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What is really going on in the Clayton real estate market?
Is now a good time to put a house on the market or would it be better to try and rent it? What are buyers looking for in Clayton? I have heard that many people cannot qualify for mortgages in today's…
Start Shopping Now: New Buyer Tax Credit Is On The Way!
It was bound to happen. A bit more help for the real estate market…before it falls totally on its face. You can expect another home buyers tax credit to come out in another 30-60 days, according to…
10677 NE Kingston Meadows Circle
Immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bath Townhome in Kingston.You won't be disappointed in this great Kingston Meadows townhome. Professional Landscaping is kept up by the HOA.  Designer touches throughout the…
Wish You Could Refinance? Try FHA!
FHA short refinance option now available WASHINGTON – Sept. 8, 2010 – In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property, the U.S. Department…
August Numbers for South Beach Condos
Supply is down 8% and demand increased 23% from the same time last year. The median sold price dipped 17% to $582,000 from $705,000 last year. Of the 16 homes that sold 7 of them were two bedrooms with…
$449,500 Glastonbury Home on 3 Acres!
This five bedroom colonial is located on the corner of Neipsic Rd and Brook St, in Glastonbury.  The home is an antique colonial with updates.  There is an addition off the back, that hosts the first…
FHA short refinance option now available
Some 'underwater' owners current on their mortgage can now switch to an FHA loan if lenders agree to write off principal. Read more.
How Video Tours Create More Exposure For Your Home For Sale
Many real estate agents are still not appreciating the many benefits of video tours for their listings, i.e., they set a listing apart from the competition, they are easily shared, they can be put on DVD,…
FHFA Establishes New Housing Goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
NEWS: RISMEDIA, September 8, 2010—The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has sent a final rule to the Federal Register establishing new housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises)…
Myrtle Beach Area Real Estate beats US averages
Myrtle Beach area real estate beats U.S. averages September 7, 2010 By Gregg Leave a Comment Myrtle Beach area real estate beats U.S. averages – Business – Real estate – TheSunNews.com. There…
Spontaneous Open House+Divine Intervention+Positive Attitude = Prospects!
In the 8 years that I’ve been in real estate, I can easily count on my left hand how many times I’ve held an open house. Sundays, in my mind, are meant for family, church and relaxation.  Last Sunday…
The Chargers! Marysville Getchell High School
The chargers!  Marysville Getchell High School  The new Getchell High School in Marysville is set to open on time.  It was originally scheduled to open next year. The school was funded from a bond…
Can I short sale my California home ?I'm behind in payments and also the tenants are behind in rent.
I purchase my home for $320,000 and now is worth about $125,000. we lived there a few months and had to move out because it was too far from our jobs. Then my husband lost his job and we haven't…
Can you please send me more information on this lot? Is it a conforming lot? Is it near town water/sewer? Which lot is it in the picture shown?
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Maintenance On Your Furnace - It's that time of year again
Maintenance on your furnace - It's that time of year again  Fall is approaching quickly and that means it is time to schedule your annual furnace maintenance check up. Quite a few years back I learned…
Buying a short-sale in cash, how much lower from the asking price can I offer????
I am interested in an 1983 year old home in Port st lucie florida made up of stacco. the house needs some TLC . It is listed for $103,000.00 and I would like to make an offer to the bank of $50,000.00…
fha is requiring the seller to make repairs that are safety hazzard,been under contract 4 mos and seller doesnt want to make the repairs what do i do
pool is green no pop off exterior valve to water heater bad wiring to a/c unit so it does not work 3x4 bad spot in roof
What the Fed's are Saying...
Recently I was reading about the Fed's Open Market Committee meeting and I decided to highlight the important excerpts that give both insight into current and future Fed actions and most importantly will…
Need to find a SF Home in Lehigh Acres, FL or Ft. Myers, FL that accepts large dogs. Anybody have any suggestions for properties?
I am looking for a home that has at least 3 brm, with a monthly rent amount of $800 or less. Would prefer properties with quick access to I75. The current property I have rented at for the last 2 years…
i am looking for a property manager for my townhouse in middletown CT
i am relocating. will be needing help in renting out my townhouse and i want to save myself worries and work.
Buy A Home At $13.25 Per Hour
I listened to a video blog this morning that put the home buying opportunities available today in a different perspective. First time home buyers need to hear this.  I know I will share this information…
Agents, have you noticed a general reluctancy in Loss Mitigation departments to negotiate the price of short sales recently?
I have had very good experience with short sales up until recently when all my new short sales started having problems with negotiators going "my way or the highway" when askingfor a price that…
I've always heard that to offer less than 20% of the asking price is an insult to the owner. But in today's
market, is there a new number that's higher - offering 30% less, for example? Thanks.
CAN YOU BUY A NEW FORECLOSED HOME THAT APPRAISES AT MUCH LESS THAN THE SALE PRICE FOR THE APPRAISED PRICE?
We are interested in a home built in 2008, new but foreclosed, one of many in a high-end neighborhood. It is for sale for $400k, with a realtor sign in the yard, but looking on the tax appraisal it is…
Your Weekly Mortgage Rate Update for Sugar Land, Houston, Katy, Pearland, The Woodlands or anywhere in Texas. 9/8
Here is your weekly interest rate update: Conventional 30 year Mortgage: 4% Credit score:740 LTV:80% Loan Amount:$200k APR: 4.475% FHA 30 year:4.25% Credit Score:640 LTV:96.5% loan amount:$200k APR:4.875% Conventional…
Leed Certification Takes the Lead
Green building now accounts for nearly one-third of new construction in the United States, up from 2 percent in 2005, according to McGraw-Hill Construction.The key to being green is being LEED certified.…
Seattle and Bellevue Real Estate Mortgage Rate Watch 9/8/10
To viewthe complete post, click here. Economic news remains uneventful today.  The key factor that will impact the market is the bond auctions.  The bond auctions take place at 10am this morning. …
Your Weekly Mortgage Rate Update for Fort Bend, Harris, Brazoria, Montgomery Couty or anywhere in Texas. 9/8
Here is your weekly interest rate update: Conventional 30 year Mortgage: 4% Credit score:740 LTV:80% Loan Amount:$200k APR: 4.475% FHA 30 year:4.25% Credit Score:640 LTV:96.5% loan amount:$200k APR:4.875% Conventional…
Somthing to think about...especially home buyers.
Four years ago, the monthly payment on a $300,000 house with 20 percent down and a mortgage rate of 6.6 percent was $1,533. Today that $300,000 house would sell (on average) for $213,000 and a 30-year…
I have looked at this house I am really interested but I couldn't get anything figured out about the homepath renovation loan.
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Latino homeowners are largest percentage of foreclosures.
Latino homeowners are losing their homes to foreclosure at a greater rate than non-Latinos. Statistics from the Center of Responsible Lending reveal that nearly half of all foreclosures in California are…
Is this property near a creek or small stream?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3006711849-142-Moran-Ave-Dunbar-Wv-25064-Dunbar-WV-25064
July numbers are in! Did they differ from previous month?
July numbers are in! Did they differ from previous month? Click on this link for full article for July numbers http://www.realtor.org/rmodaily.nsf/pages/News2010082401?OpenDocument Source: NAR Contact…
Home Sales in Texas are up~Texas Quarterly Housing Report
So much of what we keep hearing in the news is the doom and gloom of the market; however~According to the latest Texas Quarterly Housing Report, covering second quarter 2010, the volume of real estate…
There is no way to sugar coat the numbers but there is a light at the end of the tunnel
There is no way to sugar coat the numbers but there is a light at the end of the tunnel Existing home sales dropped 27% and new home sales dropped 12% in July, as expected due to current economic conditions…
Evanston IL Real Estate Market Action Report September 2010
The Total Inventory of Properties available for sale as of August was 229, down 8.0% from 249 last month and down 14.6% from 268 in August of last year. August 2010 Inventory was at its lowest level compared…
FHA Offers Short Refi Program For Underwater Homeowners
FHA Offers Short Refi Program For Underwater Homeowners In an effort to help responsible homeowners who owe more on their mortgage than the value of their property HUD adjusted its refinance program. …
REALTOR, BROKER ASSOCIATE
HI, GUESS IT'S TIME I PUT ALL MY KNOWLEDGE OUT THERE TO HELP BUYERS AND SELLERS MAKE SOME WISE REAL ESTATE DECISIONS!IT IS A FABULOUS TIME TO MAKE A REAL ESTATE MOVE!   INTEREST RATES ARE AT AN ALL TIME…
Penrod Arts Festival - Saturday September 11th - 9-5pm - Indy IMA
Penrod Arts Festival - Saturday September 11th 9-5pm - Indianapolis In 1967,  twelve men formed The Penrod Society.  They supported cultural and educational activities of Indianapolis area artists.Forty…
Hampton Crest Subdivision West Columbia Homes For Sale
Hampton Crest Subdivision West Columbia Homes For Sale Nestled in West Columbia, just off Platt Springs Road and Crest Drive, is a subdivision called Hampton Crest. Built in the late 90's and early 2000's,…
Back to school safety
Phew! The first day of school has now come and gone, and we should all give ourselves a pat on the back! The kids, and our sanity, have made it through the summer! Take a deep breath, relax for a minute,…
365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa – Native Foods – Day 57
Special this week – make sure to comment, like or post to the Facebook page for a chance to win $25 to a Costa Mesa place of your choice. Please share! Native Foods is a delicious organic/vegetarian/vegan…
Get ready to sell your home in the Fall Market!
Sound advice : The classic, earthy colors associated with Fall decorations are an homage to Mother Nature herself. The burnt oranges, browns, and golden wheats are the colors we witness first-hand as the…
Haciendas Eye on the Real Estate Market
Haciendas Eye on the Real Estate Market - The Haciendas neighborhood is located in Indio, CA and is a newer, gated community off Golfcenter Parkway and Interstate 10 near Fantasy Springs Casino. Haciendas…
Double Dip
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that the administration would “do everything we can” to stabilize the U.S. housing market. Whether…
I would like to know who makes up the demographics in the Hollywood Hills, is is all movie industery people , and is it dog/animal friendly , for
walking and such. please let me know, as I'm about ready to buy up in this are. I'd also like to know if its possible to find a fixer there, and if so, which area of the hills.
Hi my name is Patty' my Husband Bob & I are looking for a nice litte place in canon city area
we want a sweet little place that might be walking dis' to a cute cafe where one might like a little conversation and coffee, we are in the mit's of selling our home here in Kingman AZ. we are from Las…
Passion in your Real Estate Practice
As Real Estate professionals we are in the business of building relationships.  I found these two quotes very inspirational to my practice. Sellers and buyers need our advice and support, it's important…
Weekly Wednesday Orange County Foreclosures And Short Sales Market Update September 8, 2010
Here’s a look at the inventory in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, and Laguna Beach. Below is a look at the number of homes identified in the MLS as being ‘in the foreclosure process,’…
Mid Town Raleigh, North Carolina is one of the best places to live, work & play.
If you are looking for walkability, great schools, great dining & entertainment venues, and a neighborhood atmosphere, take a look at the North Hills area.  Homes in these areas hold their value over…
Home Loans -- All time Lows!
Home loan rates have hit all time lows. If you or anyone you know are looking to buy or refinance we may never see these kind of rates again! The lower rates make it easier to get into more of a home,…
Tips to help your home sell with little cost and some elbow grease
What can you do to make your home sell more quickly without a lot of expense?  Curb appeal is a big deal.  When someone drives by your home and it doesn't look appealing, they may just drive right by. …
Location, Location Location and one more time Location!
When I am introduced to the friend of a friend, or chance upon someone I haven't seen in a while, and when I remind them that I am a REALTOR, invariably they ask "How's the market?" As an experienced real…
Sandy Ridge Rocks
Yea!!!  Sandy Ridge received Honor School of Excellence for the 5th consecutive year, which is since it opened.  With a principal like Tom Childers, awesome teachers and staff, this school rocks! 
Can I afford a home here?
My daughter and I are new to the Sumter Area. I am a DoD civilian working on Shaw AFB making about $34,000 a yr. I am currently renting ($750) but I am thinking of buying. My credit score is about 680…
The FHA Debuts A New Plan To Help Underwater Home Owners
The latest government program to help underwater borrowers debuted Tuesday. Under the plan, the Federal Housing Administration permits lenders to choose which borrowers will participate from among their…
Palm Coat Real Estate: Grand Haven Homes Report August 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics Grand Haven Homes TOTAL # LISTINGS: 68 TOTAL # NEW LISTINGS: 7 TOTAL # PRICE REDUCED: 12 Active Listings: Lowest Priced Home: $164,900 Highest Price Home:…
When commission income just isn't enough.
Many agents supplement their income with side jobs/businesses. There is no shame in that. Some real world examples I've seen are: loan officer, staging, makeup(mkay/avon), landscaping, insurance, mlm.…
Is Now a Good Time to Buy Real Estate?
A lot of qualified potential buyers are asking this question, which is good because you need to know these things especially when it comes to buying one of your biggest investments — your house.You…
Home Purchase Applications Rise 6.3%
Applications to purchase homes increased 6.3 percent last week compared to the previous week on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association weekly survey.On an unadjusted…
Brunswick Maine Housing Report August 2010
 For the month ending August 2010 the Brunswick ME real estate housing market saw 13  single family homes and condos sell at a combined median price point of 175K with each home sitting on the market…
i am looking into buying a vacation/rental home in Surfside beach, S.C. What type of deals are there in this?
area. Has the housing crisis dropped home prices here? We like the area but I would like to get the best deal I can. Are there other areas in the S.C, N.C., G.A. areas?
Important Fairfield County Real Estate News - Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Please see the following important Fairfield County CT Regional Real Estate news of the day. Have a good afternoon! The Real Deal Purchasing apps to highest level since May http://t…
Candy Land's Mega Mansion Hits the Market
Candy Spelling’s $150 Million Estate in Holmby Hills Hits the MLS Candy Spelling’s Mansion in Holmby Hills   |   Picture taken from the MLS Although this $150 million Holmby Hills Estate is…
Who's following Coldwell Banker's lead?
The advantage real estate agents who work for national firms SHOULD have over the independent property firms is access to vast amounts of online content. The big guys have the money, the means, and the…
Rates for buyers remain favorable.
" Below is more weekly information form my loan officer Katy Kitchin of Edina Mortgage regarding the current interest rates. I like that it seems to be saying without a large change in the bond market…
The New Montage Deer Valley Luxury Resort and Residences
Located in Empire Canyon near the top of Deer Valley Resort, Montage Deer Valley's ski-in, ski-out location offers endless access to the diverse trails of Deer Valley.  Planned to open in December 2010…
The Art of Fix 'n Flips - Step 5 - Listing your Home
So you've bought the great house, researched the area, completed affordable renovations, cleaned it up nicely, and are ready to show it to the world!  The next step is the make or break one - because…
Things To Do In Salem Oregon
If you're like most people you'll be thrilled to discover there is a great place on Facebook to find out all the great things to do in Salem Oregon! Updated on a daily basis, the Salem Things To Do Facebook…
Home Staging
‎'Home Staging' is the process of taking what you have (or, in some cases, bringing in new items) and presenting them in a way that shows off the best features of your home. Most people believe staging…
are there code restrictions or neighborhood restrictions on landscaping on barclay road, newport news, va ?
i want to put a row of evergreen trees down one side of my property to act as a wind barrier and semi-private barrier.
Weekly Homes Sold Report for Monroe County Michigan - Michael Thompson Key Real Estate Michigan
Weekly home sales report for Monroe County Michigan Aug 27th thru Sept 7th Here are the current homes sold for Monroe County Michigan from August 27th, 2010 thru September 7th, 2010 listed by school…
Will Plano homes ever sell?
I'm not putting my home on the market since the current conditions are so bad. Yes, yes, I know - good home priced well, etc. But overall, it seems that Dallas and its counties have the lowest home…
What Is A Short Sale (And Should I Try For One)?
Nov, 2009 Update On Short Sales: First, what IS a short sale? (Taken from our  www.HOMEDT.com site) The asking price listed on a given home will not pay off the mortgage, so, generally, sellers are…
Upstate South Carolina Real Estate 9-8-2010
Good morning! Another wonderful day in Upstate South Carolina! I added several interesting blog entries and pages to my website yesterday that you may find interesting: Are you stressed about selling…
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