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Doing my own search for a home in Los Angeles. I am using a Flat-Rate Broker, since California allows them
to give a rebate back to the buyer. I have been advised by friends to also hire a Real-Estate Lawyer. Is this necessary?
Hardwood flooring
Did you know that hardwood flooring can boost a home's selling price? Here is a great post by Debbie Gartner of Floor Coverings International in Westchester/Western Fairfield. Uncover those…
West Allis Real Estate Market Activity for August 2010
There were 38 sales with an average sales price of $121,257 and a list to sales ratio of 94.55%.  There are also 35 accepted offers with future closing dates.In August 2010 there were 38 sales which was…
Home Warranties A Real Necessity Now!
HOME WARRANTIES are especially important to have on your home in these uncertain times!Let's face it, things come up.  How often do you hear yourself saying "WHAT NOW!"  I hear ya!  Home warranties…
Tucson Real Estate: Would you want to build – here is your lot...
“Birds eye” view at the available vacant lots in Tucson Metro area. Lots discussed here are for residential use, 3ac to 5ac (of course other sizes are available), average DOM varies from 200 days to…
Wauwatosa Real Estate Market Activity for August 2010
There were 32 sales with and average sales price of $208,980 and a list to sales ratio of 97.63%.There are also 12 accepted offers with futures closing dates.In August there were 33 sales which is 46%…
Is this property still available at 4818 East Lake Reserve??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009425309-4818-E-Lake-Reserve-Blvd-Saint-Cloud-FL
South Milwaukee Real Estate Market Activity for 2010
There were 15 sales with an average sales price of 115,085 or 94.09 % of list price. In addition there are 12 accepted offers with future closing dates.In August 2010 the sales were within 1 of sale results…
Does this house have a basement, if so where are the pictures. Where are the pics of the bathrooms? Is this property surrounded by state land?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3017393582-8400-S-35-Rd-Cadillac-MI-49601
Cash buyer from Australia and want to find a great buyers agent that will assist me to buy cash flow positive single family / 2 - 4 plex
properties in good San Antonio suburbs. Have been buying up in Grand Rapids to date and need to build a portfolio in a warmer climate.
Oak Creek Real Estate Market Activity for August 2010
There were 19 sales with an average sales price of $181,258 and a list to sales ratio of 94.74%.Twelve properties have accepted offers with future closing dates.In august there were 23 sales compared to…
looking to buy beach shack on the east coast - just need 1 bedroom - any ideas???
Like the outer banks in NC, but most of their real estate are larger houses
Do i need to pay my rent to association after the apt im renting is being forclosed and bank is the owner now?
The apartment i'm renting was foreclosed and bank owns it. Now association want me to pay them rent money. I did pay last month to association, because my ex landlord asked me to. But now this LL…
Is there water and septic to this home? Also, would like to see interior photos. Why is it raised off the ground - flood zone?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3014270826--Adam-Ln-Liberty-PA-16930
Greenfield Real Estate Market Activity for August 2010
There was 21 sales with an average sales price of $167,452 and a list to sales ratio of 94.51%.There also is 15 accepted offers with future closing dates.In August 2010 there were 21 sales compared to…
Wow - It Has Been A Long Time!!!
Today is Labor Day and that is the traditional end of summer and the beginning of fall and the school year!  And today I realized that it has been a very long time since I last wrote a blog!  Totally…
Free Foreclosure List Monroe County Michigan - Michael Thompson Key Real Estate Michigan
Free Foreclosure list for Monroe County MI as of August 31, 2010 The following is a list of all the foreclosure currently available in Monroe County Michigan, including houses for sale in Bedford Township…
Wow - It Has Been A Long Time!!!
Today is Labor Day and that is the traditional end of summer and the beginning of fall and the school year!  And today I realized that it has been a very long time since I last wrote a blog!  Totally…
Milwaukee Real Estate Activity for August 2010
There were 291 sales with and average sales price of $98,737 and a list to sales ratio of 94.46%.  In addition there are 283 accepted offers with future closing dates. Both in July and August closings…
what did the house finally sell for?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3023492835-51-Castle-Rd-Attleboro-MA-02703
ODDS of SELLING your Paradise Valley LUXURY HOME from March 01, 2010 -- September 06, 2010
ODDS of SELLING your Paradise Valley LUXURY HOME from March 01, 2010 -- September 06, 2010 This list consists of Homes listed and sold From March 1, 2010 – September 06, 2010 only. A luxury home priced…
Keeping listing open - why does this happen when a contract exists
Two contracts on a house - one is more attractive - mine is less so. They seem to have accepted the first contract however are keeping the house listed and not saying it is in contract (the buyer and…
Single Women of St. Louis: There's a Home for You Here
Like most real estate agent, my target group of ideal buyers is married couples.  Given that I work in the western suburbs of St. Louis, site of many large and beautiful suburban homes ideal for growing…
Buying A Home With An HOA? Check The Covenants And Restrictions First
Home owners Associations are becoming more prevelant in communtiess today.  Boards are also taking more active roles in maintaing the quality of their neighborhood and community property.  Buying a home…
Minneapolis Cities - Recycle This!!!
The annual fall Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG) Special Material Drop Off Day is scheduled for Saturday, October 2, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Brooklyn Park operations and maintenance facility, 8300…
New York Times: Rethinking ARMS
Adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs, got a bad name in the recent credit crisis, as underqualified borrowers lured by years of low fixed-interest payments fell behind when interest rates rose. But if you…
Searching ALL MLS Listed properties......
For Your Clients: 10 Low-Cost Tips to Improve Your Home's AppealBy Paige TeppingRISMEDIA, September 4, 2010--When selling your home, the goal is to sell it quickly for the highest price while investing…
For Your Clients: Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Home Now
For Your Clients: Five Smart Reasons to Buy a Home NowRISMEDIA, September 4, 2010--The economy is stabilizing. Home prices are holding. It's not just as good a time as ever to buy a house. It's one of…
Wealthy and Poor getting Foreclosed on their Properties, see the following article!
This could become good news or hope for some Home Owners, facing Foreclosure!In some cases, the bank took loans in which it had discovered fraudulent activity -- such as misstated income by borrowers…
Exit Realty MidSouth – Real Estate Advanced Blogging Workshop Network
Exit Realty MidSouth – Real Estate Advanced Blogging Workshop Network On Friday, August 27, 2010, 16 agents with Exit Realty Mid-South gathered at Exit Realty Bob Lamb & Associates to attend the…
Market Conditions Summary for Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, California
Median home price in California will rise 3.3 percent to $280,000 in 2010 compared with a projected median of $271,000 in 2009, projected by the "2010 California Housing Market Forecast". Some economists…
Birmingham's most expensive home on the market
Last week a spectacular home in Birmingham hit the market at a list price of $6,395,000, making it the most expensive residence currently on the market in the City of Birmingham.  Our company, SKBK Sotheby’s…
Elk Grove Village IL Farmer's Market
For locally grown farm products visit the Elk Grove Village Farmer's Market at the Pavilion parking lot every Wednesday at 7am to 1 pm, thru September 29th.  .
Crested Butte Real Estate Report - YTD through August 2010
Market Values continue to Drop – Buyers are Cherry Picking Value DealsThis YTD Crested Butte Real Estate Market report analyzes the properties sold January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2010 and compares…
Is it time to buy a single family home in Lake Forest, CA?
I'm renting a 4 bedroom 2.5 bath, 1800 sq feet single family home in Lake Forest for $2700/month. I notice that some single family home pricing has gone down, but the selection is very limited. I'm prequalified…
I would like to get more info on a home located at 519 Garner Ave, Waldorf, 20602. Is it really selling for $28,900? If so, why?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3008135037-519-Garner-Ave-Waldorf-MD-20602
Milwaukee Common Council approved $1 homes for flood victims
On 9/1/10 the Milwaukee Common Council approved a proposal to sell city houses for $1 to owners who lost their homes in the July 22 floods.  The proposal passed unanimously by a 14-0 vote. It is estimated…
OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA - Why Bank CEOs Should Have Public Performance Reviews
Dear President Obama, I am writing this letter because of my frustration with banks over the last two years. I have surrendered. I have just stopped my efforts to assist clients with loan modifications. I…
Are you finding that new inventory is coming on the market more slowly than you expected?
...and if so, do you think that we are in for a later Spring market?
Is this a Bank owned home???
Or is it Short Sale i meant?? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1076509418-801-Henry-Long-Blvd-Stockton-CA-95206
I am looking for an quicker way of finding homes in default. Does anyone have any ideas for me?
My intentions are to purchase these homes for a discount from the lenders, of course with the approval of the present home owners. I am now working with a lot of home owners in default to help them get…
I have been pre-approved for a FHA loan, and was curious how I go about finding out if particular homes for sale are FHA Approved. Any helpful hints?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1085264253-15-Gladwalt-Rd-Northborough-MA-01532
Short Sale and Bank Owned Properties, I keep reading agents say do your homework, research is key but where
do you start, where do I find out what homes in the area sold for? How do I know if a home selling is fair market value?
Does anyone know the percentage of Short Sales VS. Regular Listing Sale in 2008?
I am interested in finding out the percentage of Short Sales/ Bank Owner/ Foreclosure Sale VS. Regular Home Sales in the Tampa Bay area. Thank you in advance for your time.
The BEST deals...bank owned? Going to be foreclosed? Auctions? HUD homes?
I will be ready to buy a home for my own use a few months from now. I have recently spent a lot of time on trulia trying to get a handle on the local market. I live in a depressed area (SE Michigan) so…
HOw do I go about finding who to contact to buy a bank owned property?
All links point to realtytrack but I can never find where to go to actually put an offer in on a house. Help
RAMBLINGS.............September 2010
By Diane SawdonSeptember has arrived and my thoughts are as random as our weird weather. It is 92 degrees in the shade right now on my front porch and last Sunday we had showers mixed with a goodly dose…
I am interested in purchasing this house, however, right now I am deployed to Afghanistan. I will return to California in July and want to look at it
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/3003223505-1772-Corta-Cresta-Oceanside-CA-92056
Harford County Realtor
Abingdon Realtor Bel AIr MD 20 Aug 2010 Paul Gillespie Your Abingdon / Harford County Realtor My name is Paul Gillespie. I specialize in helping buyers and sellers invest in real…
Emerging Neighborhoods in Atlanta
If you were to pick one of these now - which would you choose and why? Old Fourth Ward Capitol View/Peoplestown/Summerhill Vine City Adair Park West End
hi, i would like more info on this 4 plex, is there property manager managing the units
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1076788656-5212-Meadowfield-San-Antonio-TX-78250
Is a Duplex or Multi-Family Dwelling Eligible for the New $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit?
Now that the cat is out of the bag, more questions are popping up since my post titled 21 Top Questions Answered on the First Time Home Buyers $8,000 Tax Credit. Over the past several days, the question…
Trying to find the best city in Palm Beach County ...
We have been looking into Wellington and Palm Beach Gardens. Are there any other good cities to consider? Our interests are: convenient location, school districts and value.
what is the size of the lot?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3025979909-404-Croy-St-Kelso-WA-98626
Home Affordable Modification Program Lacking Success
When the Obama Administration announced the Home Affordable Modification Program, it was touted as the solution to the crisis that distressed home owners were in. It was supposed to stabilize the housing…
House Hunting in Seeley Lake? Find Success With These Tools
The weather in Seeley Lake may still have a crisp feeling, but for the most part, we've turned a corner.  The sun is shining, the snow is melting, hibernating animals are waking, and the crocuses are…
Lake County Florida FHA Loan offers lake county buyers 97% Financing
Lake County Florida FHA Mortgage 97% Financing, Lake County FHA loans Minimal Down Payment and Closing Costs. ·  Down payment less than 3% of Sales Price ·  100% Financing options available · …
5344 Golf Dr, Lake Park GA 31636
This is concerning 5344 Golf Dr, Lake Park GA 31636 and other homes in the area. Are there HOA fees involved with living here? Also - Are home owners allowed to fence in their backyards that back up…
Are there buyers looking in the Silver Lake area who are not finding what they're looking for or anything new?
I will be building 4 custom homes this year in the Silver Lake area, ~ 3000 sq' each, which have been appraised at $1.3M each. The homes will have 3 bedrooms and an office downstairs which could be a fourth…
Tips for Finding and Buying House Bargains in Lake Havasu City Real Estate
Buying real estate has now changed in every part of the country, even inLake Havasu City real estate.  When buying real estate, you will notice that financing real estate and home prices are very different. …
Highlands Ranch Days
When September 9 -11 2010 Time : 9 am until 1pm on 9 / 10, 2pm on 11th Where :Highlands Ranch Mansion Admission: $4 for adults, $2 for children (kids 2 and under are free). Tickets sold at the gate.The…
My daughter just got transfered to Lake Oswego, where I5/217 converge. What neighborhoods do you recommend?
they concentrate on. They have two preschool age kids, so schools & parks will be very important. Thier price range is 350-400 and would like 4BR. Husband is handy.
I am looking for a Home in Lake park Ga. One that may be leased to own. Would love to buy .?
I am Divorced and am trying to start over. I am presently leasing a Home on Hammock Lake,,until August 2009.
What is the price trend of vacation homes in South Lake Tahoe, CA, over this year and what is it expected for?
next year? Also, what this the expected trend of vacation rentals (number of rentals and cost of renting a vacation home) going into this holiday season and into 2008?
HI! My husband and I are looking for an agent/ broker to represent us in buying a home.
In the area of Howey In The Hills, Fl. We hear so much about now is the time for buyers to take advantage of this market. I've been keeping up with the sales, and houses are going for half thier asking…
Looking to buy home in/near Lake Elsinore, CA early next yr. Drove around Alberhill Ranch and H. Khov. Need a realtor to help w/making a better deal
/finding existing hm. Scared of the high Mello-Roos. Want large, new house w/good neighborhood, not crowded or lots of cars in driveways/streets. Any ideas?
The Allen Report
Latest YTD update of sold listings by month in Rowayton area of Norwalk, CT as of Aug. 31, 2010:
is this property available to purchase?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Illinois/Wadsworth/sold/41350228-2953-Concord-Ln-1-Wadsworth-IL-60083
Finding Lake Homes
Finding homes on or near inland lakes that are suited to your lifestyle can be a difficult task on standard search engines.Many of my clients have spent months and months tring to find that perfect vacation…
how hard would it be to get a loan on this property if you were on disabillity and expecting some back pay?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1076861721-6937-Monte-Mar-Dr-Lucerne-CA-95458
Finding Your Dream Home at Lake of the Ozarks!
Census Data shows that more than 40 million people move to a new location each year.  People move for a variety of reasons.  There are some who are retiring and want a change of place and pace.  Others…
My family and I are relocating from Indiana and are looking to rent a house before we buy, but we don't have
great credit. Are we going to run into problems renting a place because of this? We have a great steady income coming in every month plus we both plan to work.
Husband and I are looking for a house near Gilmer, Longview, Jefferson, Diana, or TX etc.
My husband and I are looking for our first home. Were wanting something that's 2-3 bedroom. Were trying to keep it under 50,000. Do any of you know of any properties or have any yourself that you…
Is this property still on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083563733-218-S-22nd-St-Ord-NE-68862
Mixed Use Commercial/Residential Property Sells In Tracy, Ca
Just Sold in Tracy, CA! 2650 W. Byron Road $250,000 Commercial Building: Appx 2,000 Square FeetSingle Family Residence: 1,609 SqFt 3 Bedrooms/2 BathroomsSale Included: Commercial Building, SFR, Storage…
Sunnyvale Nice Neighborhood Las Palmas Park Cherrywood Drive
Sunnyvale has many nice residential neighborhoods that are conveniently near many everyday amenities.  One such neighborhood is East of Las Palmas Park and the Sunnyvale Municipal Tennis Center just West…
Sunnyvale Las Palmas Crawford Drive: Your Choice Big Lot or Big House
What's more important to you - the size of the house itself or the amount of land underneath it?  On Crawford Drive, just east of Sunnyvale's Las Palmas Park, you have a choice.Kerry Place (big house,…
Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - September 6th 2010
As usual just use the link below for the Weekly down loadable file of the Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report: http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/Foreclos…
Verde Valley Weekly Transaction Report - September 6th 2010
For a down loadable file of the Verde Valley Weekly Transaction Report just use the link below:http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/Weekly_Verde_Valley_Transaction_Report/page_2382382.htmlCall if you…
How does $50k for a down payment sound?
How does $50,000 given to you for a down payment on a house sound?   It all sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, at least it did until now.   Clackamas County has made this possible through…
Did you know?
"Technology makes it possible for people to gain control over everything, except over technology" -TudorI may have not had to walk up a hill both ways to school, but I was born B.G.  Yes that is right…
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