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Offered all cash on REO but 40,000 less than asking.
Offer today was lower than asking price. House needs several immediate repairs, complete remodel of two bathrooms, fence, ceiling popcorn replaced, paint, carpet, kitchen appliances Is 40,000 too low…
Despite the latest news, Cinco Ranch holds strong in sales for July & August and with appreciation!
Despite the recent news reports of the decline in home sales for the last few months (and yes it's very true), there is still and most likely always will be good news for buyers and sellers in Cinco Ranch…
Needham Market Report August 2010
Needham Market Report August 2010 In August of 2010 there were 37 homes that closed within the month in Needham, MA. This was an increase of 8 units or 27.5% higher sold over the 29 homes that closed…
Gated Communities Can't Keep Foreclosures Out
Here’s further evidence that this economic funk is hitting everyone; the AJC touches on plummeting home prices in some of the more recognizable “country club” communities. Sugarloaf is an iconic…
Investment Opportunity near Belmont University and Vanderbilt University Nashville TN Davidson County!
Investment Opportunity near Belmont University and Vanderbilt University Nashville TN Davidson County!4 bedroom home currently rented to 4 tenants, or use the tons of equity to flip this house!Full basement,…
Westchase | A Premier Tampa Bay Real Estate Community
www.sirealestateinvestments.com/Westchase-homes   One of Tampa’s premier residential real estate communities offering something for everyone’s taste…single family homes, townhomes and condos are…
The Future of REOs
Recently I had the pleasure of going to the REO Expo 2010 in Dallas, TX.  The fact is that the housing situation is still and will continue to exist for the next 5 years or so. After listening to the…
FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month Window OCT 4th payments go up.
FHA Gives Home Buyers One-Month Window-Should you buy before the October 4th payment increase??September 1, 2010--The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October…
Mortgage Fraud...Exactly How Does This Happen??? More on the "State of Portland Real Estate"!
Chris Isaak sings "Wicked Game" I guess I don't have the mind of a criminal because I'm always fascinated by how people arrive at in-depth schemes to commit fraud or outrageous cons!! In my simple mind,…
I need to speak with a person real state to help me with my mortgage tel 954-812-0056
Mu loan is with You Institution. I just need to know if you any program to help me out to reduce my insterest and the monthly payment since my salary is less. My house own you #132,000.00 the value in…
The Allen Report
Latest weekly maket update for Darien, CT:
Significant Changes in FHA Loans in Thirty Days
    The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is giving homeowners and buyers until October 4 to lock in a low monthly insurance premium, according to Gibran Nicholas, chairman of the CMPS Institute,…
Great Price on the Best Home in Kirkwood, Greensboro, NC
Looking for the best home in the Kirkwood neighborhood in Greensboro, NC?  Then look no further!  Our listing at 1515 Independence Road, Greensboro, NC is the best Kirkwood has to offer and the price…
Housing Outlook Dims As Prices Rise
Housing Outlook Dims As Prices Rise US home prices continue to rise in the month of June. The housing down turn suggests a fall in the coming months. The index show a 1% gain in the month of June and was…
365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa – Team OC – Day 50
(This is one I wish I could be a kid again for…) Team OC Fun! What is Team OC? Team OC is a place for kids and teens to go for gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing & singing, trampolining, and martial…
Where is the real problem behind slow real estate sales?
Uncertainty and high unemployment aside, down payment requirements may be too restrictive. Some think cash-strapped consumers who have been retiring credit card debt and socking away rainy day money…
Real Estate Advanced Blogging Workshop
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Qualifying for Phoenix Short Sales Part 1
Short Sale Requirements – Do You Qualify for a Short Sale? Short sale is a hot buzz phrase. Some sellers who decide that their home won’t sell at the price they had imagined often start to wonder…
Chinese speaking Real Estate Agent in New York - Another Successful Transaction
I am a Chinese Speaking Real Estate agent in New York, myself and my team are fluent in Mandarin, Shanghainese, and other Chinese dialects. We often helped many buyers from out of town such as New Jersey,…
The Economy Tsunami - Are You Prepared?
This economy is a strange, fickle little creature, and it may be years before we see an upswing.At least, that's what Jeremy Grantham's predicting. This fabled recovery, he says, will not happen in…
I am trying to assist in selling a Vacation Rental Property. This is a 5 bedroom 6 1/2 bath property that
comes with Property Management. Any help?? It comes fully furnished with any amenity you could ask for including a game room, private pool, and golf cart. This is actually a side by side property.…
My lender is provident funding and they sold my house on Aug 20th which for that i never got any notice and i still haven't received any notice
from bank or anyone else. I really want to save my house no matter what. I call my bank to find out and they are really rudely speaking and keep transferring to different department back and forth also…
Nashville Davidson County TN NEW CONSTRUCTION near airport!
Nashville Davidson County TN NEW CONSTRUCTION near airport only $93 per square foot!Wilson County | Davidson County | Ginny Newell & Team Homes for Sale Let us make YOU our next success story! (615)…
Team
I have found that having a great team to back you in your Real Estate career is the way to go. you cant do it on your own and that is a fact. I havent tryed to do it on my own , but I know that there has…
Homes in Metro Atlanta and N.E. Georgia: Prudential.Georgia.com Closes in on 250k Listing Views!
It must be noted that I am pleased and amazed all at the same moment that through August, according to Google Analytics, my personal web site at hankbailey.prudentialgeorgia.com has had more than 20,000…
Your AFFORDABLE New Project
Are you stuck in a kitchen that’s out of style and out of date? Do you need cabinets replaced or refaced to make your kitchen a showplace you’re proud to have family and friends visit? Or are your…
The High-End Miami Real Estate Miniboom
Miami real estate - A conundrum to some, an opportunity not to be missed to others finds Brosda & Bentley Realtors' market research It is past half-time for 2010 Southeast Florida real estate sales.…
How is living in Old Lyme in terms of people & amenities like shopping, bookstores, restaurants, cafes, movie?
theatres? Where do people go for these amenities if living in Old Lyme? Are people friendly there? What kind of people live there?
Trulia Real Estate Widgets
Looking for engaging content to add to your real estate website?Trulia has developed a free suite of real estate widgets you can embed on your website or blog to better help you provide valuable content…
New Technology Now Available to S. FL Realtors Allows Clients to Search For Properties Like Agents
New Technology Now Available to S. FL Realtors Allows Clients to Search For Properties Like Agents!I luv, luv luv technology, and am soooo very excited to be a VIP subscriber to ListingBook, a wonderful…
Finding the right vacation home investment
Like every property, every buyer is unique. The answer to finding the right investment home for you is understanding your needs and goals, putting that together with properties that fits those needs…
What did Case say (of the Case-Shiller Home Price Index)
courtesy of TBWSDaily.com What's My House Worth Interactive Home Search Utility - Search ALL Homes For sale Search Foreclosures For Sale & Bank Owned Homes How's the Market Doing? Become…
Hot Home Inspection Tip 1 – Directly From the Expert
Shopping for homes to buy in Orange County, CA?  Here are some insider tips from Jack Clausen, owner of JLC Inspections. Tips that are aimed at helping you guage the condition of the home  – up-front…
The Brown Pelican Returns
Brown pelicans have a toehold again in the bays | View Clip09/01/2010Daily Times, The Many agree: a magnificent bird is the pelican. As the limerick goes, his beak actually can hold more than his belly…
UNEMPLOYED AND READY TO JUMP . . .
. . . at the first good offer!   House for Sale by Owner:  NASHVILLE – INGLEWOOD, 1771 sq ft, 3 BR, 2 Bath, two-story brick and siding, hardwood and ceramic tile floors, 2-car detached garage, fenced…
Man, was everyone wrong about mortgage rates or what?
Looking back, it's amazing how we all were convinced mortgage rates would head up at the end of March when the Fed's MBS purchase program ended. I even wrote a blog entry about it! At the time it seemed…
Round Rock Austin - rental homes - what's the best website to view them?
Just comparing the the buying versus renting option in Round Rock, but can't seem to find many rentals on the internet. Please let me know the most extensive site for rental homes in this area. Thanks!
Real Estate "SCAM-O-MATIC"
Area agents and for sale by owner sellers: beware of the latest scam-o-matic (my broker's word- kind of gets your attention!) rolling around on the internet.  Innocently enough, last week I got an email…
Short Term Rental Program
If you have decided on buying a vacation home in Orlando you may want to consider putting your home in a Short Term Rental(STR) program to help offset the cost of owning the property. The philosophy…
Looking to purchase in the Peterborough, NH area
If you have questions with regards to the Peterborough, NH area, please feel free to post a question.
Return on Investment, Short Term Rental Property
THE ROI (Return on Investment) of your vacation property is a calculation made by simply taking what monies you are able to generate from renting the property and removing the cost of generating those…
Am moving to Atlanta in next 6 months and looking to purchase a home in Suwanee...?
Heard that traffic was a major issue in Atlanta. How long does it take realistically to commute from Suwanee to downtown Atlanta? Thanks!
offered asking price Had VA apprasial come in lower and bank agreed to drop price now 19 days later no contract and suspose to close 15th.
everything was good till the lady that worked for the bank(REO) left for new job and new guy says they arent going to sell this cheap! original price 64,500 apprasied at 57,000. with recent comps. had…
Can you qualify for a HAMP loan if you've already gone through and qualified for the HARP loan?
The reason I'm asking is because my boyfriend has gone through the HARP process and just made his first, new payment last month, but now he's on unemployment and the HARP loan didn't lower…
Banks to allow local groups to buy foreclosures
Banks to allow local groups to buy foreclosures By ALAN ZIBEL, AP Real Estate Writer Alan Zibel, Ap Real Estate Writer –WASHINGTON – Major banks are agreeing to give local governments and nonprofit…
Stay Safe in the Water This weekend!
Boaters Urged to Plan Ahead for Hurricanes, Tropical Storms | View Clip09/01/2010Baynet.com, The The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reminds mariners to make plans to protect their boats from hurricanes…
Is this home still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1085472486-57-Foxhall-Crescent-Dr-Sugar-Land-TX-77479
I'm under contract on a home in West Asheville. When we did the inspection it had rained a couple inches the?
night before and that morning. During the inspection there was about 1/2 inch of water in the basement coming from the bottom of the concrete walls. The sump pump was working well, however one drain…
Rate Terms and fees wont get any better than this!
Our Rates  08/31/10 Rate 4.000 APR 4.184 Fees $1,995 $1,671/mo  Rates and fees for a Conventional $350,000 loan / 20% down payment / 30 yr fixed mtg in Boynton Beach,FL Rates are quoted based on a 5%…
Case-Shiller Posts 16th Straight Month Of Home Price Improvement
Home Market Realty. By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com According to the Standard & Poors Case-Shiller Index, home values rose 5 percent in June versus the month prior,…
My listing realtor made an offer on my house, can i get out of the contract?
There was another offer by someone that didn't go through. My realtor made an offer just a little better and i rejected the intial offer. Now i think something is a little funky and I want to end the buying…
Bay Area Statistics June 2010
Sales for June were at 8,373, which was up 1.3% from May, but down 3.1% from June 2009. The median price of $410,000 was flat with May, but up 16.5% from one year ago. Foreclosures are down from 52%…
Is this price correct? $314,990 for a SF home in Los Gatos for over 2K sq. ft.? Is this for a duplex or truly a home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3003876901-15350-Winchester-Blvd-Los-Gatos-CA-95030
house in flood zone and fault zone
i'm going to buy a house in sunnyside, san francisco. when i look at the local information, it said that the house in flood zone and fault zone, is this very important? or it will decrease the house…
Nashville Davidson County TN 37214 luxury condo in Riverstone on the Stones River!
Nashville Davidson County TN 37214 luxury condo in Riverstone on the Stones River!Only $92/sf for this 3 bed 2.5 bath 3000+sf condo!Luxurious upscale exclusive peaceful living! Park-like serenity w wonderful…
Short Sale Success - Action Item 3: Get a Credit Check Before you Start
Short Sale Success - Be Prepared!Action Item 3: Sellers run your credit - you may or may not be qualified to sell!Can you, the seller, deliver clear and marketable title? In other words are there any…
Ready, Set, Tour!
Prudential Steamboat Realty's 4th Annual Labor Day Home Tour is this Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tour more than 20 luxurious Steamboat homes and six unique Prudential developments. Grab a Steamboat Today…
What does YOUR town look like in Q2 of 2010?
The latest Market Report from MLSPin:http://mlspin.com/n/downloads/economic_market_watch_reports_current/MLSPINQ22010.pdf Maria Marchand, Your Personal RealtorRealtorSUCCESS! Real Estate(508) 272-3051…
Chicago Short Sales: Strategic Default versus Short Sale
Chicago IL - If you are upside down, then you might be tempted to walk away. You'll mail your keys to the lender and move out. Before you move out, I have some important information to tell you. You…
National Home prices rise 6.8% this year - Get Preapproved today before they rise more and lose your oppertunity!
The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller  U.S. National Home Price Index was up 4.4 percent in the second quarter of 2010, more than recovering from the 2.9 percent loss that was suffered in the first quarter,…
Get your fill of great dining choices in Bryan-College Station
Dining out has taken a hit in some areas where the recession has caused many residents to trim their entertainment budgets. But, as we’ve reported here before, Bryan-College Station has remained rather…
Who says the market is not good right now....
Everyday I get the same question from people..."How's the market?"The market is great! Not only is it a great time to buy but, it is also a great time to sell! Buyers can now take advantage of the low…
if we let Foster City's liquifaction risk be an index of 100 what would Redwood City be?
From what I read, Foster City promotes they idea that they've been built on engineered landfill that it's not simply a pile of garbage under it. What about Redwood City (west of the 101, other…
I'd like to set up a sowing.
Hi my name is Lauren Walsh and I am very interested in this property and would like to schedule a showing as soon as possible. Thank you very much, -- This question is about this property: http://ww…
Strurnbridge Homes
Strurnbridge Homes-Charlotte NC-Strurnbridge Homes for SaleStrurnbridge homes for sale, housing data and links for real estate listings in South Charlotte. The chart below is a quick view of  market trends…
Chicago Short Sales: Should you be embarrassed to short sale?
Chicago IL - Many people are embarrassed that they are short selling their house. They feel like they are somehow being dishonest or shady. Neither one of those is true. A lot of the people short selling…
Price Reductions Drive High End Real Estate Market Activity in Crested Butte
Hello from Crested Butte! The real estate market in Crested Butte is picking up momentum as we head into September and the “Fall Colors Season”. It appears the high-end real estate market is back…
ROI
"Begin with the end in mind."Great advice when selling a home.  Your end goal is to sell quickly, for the best price.Most homeowners don't understand this means beginning with a short term investment,…
Our HOA botched assessment for replacement project. Do over?
I am the president of my HOA in California. We recently passed a special assessment to replace the siding on all our buildings. The assessment was passed by majority vote (as required by our by-laws).…
How to Add Curb Appeal...8 Tips for Adding Value
AT HOME8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
How to Add Curb Appeal...8 Tips for Adding Value
AT HOME8 Tips for Adding Curb Appeal and Value to Your Home
Mortgage Rates May Be Low, But They’re Tough To Pin Down — Especially This Week
Mortgage Rates May Be Low, But They’re Tough To Pin Down — Especially This Week Mortgage rates are low right now but pinning them down this week could be a challenge. As Labor Day Weekend nears…
18 Fun September Events In Pasadena!
If you're like most people in the Pasadena area, then you'll love this list of fun activities to do this September! From labor day BBQ's, to film festivals, to the circus, to cleaning up the environment,…
What Are Short Sales Anyway?
Five years ago I had never heard the term ‘short sale’, now I hear it almost every day.  Even if you own your home free and clear knowing what a short sale is and how it works will keep you up to…
Would the sellers consider a 1-year lease/option to buy? We are moving to West Plains from Oregon and are looking for a place to rent or buy
Because I have not yet lined up a job there (we will be living on my husband-to-be's retirement income), I don't think we would qualify for a mortgage. This place is perfect for our needs. -- This question…
Foreclosures and Underwater Equity - How Deep Are We?
Every Friday Lou Barnes a local mortgage broker with Premier Mortgage Groupwrites a column called Lou's Credit News.  It started out as a one page flyer hand delivered to local Realtors.  It now is distributed…
Sedona AZ Home Seller's price your home to compete
Well, when the competition in the local paper states that Sedona AZ Home Sellers need to price their homes competitively to sell - I can't take the blame!  If your home is too high, it will not sell.…
can you add more pictures for the inside and outside of this property?
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Tip of the Week - Vol. 1 No. 4 - Featuring: Todd Rainsberger
Thinking about leasing or buying commercial property? Todd Rainsberger, of our commercial department, bring you this week's edition of Tip of the Week. Todd explains the need to check zoning and land…
is this house on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/36463716-4765-Chapel-Hill-Rd-Southside-TN-37171
East Grand Rapids Real Estate
East Grand Rapids Real EstateEast Grand Rapids Real EstateEast Grand Rapids Homes For Sale 100000-150000 East Grand Rapids Homes For Sale 100000-150000 East Grand Rapids Homes For Sale 150000-200000 East…
Retiring in the future, would like a small place on the outskirts of town...any idea of the median prices?
Prefer to live outside of town, but be within striking distance of ammenities. Also are there any cyclists/waterskiers in the area? Boating?
Quest for the Perfect Credit Score
Quest for the Perfect Credit Scoreby Ismat Sarah ManglaTuesday, August 31, 2010A major league pitcher dreams of throwing a perfect game. High schoolers eyeing the Ivy League study furiously in hopes of…
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