Real estate questions, answers, advice, opinions, blogs & articles page 3419

Existing Home Sales Plummet ; Home Buyers Gain Leverage
The number of home resales plunged by 1.4 million units in July, according to the National Association of Realtors®’ Existing Home Sales report. It’s a drop of 27 percent from June; single-family…
where is burnt hickory estates?
what is the price range
Just Listed! 1086 Mount Lowe Drive, Altadena $645,000
I wonder how you're going to feel when you discover that this property is not only perfect to live in, but can make you money as well! Open House: Sunday 2-4pm. $645,000.  2122 SqFt / 7841 SqFt Lot. Come…
Metro New Jersey Market Report 1st Half 2010
1st Half 2010 Hoboken and Downtown Jersey City Real Estate Market Report  MARKET RECAP Hoboken and Jersey City Real estate sales started out with a bang in 2010 with a robust spring selling season that…
The Importance of Local Lenders
I've been a broker for many years, and I have never had much of a problem with out of state lenders, until recently.  For those of you who are considering purchasing a home, I'd like to share a recent…
The REAL Free Annual Credit Report
After all the years I am still not a fan of credit scores. I think they are a good tool but the loan underwriter should have final say. I have seen loans that required a 700 credit score turned down because…
Can we set a time to see the aptmt ? What about maintaining fee now ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1082348963-33-44-Junction-Blvd-2M-Queens-NY-11372
Brand YOU, not your company!!!
Everyone needs to BRAND themselves because the market is not going to come after you! My clients don't need to reach for a business card - they have my info instantaneously by texting Luce to 90210 I…
July Existing-Home Sales Fall, But Prices Rise
July Existing-Home Sales Fall, But Prices Rise http://bit.ly/bGfbnZ 
Anaheim Hills Statistics - August 27, 2010
If you would like to search the MLS the same way I do, email me at LesslieG@aol.com The following statistics include real estate transactions for Anaheim Hills as of Friday, August 27, 2010.   Condo Listings,…
New Home Sales Drop In July — Just Like Existing Home Sales
One day after the National Association of Realtors released the softest Existing Home Sales report since 1995, the U.S. Census Bureau released a similarly-weak New Home Sales report. Americans bought…
South Lake Tahoe Real Estate News: We’re Only Talking about 7 Home Sales!
Amid all the national news hoopla, 2010 South Lake Tahoe, CA Home Sales are up 48.3% (Lake Tahoe Real Estate Blog / August 25, 2010 / Richard Bolen) As soon as we heard yesterday’s news about the US…
Prepared sellers on Hilton Head will meet with opportunity this Fall!
Meaningful conversations are not always easy! It is said meaningful conversations contribute to happiness.  One agent explained that he has been telling good people some tough stuff lately.  We all seem…
***Especially for You ***
For real estate listings in the Gatesville, Coryell County area and a great recipe, check out the September issue of my Newsletter: http://www.wacogatesvillehomes.com/files/1584733/newsletter.pdf
Home Affordability Rankings For 225 Metropolitan Statistical Areas
With home prices holding firm and mortgage rates still dropping, home affordability is reaching new heights. According to the quarterly Home Opportunity Index as published by the National Association of…
KnowYourOptions.com
Fannie Mae just started a website titled KnowYourOptions.com for struggling homeowners.  All the information on the site is in English and Spanish.  Other features of the site include contact information…
is this place for rent..interested in property ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1089045416-3533-Kenbrooke-Ct-Kalamazoo-MI-49006
Is this property available for rent by chance? If not do you have any that are in the nucla naturita area?
Toni Pitts 970-901-7068 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1042796252-675-Juniper-St-Nucla-CO-81424
SunRiver St George-Utah's Only Active Adult Golf Community
SunRiver St George-Utah's Only Active Adult Golf Community SunRiver St George Active Adult Community has been compared to a cruise ship on land. SunRiver is located in St George Utah and…
The Media and the Real Estate Market
If you haven't heard yet, the worlds coming to an end. Unemployment is at almost 9.5 %, the stock market continues to fall, and of course the dreaded Real Estate market continues to fall as foreclosures…
I have a dilema to choose between these 714 Cheshire dr, coppell 75019 and 546 waterview dr, coppell 75019.
714 cheshire dr. is built in 94 . I like this with all the upgrades. DH says the neighborhood is not that good compared to the other. has few more sqft. , only $10,000 more than the other 546 waterview…
If they only had a brain!
For the life of me I can’t understand why the banks don’t hire someone with a brain to straighten out this foreclosure mess they’ve gotten us into.  And yes, it is my opinion that the banks are…
The Beverly Hills Real Estate blog Friday 08-27-10
TThe Beverly Hills Real Estate blog Friday 08-27-10 www.patandmelody.com Please e-mail us at:   mrpk1@pacbell.net  should you need immediate assistance. Welcome to the written blog and check out our…
125% Financing? HARP lending Guidelines Just Changed Today!
We have just heard that with a new cash infusion to Fannie and Freddie of $6.1 billion, AND home values continuing to fall, HARP financing rules have just been changed to allow more home owners the ability…
4 Business Tips for Social Networking Success
Daily Real Estate News  |  August 27, 2010  |   Share 4 Business Tips for Social Networking Success Real estate professionals are no stranger to using social media to reach out to clients. Panelists…
Breckenridge Home Sales Mirror National Trends
  BRECKENRIDGE HOMES NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2010   The recent release of national existing and new home sales was certainly not good news.  I have been quite concerned for some time that without a pickup…
A Jackson County Gem
  I was very pleased to see the milive.com article today about the Waterloo Recreation Area. This over 20,000 acre state owned site provides great natural beauty, parks, lakes and nearly every........For…
GIG HARBOR HOME FOR SALE - BEST BUY PICK
GIG HARBOR HOME FOR SALE – BEST BUY PICK This week’s Best Buy Home for Sale is located in Gig Harbor, WA.  This two story Gig Harbor home is a Tudor style home, was built in 1990,  has 4 bedrooms,…
HUD increasing rates !!! BUY BEFORE OCT 4
We have until October 4, before HUD will increase the rates borrowers pay the agency. The annual fee is expected to raise from the current rate of 0.55 percent to 0.9 percent of the total loan. The bill…
Having company workshop and looking to rent a fabulous house rental for 1 night/2 days Sept. 10&11,2010. Any guidance, recommendations to find?
place? As my main question, we have about 9 - 10 people looking for a wonderful home. We especially need outdoor grills and internet would be a plus but not needed.
Curb Appeal Helps Homes Sell Faster
Curb appeal is essential. You’ve heard it before – first impression is everything. If a home doesn’t draw a prospective buyer in from the start, it’s going to be that much harder to make them fall…
European Festival comes to Highlands Ranch this Saturday
When : Saturday 28 AugustWhere : Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, 80129Time : 10am - 10pm This is an opportunity to enjoy a variety of European cuisine, art and traditions. Relax while…
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall Average interest on long-term mortgages slid to a record low for the eighth time in nine weeks and could dip more. Freddie Mac reports that 30-year fixed loans averaged…
Stride Against Breast Cancer
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the progress we’re making together in the fight against breast cancer. Nothing can describe the hope that is inspired…
6875 Aster oak hills sold for $70,000 . What is going on? This is the house that had a funky broker real estate women. She said that the house had an
offer at $210,000. That fell out. Then another persons offer of $180,000 was accepted by the owner and the bank (was a short sale). Then the brokers added this strange clause to the contract and stop…
Mortgage Rates continue To Fall
Average interest on long-term mortgages slid to a record low for the eighth time in nine weeks and could dip more. Freddie Mac reports that 30-year fixed loans averaged 4.36 percent this week, down from…
Is this Central Heat and air,and is this home available, Is it loanable,Is it livable? Thank You
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3015144353-405-E-2nd-St-Quinlan-TX-75474
Park City Events This Weekend
It is hard to believe that summer is already winding down and school has officially started again.  With only a few weeks left of warm temperatures Park City is buzzing with many activities to take advantage…
The market can be confusing...
To say the least right now. With short sale, foreclosures, HAFA, loan modifications, negotiations, lending rules... it's enough to make you dizzy. The market can be tricky to navigate and most buyers/sellers…
EXIT Realty South Charlotte NC - 11th Annual Tomato Sandwich Party
EXIT Realty South, Charlotte NC - 11th Annual Tomato Sandwich Party What happens when get 100 pounds of ripe, locally grown tomatoes (5 varieties), 12 loaves of bread (Merita King Thin to 100% Whole Wheat),…
Your Strategy for Stress: Winning the "Mental Game" in Real Estate
It happens to all of us. We get down.  Things don’t go our way.  Our spirits become a bit frayed. None matter the size of your “company”, none of us are immune to the daily stress of running a…
Fannie Mae To Prohibit "Appraisal Cutting"
Fannie Mae is banning a common practice known as "appraisal cutting," starting next week. When lenders selling loans to the firm challenge a valuation, the underwriter will have to contact the appraiser…
THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY
One of mine, and most other real estate professionals for that matter, mantras to first time homebuyers is that there are plenty of fish (houses) in the sea (market). If their first attempt at a home purchase…
Cheap Kitchen Renovations that Make an Impression
If you feel like you are living in the 1970's everytime you walk into your kitchen then this is a good article for you.  Please don't think that you have to spend your entire savings account to renovate…
Have mortgage interest rates hit bottom?
Currently rates are at about 4.5% on 30 year fixed rate loans and close to 4.0% on 15 year fixed rate loans, can they get any lower?
Bringing International Real Estate Investors into Providence
To those of us who consider Providence the best thing to happen since sliced bread, it can come as a bit of a blow to the ego when one's response to "where do you live?" is met with puzzled looks and reactions…
The house that I planned to buy is not sold as is, but after I made the offer (with inspection contingence),
the seller counter offer back with as is sale. I accept the counteroffer but I haven't remove the contingencies yet, can I still cancel the agreement if the seller doesn't want to do the major repair…
To Jump Start Your Selling Possibilities...
...try working with a bank in your area to create leads and possible buyers!Here's an example of what we've been doing in Buffalo, NY!"Are you a First Time Home Buyer? If so, would you like to earn up…
Short Sale Reality Check
Short Sale Reality Check With buyers returning to the Sarasota real estate market, we are finding that short sales are as misunderstood as ever. Time for a short sale reality check, lets take a look…
365 Things To Do In Costa Mesa – Pay It Forward – Day 46
Pay It Forward – Lend a Hand Tomorrow There’s an Acts of Kindness group that spends one Saturday morning a month lending a hand. This month, the invite is being put out to the public to help an eldrely…
How to Price Your Home in this Current Market
It has been stressed in many market places that "Location, Location, Location" is the real estate mantra in order to get your home sold. It is true that location can play a good part in getting the house…
So You Think You Can Stage? Really!
I see suggestions on Trulia and other sites from well meaning people who seem to think that by watching HGTV, you too can stage your own home. Only 10% of the population can visualize something other than…
Retirement Homes; How, Where, and When Hint; Timing is Now
·     Boomer Retirement Statistics and Forecast For Home Prices in FloridaThere are many studies available on the baby boom generation (those born 1946-1960) commonly referred to as the "boomer generation".…
InsideOut Weekends: August 27-29
Looking for something to do this weekend? Well, this city is a buzz with a number of different entertainment options. I have provided two options, one inside and one that is outside. Enjoy!InsideTake a…
Two Tips for a Successful Short Sale
As I am preparing to teach another class on Short Sales another Realtor asked me the question, WHY DON’T SHORT SALES WORK?   Considering that I am somewhat of an expert in the Short Sale process,…
Are there homes to buy close to Fort Defiance, Az?
I'm looking at a teaching job in Fort Defiance and the area around there looks to belong to the Navajo Nation. Is Gallup the closest city? What are the highways like in the winter? Thanks for any…
Rochester Hills Home for Rent
Located in the prestigious Country Club Village in Rochester Hills MI, this newly built home is now available for RENT!  Ben Lang Properties is please to announce this Rochester Hills listing, as the…
Pet Smells and What to do About Them
One of the biggest drawbacks to looking at a home is a pet smell. If you have a pet smell in your home it is imperative to get rid of it. First find out where the pet odor is coming from. If it is the…
Home Buyer Advantage Plan Saves Thousands
Home buying can be difficult enough as you get started on all those expenses that occur just after closing.  From the need for possibly everything from a new lawn mower to blinds, curtains, and possibly…
Five New Businesse Heading to Downtown!
“Uptown Fever” - Five new Businesses Heading to Downtown! Five new businesses are scheduled to open in Uptown Greenville over the next few weeks. Located along the renovated area of Evans Street,…
Ukrainian MBA/investor in real estate seeks backing for first U.S. investment. She owns three condos in Ukraine. Can they be used to help make a deal?
investment. She owns 3 condos in Ukraine. Wants to buy one here in Sarasota. Credit is easy for her in Ukraine, where she has credit history. But U.S. mortgage rates and one-quarter rates in…
Sell Your Home with Private Notes - Receive Cash at Closing to Pay Off any Existing Mortgage
I Buy Notes - (50 States) (New Notes) Have buyers who can't get mortgage? Create new notes for your owner financed SFR and sell the notes at a discount at closing. Receive cash for your note and…
Do You Know What Impacts Your Credit Score? Take This Quiz and Find Out
Do You Know What Impacts Your Credit Score? Take This Quiz and Find OutAccording to credit experts, 42% of U.S. consumers have credit scores between 550 and 699. As a result, these consumers typically…
how old is this property.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1062346437-267-269-Tenafly-Rd-Tenafly-NJ-07670
Here’s What’s Brewing for Ann Arbor Coffee Lovers
With more than 50 individual coffee shops available to residents, it’s a fact that Ann Arbor definitely loves coffee. David Myers, owner of Mighty Good Coffee Roasting Company, is making the most of…
Shuffle the Floor Plan by Giving Old Spaces New Purposes
Shuffle the Floor Plan by Giving Old Spaces New Purposes By Stacy Downs RISMEDIA, August 27, 2010--(MCT)--There's no need to feel stuck in your house. You can still move out and up within your own…
Would appreciate if someone could recommend a inexpensive service to form a LLC in Lake County Indiana? thanks
Would appreciate if someone could recommend a inexpensive service to form a LLC in Lake County Indiana? thanks
The New Doctor's Loan Program from Bank of America...
This was just sent to me from Nancy Donovan of Bank of America.  If you know of a Doctor in the market to buy a home let me know.  Please email me and I will send you the .pdf with detailed information…
Geneva National condo assessments - approximation
What are the approximate assessments on a 10 year old condo or maintenance free home costing approx $200k? I realize there are many variables but Iwould like to know a range so I can pinpoint the price…
Just Listed! Bank Owned 2902 Hoover, Orange, CA
Bank owned!  New listing!  Great four bedroom two bath home in the Presidential Tract in Orange.  Just a few of this home's wonderful features include dual pane windows, french doors, marble fireplace,…
Chicago Short Sales: Why do short sale negotiators break the rules?
Chicago IL - I had a negotiator at one of the largest lenders in the US try to push me around last week. I've spent the last 12 months figuring out all the rules for different loan owners, or insurers.…
Southwest Riverside County Real Estate Forcast
School started early this year, on August 11th.  There is always a slowing in the Real Estate Market when school begins! Prices rose 15% in the first two quarters of this year but the increase…
Temecula Home Sales Statistics This Week
Temecula Sales Statistics from Monday through Friday, August 23, to August 27thThis week there were 50 brand New Listings posted.37 Listings Went Into Pending Status31 Listings were reported as Closed…
Berkeley County High School Football Kicks Off Another Great Season
Can you smell it in the air? Fall is rounding the corner and what better way to spend a cool Fall evening than watching some good ole' Lowcountry Football? Last night kicked off the 2010 Berkeley County…
Murrieta Weekly Sales Statistics
Murrieta, California Sales Statistics from Monday through Friday, August 23, to August 27thThis week there were  43 Brand New Listings posted.34 Listings Went Into Pending Status28 Listings were reported…
Calm Down, Armageddon is Not Upon Us
By Steve HarneyThe new housing numbers have definitely been a major news story over the last 48 hours. The Dow dropped over 100 points on the announcement of July’s existing sales numbers. The cries…
A Common Problem With Roof Caps For Bath Fans
I start every home inspection by giving myself a quick tour of the inside of the house to get an idea of what I need to be looking for while inspecting the exterior.  While doing my brief initial walk-thru…
Miami High-End Condos Experience a Miniboom
It is past half-time for 2010 Southeast Florida real estate sales. After a rocky 2009, how did 2010 weather so far, is the million dollar question many are asking. Prices started tumbling since September…
how much rent can I ask for a 3 bedroom townhome in North Edison?
I have a large 3 bedroom end unit with a finished basement in the Oaks development. It's in excellent condition with upgraded hardwood floors, granite countertops, cherry kitchen cabinets, etc.…
What was therecnt sale price on this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/43558662-4550-Shoreview-Ln-Hamburg-Twp-MI
Sonoran Foothills Homes For Sale - Sonoran Foothills Real Estate -Sonoran Foothills Community
Sonoran Foothills is in the prestigious 85085 zip code off of Carefree Hwy and is growing. Don't miss out on the great home buys that can be found among this community featuring reputable builders such…
Copyright © 2012 Trulia, Inc. All rights reserved.   |   Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity