's, and florida real estate best buys Here is a great value idea for a 55+ buyer in Naples Florida.  This condo community is close to Downtown Naples,…
Do the sellers have to move once escrow closes or would the new owners have to go through eviction to remove the old owners?
I have some buyers who are concerned that once escrow closes on the home they are purchasing through a short sale that the current owners of record will refuse to move out and hence the buyers will not…
Pre-Election PVP Watch Newsletter
PVP Watch Newsletter – October , 2010 To Our Friends & Supporters In this Newsletter: Marymount – Almost the End of the Continuing Saga Annenberg at Lower Point Vicente Ballot Measures Vote…
This house is in foureclosure or not because I saw a page called - All foureclosure.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Goulds/sold/26052348-11721-Sw-226th-St-Goulds-FL
I like to know the status of this property if is avaleble or not sendme the information to reyes.opositivo@gmail.com thank you
is it ready sold or not -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3027379730-4303-W-Lamar-Rd-Glendale-AZ
Park Slope Brooklyn Homes for Sale
What can you expect in Park Slope Brooklyn real estate? The answer is a little bit of everything. Here you'll find four stories row houses, but also superb mansions and some of the most luxurious Queen…
Where to find an experienced short sale specialist, in or around Philly?
I saw a condo yesterday that is currently in a "short sale." I did some reasearch regarding short sales and I understand that if I want the best outcome I should work with someone with expereince.…
who pays the listing agent in a short sale in CA?
I was solicited to sell my investment property in CA by an investor/agent who found it on a foreclosure list. He said I had nothing to loose. I told him I didn't have any funds to take to the closing…
Hat World
www.RandyDodd.net   www.AbileneCurbs.com   There are two kinds of people in this world, Hat people and those who don't wear hats! I am a hat person. That's what brings me to Hat World. With that said,…
Midwood Brooklyn NY is a terrific neighborhood for living and working
Midwood Brooklyn Homes for Sale Midwood Brooklyn real estate is a centrally located neighborhood with larger homes. You'll find that travel in this area can be quite convenient since there are subway stops…
Hyde Park New York Real Estate Report for September 2010
  Re-blogged by 0 agents   During September, 7 single family homes were sold. All of the homes sold had price reductions prior to getting an offer.  The oldest of these homes was built in 1850 and…
how can I get contracts to clean foreclosed homes?
I am starting an cleaning business and I am looking for some type of information on how to get started cleaning forclosed homes
Bad MLS pictures.
I thought some of you might enjoy this link: http://www.diversesolutions.com/blog/2008/03/12/march-2008-bad-mls-photos/ But one must wonder why they even bothered. THIS is why I don't look at homes without…
Are Prices Going Up? or Down? Southern California - Home Sales Statistics 2009 compared to 2010
It's important to compare not only the total number of sales but the Closed Sale Amounts!  Looking at the table below there are fewer overall sales in 2010, however, the number of sold properties over…
How to Identify Stable Neighborhoods
Certain characteristics make some neighborhoods more desirable than others. Real estate industry experts say these neighborhoods are more likely to experience stable or rising home prices.Many buyers…
Is This House Still available i am very interested in it. Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3005101205-1935-Old-Bryson-City-Rd-Whittier-NC-28789
REO inventory in the East Bay – Is it up or down?
We first heard of the foreclosure moratorium in the month of September, although the freeze did not spread to California until weeks later. So, what happened to the REO supply during this month of September?…
My search beings...
Well, today is the first day my husband has let me look for a house to raise our family in.  Like it or not we're a real family now... baby and dog and us make 4, and add in our various roommates and…
Mortgage Rates
This week 30 yr. fixed rates ranged between 3.75 and 4.25% depending on program, credit and points.  Courtesy of WR Starkey Mortgage
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…
Short Sale Advice
Navigating Short Sales: What to Do When the Sale Price Leaves You ShortIf you're thinking of selling your home, and you expect that the total amount you owe on your mortgage will be greater than the selling…
Home by Design Update
Please take a look at our latest edition of Home By Design. A Jewel of a Room.Enjoy Nick & CindyNew Weekly Article - A Jewel of a Room
Lack of title insurance could slow sales of foreclosed homes?
Foreclosed homes could get harder to buy now that one of the nation's largest title insurance companies has stopped insuring titles to homes foreclosed by JPMorgan Chase and GMAC Mortgage.  Read the full…
WHY DONT ALL HAVE 2010 BENMARK TEST SCORES ON HERE FOR 2010 ? THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CAN I PUT SOMTHING ON HERE WHY I LIKE BIRDE ALEZANDER ELM SCHOOL BECAUSE I HAVE A STUDENT THAT GO TO BIRDE ALXZANDER AND SOME GOOD TEACHER MRS 5TH GRADE WEBB YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!…
4 out of 10 first time buyer mistakes
4. Being too picky. http://www.therealestatefaction.com Go ahead and put everything you can think of on your new home wish list, but don't be so inflexible that you end up continuing to rent for significantly…
would you consider a offer of 7,7700,000$ for this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1017711565-237-Seapuit-Rd-Osterville-MA-02655
hello..i have been looking for houses to rent in Brentwood (bay area) but seem to not find very many..does?
anyone know some good sites or people who are planning to rent a nice fam. home? my fam and i are moving from Missouri and dont want to buy a home yet..we are planning on keeping ours here till we can…
MERS: Scandal or Smokescreen?
Another week, and the economy is still in a holding pattern. "RoboScandal" is on the tips of everyone's tongue.And throughout the media and financial worlds, people are poised to take sides.in discussions…
Ann Arbor Is Becoming Michigan's Center of Power
For those "in the know," the place to call home in southeast Michigan is Ann Arbor . We've recently pointed out a number of reasons why people of all walks of life enjoy living here, but the number of…
Bayfront Condo For Sale in South Padre Island TX
Seller says $369K... I say $339K!!! How much it will go for? Want to bet?
we agreed to a pre occupy and were asked to pay rent that would go toward down pmt. seller never fixed house issues, we stopped paying rent, bought it
seller changed mid course and did not apply rent to down payment. since we stopped paying it after that they left it alone until after settlement. now they threaten to sue for rents not paid. we said we…
FHA 203k loans - purchase or refi - dreams can come true
HUD's 203K REHAB LOANS - an Fha productFHA 203K loans offers consumers the ability to purchase and renovate a house with just one settlement. This simplifies the traditional construction process, which…
Does the massachusetts stamp tax apply to undeveloped land that is sold?
My siblings and I inherited our parents home, and 50 acres of undeveloped land. It is all being sold in a single transaction.
How to Reach the Millennials
Daily Real Estate News  |  October 6, 2010  |  Great article from Realtor Magazine. If you missed the CAR EXPO this is a must read.The millennial generation has entered the real estate market in…
Banks Temporarily Halting Foreclosures
Banks Temporarily Halting Foreclosures To Investigate Improper Procedures Your Realtor® Association is working hard on the issue of the foreclosure moratorium by national banks. We realize the havoc…
Tax Credit Is Sought For 4 Years of College
President Obama is calling on Congress to make permanent tax credits to cover all four years of college expenses, in a move that could save some families as much as $10,000 toward a degree. The president,…
How's the real estate market in......Dana Point?
As of 10/15/2010, there were 288 homes on the market in Dana Point – 101 attached homes.   There were 102 homes in escrow and 37 closed sales in the last 30 days.   Comparable numbers when you look…
Will it be deflation, inflation—or both?
Ed Perks, lead manager of Franklin Income Fund, explains why dividend-paying stocks are attractive and looks at how they can be affected by deflation or inflation. The answer to this economic puzzle…
Is this a short sale or forclosure?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1091613124-5147-W-Echo-Ln-Glendale-AZ-85302
A New Way to Cut a Mortgage
Some homeowners who already have refinanced into low-interest-rate mortgages are using a little-known strategy to make their monthly payments even smaller. Called "recasting" or "re-amortizing," the…
Foreclosure Bill Is Blocked
President Barack Obama plans to veto a bill whose opponents say would make it harder for homeowners to stop foreclosures. The move marks the Obama administration's most direct intervention so far into…
Depositions shed more light on foreclosure issues
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Oct. 15, 2010 – Workers who processed tens of thousands of mortgage foreclosure papers portrayed their jobs as assembly-line work that required them to sign off on documents…
Mortgage rates hit decades-low 4.19%
Mortgage Rate Trend Index This week, 59% of industry panelists believe mortgage rates will remain relatively unchanged over the short term; 29% think rates will rise, and 12% think rates will fall. WASHINGTON…
Do You Need to Replace Your Plumbing?
Do You Need to Replace Your Plumbing? Article From HouseLogic.com By: Joe BousquinPublished: April 15, 2010 What to look for and consider to determine if you should replace plumbing and deteriorating…
OPEN HOUSE-1033 A ROCKLAND AVENUE-HEARTLAND VILLAGE-STATEN ISLAND, NY
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2010 12-3PM Custom End Unit Condo!  Freshly Painted, Oak Railing, Porcelain and Ceramic Floors, Custom Interior, Crown Mouldings,  Eat In Kitchen with Custom Tiled…
I BOUGHT FORCLOSED HOME CASH AND ADDITONAL CASH TO REPAIR. DOES ANY BANK GIVE MORGAGES FOR PURCHASE PRICE & REPAIR COST?
I WAITED 6 MONTHS FOR TITLE SEASONING WITH BANK OF AMERICA. APPLIED , DID ALL PAPER WORK, GOT APPRAISAL ETC AND THEN WAS TOLD I HAD TO WAIT 12 MONTHS. IS THERE ANY BANK THAT WILL FINANCE PURCHASE PRICE…
Importance of Photography in Marketing Homes
THE IMPORTANCE OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN MARKETING HOMESTips for making your photos work for youBY: MICHAEL P. GARCIATHE GARCIA REAL ESTATE NETWORK10/15/2010As a professional realtor, and even as a home buyer,…
Ventura County Short Sale Realtor Advice: Some Agents Hate Short Sales
  Ventura County CA – I recently met a realtor in a another town. “I hate short sales”, she told me. “They are so frustrating. They take forever. Most of mine have dragged out for 9-12 months.…
WHY DONT ALL HAVE 2010 BENMARK TEST SCORES ON HERE FOR 2010 ? THANK YOU!!
CAN I PUT SOMTHING ON HERE WHY I LIKE BIRDE ALEZANDER ELM SCHOOL BECAUSE I HAVE A STUDENT THAT GO TO BIRDE ALXZANDER AND SOME GOOD TEACHER MRS 5TH GRADE WEBB YAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!AND MRS. BROWN YAH!!!!!
The Allen Report
Update of average sale price by month for the Rowayton area of Norwalk, CT, as of Sept. 30, 2010:
House explodes in South San Antonio
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I want to sell two lots in Miami
I have two lots I want to sell in Miami around 39 St and 159 ave how do I find how much are the other lots going for?
Amberleigh Real Estate
Amberleigh Real Estate-Charlotte-Amberleigh HomesAmberleigh real estate for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market averages…
If I sign a lease for rent to be due on the 12th what date should rent be due the following month.
I'm being told by the lessor that rent is due on the 11th do you agree with these terms
Detroit vs. Newport Beach - Least Exensive To Most Expensive Real Estate
Coldwell Banker Real Estate Issues Home Listing Report of Most Expensive and Affordable U.S. Housing Markets  Print Article RISMEDIA, October 11, 2010—Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC has released…
Freezing Foreclosures? What Does that Really Mean?
Even with some 5 million homes in the distress process, this only represents approximately 1 year's worth of inventory.  This year the NAR is projecting approximately 4.5 million home sales.  Keeping…
I am looking to buy a home in Winston Salem, NC. I want good schools and an area that has good resale. Any suggestions?
I have young children. I would like to be close to things like parks, libraries etc. My husband works downtown and does not want a long commute.
Sarasota | Florida | Real Estate Sales Statistics | September 2010
The Sarasota Association of Realtors puts out monthly Real Estate Sales Statistics.   This infomation is important for both potential buyers and sellers to make an informed decision regarding property…
Sarasota | Florida | Real Estate Sales Statistics | September 2010
The Sarasota Association of Realtors puts out monthly Real Estate Sales Statistics.   This infomation is important for both potential buyers and sellers to make an informed decision regarding property…
what is the best option facing foreclosure? Is it deed in liue, straight foreclosure, short sale or something else? What is the typical time frame.?
My wife and I are facing foreclosure. I have been on disablility for the last 6 months and we can't afford our payment anymore also we have a balloon payment coming up. Is one option really any better…
If I buy a home in Berkeley where tenants are living, can I evict them?
Are there laws specific to Berkeley about tenant evictions? Even after I purchase the house.
Will new collection affect my closing??
Ugh!! Just got preapproved for FHA 30 year loan. My midscore is in the 640s. Yesterday, I got a letter in the mail - a bill -- from a collector, trying to collect on an old debt that I had settled on with…
Is the day of "call the listing agent" on bank owned properties over?
This time last year if you were a "buyers" agent you were hating life. People only wanted to work with the listing agents of bank owned properties because they felt that was the only way they…
Is there an ethics board for real estate agents to report questionable ethics/practices to?
The selling agent to the house I purchased committed numerous questionable actions and I am certain they are at the very least ethical violations-- including misrepresentations, bad faith negotiations,…
Homes Sold or Pending In October in Santa Monica, Brentwood and Beverly Hills
From Realtor & Licensed Broker, Connie De GrootHomes SOLD or Pending in Santa Monica, Brentwood and Beverly HIlls  in Oct as of Oct 15 590 Haynes Ave, 202 Days On The Market, SOLD At $ 6,400,000.…
Here is a silly question for everybody out there
I would like to know if anybody out there can tell me a reason why it is NOT the perfect time to buy a home right now???
Great Article on Temple Student Housing
This article from today's Philadelphia Inquirer gives a nice overview of the world of student housing around Temple University - a must read for investors in this area: New Temple student housing stirs…
2011 California Housing Forecast
One of the agents in our offices, Chris Clayton, attended the conference held by the California Association of REALTORs.     She took some interesting notes on statistics gathered in part by Leslie…
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