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I am thinking about buying a small condo in miami. The price is 87.000 Dollar. Foreclosure price was 59.000 one month ago. Is 87.000 ok?
I am from Germany and the price in the foreclosure (Zwangsversteigerung) is more like the "real" value. One of the reasons to do an auction is to find out the market value.
Just Sold: The Rob Clark, 141 S. Clark Drive, BH Adj. - 1br/1ba Short Sale - List: $295,000/Sale: $312,800
Rich Kids has been slammed this winter, which has been such a wonderful blessing. With that said, I excited to share my newest sale which was a real steal of a deal and a double banger, if you will (that…
Park City Weekend Picks For Fun
After solid ski season despite the low levels of snow fall,  all three Park City ski resorts will be closing this weekend.  Canyons, Park City Mountain Resort, and Deer Valley Resort are all closing…
Rent Sense: Value of Rental Ownership
By: Neil Fjellestad and Chris De MarcoFBS Property ManagementRental ownership has a long history of satisfying the primary investment priorities of personal financial independence: safety of capital, inflation…
i own a home in Solvang which is now being rented. the renters are interested in purchasing it. The last
assessment a few months ago was less than I paid for the house in 2004. do you recommend I hang on to it or sell it when there is an interested buyer?
FBS Property Management in the News
Fjellestad, Barrett & Short (FBS) adds a V.P.Chris De Marco- Principal/ Vice PresidentWelcomes the arrival of Lucinda Garland, CPM; GRI as an additional Vice President -“Lucinda and I share a similar…
Rent Sense: Vacancies Need Marketing
By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De MarcoFBS Property ManagementWe understand the importance of professionally marketing a rental vacancy. Making a mistake with “rental pricing” or showing the property…
Basement remodel: man cave or fourth bedroom?
It is an older home in downtown Denver that we will put on the market after remodeling. The basement has a large wall in the middle that can either be taken out to create a large 'man cave,'…
is pomona, ca considered an up and coming neighborhood?
there seems to be a lot of activity downtown (fox theater, bars, galleries)
I would like to schedule a viewing of the home. Who do I contact to do that. Thanks.
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Harry Zigler - Lexington SC Realtor - Joins Exit Real Estate Consultants
Harry Zigler - Lexington SC Realtor - Joins Exit Real Estate Consultants Harry Zigler a Lexington Real Estate Agent, has joined Exit Real Estate Consultants as a real estate sales agent in their Lexington…
im disabled to you have a rualrdevelopment its a program for the disabled were they buy the home and then i make payments to them
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Los Altos - March 2012 - Market Report - Michele K - Coldwell Banker
For a brief summary of the eleven properties sold in the Los Altos area last month click here.If you would like to receive this Market Report directly from the MLS to your inbox each month, simply email…
Could you please let me know about water and sewer whether or not they are private or public? Thank You Sally Boydston
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Nice N' Neat Cozy Cape Cod For Sale
To view this property website, click the picture or visit: http://514greenlawnter.ePropertySites.com 514 Greenlawn TerCopiague, NYCape Cod For Sale Offered at $224,900514greenlawnter.ePropertySites.comNice…
Nice N' Neat Cozy Cape Cod For Sale
To view this property website, click the picture or visit: http://514greenlawnter.ePropertySites.com 514 Greenlawn TerCopiague, NYCape Cod For Sale Offered at $224,900514greenlawnter.ePropertySites.comNice…
I am very interested. Who may I contact? My ph # is (408)702-5811. please call me or text me if still available. Thank You, Sandy
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Going, Going, Gone…Coral Gables Real Estate Is On Fire
We all know the Coral Gables real estate market is hot but it is extremely apparent when you take a look at the recent pending sales.  In the past 30 days there have been 10 pending single family home…
what bank owns mortage?
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Can someone to call me regarding this property! Danielle Heller 818-602-7392
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For the first time in 18 months, home prices rose year-over-year in February
RE/MAX CEO Margaret Kelly appeared on CNBC's Street Signs on March 14, 2012 to discuss the RE/MAX National Housing Report, which found that for the first time in 18 months, home prices rose year-over-year…
Families are Looking at Inexpensive Houses in North Las Vegas
Families on a budget, those looking for a starter home, or retirees looking for a bargain, will all appreciate the inexpensive houses in North Las Vegas. This is a community full of possibilities when…
Harmony Escrow
Why is it, every Escrow Company In have dealt with, or my Family has dealt with, Harmony Escrow in Irvine, is the only company, that literally NO ONE there, has a CLUE what they are doing, and has NO knowledge…
Coconut Grove Listings Wanted!
There is no doubt about it, my team has been extremely busy this year.  Since January 1st, 2012 we have either closed or pended a home every 4 days (we currently have 11 closed and 16 pending sales…
Park West Homes for Sale
The homes in Park West are located in Chapin, SC off Old Lexington Rd. DR Horton is currently building homes that feature one or two car garages, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, have nice size lots and are…
Can I see anymore photos on this house & is it on the beach?
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Jasmine Bay Homes For Sale - Chapin SC Real Estate
Jasmine Bay is a serene neighborhood in Chapin, SC. These homes have prices from $252,000 to $675,000. While most of the homes have four bedrooms, you will find some with either three or five bedrooms.…
Upcoming Titan Events
Upcoming Titan Events Upcoming Titan Events Hard to believe it, but the end of the school year here in Loudoun County is just around the corner. Wasn’t it just Winter? Time stops for no one! Below are…
Spring Clean for a Quick Brooklyn Real Estate Sale
With the first day of spring rapidly approaching, get in the spirit and do a little spring cleaning — especially if you’re putting your home on the market. It’s important for Brooklyn real estate…
Tax Transcripts Could Hold Up Closings for Buyers
Posted: 20 Mar 2012 12:03 AM PDTThe Spring is when most sellers want to put their houses on the market and most buyers want to start looking for a home.  However, April is also Tax Season.  Tax Transcripts…
APPRECIATING VICTORIA PARK TOWN HOMES
The 183 town homes sold between the March 2006 HIGH and the July 2010 LOW average $217/LIVsqft; the 76 town homes sold between the LOW and last February average $157.  The 13 town homes sold in the trailing…
How do I change the status of the home? It is on the market now.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Palmdale/sold/21722563-40640-Carriage-Ct-Palmdale-CA-93551
On a scale of 1 to 10--how strong is the housing market in metro Nashville?
can you make a decent living selling real estate in the area
Does anyone pay full price for anything anymore with Groupon and all the other sites out there?
This is a little off the track from my usual blogs but I need to tell you that  I am addicted to Groupon, Lifebook, Living Social,Double Take and anything else I can get my hands on.  I think I need…
FHA MORTGAGE LENDER TAMPA FLORIDA
FHA MORTGAGE LENDER TAMPA FLORIDAFLORIDA MORTGAGE::FHA LOANS::FHA REFINANCE::FHA LOAN INFO::BAD CREDITFHA MORTGAGE LENDER TAMPA FLORIDAOur training objectives are to help each of our clients achieve the…
Walmart begins construction process at contested Madeira site
The Elk Grove Citizen reported on March 21 that after more than three years of legal disputes and community concerns, Walmart has hired a general contractor and kicked off the construction process for…
Is there any thing that shows worse than a foreclosure home?
A few days ago, it was reported that American taxpayers own close to 200,000 homes, and over the next year they will spend $40 million just to mow all those lawns. Meanwhile, agents are telling other agents…
I am a 60-year old divorced working woman with a small dog looking for an apartment with a washer/dryer and possibly a porch or balcony.
I can't afford a huge rental payment, but am looking for someplace comfortable to call home for several years. My dog is well behaved and I am clean and neat. I would like to have something in the…
Hot Market...Low Supply...Bidding Wars!!!!!!!!!!
Typically Spring is a great time to sell as inventory levels are generally low as many sellers wait for the school year to end. Now we have amazingly low interest rates that we haven’t seen in years…
Can anyone recommend a good home inspector?
I'm looking for someone that is honest, detail-oriented and reasonably priced. Is that too hard to ask for?
Weekly Blog Updates for Columbia SC 04-13-2012
Weekly Blog Updates for Columbia SC 04-13-2012 Here are some of the weekly blogs from the past two weeks concerning Columbia SC Real Estate. Columbia SC is the state capital and largest city and is…
Weekly Blog Updates for West Columbia SC 04-13-2012
Weekly Blog Updates for West Columbia SC 04-13-2012 Here are some of the weekly blogs from the past two weeks concerning West Columbia SC Real Estate. Perched on the western shore of the Lower Saluda…
What does it mean when a property is off market?
I have been trying to get info for the property on 722 Clark st. Beuna Vista, PA 15018. I know its been vacant for over 2 yrs. i tried contacting Allegheny County they have the old owners listed with…
5 Myths about Today's Real Estate Market
Today's Real Estate Market not only inspires questions from both home buyers and sellers, but seemingly everyone who is concerned with today's economy. Yesterday for instance when i headed to lunch,…
How An Appraisal Can Help Sell Your Home by Michael Snyder
How an Appraisal Can Help Sell Your HomeWhile it’s standard practice for real estate professionals to conduct a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to help price your home correctly for sale, you may also…
Massachusetts Pending Home Sales Continued Positive Trend in March for 11th Straight Month
Please note: this post is about March Data. The one I  shared last ime on 4.9 is about Feburary data.WALTHAM, Mass. – April 10, 2012 – The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) reported today…
Why would someone buy in Rye over Greenwich?
Just curious. I actually work in both towns, but am partial to Greenwich. When working with a buyer it doesn't matter to me (as long as they choose to use me :) I'm just curious if there were…
I'm selling my home "as is" condition, Why is the buyer being told certain repairs need to be made b4 closing if house is sold
"as is?" My mother's neighbor and I agreed to sell her house in "as is" condition. We have not used brokers - only our attys. Appraiser advised buyer that certain repairs (side…
is there a maintenance fee each month when you own a coop?
I am looking to buy a coop and I am wondering how fees owrk compared to buying a condo?
9832 River Street, Lakeside CA 92040 says it was bult in 2003? Are you sure it was not 1895?
How can this house say it was bult in 2003? My dad grew up in this house and our family sold it in 2003. This house was one of the oldest home in Lakeside, and I beleave it was 1895 or 1897 was the year.…
Do You think that Listing Agnets are "A dime a DOZEN?"
Would hearing Are Listing Agents "A DIME A DOZEN?" upset you? As a leading Listing agent of properties here in New Hampshire I am always seeking out new sellers. Here in NH our market has turned, we are…
How in the world do you get so many New Listings?
I could not imagine having the time or will to call any other agent and ask the question "How do you get so many New Listings?" that was asked of me last night. Here in New Hampshire the market is very…
REOs down but Notice of Defaults up by 63% in Elk Grove
Foreclosureradar reports that for the second month in a row we've seen a dramatic drop in the number of properties sold at foreclosure, or "trustee sale", auctions. Foreclosure sales in California are…
Thanks for responding. 402 NE 14 PL ,Cape Coral
this house has been listed as sinle family in public records and multi fanily in combined records. is this possible?thank u
4 Important Things to Share with Cilents … Right Now!
If you’ve been reading my Zebra Report for any time now, you know that I am passionate about the need for real estate agents to keep in touch with past, present, and potential clients.It’s one of…
Why don't they publish lot rent on this page or better yet make it part of a search function? I want to won the land and it is difficult to tell...
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how soon it is possible to own the property?
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HOW DO YOU FIND OUT WHO OWNS THIS PROPERTY?
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Why wouldn't you put an offer to the owner?
I had such a huge reaction to this post on my own blog that I thought it would be only fair to share it on my Trulia blog too! Enjoy...---This post was actually spurred on by something that happened to…
Need some recommendations for general contractors who are budget-friendly and work in Queens.
Landlord here from Jackson Heights. Realtors: Your recommendations would be considered and appreciated.
Fort Bragg NC Military Near Post New Homes - Buffalo Lake Rd. Carolina Lakes Area 2000 - 2100 s.f.
'Like new' home less than 2 years old in Cameron Pines Subdivision on Buffalo Lake Rd. This is a vibrant area coveted by the young military families and this small development of just one short street…
When can I schedule a viewing of this condo?
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FLORIDA FHA MORTGAGE :: FLORIDA FHA HOME LOANS
Florida FHA Mortgage LenderProviding Florida FHA Mortgage Solutions For Those Looking For An FHA Loan In Florida!Florida home buyers should know the many advantages of the FHA mortgage loan programs. FHA…
Check Out All My Listings!
CHECK OUT ALL MY LISTINGS IN WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES! CONTACT GIGI FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE A SHOWING! www.GigiSellsNYHomes.comhttp://www.gigifinan.houlihanlawrence.com/Prop…
The Effect of a Foreclosure v. Short Sale on Credit Scores: What Underwater Homeowners Need to Know
If you're considering a short sale vs. foreclosure, you need to think about the impact a short sale or foreclosure will have on your credit score. While you can't avoid the fact that your credit score…
What is the best real estate sales contest ?
What sales contest has your company had (or you've heard about) that motivated you to make more sales or take more listings?
Lakeway Medical Center & Hospital, outside of Austin, will employ 2,100 new jobs!
Lakeway Medical Center will open in the month of May.  Once building is finished, it will employ around 2,100 people and bring over 100 new doctors to the area!  This project is 2 months ahead of schedule,…
Hi Ranch For Sale
To view this property website, click the picture or visit: http://34oakleypl.ePropertySites.com 34 Oakley PlWest Islip, NYHome For Sale in West Islip Offered at $369,00034oakleypl.ePropertySites.comThe…
fort bragg nc area real estate rv friendly retired military near post ranch home
Large immaculate home just minutes away from post but a 'million miles' from the stress. RV parking and hookups too. This small subdivision of wooded lots where natural beauty is planned is a peaceful…
Granite Pass Phoenix Real Estate in Ahwatukee
View the subdivision of Granite Pass in Phoenix Arizona (Ahwatukee community).  Call "real estate" RAY @ 480.335.2355 with questions regarding Granite Pass real estate & to search for homes for sale…
Views from Foothills Reserve in Phoenix Arizona
Check out some of the views from the subdivision of Foothills Reserve in Phoenix Arizona.  To search homes for sale in Foothills Reserve:Foothills Reserve in Phoenix Arizona "real estate" RAYRay D. Real…
Properties in Augusta, Ahwatukee 85048 - Phoenix Arizona Real Estate
View properties in the gated community of Augusta in Ahwatukee, Phoenix AZ 85048.  Call "real estate" RAY @ 480.335.2355 for questions regarding Augusta properties.  To search homes in this subdivision:Augusta…
Top Tips to Sell Your House
Are you ready to sell your house? Get out your cleaning gloves and schedule a garage sale because after these tips your house is going to be as good as new! Buyers will flock to your house ready to make…
raleigh garner nc area real estate brick ranch close to downtown and shopping
You will love this great home in a Greenbriar that has parks, pond for fishing and close to downtown and close to schools. I grew up in this neighborhood and used to ride my bike to my house in downtown…
Simple Tips to Finding the Right Orange County Realtor
It’s springtime in Orange County and it’s a sellers-market, this is great news for anyone who is considering selling their home and one of the best ways for sellers to easily sell and transition into…
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