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I'm in Prosper and was wondering about the ROI for monies spent on outdoor living spaces. $400k Newcastle built in 2005, has nice pool
now but not much outdoor living space. Contractor is telling me that outdoor living is a $2-$1 ROI. I find it hard to belive those numbers....
Is this unit for rent? Please email or call at 901-246-9092. Thanks, Susan
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Canadian Misconception - "I Will Pay More Tax To Own Property In Florida"
It makes sense to clarify this misconception since we are asked the question frequently. In Florida, the question arises because of ad valorem property taxes and the existence of the Homestead Exemption…
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REO price reduction - 1204 Keswick
REO Price reduction - 1204 Keswick Eric P. Egeland | RE/MAX SUBURBAN | (847) 337-7090 1204 Keswick, Mundelein, IL REO/Bank Owned Property....This is a Fannie Mae HomePath Property…
Alys Beach and the Beaches of South Walton featured in National Geographic Traveler
According to www.SoWal.com,  the Beaches of South Walton have made it into the September 2010 edition of National Geographic Traveler.
Cape Cod Buying and Flipping
Daily Real Estate News  |  August 23, 2010  |   Investors Turn to Flipping for Quick Profits Private equity firms and other groups of wealthy people are purchasing foreclosures at distressed prices,…
Uncle Sam's Mortgage Relief Going Down Drain
According to Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody's Analytics, almost two out of three mortgage borrowers involved in the federal government’s mortgage relief program (HAFA) have been unable to stay…
Pricing Stategy
Real Estate Pricing Strategy Posted on  by ejsoderlund Q: How many times do you recommend price reduction if I am not getting offers or an increase in showings in a model like condition home? I have…
What to Watch out for When Buying a foreclosed / Bank Owned Property
You all have heard the term foreclosure (a.k.a. Bank Owned, Distressed Property, or REO). Investors see them as “easy money.” First time homebuyers see them as an opportunity to own instead of rent…
How Foreclosure/Bank Owned Properties are affected By Addendums
How Foreclosure/Bank Owned Properties are affected By Addendums Posted on August 17, 2010 by ejsoderlund The Bank Addendums:  In my last blog I discussed how a bank is exempt from completing the TDS…
Hi, I am a Real Estate Broker, and I would like more information about this ranch located in the Colo. City area with the running water.
You can contact me at TheRealtyPost@socolo.net -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3023809407-Farm-Ranch-Colorado-City-CO-81019
Government Initiatives Target Struggling Homeowners
Unemployed homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage may be eligible to receive financial assistance through two federal foreclosure-prevention programs facilitated by the U.S. Treasury Department…
Buying after Chapter 13. Nearing the end of second year after discharge, hard to find advice on prep for next purchase! Mot inquiries ignored!
Had good credit (720 average) until "panic-buying" too much house at worst possible time (Aug '05). As mortgage increased and refinance impossible, had to file. The term "foreclosure"…
Foreclosure Study Shows Dramatic Value Drop
Nationwide, more than a half million homes fell into foreclosure in the first half of 2010.More than 900,000 were repossessed in 2009. Now a new study, conducted by MIT and Harvard researchers, reveals…
SunRiver St George Homes for Sale-Current Statistics 8/23/10
Sun River St George is the premier active adult community here in southern Utah. Residents of Sun River can enjoy golf, lawn bowling, horseshoes, walking, biking and pickle ball to name a few of the amenities…
Coral Canyon Homes for Sale-Current Statistics 8/23/10
Coral Canyon in Washington Utah is a wonderful master planned community situated on 2,600 acres.  There is a championship golf course with panoramic views of the red rocks which surround it.  Hiking/biking…
Sell now at a loss, and purchase to get a good value, or hold on and wait for values to rise?
We purchased a high rise condo in Lincoln Park in 2006 for 225k. We recently had an appraisal (because we are refinancing) the appraisal was 210k. We completely remodeled the kitchen (20k spent). Our…
Did you ever have a buyer in your car and just wished...
Did you ever have a buyer in your car and just wished the child in the back seat would stop screaming at the top of their lungs and stop kicking the back of your seat? You know you really wanted to say…
New Foreclosure Properties or REOs in San Leandro CA August 2 - August 23, 2010 and Bank Owned Properties for San Leandro CA
New Foreclosure Properties or REOs in San Leandro CA August 2 - August 23, 2010 and Bank Owned Properties Update for San Leandro CA.  18 New bank owned and foreclosure homes were listed in San Leandro…
Danville's Best Kept Secret
Are you looking for a special community where you can feel right at home as soon as you walk through the doors? Come let us show you what makes the Lynn Street Loft Apartments the best!Our spacious lofts…
Palos Verdes Fire Safety Tips
Good advice and we probably have all seen this dozens of times ... still ... worth reviewing.                                                     …
I'm looking in Sandestin. Can anyone just go in to Baytown? Whats the point of the guard gate?!
I'm really interested in living in Sandestin, but I am very concerned about my safety and privacy while living inside of Sandestin. I understand about Burnt Pines. But I can't afford in there.…
Verde Valley Weekly Transaction Report - August 23rd 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…
Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for August 23rd 2010
Use link below for a down loadable file of the Weekly Sedona Transaction Report:http://www.sedonarealestateagents.com/Weekly_Sedona_Market_Transaction_Report/page_2382329.htmlCall with any questions.
Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report - August 23rd 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/Foreclosur…
104 Tarawood Dr. - West Columbia, SC 29169 - Home For Sale West Columbia, SC
104 Tarawood Dr., West Columbia, SC - Home For Sale This beautifully designed open, unique and flowing floor plan located in Quail Ridge Estates in West Columbia, S.C.  It's 4000 square feet has 4 Bedrooms/…
could you please tell me if this property is for sale or 8402 hwy 25 in cross plains or is it rental property?
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is this house still on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Minnesota/Lakeville/sold/20243104-17774-Ketchikan-Ct-Lakeville-MN-55044
Obama Administration Scorecard Rates Housing Market as "Stabilizing" - www.4Malibu.com
       The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Obama Administration Scorecard Rates Housing Market as "Stabilizing"…
Punta Piloto - Muirfield Court Villa in Porto Cima!
Premier point location with awesome main channel view. Like new condition, rarely used. 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom villa located in beautiful Punta Piloto subdivision on Muirfield Court in Porto Cima.  Villa…
Looking for a house with Mother-in-law cottage, apartment, etc.
Need to be able to care for my mother, while keeping her independence in a seperate dwelling
HAMP Dropouts Rise In July
The Treasury Department’s monthly report on the Home Affordable Modification Program, or HAMP, shows 48.1 percent of the 1.3 million homeowners enrolled in the government’s mortgage aid program had…
Spring Condominium--Downtown Austin
Spring Condominium is a new 42 story point tower in downtown Austin. Located at 300 Bowie Street, the tower features 249 units, class, concrete, & steel construction, and private floor designs.Located…
Tip: There is a way to tell how focused you really are!
Copyright 2010 Personality Insights, Inc.  Reprinted with permission. You may subscribe to the  "Tip of the Week" for free at http://www.personalityinsights.com and receive Dr. Rohm's weekly Tip every…
Take the Stress out of Homebuying
Take the Stress ouf of Homebuying Buying a home should be fun, not stressful. As you look for your dream home, keep in mind these tips for making the process as peaceful as possible.1. Find a real estate…
When a property is in "Pre-Fourclosure," does the seller have to disclose all debts before starting?
Does the seller have to list all known debts to others before starting or going through the foreclosure process
Back to life
New backpacks.  Pink pencils with matching erasers.  The smell of new school supplies.  The smell of cafeteria disinfectant and nervous kids.  It’s that time again. With summer officially over, our…
what type of exposure to right and distance..to left, and distance, front and back and distance to the exposure?
I am insuring this condo for a customer -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1051167996-330-S-Wildwood-Dr-Branson-MO-65616
A Look Back At Coral Gables Real Estate
Take a look at the real estate activity here in Coral Gables over the past 8 years.   It is fascinating to see the roller coaster ride we have been on.   Although inventory rose slightly over the past…
Identical Strategies, Identical Outcomes In Coconut Grove Real Estate
I am always preaching to my sellers that you have to price your house correctly from the beginning.  If you don’t it is certain that it will sit on the market until it is priced closer to market value. There…
I own a 3bd 2.5 bath pool home in Belleair bluffs that I am remodeling. Should I sell now?
I paid around a 160k for the home and it is over 1600 sq ft with 3 bedroom 2.5 bath 2 car garage and a 30/15 swimming pool in the backyard. I would be curious to know what I might be able to fetch for…
1786 D Ave., West Columbia, SC 29169 - Home For Sale
1786 D Ave., Home for Sale in West Columbia, S.C. All Brick 1,200 Sq. Ft. home in The Avenues of West Columbia, S.C. for $129,900.  It's close to downtown Columbia and to shopping plus easy access to…
Looking for CES / Convention Center or SWF development property broker / realtor
Architect partner team looking to create some architect as developer projects in the Central East-Side / Convention center area. hoping to find a broker / realtor who is an expert in this turf. Our projects…
How To Use Twitter For Real Estate Lead Generation
I taught a class a few months ago about Facebook and Twitter and here is one of the Handout I gave for twitter. There’s been a lot of talk lately about Twitter.  What is it?  How should you use it? …
Investors Turn to Flipping for Quick Profits!!!!!!
Investors Turn to Flipping for Quick Profits Private equity firms and other groups of wealthy people are purchasing foreclosures at distressed prices, rehabbing them, and selling them for a quick profit.…
Persistance
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal;It is the courage to continue that counts." Winston Churchill 1871-1965I saw this quote today and thought that I would share it.  It's a good reminder that…
Fresno/Clovis Real Estate Market Update July 2010
Fresno/Clovis Market Report For July 2010The real estate market in Fresno and Clovis is holding steady and continues to see plenty of positive activity. In July 2010, 530 single family homes sold in…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Monthly Market Report July 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate: Monthly Market Report July 2010 Palm Coast Real Estate Monthly Market Statistics All Palm Coast Florida Neighborhoods TOTAL # LISTINGS: 1209 TOTAL # NEW LISTINGS: 253 TOTAL…
Please contact me about this property Kevin Nolan 610 633 9285
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Is this home already sold? Last time I checked, tenant wouldn't cooperate so nobody could seem to get in touch with this house.
If it's already sold, how much was it sold it for? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3005010657-4905-Webbed-Foot-Way-3-Ellicott-City-MD-21043
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : August 23, 2010
Mortgage markets stalled last week in back-and-forth trading as Wall Street grappled with weak housing data, falling builder confidence, and worsening jobs numbers nationwide.Because markets were volatile,…
New Year, Higher Taxes?
Business goes in cycles and we have had quite a ride these past few years. It appears that now the cycle will be for higher taxes. We all have seen this coming. This article explains what the changes will…
Nearly 50 percent leave Obama mortgage-aid program
1.3M homeowners enrolled so far in mortgage-relief program; at the same time, lenders repossessed 2.3M homes. Read more.
Are there any boarding houses in Manhattan?
I'm married and will travel back and forth from NY to CO. I want to live sparingly.
Looking for house in gated community around Boynton area (10 miles radius as well) .. Nice place, nice area, close to everything ... Jacques Montreal
Area Boynton, Palm Beach...radius of 10 miles. Price 100 to 200K, 2-3 bedrooms, garage, furnished, nice and secure gated, not to far from beach, close to everything such as, groceries, cafe, shoppping…
I am interested in buying a house in Davis to rent out before I come to live here. I'd like to learn about Davis real estate market as much as I
can. In the sold properties section, there are no less than 15 properties sold for either 100k or 120k on a single day - July 14th, 2010. A look up on one of the houses (3159 Albyany Cir) showed that the…
Green Roofs: An Improvement You Should Make?
   Photo: http://www.gamil.com/2008/07/15/why-does-portland-have-to-be-so-great/ Green roofs are popping up around Portland, which makes sense because things want to grow on our roofs whether we…
Who do I call about this property?
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Show me the money
That is the battle cry for most of the refi calls I get. "How much cash can I pull out of my property?" The balance of the calls are for rate reductions. It's a shame, but people generally don't think…
Why is my house listed on this site when I asked my Realtor, Todd Wolff of Tierra Antigua Realty, to TAKE IT OFF THE MARKET on June 24, 2 months ago?
He advised us to price it just under $300,000 in December '09, then slowly bring the price down. It never sold. We listed it for less than what we owed in April, May and June, and it still never sold.…
Ten More Reasons to have Title Insurance
I have promised last week I will give ten more reasons for Title Insurance: •1.   An heir or other person who was presumed dead may appear and rover the property or show an interest in the property. •2.…
If you keep doing what you have always done...
This article originally appeared on our blog at www.mortgageproblog.com - Check us out! If you keep doing what you have always done, you will keep getting what you’ve always gotten… And yet, it seems…
Market growing for ‘quality time’ homes
Market growing for ‘quality time’ homes ORLANDO, Fla. – Aug. 23, 2010 – Second homes, whether in the mountains or at the beach, have long had a strong family appeal. In recent years, savvy developers…
How can we contact this property owner?
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Auctions - Risky Business for Buyers and Sellers
Last month, we made our way to Western North Carolina to observe two seperate real estate auctions 1) luxury condominiums 2) land in a gated community.  We share lessons learned with buyers and sellers:  …
Making Sure You Hire the Right Inspector for Your New Home
Buying a House?  Getting the Right Inspection and Inspector is all About Asking the Right Questions! Most states, but not all, require inspectors to be licensed. And for many purchases, inspectors are optional,…
Homeowner Confidence in Real Estate Market Dips; 1 in 3 Think Worst Is Yet to Come
by Stephen M. Fells on August 23, 201038% Think Local Home Values Have Reached Bottom. Potential of nearly 4 Million ’sidelined sellers’ very likely to put home on the market in next six months with…
Work Begins On Extension Of Katy Trail Across Central Expressway
At last work has begun on the long-promised extension of the Katy Trail across Central Expressway. Like other M-Street bicyclists, I've been waiting eagerly for the link from Dedo's Place to Glencoe Park.A…
Breaking News for Realtors
BREAKING NEWS Five regional claims offices opened this morning specifically to help Florida real estate professionals apply for monies from a special $16 million fund secured by Florida Realtors to offset…
How much is the asking price on this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3016489506--W-26th-St-Bradenton-FL-34205
Because of roof overhang, we cannot use our RV gate to park an RV. Will cutting it back toward the exterior wall reduce the home's value?
Other houses in neighborhood have actually done this. I am afraid of reducing the homes value by doing this but others have said it might increase the value because you could then actually use the RV gate…
Oh Dear Buyer
Agents, did you ever have a buyer in your car and just wished the child in the back seat would stop screaming at the top of their lungs and stop kicking the back of your seat?  You know you really wanted…
Mortgage Rates Drop to New Lows
Mortgage Rates Drop to New Lows Fixed mortgage rates have maintained recent lows or set new ones for more than two months now, sinking to 4.42 percent on 30-year loans for the week ended Aug. 19. The…
Property Tax Cap For Westchester County Still In The Works
We all know Westchester County has some of the highest property taxes in the nation.  In fact we are five times the national average at roughly $8,400!  These numbers have a huge impact on current and…
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No Cost Customizable "I Buy Houses" Websites from CTREIAAugust 24 - 7:00 to 8:00 PM (EST)Register and learn more at http://www.gotomeeting.com/register/256301185Last month, we announced two exciting new…
Free Teleseminar With Mark Klee – Turn Bankruptcies Into Gold
August 24, 2010 - 8:00 to 9:00 pm ESTRegister and learn more at http://www.ctreia.com/events.php?a=v&i=287Be sure to check your email after registering - we will email you the phone number and pin…
How To Re-Grout And Caulk Bathroom Tiles
Home Market Realty.By: T.  Atiq Licensed Real Estate Broke www.HomeInBrooklyn.com Over time, the grout in a shower can become dirty and discolored, and start to separate from its grout lines. This is…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Pulse August 23, 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi’s rambling musings about today’s Palm Coast Real Estate Market New listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
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How do I use Trulia to find homes only in the West High School District?
What are the zip codes for West High School District? I would like to find only those homes for sale in this high school district.
By selling a sale-restricted affordable house not at the market value, does the seller make any profit at all?
I am looking into a property that is sold as affordable housing with assistance from loans from the city. I completely understand the re-sale restriction and understand that I can only sell it to a qualified…
It's About the Basics: 7 Tips for Selling Your Home
It's About the Basics: 7 Tips for Selling Your HomeBy Stephanie AndreRISMEDIA, August 23, 2010—Since the housing boom ended and the market began to shift, the phrase “going back to basics” has been…
Buying a Home with a Well? Get the Water Tested During Your Inspection
Making Assumptions About Water Safety is a MistakeIf you're buying a home that's not connect to a central water supply, congratulations! You are now the new, 'Water Safety, Treatment and Prevention Manager,'…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Pulse August 20, 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi’s rambling musings about today’s Palm Coast Real Estate Market New listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
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