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why are 'all' the 'realtors' in englewood,northport and port charlotte soliciting my home and my mailbox every day with over ten?
letters ? help!! i have had my house on the market for a year&a half with four seperate real estate agents , tons of people came through mainly the realtors using our property to compare to others…
Costa Mesa High School Cheer Camp Is Here
Costa Mesa High School Cheer Camp Is Here Costa Mesa High School Cheer Camp is here for a 6th year! Estancia High School just wrapped up their successful cheer camp and now the award winning Costa Mesa…
Buffalo Faces Abandoned Homes
If you live in Buffalo, NY, odds are you've seen how badly the city has been hit by home vacancies and aging properties, to put it mildly. The city had a problem before the housing crisis impacted much…
Is it a good time to purchase a home right now?
I was recently asked if now is a good time to purchase a home in zip code, 92119... my response was the following,Hey John it may be a great time to purchase a home in the San Carlos area, or most any…
This house http://www.trulia.com/homes/Georgia/Stone_Mountain/sold/1243246-5668-Beechwood-Dr-Stone-Mountain-GA-30087 shows on other sites as for
sale, but not on Trulia. Can anyone tell me the status and how long it's been on MLS? MLS #: 2661927
I was wondering if the owner might be interested in owner finance? ~Thanks, Ona Sterner
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009823576-315-Primrose-Ln-E-Lady-Lake-FL-32159
What do you think about houses that are foreclosed on, listed for sale and then you find out hey are 'going to aution'?
For example I have seen homes for listed for 200k and the agent will say 'going to aution' and list the website for the auction listing. Then you get to their website and it says 'bid starting…
We can help you buy a home 1 day after we do your short sale!
We have a unique program that will do a short sale on your current home and then we can help you buy a home the very next day!This program will not work for everyone so I would like to discuss your situation…
Selling your home --- de-clutter and neutralize.
When selling you home, even though you may be very proud of the special collections you have, please remove them to storage boxes, etc. if possible.You want potential buyers to look at and appreciate your…
Mortgage rates MAY go lower still!
With the economy still looking soft with no significant recovery in sight, the 10 year treasury dropped again today to 2.69%, next week it may be possible to see 30 year fixed loans BELOW 4% with no discount…
A sign of the times...
About two weeks ago I received an email from my local Realtor Association, the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.  It made me sad... The email read: All three of the Mainstreet REALTOR® Stores will…
How Do I Get My Kid Into Marin Day School?
How Do I Get My Kid Into Marin Day School? How do I get in????Short of actual labor and delivery, getting your kid into day care in San Francisco is the most long and painful aspect of parenting a…
I pd $1540.40 and signed repymnt plan on 7/30. email states foreclosure (8/3) would stop. house sold in error on 8/3. what are my options? dont want
Cannot get a hold of anybody at Citimortgae to answer my questions. Was only told it is in the process of recind or annulment. Citi attorneys informed me recind hardly ever happens. Can I ask them to…
Lazy, Hazy August
It’s always nice when a client calls up and says how happy they are in their new home.  Yesterday, S.E, called me after dinner.  “Do you remember me?’  of course!  This lovely lady moved from…
Which, in your opinion, is the "greenest" town or city in Massachusetts?
By what criteria should we judge? Many cities and towns are beginning to implement the "stretch code" for sustainability. Does your town or city participate? I'd like to compile a list…
Do you still have this property for sale? what is the sq ft of the property and the asking price is it still $29,900?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009279392-4720-Walden-Cir-27-Orlando-FL-32811
California is HOT for new Homebuyers
Of the hottest 100 zip codes evaluated by ZipRealty's quarterly reporters, 91 of them were in California.  By hot areas they are meaning to say the ones with the most sales above listing price.  This…
The new vulture investors - the game has changed
It seems as if the playing field has slowly been changing in the residential real estate investment world.  Where before most of the investors were speculating and purchasing property for a quick buck,…
NAR: Homeownership, Stable Communities Linked
Home owners are more active in their communities, benefit from improved education opportunities, and report higher levels of self-esteem and happiness when compared to renters, according to leading research.…
Higher (And Lower) FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Start October 4, 2010
Higher (And Lower) FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Start October 4, 2010 For the second time this year, the FHA is modifying mortgage insurance.Beginning with FHA case numbers issued on or after October…
Neighborhood Inprovement
Need something fun to do in Abilene? Neighborhood Improvement Event going on this Monday. 625 Jeanette will be torn down!  This was a house used for cooking meth when it caught on fire. I'm sure some…
Neighborhood Inprovement
Need something fun to do in Abilene? Neighborhood Improvement Event going on this Monday. 625 Jeanette will be torn down!  This was a house used for cooking meth when it caught on fire. I'm sure some…
I would love more information on this property. My husband and I are starting to look for land we would like to build a home and horse stables on
do you have more pictures and more information -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3016260630--Gassner-Rd-Anza-CA-92539
What home improvement projects provide the best payback when you sell your home?
Have you recently sold your home after completing a home improvement project? If so, what was your project and how much do you think it improved the value of your home?
Price of homes seem to vary so wildly and nothing seems to make sense. Is that some people are still delusional about the state of the economy while?
others realize what is going on? I just bought an REO home that needs a new roof, but other than that 5k fix there really is nothing wrong for around the price of a mid sized sedan. Our new home that…
What is your preference? Outdated EXTREMELY DARK wood cabinets or fresh painted?
I have a new seller that has EXTREMELY dark wood cabinets that are in good shape, but really date the house. I am inclined to have them have the cabinets painted fresh white, but I hate to see the wood…
Short Sales on the Rise
Sales of homes for less than the amount of their outstanding mortgage debt have tripled since 2008, particularly in California, according to a report released last Tuesday.Known as “short sales”, the…
How to price your home
I attended a seminar this morning and heard a different pricing strategy that immediately raised some eyebrows in the class.  This is not new but it is starting to make sense to me.  I know you must…
BUY AND BAIL HOMEOWNERS GET PAST THE RESTRICTIONS
Pebble Singha Certified Distressed Property Expert818-919-5656Helping home owners avoid foreclosure Hi Folks,Here is an interesting article on homeowners trying to do a "Buy and Bail". Read on.Harvey Collier,…
5 Things Home Sellers Should Know About Selling At Auction
5 Things Home Sellers Should Know About Real Selling at Auction Auctions are becoming more popular among real estate sellers.  Partially because of the downturn in the housing market and the failure…
Can someone tell me if the house in the following link is a foreclosure. Or is it one of those 2nd mortgage default notices?
http://www.remax.com/Foreclosure/34164815-60470243/Hawthorn-Dr-Clayton-NC-27520/
42,000 of California’s jobless will get help with mortgages
The U.S. Treasury Dept. announced this week that it is providing additional funding to a California program to help homeowners struggling to make their mortgage payments due to unemployment.  The program,…
How Many of these did YOU know about?
How many of these did YOU know about? A sealed envelope - Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide aknife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm...) ============Use Empty toilet…
Epic Miami Downtown Condos
Miami Real Estate When it comes to places to live in America, homes for sale in Miami are among some of the coveted and in-demand real estate around. Without a doubt, the luxury, details, and amenities…
Funny Strories in Real Estate :)
Awakening the Giant My buyer and her young daughter got an early start so we could see as many homes as possible. We rang the doorbell and knocked on the door of the first home, but no one answered. So…
How do I contact the owner to make an offer?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003591063--Firenze-McCloud-CA-96057
Foreclosure Information
I think it's great that people are getting help to stop their foreclosure, but what kind of help are people going to get who have already lost their homes. With the number of people who have already lost…
foreclosure information
If a bank foreclosed on a house in Nov 09 why would they still be sitting on it?
foreclosure information, where and how much
looking in the austin tx area, namely zip code 78645
How to find out foreclosure information?
HI there, I see a house that has a Notice of Foreclosure and an auction date of June 4th. RealtyTrac wants me to pay to find out information, but I was wondering if there was any way I can find out the…
How to find out foreclosure information?
HI there, I see a house that has a Notice of Foreclosure and an auction date of June 4th. RealtyTrac wants me to pay to find out information, but I was wondering if there was any way I can find out the…
Condo or Townhome???
I am a first time potential buyer and am trying to figure out what would be a smarter purchase: a condo or a townhome. I am looking in the Alexandria area in Virginia, and am interested in townhomes that…
Townhome vs single family home. Or single family townhome?
Hi, i know i will be living in Omaha till August 2012. I have been looking at all kinds of homes in the last 2 weeks, under the 140 mark. Townhomes in that price range are VERY tempting, but since i…
Finding Real Estate for Sale by Owner
If you’re looking for a good real estate deal today, the best option could be those for sale by owner. Commissions of real agents may be thousands of dollars in a home. So when sellers take on this…
For Sale by Owner Tips
When purchasing real estate for sale by owner, you need to have a mixture of caution and knowledge before entering such transaction. Here are some tips and general advice on those buyers who are considering…
Baby Boomers on the Move
Yes, the Baby Boomers are on the move and they are headed to the Rocky Mountains - from Canada to Mexico.  "They" are calling the Rockies theThird Coast because it is so popular.  The Boomers like the…
Guide for Buying Homes
Buying a home is considered as a very daunting task, especially if this is your first time. Before anything else, you should read and research about home buying. There are a lot of books and resource…
Hassles of Finding Country Homes for Sale
A lot of people dream of country living, especially if they have spent most of their life in the city. However, there are hassles of finding country homes for sale these days as well as living a country…
How Lake Homes are Different from Rest
Typically, lake homes are built as a vacation home or retirement home. Some people also consider it as an investment.Whatever reason you have, it would be nice to have a beautiful lake home in your lifetime.The…
Get A Better Denver Mortgage Rate by Improving Your Credit Score
If you are thinking about buying a new Denver home, your head is probably filled with numbers: How much square footage would I like to have? How much income will I need? How much are the taxes? But if…
Foreclosure Listings in Harrison, Michigan 48625
Foreclosure Listings in Harrison, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Harrison, Michigan area. I also post a series on foreclosure listings…
What are your options when you can’t afford to sell?
Dear Phyllis, In 2005 I purchased a townhome and made an $80,000 down payment.  Because of the decline in values I owe the bank about $40,000 more that its present value; I have lost about $120,000 in equity.…
Why hasn’t your home sold?
Dear Phyllis, Last year I tried to sell my home and not much happened.  A couple of open houses, a few ads, not a lot of activity and not even one offer.  I want to sell so that I can retire but after…
If you are relocating, why is it critical to use the services of a Realtor/Broker who is experienced in this market segment?
Relocating to or from an areas on a local, national or global basis is sometimes routine or an occurrence that families/individuals experience infreqquently.  So if you are in this position, you should…
Seller Changes Mind, But Still Must Pay. Court story.
Clancy, REALTORS®, v. Rubick Michigan Court of Appeals A Michigan property owner who changed his mind about selling a parcel of land after signing a contract with a buyer was required to proceed with…
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, Michigan 48612
Foreclosure Listings in Beaverton, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Beaverton, Michigan area.  I also post a series on foreclosure…
Two Faced - the news and what it means to you
So, I'm reading my trade journal e-news and in the VERY SAME email ... the same one ... are these two articles: The Worst Is Over, Some Experts ConcludeAlthough a few areas still face some turbulence,…
Green Condos Come To Miami
Miami Real Estate New homes for sale in Miami are getting a face-lift, on the inside, that is! The city of Miami has embraced growing the eco-friendly housing market and is now offering benefits and…
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, Michigan 48624
Foreclosure Listings in Gladwin, Michigan This post is an update to a series I publish weekly on available foreclosure listings in the Gladwin, Michigan.  I also post a series on foreclosure listings…
Are the properties for sale on Fox Chase Lane residential. We have horses.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1027531784-15390-Fox-Chase-Ln-Culpeper-VA
Tucson Real Estate: Foreclosure looming? Know your options.
For many of us probability of having to face foreclosure is (unfortunately) very REAL. The best way is to contact (immediately) one of many agencies that offer advice and assistance – go to http://w…
No oil here!
Despite dire news stories on environmental disaster, we on the west coast of Florida, and Sarasota in particular, are being spared from any effects of the oil spew in the Gulf of Mexico.This should remain…
Can you handle a foreclosure purchase?
I'm getting a lot of inquiries on my website from buyers, particularly international buyers, about purchasing foreclosure property.  All the news about foreclosures and drastically reduced prices continues…
Sarasota wins hands down!
I've recently had an international property buyer decide to purchase in Tampa versus Sarasota.  It was basically a price decision:  there is more inexpensive inventory to choose from in Tampa.To me this…
Foreclosures under $100K update
In the link below are the top 10 foreclosure single-family homes under $100K.  These homes are in an area south of Fruitville to just south of Clark Road, from Tamiami Trail east to I-75.This area is…
Luxury foreclosure listings Sarasota and Manatee Counties FL
I was shocked when I did this search.  The inventory of luxury foreclosure listings is really drying up!  Another sign that prices are starting to stabilize in our market, and another reason to scoop…
Media Hype Versus Reality: Gulf Oil Spill
I recently got involved in an exchange on this site with another local Realtor over the oil spill and it's effect on the local real estate market.  By the way, this Realtor thinks a blog is a regurgitation…
How the Rich and Famous Lose Their Homes
I spent hours and hours over the last couple of days doing research for an article on our site and I'm happy to finally say that it's ready for perusal!Get Famous, Get Rich, Get Foreclosed OnI did background…
Miracles happening in the Las Vegas Housing Market!!!Positive outlook for short sale listings.
Banks are changing how they are handling how they handle short sales here in Las Vegas. We'll some banks are anyway,A new trend I've experienced lately is that they banks who rejected a short sale on some…
We already live in Bloomfield Hills near Lahser High School. Our income has increased and we are looking to upgrade within Bloomfield Hills.
Unfortunately our current residence is upside down by 80K. Do we have any shot of "upgrading" without paying a ton to the mortgage company to get out of our current home?
Appraisal valuations in SD county
Hi, I am in contract for a home which should be closing at the end of the month. However the zip is 92102 and there hasnt been much activity recently to get decent comps. There have been a lot of foreclosures…
Congaree National Park Home for Sale Columbia, SC
Congaree National Park Area Home for Sale Richland County, SCHome for Sale in Richland County, SC Congaree National Park AreaReal Estate for Sale in Richland County, SC Congaree National Park Area20 miles…
What is Appraised Value?
Appraisals provide an objective opinion of value, but it’s not an exact science so appraisals may differ.For buying and selling purposes, appraisals are usually based on market value — what the property…
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market
1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication of the trouble areas that will stand out to potential…
08/20 to 08/22 - Business Conference For Real Estate Investors - New York, NY
CT REIA and Terry Hale presents: Business Conference For Real Estate InvestorsAugust 20 to 22, 9am to 6pmDoubletree Metropolitan Hotel569 Lexington Avenue. New York, NYBonus: Bring 3 guests for free. Admission…
Does Moving Up Make Sense?
These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that’s larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, it’s a sign that you may be ready to…
Take the Stress Out 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 agent who you connect with. Home…
Tax Benefits of Homeownership
The tax deductions you’re eligible to take for mortgage interest and property taxes greatly increase the financial benefits of homeownership. Here’s how it works. Assume: $9,877 = Mortgage interest…
7 Reasons to Own Your Home
1. Tax breaks. The U.S. Tax Code lets you deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage, your property taxes, as well as some of the costs involved in buying your home.2. Appreciation. Real estate has long-term,…
Why You Should Work With a REALTOR®
1. You’ll have an expert to guide you through the process. Buying or selling a home usually requires disclosure forms, inspection reports, mortgage documents, insurance policies, deeds, and multi-page…
What lake is this on and how many feet of frontage?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3024023295-Lot-Land-Gay-MI-49945
5 Common First Time Home Buyer Mistakes
1. They don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.2. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.3. They don’t find the…
I bought a house in January and now when I go to sell it in August I find out that the home is 300 sq ft smaller than the seller and listing agent
said it was. Can I sue? I feel like I have been cheated. 300 sq ft is no small matter. Please advise
The Worst Is Over, You may want to look now....
The Worst Is Over, Some Experts Conclude With housing recovering slowly, most economists predicted in a recent survey that it will take at least five years for average home prices to climb back to the…
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