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I'm in MO and own a single-family dwelling in a sub-division with an HOA. Recently, I filed a claim with my insurance to replace my roof, which
was damaged in a hail storm. Fast-forward, a board member of the HOA shows-up during the installation and informs me that the color of the shingles are not acceptable and the roof has to be changed.…
Ann Arbor Michigan Real Estate: Newport Hills Neighborhood Ann Arbor MI
Newport Hills is a fantastic upmarket custom home subdivision is located on the popular northwest side of Ann Arbor off of Newport Road. Constructed by various builders between 1992 & 1999 this 73…
I am a professional relocating to Elizabeth City for a new job. I have not had any luck finding affordable rental properties. Any advice?
I have tried to contact three different real estate agents in the area. One has called me back but does not have anything at this time. I check craigslist daily--I'm finding lots of scams but no…
"GREEN" Immediate Pay-Back Project # 3
Use Compact Fluorescent BulbsReplace conventional incandescent light bulbs with CFLs and slash as much as 15% off your household electricity bills. Stick to incandescents for task lighting (because they're…
Los Angeles may lose some ground as we march toward a recovery.
There are not many great deals left in the Los Angeles housing market because of the competitive bidding process.  Foreclosure sales accounted for about 33% of June 2010 southern California sales.  With…
Kansas City Market Reports for June 2010
As a Board of Director for the Heartland MLS, I'm eager to share last month's home sales reports for the Kansas City area.  Overall, the month of June was not bad in the world of Real Estate.  Prices…
Hi - Is this property currently available/on the market? If so, are more pictures available? Thanks.
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Can you tell me if this unit is still available? If not when did it sell
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If you own a condo, you need condo insurance
Read a recent article produced by Amity Insurance, and it highlights why a condominium owner needs to have their own insurance policy:The Master Insurance policy will typically cover building and fire,…
Bankrupt owner collects rent but does not pay the HOA
One of the owners in our building stopped making payments of HOA fees 18 months ago; about 12 months ago, he rented their unit; and about six months ago he declared bankruptcy. Despite his bankruptcy,…
State of DC-Metro Housing Market?
Can anyone give me a recent assessment of the DC-metro housing market for the first-time home buyer? Is it still possible to put 10% down, or is the lending slump precluding this option?
Pat Samson's Mortgage Market Guide Weekly 7/18/10
In This Issue Last Week in Review: Washington has done it again, passing major financial reform legislation. Find out what this will mean for our economy... and the great home loan rates we've been seeing. Forecast…
Trooper helps woman give birth at home in Monroe
MONROE A state trooper helped a woman give birth to a baby boy on Saturday at a home in Monroe. Around 8:39 a.m., an emergency call came to Orange 911. Trooper Angelo Fortune, a two-year veteran out of…
Can you put in an offer with a pre-qualification letter or do you need a pre-approval letter? I have found a nice home but my realtor won't
submit my offer without a pre-approval letter from my lender. My lender said he can't do a pre approval until there is a contract on the house. I am so confused and don't know who is correct.
Home Inspector?
If the question in your mind is whether to use a home inspector or not, I will tell you everytime that I reccommend you do.  The fee is minimal considering the purchase you are going to make and you need…
Is this just an empty lot? If so, exactly where is it located?
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Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Novi, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Novi, MI 7/18/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.23637 W Lebost* $92,000 2 2 No 142642016 Loganberry $139,900** 3 2 Yes 224341826 Quince $149,900…
Wall Upholstery By Josh
This fabric was used as Wall Upholstery in a child's room. The fabric was easy to work with because it was stretchable... Wall Upholstery gives  the room a special feel...warm and elegant. On the window…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Canton, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Canton, MI 7/18/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.39510 Koppernick $26,000 4 2 No 152442318 Edenbrooke $79,900 3 1.5 Yes 16561577 Brookview $101,900…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Northville, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Northville, MI 7/18/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.558 Morgan Circle $197,500 4 2.5 Yes 231717278 Maple Hill $233,000 4 2.5 Yes 2498501 W. Dunlap* $297,500…
Can anyone comment on the Meadow Glenn Development in Monroe, NY.?
Interested in hearing comments from folks that have experience helping buyers purchase property in this development. I see quite a few listing and not many properties sold in the last year. Are there any…
Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Plymouth, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Plymouth, MI 7/18/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.42564 Hammill $74,800 2 2 No 14601029 N. Mill* $109,900 3 2.5 Yes 134241507 Greenbriar* $131,000…
Buying HUD Homes - What Is A HUD Home?
What is a HUD Home?A HUD home is a 1-to-4 unit residential property acquired by HUD as a result of a foreclosure action on an FHA-insured mortgage. HUD becomes the property owner and offers it for sale…
Home Buyer Rebate up to $15,000
Access to home listings for sale that used to be restricted to real estate agents has created a prime opportunity for home buyer rebates that could be worth thousands of dollars. Some real estate agents…
Explaining the Housing Market
Explaining the Housing Market   What in the world is going on with the housing market? A lot of people want answers. Many of those are people that bought a house three or four years ago. When trying to…
And the Survey Says . . . . .
A new national poll of consumer attitudes conducted by the Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards in early July offers some encouraging news for the months ahead. The survey involved interviews…
what is the tax on this property?
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6 Steps to Pricing Your Home To Sell in Fort Worth Texas
6 Steps to Pricing Your Home To Sell in Fort Worth Texas One of the greatest challenges sellers face is to be realistic about their asking price.  If you are struggling with pricing here are six strategies…
When Does It Make Sense to Buy a Smaller House?
The turmoil in the real estate market over the past few years has forced many people to look at what may be their biggest asset—their home—in a different light. In many parts of the country, personal real…
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS 07/11/2010 - 07/18/2010: NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES
New listings entered Price reductions  Reported pending Reported sold and closed  These zip codes include the Northeast Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Glassell…
27 cow neck, sands point
It seems like this house is listed way below market price. Nevertheless, it is an REO and the tax is very high. Any comments about this house? Good buy or not?
Homes for Sale in Barnegat - Barnegat, NJ June 2010 Housing Market Report
Homes for Sale in Barnegat – June, 2010 Barnegat NJ Housing Market Report Homes for sale in Barnegat that made it to the closing table in June, 2010 jumped to 37, up from 27 in the homes sold in Barnegat…
What do you do to make your listings WOW Buyers?
I just finished writing a Blog on ways to WOW a Buyer and would love to know what other suggestions you have as a Realtor to make a listing pop from a Buyers point of view. Here's the link to the…
Why this house does not sell?
At walking distance to a great school Kent Gardens and well maintained, the listing price was too high at one point but it is getting more reasonable. For us it was about space what about for you? -- This…
Is this property available for rent?
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How do agents market their listins successfully other than the MLS?
I use Postlets to syndicate my listings and of course, my MLS syndicates to Realtor.com, but what other methods are working for agents currently? I'd like feedback on email flyers, newspaper ads…
Not so sure you need to pay for foreclosure lists
Have you ever wondered how to deal with so much information?  It is like looking at the Sunday paper's real estate section.  I honestly used to force myself to be calm because each page was filled with…
Co-owners but not married. One wants to sell, the other doesn't.
I co-own a home with a man, but we aren't married. I want out and have been making the payments and put down the majority of the down payment. He doesn't want to sell. We aren't married,…
Combustion Air Ducts
Everyone knows that oxygen is required for a fire, right?  So where does the oxygen come from for your furnace, gas water heater, fireplace, and other fuel-burning appliances?  Typically, this is supplied…
Tenafly versus Haworth NJ schools???
My husband and I are trying to choose between a house in Haworth, NJ and another in Tenafly, NJ. Can anyone speak to a comparison between the Maughm school in Tenafly and Haworth elementary? It worries…
any opinions about the learning dissability program at haworths elementary school system?
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Biggest Defaulters on Mortgages Are the Rich
July 8, 2010Biggest Defaulters on Mortgages Are the RichBy DAVID STREITFELDLOS ALTOS, Calif. — No need for tears, but the well-off are losing their master suites and saying goodbye to their wine cellars.The…
Texas Low Income Housing discusses the haves and have-nots
Special to the Texas Low Income Housing Information ServiceThis week we learn that the major group defaulting on their mortgages are cleaver rich folks who simply write their negative equity off as tax…
Is this true this condo for $3,704.? I want to buy it if someone can look it up for me?
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Home mortgage with less than 600 credit score?
I am a first time homebuyer and live in Iowa.I recently accepted a new job in the Marshalltown, Iowa area and am needing to relocate my family. Rental prices for decent homes are ridiculous in the area,…
Haunted Houses
For the first time in my 20 year career I was asked by a client if I've ever seen or shown a house I thought was, or known to be, haunted. He asked me about disclosure if I had knowledge of such. Of course…
I'm going to try to sell my house in Clearwater FL in about a month. The margins look like they will be
very slim so I'm going to sell it my self. I think I know what I want to list it for based on a few different factors but I would always like to get another opinion. I don't intend on listing…
My second lien was foreclosed on and sold at courthouse but I am currently making payments on my 1st. My 1st lien holder told me not to worry but now
the people that bought at the courthouse is taking me to court trying to get me to move. What should I do
Hello, currently I have a conventional loan ARM without PMI . The balance is 177000$ with 5.25% interest
rate. Soon the new rate will kick in, and I have no idea what it could be. Can you estimante new rate somehow in case of arm mortgage type? Is it worth to refianance? At the same time I have a home equity…
All property subdistrict boundaries in the San Francisco MLS will automatically be reassigned on August 10.
2010 SFAR MLS Map (by SFAR MLS)"On the evening of August 10, 2010, the SFAR MLS will begin using a new map to delineate subdistrict boundaries. All property in the MLS will automatically be reassigned…
All property subdistrict boundaries in the San Francisco MLS will automatically be reassigned on August 10.
2010 SFAR MLS Map (by SFAR MLS)"On the evening of August 10, 2010, the SFAR MLS will begin using a new map to delineate subdistrict boundaries. All property in the MLS will automatically be reassigned…
How can I Invest In Real Estate Using My 401K Retirement Plan
If you want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities still available in the Phoenix Metro real estate market, you might consider taking control of your 401K, ESOP, or various IRA accounts. Using…
How can I Invest In Real Estate Using My 401K Retirement Plan
If you want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities still available in the Phoenix Metro real estate market, you might consider taking control of your 401K, ESOP, or various IRA accounts. Using…
How can I Invest In Real Estate Using My 401K Retirement Plan
If you want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities still available in the Phoenix Metro real estate market, you might consider taking control of your 401K, ESOP, or various IRA accounts. Using…
How can I Invest In Real Estate Using My 401K Retirement Plan
If you want to take advantage of the incredible opportunities still available in the Phoenix Metro real estate market, you might consider taking control of your 401K, ESOP, or various IRA accounts. Using…
We live in a townhome with 2 other units. Our neighbor just moved out and into a home they built and will be putting their home up for sale soon.We
are thinking of selling too but should we wait until they sell? Is it bad to try selling at the same time? Any advice would be fantastic!
Venta corta en Berwyn - Citi Bank pierde en venta de casas
Citi Bank pierde mas del doble del dinero que presto en 1540 S. Lombard , debido a una venta corta realizada por Santiago Sanchez experto N-1 en ventas short sale en el area de Chicago.1540 Lombard Vendio…
Who is the realestate agent for 503 plum street in linden indiana 47955 we are interested in the property?
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Hi. Is there any way to view the market trends by comparing different property types (example: condo vs. 1 family home) ?
I want to know in particular which one (condo or 1 family home) is a more popular purchase around my neighborhood (although I already know the answer to this one, hehe). Which one retains it's value.…
To Some Low Interest Rates are Better than the IPhome 4
Low interest rates also have apps.  30 yr., 40 yr., 15 yr., conforming, adjustable, 1 yr, 5 yr jumbo and more. Oh they are getting the best reception in years. You may not see the lines out the door but…
Old House Restoration
Try to Save That Old HouseBy: GENERAL CONTRACTOR TOM SILVA, This Old House magazinePrevious1 of 1NextHow-To Video Browse MoreHow to Do Your Own Home InspectionWatch The VideoEven before you call in the…
Old House Restoration
Try to Save That Old HouseBy: GENERAL CONTRACTOR TOM SILVA, This Old House magazinePrevious1 of 1NextHow-To Video Browse MoreHow to Do Your Own Home InspectionWatch The VideoEven before you call in the…
The Importance of Having Your Home In Showing Condition
You have hired a REALTOR® to sell your home and you have had a meeting of the minds regarding the price and marketing strategy that will be implemented. Of course, the right price helps ensure a quick…
Save this OLD HOUSE
Ever wondered what happened to that falling-down house that called out to you from the back page of This Old House magazine? Check back in with these bargain gems to see if they've been nobly rescued…
myths about being green at home
10 Myths About Being Green at HomeRSSWhat is this?By: KEITH PANDOLFI, This Old House magazineSingle Photo Thumbnails Previous1 of 11NextPhoto:  Courtesy of PowerLightPRINT MAIL RSS FEED SHARE...MORE Add…
Refinance the ARM loan with the 2nd mortgage loan
Hello, currently i have a loan with the principal balance of 173000 with BankofAmerica and i have 2nd mortgage loan with citibank with principal balance of 14000. The arm is 5.25 and is ending this september.…
what is the difference in buying in salem, nh then massachusetts?
Im looking into buying a home and would like to know about buying a home in salem, nh vs. lawrence, massachusetts
Rents Rise as Apartment Vacancies Fall
Apartment vacancies were down and rents were up last month as people got tired of living in their parents’ basements and rented a place of their own.Nationally, the apartment vacancy rate was 7.8 percent…
Home Sales Decrease As Tax Credit Ends
When the home buyers tax credit came to an end in April, so did the large amount of home sales it seems, with the Triangle area also being impacted. Many experts had predicted that there would be a decline…
What is the average commision for a realstate agent in Cherry Hill?
DO agents get 3% or 6%? Not sure and need to know when figuring out exactly what I will need to put down when purchasing a new home. thank you
does the land come with the home.?
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Folsom Pendings Still Strong
The latest numbers for Folsom show that we still have real estate activity even after the federal tax credit expired.For single family homes:Folsom total pending sales for June was at 87, the highest for…
Curb appeal checklist
For sellers wanting to maximize their marketing strategy in a buyer's market, here's a quick checklist to ensure your home has great curb appeal. Check the home from the roof line down. ·  Is the…
Homes to Accommodate Multiple Generations
Building and modifying homes to accommodate multiple generations is increasingly popular as more Americans struggle to accommodate both their older parents and their grown children under the same roof.The…
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