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i woyld like to view this home please call me at 706 414 9292
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Brookdale Subdivision West Columbia Homes For Sale
Brookdale Subdivision West Columbia Homes For Sale Brookdale Subdivision is a wonderful community located in West Columbia right off Augusta Highway (#1). The neighborhood offers traditional, country…
How Do You Pronounce Bexar?
So, how do you pronounce Bexar?  Newcomers to San Antonio frequently stumble over the name of San Antonio's home county by putting great emphasis on the X, thereby pronouncing a first syllable rhyming…
Mailers - Do they work? If so, please feel free to share your advice. If not, please provide a reason why this has not worked for you.
As someone who has been in the real estate industry since 2002 (in a mortgage capacity), my first crack at residential re-sale began in 2010. Things have been going very well so far, but I'm always…
FHA Short Sale Success Story
I am closing another short sale tomorrow. The sellers had a job transfer out of state. They were short selling an FHA loan with a second mortgage. The short sale was fairly simple because FHA’s short…
Being Ready for Career Advancement
Are you ready for your next promotion or new job opportunity? During the most productive years of our working lives most of us are seeking ways to advance our professional careers.  Whether through promotional…
I love to work with investors.
I Love to fine properties, i love to research them, i love to make my clients happy.  I know how to fine the prefect property in the perfect location for the perfect.  Call me now at 954-696-2732
Walk the Walk Lenders! Loan Mods & Short Sales are the way to go..
Loan Modifications would really help our housing situation, IF they reset the loans to current market values AND reset the Interest rates to Fixed again at current market values.  Of course the homeowner…
Thinking of moving to Southwest Florida?
Southwest Florida is in the Gulf Coast Region.  The following cities are considered part of Southwest Florida:  Bonita Springs, Naples, Cape Coral, Captiva, Desoto County, Estero, Englewood, Fort Myers,…
Is this house still available?
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How You Can Help Sell Your Home Faster!
While this is a challenging market, there are a number of steps you can take to help make a sale a little sooner. Clean Out the ClutterWhen a potential buyer comes to see a property, they want to imagine…
Will anyone do 90% LTV on new construction jumbo loan in Orlando? $600k.
Will be primary residence, custom home, planned neighborhood. Excellent credit and income. Already have a pre-qual from a bank willing to do 80%, but really want 90% so I don't have to pull from…
30-year Mortgage Rates Tie Low; 15-year Mortgage Rates Set New Record
McLean, VA – Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rate dropped to tie the survey’s all-time low and the…
Teaching in Jackson County School District or Jefferson/Commerce City Schools? Teacher Rewards on Home Buying!
It seems that we can never give back enough to the teacher's who instruct our kids.  In a day where I know first hand that Jackson County School teachers in Jackson County, GA are getting two (2) weeks…
Is this property sold?
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DAILY MORTGAGE RATE LOCK ADVICE
DAILY MORTGAGE RATE LOCK ADVICEOctober 1, 2010, 7:00 PT LOCK ADVICE CHANGES SEVERAL TIMES DAILY CLICK FOR UPDATE Mortgage Rate lock Advice for locks within 3 days:  LOCKMortgage rate points based on…
America’s Most Expensive ZIP Codes (2010 Edition)
Home Market Realty. By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com The value of a home is based on the basic economic principle of Supply and Demand. When the number of buyers exceeds…
Are These The Kind of Neighbors You Like?
Its been said "You can't pick your relatives or your neighbors". So what's your take on this one? Would you want to be friends or would you prefer she stay away from your house?Looking for a good Realtor…
THE DANCING CARPET- What you need to know before entering a property.
This blog was very painful to write.. literally. When viewing a property this morning, i entered it through the front door, the elctricity was off and the shades were closed. I raised the shade to let…
Are there places in Punta Gorda area to rent for just one or two months in the winter time?
We're looking for a place to rent in January and/or February 2011 while we shop around for a condo to buy.
How can this house be priced that high? I've seen it. It has losts of damage. Rotting floor at kitchen door, stolen A/C units, roof damage, mold.
Not to mention there is no way to get to the front from the back. Part of the front doesn't even belong with the house, no landscaping. If you go to the front, you have to walk beside the highway and…
16143 Camino Del Sol, Los Gatos -
Fantastic Family-oriented street with an enormous back yard.  Build your own baseball field for the kids!
Ventura County, CA. JPMorgan/Chase Halts Foreclosures, “Robo-Signers” Appear Commonplace
Ventura County, CA – The Stop Foreclosure Institute of Ventura County, CA reports that following in the heavy and reverse-motion steps of GMAC Mortgage, JPMorgan Chase has stopped foreclosures in 23…
IF I PAY WITH CASH, WHAT DISCOUNTS DO I GET WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY?
Todays question is : Should i get a discount if i am paying with cash?The first thing you need to keep in mind, is that terms are just as important as how you are paying for the property at closing. What…
Getaways: America’s Top 10 Fall Foliage Destinations
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2010—TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites announced the top ten fall foliage destinations in the U.S., according to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 2,300 travelers.…
Are you looking for a home with luxury features in the Woodbridge Virginia area?
Many times I will suggest a home buyer consider expanding the area where they are willing to look. Sometimes home buyers are set on an area. And that's ok.I listen intently to their reasoning and then…
Have A Long-Term Real Estate Strategy
A long-term real estate strategy is not difficult to establish and can provide returns that far exceed other investment opportunities. The key to getting started on such a plan is to understand two…
Do Your Buyers Need Help with Their Credit Fitness?
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2010—Many home buyers now and into the foreseeable future will face tight lending standards and the need to improve their credit score to get prequalified or preapproved for mortgages.…
Strategic Default – What You Need to Know Before You Decide to Walk Away
RISMEDIA, October 1, 2010—(MCT)—The moving truck pulled away from the curb, loaded with Wallace Farmer’s possessions. He locked the front door for the last time and left town—clutched by a long-simmering…
Is it possible to find a good deal on a 2 bedroom apt within 200k in Queens, NY?
looking for a place to own to avoid renting in this low housing market. Interested in a safe neighborhood in Queens, NY.
I want to buy an apartment but, I do not know enough about it to make an educated decision.
Specifically, I want to found out about the buildings regulations and/or policies and any hidden fees that I might need to know about. I want to know exactly what I am getting myself into before signing…
Pre Foreclosure Rentals
Many people in my demographic have had fixed incomes slashed by taking "safe positions' in this volatile market, and are therefore largely at the mercy of the Federal Reserve. Competing with…
How safe is the 95123 zip code?
My family is considering buying a home in this zip code (near Santa Teresa Blvd.) and I want to know if it's a safe neighborhood.
How safe is Des Plaines IL?
We are looking to buy a home near the intersection of Laurel Ave and Harding Ave in Des Plaines. Does anyone know how safe that neighborhood is? Thanks.
How safe is Wood street in oakland?
I am trying to find a place for my family and i saw a posted apartment for 1800 for a 3 bedroom. The picture looks great but i figured i will ask the experts in the house. Also if you know of any affordable…
How safe is Wood street in oakland?
I am trying to find a place for my family and i saw a posted apartment for 1800 for a 3 bedroom. The picture looks great but i figured i will ask the experts in the house. Also if you know of any affordable…
Issuing and controlling handicap parking spaces in condo complexes
I live in a 40 unit condo association complex. There are technically no handicap parking spots, but we have a handicap neighbor. The neighbor had to get a variance to put in a wheelchair accessible ramp…
How safe is Detriot Shoreway ?
I am a single female , moving to Cleveland for job Downtown. I have heard a lot of good things about Detriot shoreway, I found a lovely rental only 6 mins from work and I am considering living there.…
How safe is the area?
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America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes (2010 Edition
America's Most Expensive ZIP Codes (2010 Edition) The value of a home is based on the basic economic principle of Supply and Demand. When the number of buyers exceeds the number of sellers, home prices…
how safe is the area?
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How safe is the highlands?
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have you heard about any new law related to salary by comission.?
Finally we coudn't get the loan.My husband has been in the same company for 5 years.Since January he started to be paid by comission.Fixed salary(minimun salary) and after 80 hour,overtime and comission.He…
Things To Do After Closing: A Checklist
Things To Do After Closing:  When you walk out of the closing as a new Brooklyn homeowner, a flood of emotions is running through you. Your main concern is making sure that you do everything to protect…
What are my options?
My wife and I purchased a townhome in 2006, since than we have had a child and are expecting another one in October. We can easily afford our mortgage payments and have great credit scores (750 ). We…
6 Steps to a Green Kitchen Remodel
RISMedia posted an article with 6 steps to a green kitchen. While the "green" movement may have slowed down slightly, similar to the economy, it is still alive and well.More homeowners are opting to stay…
Crested Butte Mountain Resort Facts
If you haven't visited us yet, there is no time than the present.  The best ski resort in Colorado has been kept a secret long enough.  Come check us out!Corey Dwan Benson Sotheby's International Realty970-596-3219…
Are there breed restrictions at 300 W. Beech Street?
If so, what is their policy? And what buildings in the area don't that you know of.
Why Buy New Construction?
A New Condo Will Save You Money on Utilities Since new condos have the latest in energy efficiency standards they save money on utilities. Among the energy features, new homes have dual pane windows,…
Crested Butte 2nd Qtr Sale Volume
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Crested Butte 2nd Qtr Sale Volume and Average Price
Corey Dwan Benson Sotheby's International Realty970-596-3219 Cell Corey.Dwan@SothebysRealty.comwww.CrestedButteForSale.comCorey Dwan Benson Sotheby's International Realty970-596-3219 Cell Corey.Dwan@S…
Homes Sales Are on the Rise in South Tampa
When you canvas real estate professionals, lenders, and builders, they will all tell you that home sales are on the rise in South Tampa. Many real estate professionals are optimistic that this trend…
I'm thinking of selling my home but I don't want to pay 6%. My home is worth 275,000. How do real estate?
agents justify $16,500 just to sell a house? I could put my child through UT for that amount of money.
Selling your home in Pinellas County FL Quick Tips
Quick Tips to Prepare Your Home For Sale Give your home curb appeal by pressure washing the home and driveway Mulch the flower and shrub beds Polish and Replace Brass Door Handles Make Sure the Door…
10 Reasons To Buy a Home
Having doubts about that next or first purchase of a home?  Now may be the best time ever!Corey Dwan Benson Sotheby's International Realty970-596-3219 Cell Corey.Dwan@SothebysRealty.comwww.CrestedButteForSale.comEnough…
Beaufort, SC's beach.......Hunting Island
One of the most frequent -- and logical -- questions I get from prospective buyers regards beach access. Beaufort is, after all, a coastal town, so the beach has to be somewhere close, right? Right. Hunting…
The Bubbles of Bloom and Gloom Both put Brakes on a Realistic Approach
The heady euphoria of yesterday has given way to hangovers of today with persisting reminders about foreclosures, unemployment, budget deficits, oil leak and you name it. Pointing accusing fingers at either…
Beaufort Native Joe Frazier To Be Honored Tonight At Waterfront Park
Tonight, with the stunning Beaufort River as backdrop, Beaufort, SC native son Joe Frazier --  owner of boxing's  most stunning left hook -- will receive South Carolina's highest civilian honor, the…
Applications to Purchase Homes Rose Last Week
Applications to Purchase Homes Rose Last Week Mortgage applications to purchase homes rose 2.4 percent last week, compared to the previous week, on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the weekly…
Seller does not have mortgage commitment and refuse to install septic until gets commitment? No mention in Purchase and sales of seller needing commit
Our purchase and sales agreement does not mention the seller needing a mortgage commitment only that the seller will be closing on own home same day. We did not even know did not have commitment until…
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Fall Festivities in NOVA!
Ahhh…autumn is in the air! The weather is a bit cooler, the leaves are changing, and coffee shops are putting out their seasonal treats like pumpkin bread and cranberry muffins. Is all of this talk putting…
Sales Statistics
48% of sales people never follow up with a prospect. 25% of sales people make a second contact and stop. 12% of sales people only make three contracts and stop. ONLY 10% of sales people make more than…
Snodgrass Mountain Update - Crested Butte, CO
To: Fellow Members of the Coalition for Lifts on Snodgrass                                        From: CLS Board of Directors Subject:  Phil Chamberland supports…
I OFFERED FULL PRICE ON A SHORT SALE, DOES THAT MEAN MY SALE WILL BE APPROVED?
This mornings top question is: I offered full price on a short sale, will that mean it will get approved?Before making an offer on a short sale there are several things you need to know and consider. First…
Crested Butte Mountain Resort makes monumental shift in plans for Snodgrass Mountain
CBMR makes monumental shift in plans for Snodgrass   Written by Mark Reaman    Wednesday, 29 September 2010 To: CLS Members    Dear Corey Dwan, From:  CLS Board…
Notices of Default Filed - Northville, MI (2010)
Notices of Default 2010 Northville, MI Month Mortgage Workout Foreclosure (Sheriff Sale)     January 17 11February 20 18March 21 13April 16 17May 13 14June 16 11July 16 14August 14 20September 23 15 *…
Notices of Default Filed in Farmington Hills, MI (2010)
Notices of Default 2010 Farmington Hills, MI Month Mortgage Workout Foreclosure (Sheriff Sale)     January 47 41February 49 52March 54 60April 41 43May 42 40June 47 40July 65 49August 58 56September 58 42 *…
A Very Busy Weekend In Columbus, MS
Anyone thinking of relocating to Columbus, Mississippi might wonder about the quality of life. This weekend displays the wide-ranging variety of wholesome activities. Whether it is children, historic,…
Buyers Saved Average of 37% on GA Foreclosures in Q2 2010
Thousands of Georgia foreclosure buyers saved an average of 37% in Q2 201 Georgia buyers purchased thousands of pre-foreclosure and foreclosed properties in the second quarter of 2010 at an average…
Notices of Default Filed - Livionia, MI (2010)
Notices of Default 2010 Livonia, MI Month Mortgage Workout Foreclosure (Sheriff Sale)     January 78 47February 56 61March 70 55April 56 50May 55 42June 58 57July 74 54August 63 58September 71 56 *…
Will the 2010 Summer Home Sale surge will be short lived - Or Will Your Home Be a Short Sale? Use a Dacula GA Short Sale Expert
Hamilton Mill Dacula Ga - Press Release - Home sales in August increased 7.6% after plummeting in July, but activity is still low and could fall even further, taking prices with it.  Most blame the expiration…
Tampa Bay Monthly Sales Report
As I expected, home sales in the Tampa Bay area fell over the past 30 days wiping out the minimal 1% gain reported in the media last month. There was a 7% drop in sales over the period tracked according…
Own 2 investment props bought/rehabbed in ID in 06. Rent shorts mtgs by $36K/year. Homes are underwater $200K . Foreclosure? Advice? SS - no offers.
Own properties with biz partner. We both are employed and make 6 figures, own our own homes in CA. But at this point, our investments (not flips...we brought value to the properties - spent $250K rehabbing…
Interest Rates Stable, Low; Distressed Sales High; Highest Discount REO or Short Sale?
According to Freddie Mac, "the national average commitment rate for a 30-year, conventional, fixed-rate mortgage fell to a record low 4.43 percent in August from 4.56 percent in July; the rate was 5.19…
Cowan's Gap State Park
This is a beautiful park that I have worked in the past two summers.Check it out when you get a chance............http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/cowansgap.aspx
Fall in Rocky Mountain National Park
http://www.coloradodreamhouse.com/index.php/news/  This picture comes to us courtesy of Jennifer Stimac who snapped it last weekend in Rocky Mountain National Park just as the Aspens start to change colors.…
Mortgage Lender Suspends Foreclosures
On 09/29/2010, J P Morgan Chase announced it was suspending foreclosures because some of its employees might have “improperly” prepared the foreclosure documents. J P Morgan Chase has operations in…
Sunrise Bay Adult Community in Little Egg Harbor, NJ - Housing Market Report
Little Egg Harbor's Sunrise Bay Adult Community - 2010 Housing Market ReportOnly two homes in Little Egg Harbor's Sunrise Bay retirement community have sold since January, and not one home has sold since…
What is the HOA and property taxes? Thank you. Drew
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Pricing Homes Right in a Housing Slump
We came across this article and it really does say it all!  Take a moment and read "Pricing Homes Right in a Housing Slump." The good news for sellers: Your house will sell. The bad? Only if the price…
This property has been in the hands of the bank. Can you tell me if it will be listed for sale?
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Jupiter Home Inventory Levels Drop for 2nd Month in a Row
For the 2nd month in a row we had another very nice decrease in the Jupiter Net Inventory Index during September. The net inventory of real estate currently for sale on our local Multiple Listing Service…
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