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95 Closed Short Sales...83 Closed Standard Sales...58 Closed Bank Owned in Temecula CA
The numbers are in for Temecula, CA.  I’ve tallied the numbers….checked them twice and they are ready to be reported.  242 homes (SFRs and Condos) sold from June 1, 2010 to July 1, 2010 in Temecula,…

Cornwall Park Neighborhood - Bellingham, Wa
Cornwall Park Neighborhood Market Statistics - Bellingham Real EstateThe Cornwall Park neighborhood Market Statistics for the month of June shows the active, pending & sold homes in the Cornwall Park…

TRULIA POINTS UPDATES? new news....
Well here we are nearing the middle of July and no news on any updates. Has anyone heard any new news? I had a busy week so i may have missed a few threads... On my original blog I could foresee the most…

Homes for Sale in Amberleigh
Homes for Sale in Amberleigh-Charlotte NC-Amberleigh HomesAmberleigh homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

High Schools
We currently live in Moscow, Idaho and are interested in moving to the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene, and surrounding area.  If you could choose to live anywhere in that area, where would you choose and why?Which…

Homes for Sale in Allyson Park
Homes for Sale in Allyson Park-Charlotte NC-Allyson Park HomesAllyson Park homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

Mortgage Market News--July 12, 2010
“In the short-term, this summer, we need to be fairly cautious, and be very cautious this earnings season to take good news with a grain of salt,” Sean Kraus, chief investment officer at CitizensTrust…

I would like to rent my three bedroom, furnished, lake home in Dickinson, Texas. Any ideas of how to market it?

I need to find out what bank(s) closed on a co-op I want to buy. I looked at comparable listings for NYC but it does not say what bank did the closing

When purchasing a home, does the refrigerator and washer/dryer usually convey? And is the seller allowed to remove a mirror already mounted?
I am curious whether it's typical for the seller to convey their appliances or not. I know that furniture can be purchased through a separate bill of sale, but how often is a seller reluctant to…

How effectively has your company website helped you generate leads?
How effectively has your company website helped you generate leads? We can all have an eye candy website with gorgeous pictures but what tools on your website bring in the clients? Area maps,seller&buyer…

Homes for Sale in Reavencrest
Homes for Sale in Reavencrest-Charlotte NC-Reavencrest HomesReavencrest homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

Homes for Sale in Southampton
Homes for Sale in Southampton-Charlotte NC-Southampton HomesSouthampton homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

I refinanced my house in 2007. I owe approx $116K. My house is valued at $78K in today"s current market. are there any programs to help me?

5564 Greenwood Circle Naples, Fl for rent unfurnished
This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage model has an open layout has spacious bedrooms, huge kitchen with bar top that opens to formal dining room & living room and beakfast nook. New wood floors…

Homes for Sale in Highgrove
Homes for Sale in Highgrove-Charlotte NC-Highgrove HomesHighgrove homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market averages…

LOT for sale: Prestigious Berkeley Place, FARRAGUT, TN
LOT for sale: Prestigious Berkeley Place: wooded, all utilities, FARRAGUT, Laurel Grandle, REALTOR  This heavily treed lot is located on Belle Grove in upscale Berkeley Place! front with sidewalk Berkeley…

Why are buyers not jumping on the low interest rates??

Homes for Sale in Blakeney Heath
Homes for Sale in Blakeney Heath-Charlotte NC-Blakeney Heath HomesBlakeney Heath homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers…

FARRAGUT, TN: A GREAT Place to live, work and play by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR
FARRAGUT, TN:  A GREAT Place to live, work and play by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR    Laurel Grandle, REALTOR, Farragut, TN 37934 Located in West Knox County, the community of FARRAGUT takes its name…

CAN I GET A PRE-APROVEL LETTER !EVEN I DONT HAVE THE HOUSE IM LOOKING FOR?

Homes for Sale in Ardrey Chase
Homes for Sale in Ardrey Chase-Charlotte NC-Ardrey Chase HomesArdrey Chase homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

Home for Sale: 304 Hagaman, Andersonville, Norris Lake, TN 37766:
Home for Sale: 304 Hagaman, Andersonville, Norris Lake, TN 37766: Enjoy Lake Front Living...Located on deep water cove, this property sits midway between two marinas! The home is wonderfully designed with…

NEW Home for sale: 2101 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921
NEW Home for sale: 2101 Texas Ave, Knoxville, TN 37921 by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR This home is NEW, NEVER LIVED IN and has an excellent floorplan that includes 3 bedrooms, bath, kitchen and living…

Homes for Sale in Ardrey Woods
Homes for Sale in Ardrey Woods-Charlotte NC-Ardrey WoodsArdrey Woods homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market…

I have bad credit and my spouse has good credit. Can she buy a house with out me involved? located in arizona

When buying a foreclosure, how can I make sure I don't get stuck with past due HOA fees and taxes?

Homes for Sale in Ardrey
Homes for Sale in Ardrey-Charlotte NC-Ardrey HomesArdrey homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers are market averages for…

Is Your House Listing Turning Buyers On or OFF?
Recently I had the good fortune to work with a higher-end and well-educated Buyer.  It turned out to be quite an enlightening process and that experience is the inspiration for this blog.  My first…

Homes for Sale in Blakeney Greens
Homes for Sale in Blakeney Greens-Charlotte NC-Blakeney Greens HomesBlakeney Greens homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Charlotte. The following report numbers…

Falling Waters of Naples: Community 4 of the "Sold Home Trends" Series
Today's community, Falling Waters, is quite a bit different then the previous communities in the series.  Collier County is the "Golf Capital in the WORLD"...we have more holes of golf per capita than…

Can anyone recommend the Craig Proctor system or can anyone tell me exactly what it involves other than money?
I have seen Craig Proctor's info all over the National Association of Realtor's Magazine. I feel that if it is so good all realtor's would be rich and have second homes in the Carribean or some other…

Are any homeowners thinking of buying second homes and condos for sale in Naples, Florida?
Price and rates are really good right now.

Home for Sale: 3120 Stockton Valley, Loudon, TN 37774 Mini-Farm!
Home for Sale: 3120 Stockton Valley, Loudon, TN 37774 Mini-Farm! by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR OWN A PIECE OF HEAVEN:   Located in a great rural area, this 5 acre mini-farm is in like-new condition with…

How Much to Spend on Renovating Your Home so Buyers Bite
If you want to spend your money wisely and make your renovation dollars work the best for you - having a home renovation strategy could potentially save you thousands. When determining how much to spend…

Any indication that banks will ease their strict financing policies for condos?

Avoid foreclosure
Do you happen to know anyone who is having a hard time paying the mortgage? With more than one in seven mortgages not being paid today, chances are someone you know is either facing foreclosure or will…

Home for sale: 410 Moser Lane, Concord Hills, Farragut, TN 37934 by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR
Home for sale: 410 Moser Lane, Concord Hills, Farragut, TN 37934 by Laurel Grandle, REALTOR Located in FARRAGUT in prestigious CONCORD HILLS, this fabulous home has a main level master suite and an upstairs…

i need to ret a house in collinsville or martinsville VA help please

Which method do you use most often when you search the MLS for properties? Do you usually search by city name, or do you specify an area on the map?

Charged 3K for an elevation not delivered.
minutes, and he didn't have time to meet w/customers. He said he could not change the elevation, but offered us $500 instead of backing out the $3K that was charged. He said he could (would) cancel…

Home for Sale: FARRAGUT, greatly reduced: 12900 Pin Oak, Sedgefield, Knoxville, TN 37934
Home for Sale: FARRAGUT, greatly reduced price: 12900 Pin Oak, Sedgefield, Knoxville, TN 37934 Located in fantastic neighborhood with neighborhood pool and tennis court, this home has it all:  4 large…

My ex husband purchased a condo while I was still married to him. I signed off on my dower rights only. I did not sign to be on the loan.
I am listed with him on his mortgage for purpose of barring dower rights only. Am I responsible for the debt if he does not pay it? He has allowed the condo to foreclose and be sold at sherriff's…

How do I chose a real estate agent to sell a home in one town when I live elsewhere? JDP

Home for sale: 1208 Wallingford, Berkshire Woods, Knoxville, TN 37923
Home for sale: 1208 Wallingford, Berkshire Woods, Knoxville, TN 37923 Located in the Cedar Bluff area, between Farragut and Knoxville, convenient to shopping, Interstates 40 and 75, award winning schools,…

Is there anyone thinking of moving to the Dothan, Fort Rucker area in the immediate future? If so please give
me a call at 334-790-3046 or email me at Chris@NanPitcherTeam.com. Thanks.

Home for sale: 3804 Orangewood, Knoxville, TN 37921
Home for sale: 3804 Orangewood, Knoxville, TN 37921: Like a Time Warp! Located in the West Haven Village community, an established area in Northwest Knox County, this home is convenient to interstates…

Where are the best area's to live and open a business in North Carolina?
I live in New Jersey and would like to relocate to North Carolina, for now I'm looking to rent a one family home. I would like to open a business. What are the best area's to live and do business?…

I rented out the property, do I need to have a business license?

Home for Sale: 1041 Venice, Knoxville, TN 37923: FANTASTIC condition!
Home for sale: 1041 Venice, Knoxville, TN 37923: FANTASTIC condition! Sweet Fig Tree, Gulf Park, Cedar Bluff Neighborhood Huge deck, shaded by stately MAGNOLIA Tree...true Southern Tradition  All…

7 Reasons Your Facebook Page Needs an IMMEDIATE Face-Lift!
Facebook business pages are different from your personal profile. Your profile should have a picture of you and information about you. Your real estate business cannot have a personal profile. In order…

Knoxville, TN is a fantastic place to live, work and play. Laurel Grandle, REALTOR
Knoxville, TN is a fantastic place to live, work and play.  We are the home of numerous corporations, offering great job opportunities.  We are located on the Tennessee River, Fort Loudon Lake, with…

I have a contract on a home that was a foreclosure. Can somebody else also put a contract on the same house?

Yarmouth Clam Festival This Weekend!
Now in its 45th year, the Yarmouth Clam Festival, from July 16 to July 18, is Maine's premier summer family festival.  This year's festival features the state's biggest parade, a huge array of delicious…

Since Vegas or rather, Nevada, in general seems to have low to no taxes, does that mean property taxes are higher than normal?

Orange County Distress Properties
Did you know that California distressed properties are selling for 38 percent less than other home in the area this year, now that is a great savings. This great savings on distressed properties is according…

I have an older kitchen in house that I am trying to sell. I don't have time or insight on what buyers want to justify a full remodel.
The gas stove and refrigerator are little old but still function well with the stove having some paint coming off near the burner control knobs. Would it be wise to replace the stove and refrigerator knowing…

Commercial Trading Post
After thinking about this for a number of years, we decided to do it. Do What? Put together a national referral network for commercial real estate buyers, and we are calling it   www.commercialtradingpost.com …

Tahoe Donner Update
Lots of activity in the Truckee real estate market! 20 Tahoe Donner homes are currently under contract! This is one of the highest numbers we have seen in awhile. 9 homes went into contract last week.…

Laguna Beach Castle For Sale
Yet another Laguna Beach Estate goes on the Market.  The landmark beach estate know as the Pyne Castle has not been on the market for decades.  Built in 1927 the estate sits on 2.2 acres of land and…

what is the prop tax rate for one college student for studio flat in yeading lane, london? if i go to on rent basis.

The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty. W Churchill
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, applications for mortgages to purchase property declined again last week, falling eight out of the last nine weeks. So I could be a pessimist and see that…

Music on the Plaza in Honea Path South Carolina
Spring and Summer Outdoor Concert Series on Main(weather permitting) 'Jammin’ on the Plaza' Thursdays at 6:30 pm On July 15th, Jazz Affect is bringing its unique sound to Honea Path for the Honea…

Curious about Real Estate in the Mountains of South Carolina?
The mountains in Upstate South Carolina are a beautiful area of peaceful forests, scenic lakes, rushing whitewater rapids and cascading waterfalls and friendly people. And nestled in the mountains of…

Buy Commercial Real Estate Property in Redding...it is HOT!
Did you know?  In Redding proper, today, not including the County, we have 35 commercial category properties for sale from $500,000 to the top, which is $1,850,000.  Some of these are very good deals,…

What Is A Short Sale and how does it Prevent Foreclosure?
Options and Solutions for You the HomeownerA short sale can be an excellent solution for homeowners who need to sell, and who owe more on their homes than they are worth. In the past, it was rare for a…

The Home of Jesse James and Sandra Bullock isn't Selling
The home of Jesse James and Sandra Bullock isn't selling and they drop its price from $6.75 million to $4.99 million.  Now that is some serious price reduction.   It is a two story home in Sunset Beach…

is the hamptons in auburndale, fl a good place to live?

Freddie Mac Weekly Mortgage Update: Mortgage Drops Slightly to Create Another New Low
30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 4.57 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending July 8, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 4.58 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year…

Short Sale Issaquah Highlands -
Short Sale Issaquah Condo -    What a deal on this newer home! This beautiful condo has all you would wish for and more, close to local shops, street cafes, local restaurants, with beuatiful views from…

NOW May Be th Time for Changes To Be Made to the Equation for Credit Scoring ...
NOW May Be the Time For Changes To Be Made to the Equation for Credit Scoring ... For many reasons, more and more often I am talking to those wishing to become home buyers that simply ... and I'll be…

5 Things Sellers Must Require of a Real Estate Agent
Are you thinking of selling your home? Are you dreading having to deal with strangers walking through the house? Are you concerned about getting the paperwork correct? Hiring a professional real estate…

Orange County Real Estate Sales are UP!
I know we are all looking for information the we can trust that will be positive, like Orange County Condos sales are 13.6% faster than a year ago and single family homes 10.3% faster.  It is true. …

Get out and do something
Check Charlotte Sun Newpapers for all business activity in Charlotte County FL check Florida Trend lots of activity that will not come to you go out and get it. 

I have been approved for the KC dream down payment assistance program. Can I buy a short sale home?

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what is the average monthly electric cost for 1 beroom apartment in Boston, ma?

do i need to notify my bank when selling 2 acres of land when i still have a mortage?

I put an offer on a bank owned property in Rockland, MA. How do I find out who the bank is?
I put an offer 2 weeks ago to a bank owned property in Rockland, MA. I've been looking for the perfect first place for 3 years, and I have found it. However, it is taking forever to find out anything…

ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH FORECLOSURES - check it out
One of the newer questions i have been receiving is how can a broker have a sign in front of a property but they have no price or are stating a market value instead of a price?Often times a broker gets…

i haven't heard anything from my bank regarding my loan. I have a closing date of July 12 The seller wants a loan commitment!

Condo for sale for 2 years, considering foreclosure as an option, need attorney.
I have had my condo for sale for 2 years. During that time, I've had 3 buyer offers fall through each 1 week before the closing date. I have 2 homes because I was married about 1 year ago. I can technically…

What do you think? "Strategic Defaults (aka "Walking Away") are OK"
This question was inspired by a Zillow Blog by Spencer Radcoff.. http://activerain.com/blogsview/1637018/strategic-defaults-aka-walking-away-are-ok Is it OK?

Mortgage Bankers Weekly Update: Mortgage Refinance Applications Increase
Mortgage Bankers Association for the week of  07/07/2010 Market Composite Index: (loan application volume) increased 6.7 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week…

Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Livonia, MI (50 additional REO Properties Avail.)
Current Foreclosures on the Market Livonia, MI 7/11/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.11635 Inkster $19,500 2 1 No 60019334 Angling $35,000 3 2 No 143311727 Haller $49,900 3 1 Yes 129011360…

Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Canton, MI (15 additional REO properties avail.)
Current Foreclosures on the Market Canton, MI 7/11/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.42318 Edenbrooke $79,900 3 1.5 Yes 16561695 Woodstock $94,900 3 1.5 Yes 1585696 Foothill $97,500…

Price Reductions!!
NOW ONLY $139,900!!2 Bedroom 2 bath condo with golf course view just minutes from I-75, NFRMC, and UF! This light and bright end unit features: large bedrooms, an open kitchen with lots of counter space…

Why do condo fees seem so exorbitant in Vegas?
Do you not utilize illegals the way we do in Arizona? Okay, all kidding aside, why are condo fees so high in Vegas? I know it's a matter of opinion as to what is exorbitant, but seriously, I don't…

"Should I buy or rent?”
Invest in your future invest in a home  "Should I buy or rent?” With decreasing U.S. home prices, this question is no doubt running through the minds of many. Unfortunately, stating that renting is…

In 2007 in Texas what would have been the checklist for an FHA home inspection besides lead paint?

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE INVEST IN A HOME - REASONS
Invest in your future invest in a home  "Should I buy or rent?” With decreasing U.S. home prices, this question is no doubt running through the minds of many. Unfortunately, stating that renting is…

why so many listings in cove area, what is the problem?
Many claim cove area good ar4ea but many listings that keep on going down, why?

Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Northville, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Northville, MI 7/11/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.605 Horton $81,000 2 1.5 Yes 10928808 Napier $227,900 3 2.5 Yes 224917278 Maple Hill $244,900…

Foreclosure (REO) Listings on the Market in Plymouth, MI
Current Foreclosures on the Market Plymouth, MI 7/11/2010 Address Price Bedrooms Baths Basement Sq. ft.42564 Hammill $74,800** 2 2 No 1460601 Irvin $94,900 3 1 Yes 862275 Garling $144,900 3 1.5 Yes 14521655…

the seller will not pay the $4000 in closing costs, so I cannot close on the house- what are your
suggestions? Also, how much is home insurance per month?

Contact from Arata Mauro mauro@sicase.it
the house is unsold including furniture? The pool is exclusive for this single house? what is the soil surface? the house is free now? affect mortgages? What is your best price for an immediate cash…

How many offers are submitted to lender simultaneously on a short sale?

In MA, is a finished basement included in floor space?

When do you think land values will become reasonable again?
When do you think land values will become "reasonable" again? The houses with land have dropped to the point you can buy them cheaper than buying raw land and building what you want.

8K tax credit question
We are purchasing a short-sale property. We gave money in January as a deposit but did not get the bank approval for the sales price until July. Will we still qualify for the tax credit since we have…