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Peaceful Oasis in Snoqualmie Ridge!
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5 Year Built: 2003 Lot Size: 4873 Garage Size: 2 School District: Snoqualmie Square Footage: 1535 Agent Name: Ann Meisner and Huyen Hansche Broker: The Cascade Team MLS #: 109470 Open…
What do you want from YOUR real estate company?
How about the HIGHEST for Seller Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates’ 2010 Home Buyer/Seller Study 2010 Just announced today J.D. Power and Associates today announced that the Prudential Real…
Historically low interest rates
I wish I was buying a new home in the current marketplace but after 4 homes in 10 years I finally found my dream home.  I would love to help other buyers make that dream happen too.  The interest rates…
5 Warning Signs Your Home Is Over Priced
Seller, you may already know this sad reality, but Trulia.com recently announced that more than 30% of listed homes in 20 of the largest American cities have had at least one price cut. Cutting prices…
Hilton Head Real Estate markets move quickly
Hilton Head Real Estate markets move quickly In the last few years, we all have learned that that the Hilton Head Island real estate market can move very quickly from an extreme “Sellers Market”…
Fun In Estero
The Estero River is a great place to bring your family, fish in solitude, or try out a kayak or canoe.  I took the Family and highly recommend it.  You can rent the equipment from Estero Outfitters…
I will be visiting Harrisville next week and I would be interested in finding property with a waterfront. (I will be staying near Lake Bonapart)
could you contact me regarding this or a similiar property? Lois Pasco -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3019822212-Lot-Land-Harrisville-NY-13648
New Homes Lafayette, Walnut Creek & Rossmoor
Well today in Rossmoor’s tour there were 13 new listings on the market.   First I started my day with a Cardio workout at the Gym at  6 AM.  It is so very convenient and I am back home at 7:15 ready…
ActiveRain Blog On Phoenix Short Sale Fraud= Interview With Channel 12 News
ActiveRain Blog on Phoenix Short Sale Fraud= Interview With Channel 12 News In April, I wrote a blog on ActiveRain titled, "Attn: Distressed Homeowners & Listing Agents:  BEWARE OF THE NEGOTIATOR/INVESTOR".…
Weekly Wednesday Orange County Foreclosures And Short Sales Market Update July 28, 2010
The OC Register reported that the inventory of Orange County distressed homes has grown the most this year during the last 2 weeks.  Here’s a look at the inventory in Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington…
Share a Box
If you are preparing to move, you need boxes. If you recently moved, then you need someone to haul those pesky boxes.Shareabox.com does both, connecting people and boxes. Share a Box was created by two…
New HAFA Guidelines - Covers Fannie, Freddie and the Treasury Programs
Video to help you to understant some of the key differences between the Fannie, Freddie and Treasury Department HAFA programs.     http://theagentinsider.com/hafa-programs-fannie-freddie-and-treasury-dept/…
You have a chance to win a $25 Gift Card when parking at Town Square in Sugar Land
Sugar land Town Square currently has a parking campaign.  Now thru the rest of the Summer they will award a $25 town square gift card to random winners.  These winners must park in any of the 3 FREE…
Hi. I was wondering if you had to have outstanding credit to purchase a home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3014106138-1020-Byrd-St-Jena-LA-71342
5 Things You Must Know Before Selling FSBO In Logan Utah
Are you thinking about selling your Logan home on your own? If so, you need to be aware of what’s going on in the Logan real estate market, and what you need to do to get your home sold fast and for…
DAYS ON GSMLS. I was wondering if there is a way of knowing if a house has been de-listed and then re-listed
to give the appearance of new on the market. I feel this is very important in the current market when homes can take many months to sell. Last year I bought a house in Hawaii and used a site http://…
Will agents let me make offers on their listings?
I am looking for listings in the tampa area where your clients are behind on their payments with little equity. I am an investor and want to work with these types of listings only.
Wolves Dressed as Fix-n-Flippers
As our community, our global community, continues to be assaulted daily with frightening financial news we start to think about exploring alternatives to traditional financial investment vehicles. And…
New Rochelle News and Information On History
  New Rochelle News and Information On History **Click on my Link***Davenport House    http://www.newrochellenews.info/HTML/DavenportHouse.htmlNew Rochelle Railroad  http://www.newrochellenews…
is the property lakefront?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3017104085-115-Lake-Shore-Dr-West-Brookfield-MA-01585
What Will be My Closing Costs: A Seller's Guide
If a seller has not yet paid for the house in full, the seller's most important closing cost will be satisfying the remaining balance of their loan. Before the date of closing, the escrow officer will…
California “June sales and price report”
Home sales decreased 4.2 percent in June in California compared with the same period a year ago, while the median price of an existing home rose 13.6 percent, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.)…
Hey guys, I am looking for a great buyer's agent within the Menifee Lakes community of Menifee. Unfortunatly the area is too far for me to
represent this buyer and I would not be able to provide them proper service. They are well funded as they will be paying cash and are looking for something that will require virtually no work. Please…
Is there any rule that requires HOA monthly minutes to be disclosed for each month?
.. the set of HOA docs I have has months missing. I haven't asked the HOA management or seller about it yet - just wondering if this is a red flag or not. It was a soft copy in PDF format so I figured…
Tampa Bay Real Estate-Monthly Sales Report
Home sales reported in the MLS for the period between June 26th through July 25, 2010 plummeted nearly 30% from the prior reporting period. At a time when sales tend to increase, this is not a good sign. Sales…
I want to talk to a person!!! How do I do that??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073659866-250-N-Lake-Ferguson-Rd-Greenville-MS-38703
Apartment rentals surge on foreclosures, jobs
U.S. apartment landlords are seeing a surge in rentals as mounting foreclosures reduce homeownership and an improving job market for young adults encourages them to find their own places to live. The…
How do you contact someone to ask a question???
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073659866-250-N-Lake-Ferguson-Rd-Greenville-MS-38703
Check Out These Amazing Photos From National Geographic’s DC Photo Gallery
I was just perusing the internet and stumbled upon this brilliant DC photo gallery from National Geographic’s website.It might be an old gallery, but the photos are truly beautiful, and represent the…
How can I get a tenant out of the house I'm buying before closing?
We are in contract for a house and the owner has a a tenant living there without a lease. We have not closed yet, and the owner does not want us tospeak with the tenant. Our contract says that the tenant…
Take a Break from Your Digital Devices - Your Eyes Will Thank You
Take a Break from Your Digital Devices - Your Eyes Will Thank You Posted by Jerry Sonier under For Buyers, For Sellers, For Realty Professionals, General Information, Helpful Information Take…
Buying A HUD Home?
Are you contemplating purchasing a HUD Home? Below is valuable information that you should know about buying a HUD Home. A HUD Home is NOT low-end or low-income housing. HUD Homes differ in price, location,…
Mount Pleasant, SC Freeee Concert Tonight at Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park
The Town of Mount Pleasant, SC will be holding another Wednesday night concert at the Mount Pleasant Waterfront Memorial Park tonight as part of their Wednesday’s on the Waterfront series.  Admission…
I was wondering if there was a real estate pro in Old Saybrook Connecticut that might be able to help me out?
I just have a few questions and I'm hoping you can possibly help me out. Thank you
Looking for Suburbs outside of new york city
So you went to a barbecue in Nyack and sat on your friends deck, or you visited family in Katonah and went to the cool bistro in town but are these experiences really enough to base your decision on…
Argent Condominiums in Silver Spring Update, Part Deux
Just a few days ago we posted this blog following up on an UrbanTurf report regarding the potential re-launch of the Argent Condos in Silver Spring:“The Argent Condominiums, a building that stopped sales…
Whidbey Island Short Sales
Whidbey Island, Wa. is home to Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Many of our homeowners are active military members and must relocate every 3-4 years. During normal economic times, purchasing a home, living…
52 Jeanette Dr St. Helena Island SC 29920
52 Jeanette Dr. St. Helena Island SC 29920address>   Country Home Close to Coffin Point Beach This is country living at its finest. This home is less than four year old home, sits on over two acres…
NACA Alert! Save The Dream Tour Returns To Washington, DC. Your Opportunity To Save Your Home!
Make Your Mortgage Payment Affordable! ALL SERVICES ARE FREE -SAVE YOUR HOME! Dear Homeowner, ...Meet face-to-face with your Servicer to get the solution you have been waiting for. NACA Negotiators will…
Houses in Riverwood International Charter High School
Atlanta Real Estate InformationHomes for Sale in Atlanta GAHomes for Rent in Atlanta GALease Purchase Homes in Atlanta GAReal Estate Agents - Atlanta, GA Real Estate Brokers - Atlanta, GA Foreclosure Homes…
Comedian Chris Tucker's home up for short sale
It's hard to believe, but celebrities are people, too. And yes, even they experience financial difficulties. Sad to report, but Comedian/Actor Chris Tucker is facing short sale for his home at 16607 Arezo…
A Trillion Dollars
I saw the title of an article today that said "What will a trillion dollars buy?" I did not read it, but I am sure it has something to do with the budget deficit or corporate profits or possibly the amount…
Is this the unit pictured that is for sale at that price? Are the condos facing water? What are the taxes? When is it open to see? thank you Ann
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073485663-4021-Hunts-Landing-Rd-Buckeye-Lake-OH-43008
Another Degree
So, where have we as Realtors been and where are we going during this phase of economic uncertainty ? From conversations with my agency co-workers and peers on a daily basis, it appears that the current…
Looking for a berm house to RENT (not buy) for a micro budget horror film in Massachusetts.
Independent filmmaker for micro-budget horror film seeks a berm ("earth") house in Massachusetts. Need to rent for 2 weeks to film in Spring of 2011 (May/June). Preferred characteristics…
Attention Home Buyers, prices are on the rise
So for the past few weeks I've been telling agents and buyers to get off the fence and get back into the market. Everyone is still hung over from the federal tax credit expiring and it is too quiet to…
Homeowners Insurance...Are You Covered?
You don't need to be a home insurance expert to make sure everything you own is properly covered.  Take a look at this breakdown and use it as a reference when evaluating your home:Home Structure:  The…
Low Interest Rates = More Purchasing Power
Interest rates are still at historically low levels which means there is an impressive benefit to Denver home buyers that these low rates offer. The media won't discuss this so it's up to us real estate…
Jamaica Plain Homes
There's nothing I love more on a Saturday afternoon then taking a stroll through JP and looking at some amazing Jamaica Plain homes.  Oh dear, that's a lie.  I do love something more, (my apologies to…
Lexington County Home Buyer Assistance Program
Lexington County Home Buyer Assistance Program The Lexington Home Buyer Assistance Program is back for 2010!  They expect to start funding again in August of 2010.  Let us know how we can help ! Search…
Verification Energy Audit After Energy Retrofitting Video | Before & After
3rd Party Energy Audit Verification after Retrofitting | Before and After VideoThe long retrofitting project was broadcast on Homes Today Utah and the final episode confirms the positive effects that were…
Can you help find some 3 bed houses that take section 8?
Hi, I am looking to move to the clatsop county area. I'm on Section 8 housing, But my husband and I have fair credit and good refs. I can only find apartments. I need a house.
Man fights to park in his own Driveway
My Fox in Tampa Bay(www.myfoxtampabay.com) recently reported about A.J. Vizzi and his fight to park in his own drive way.  When A.J. moved into his home he was told he could park in his driveway.  This…
Can i see the inside and stuff??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3011456703-2602-Walnut-St-Elizabethtown-NC-28337
is this property a forclosed home and is ready to purchase?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087357230-196-Hampstead-Rd-Derry-NH-03038
I am currently in contract to by a co-op unit and I am waiting for the loan commitment letter before I can submit the co-op packet. Here's the
problem...In about 1 week, I will be out of the country for a week. I have a strict guideline to get the packet in before I leave. My question is... How can I get the commitment letter expedited when…
Vacation time on the Outer Cape is a great time to see real estate ...
Just a note to all of you planning on an August or September vacation on the Outer Cape ... Just give me a heads up prior to your visit and I can have a personalized packet ready for your arrival.  Complete…
have any more pictures? I'd like to see the kitchen.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1043401974-218-Vista-Dr-Blanchard-ID-83804
I have a standard agreement for the sale of real estate in PA. Time has run out on this contract. Do I need to formally cancel this agreement?
The buyer needed a "gift of equity" in order to obtain mortgage financing; I did sign a letter to the lender stating I would provide this, but it was never part of the agreement of sale. After…
is this house worth this much?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3007006949-103-A-Lakeview-Dr-Fountain-Inn-SC-29644
I would like more information about this property, I am relocating from CA Contact me at this number (805) 827-8826 & 404-5854.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1088284450-3464-N-Mcneal-Rd-Golden-Valley-AZ-86413
Tucson Real Estate: What actually is FHA?
A government agency absolutely vital to U.S. real estate market. They do not make mortgage loans but insure them. This allows lenders to “safely” make more and more loans. There is a very good explanation…
New Listing: 4541 Crestmont Drive Charlotte, NC. 28205
Four bedroom two bath brick ranch home is located in the Windsor Park Subdivision of Charlotte.  This 1600 square feet home is priced to sell at ONLY $132,900.00  This beautiful ranch home has been…
Bank Of America Training FINALLY Exposed!
Having successfully negotiated short sales and loan modifications all over the country during the past 5 years (since we went through tough times ourselves in real estate), we now help agents and Sellers…
Tenant Screening
Many agents or small landlords don't know how to get a tenant credit report quickly and easily. While the large operators subscribe to a tenant screening service, the small landlords are left out. One…
The Easiest Way to Avoid Real Estate Confusion
If you've ever been confused by conflicting reports about the real estate industry, or got different real estate advice  from different people then you're just like most of my clients. Before they spoke…
Has the Real Estate Market Stabilized?
Click the Market Snapshot icon below to find out for yourself!• Not a guess or “Zestimate”• Actual Sold Prices• Actual Closed Properties• Current Active Listings• Days on Market• Any Property…
Mortgage brokers to be fingerprinted and registered
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Mortgage loan originators will have to be fingerprinted and sign up to a central registry to do business in future, according to final rules issued on Wednesday by the Federal…
Hello...do you know if the buyer was an employee of the Division of Child Support Enforcement?
My email address is briggman@gmail.com...I am aware the property was sold on 6/1/2010. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Virginia/Bealeton/sold/303292-11209-Freedom…
Sold Property Statistic Comparison for Tottenville, Staten Island New York
Sales continue to climb in Tottenville, Staten Island New York.  View my sales statistics here.
Now Is The Best Time to Buy a Home
As I am sure you know the homebuyer tax credit is gone.  But do not fear, now is even a better time to buy a home.   Below is part of an article from the Ohio Association of Realtors: "Missing the tax…
New Listing: 6433 Creekstone Place Charlotte, NC. 28213
WOW!!! Tucked away in the quaint Autunmwood subdivision in the outskirts of the University area of Charlotte is this four bedroom 2.5 bath 2462 square foot home.  This home is priced to sell at ONLY…
Night Harbor Subdivision - Chapin, SC Homes for Sale on Lake Murray
Night Harbor Subdivision - Chapin, SC Homes for Sale on Lake MurrayChapin, the Capital of Lake Murray is the nearest place to shop, gas up your car, have lunch or dinner or browse the antique and gift…
Should I do a short sale or let my home go to foreclosure?
With today’s reduced property values and increased unemployment, it’s tempting for some homeowners to just throw their hands up in defeat, allow the bank to take their home in foreclosure and rid themselves…
DocuSign Hosts Memorable 2010 ESIGN Summit in San Francisco
President Clinton and Executives from Salesforce.com, National Association of REALTORS® and Box.net Address Positive Impact of Electronic Signature and the ESIGN Act on Global Commerce and the Environment  On…
Gold Nugget Subdivision in Prosperity, SC - Homes for Sale on Lake Murray/ Saluda River
Gold Nugget Subdivision in Prosperity, SC - Homes for SaleLake Murray on the Little Saluda River Gold Nugget Point Subdivision Lake Murray/ Saluda River Homes for Sale in Prosperty, SCLake Murray and its…
How can I have you change the very wrong information about our property which we have listed.?
Your have our lovely green renovated home listed as a trailer home...what's up. This is not helping us!!!
Foreclosure vs. short sale: pros and cons
Experts say short sales are better solution in Fla.; lenders may be willing to waive right to seek loan deficiency. Read more.
My company is expanding from Los Angeles and Orange County into Riverside County and we are searching for brokers or agents
that would like to work with us listing homes in these areas. We target short sale listings and have a very nice processing center set up. Our success rate is extremely high with every lender. If you…
Magnolia Key Neighborhood in Chapin, SC - Homes for Sale
Magnolia Key Neighborhood in Chapin, SCMagnolia Key is a beautiful subdivision in Chapin, SC. Magnolia Key is located right off Amicks Ferry road, and on Lake Murray. Magnolia Key provides its own boat…
What happened to 100 island road, monroeville, nj?
It was a nice home, overvalued for the area, that had been off/on the market for a while... I'm curious if it sold, and if so, for what price?
How can I get the phone number for this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3011918609-9520-Royal-Ln-107-6u-Dallas-TX-75243
Paradise Cove Chapin, SC - Greener Construction Homes for Sale
Paradise Cove Chapin, SC - Greener Construction Homes for SaleParadise Cove is located near the banks of Lake Murray. With its intimate and tranquil atmosphare it sure personifies the Mediterranean lifestyle.…
Are there any home loans out there for medical professionals that are not MDs? Specifically 100% mortgage loans.
My husband graduated from medical school last year as a Nurse Anesthetist making about $240,000 annually. He had to get a few medical school loans which we are paying back but we don't have a big…
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