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How to prepare now to sell our home next summer as a FSBO?
We are a military family stationed in AK and living in Palmer, AK since 2006. My husband has already moved to Ft. Hood, TX. I hope to join him after his deployment sometime next summer. My question is,…
We are a military family stationed in AK and living in Palmer, AK since 2006. My husband has already moved to Ft. Hood, TX. I hope to join him after his deployment sometime next summer. My question is,…
Purchase properties in need of repair or rennovation.
Realtors:If you have properties that need renovations and need to be financed through closing, I have two really good products that allow you to finance the renovations into the loan.FNMA Rehab ProgramOwner…
Realtors:If you have properties that need renovations and need to be financed through closing, I have two really good products that allow you to finance the renovations into the loan.FNMA Rehab ProgramOwner…
Broadway in Chicago Tonight Free
Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00…
Broadway In Chicago, in partnership with the City of Chicago, is pleased to present the annual BROADWAY IN CHICAGO CONCERT AT TASTE OF CHICAGO, a fantastic, FREE event on Monday, June 28 at 6:00…
Lock Your Rate!
The par 30 year conventional rate mortgage is back in the 4.375% to 4.75% range for well qualified consumers. If a 4.375% rate was costing you 1.25 points on Wednesday, it will cost you about 1.50 points…
The par 30 year conventional rate mortgage is back in the 4.375% to 4.75% range for well qualified consumers. If a 4.375% rate was costing you 1.25 points on Wednesday, it will cost you about 1.50 points…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Pulse June 25-27, 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi’s rambling musings about today’s Palm Coast Real Estate Market New listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi’s rambling musings about today’s Palm Coast Real Estate Market New listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
"West of the Trail" in Sarasota
A funny thing happened the other day in my neighborhood, West of the Trail. An offer was made on an historical Spanish-Mediterranean home and the home belongs to my husband and me! We love our neighborhood…
A funny thing happened the other day in my neighborhood, West of the Trail. An offer was made on an historical Spanish-Mediterranean home and the home belongs to my husband and me! We love our neighborhood…
Interest Rates to Stay at Record Low Levels
In the wake of a slowing real estate market, the Federal Reserve said (06/23/2010) that the economy is “proceeding” and pledged to hold interest rates at record low, near zero rates.One piece of good…
In the wake of a slowing real estate market, the Federal Reserve said (06/23/2010) that the economy is “proceeding” and pledged to hold interest rates at record low, near zero rates.One piece of good…
Getting Started
Hello World! In being a ”real estate agent” for a little over a year, I am very grateful for the experience that I have endured. Now with the momentum starting to pick up, I have expanded my presence…
Hello World! In being a ”real estate agent” for a little over a year, I am very grateful for the experience that I have endured. Now with the momentum starting to pick up, I have expanded my presence…
A QUARTER MILLION POINTS ON ACTIVE RAIN. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
A QUARTER MILLION POINTS ON ACTIVE RAIN. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? I passed 250,000 points on the real estate website Active Rain the other day... It makes me laugh. Sounds like a lot of points. A quarter…
A QUARTER MILLION POINTS ON ACTIVE RAIN. WHAT DOES IT MEAN? I passed 250,000 points on the real estate website Active Rain the other day... It makes me laugh. Sounds like a lot of points. A quarter…
How dare you, Trulia.com, allow all categories of housing (condos, apts., etc.) to advertise in the "single family home" category? Stop
this at once. I'm confused and wasting my time to click on "single family home" and then find out it's a condo or in a multi-family building. You MUST weed these out. Make the realtors…
this at once. I'm confused and wasting my time to click on "single family home" and then find out it's a condo or in a multi-family building. You MUST weed these out. Make the realtors…
We are interested in this property. Can you tell us if the sell is final?
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Road to recovery: Local housing market showing signs of strength
Both the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) released monthly housing reports this week. However, each report told a different story about the…
Both the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) and the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR) released monthly housing reports this week. However, each report told a different story about the…
Cast Out the Clutter!
Cast Out The Clutter: Preparing for Potential Buyers You’re about to put your home on the market. Take a deep breath and a long, hard look at those precious collections of shot glasses, thimbles,…
Cast Out The Clutter: Preparing for Potential Buyers You’re about to put your home on the market. Take a deep breath and a long, hard look at those precious collections of shot glasses, thimbles,…
Social Media Networking, all hype or the wave of future communication?
I have just started Twitter, Wordpress Blog, and Facebook. What is your opinion?
I have just started Twitter, Wordpress Blog, and Facebook. What is your opinion?
Tax Credit Deadline Extension in Jeopardy
Daily Real Estate News | June 28, 2010 | Tax Credit Deadline Extension in Jeopardy Up to 180,000 home buyers will lose their tax credit through no fault of their own if Congress fails to…
Daily Real Estate News | June 28, 2010 | Tax Credit Deadline Extension in Jeopardy Up to 180,000 home buyers will lose their tax credit through no fault of their own if Congress fails to…
Why is it off the market?
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Census: Home Size Continues to Decline
Census data shows that the average square footage of a new single-family home dropped to 2,438 in 2009 after peaking at 2,521 in 2007. "The decline of the early 1980s turned out to be temporary, but this…
Census data shows that the average square footage of a new single-family home dropped to 2,438 in 2009 after peaking at 2,521 in 2007. "The decline of the early 1980s turned out to be temporary, but this…
Double Dip Imminent for Boston Home Prices?
Despite the homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 causing a huge spike in home sales for April, home prices in Boston and the rest of the country may be in for double dip. According to Zillow, homes in the Greater…
Despite the homebuyer tax credit of $8,000 causing a huge spike in home sales for April, home prices in Boston and the rest of the country may be in for double dip. According to Zillow, homes in the Greater…
It says my listings are processing and will be up in 24-48 hrs. Its now been over 72 and they still are not live.
What am I missing and how do I make these refreshed listings go live?
What am I missing and how do I make these refreshed listings go live?
Saluda Shores Neighborhood Homes for Sale in Leesville, SC
Saluda Shores Subdivision - Homes for Sale in Leesville, SCSaluda Shores Neighborhood offers affordable lake access to Lake Murray. Attractions near Saluda Shores Subdivision in Leesville, SC: Our beautiful…
Saluda Shores Subdivision - Homes for Sale in Leesville, SCSaluda Shores Neighborhood offers affordable lake access to Lake Murray. Attractions near Saluda Shores Subdivision in Leesville, SC: Our beautiful…
Do you qualify for a making home affordable refinance?
Making Home Affordable... Do you qualify for the President's Making Home Affordable Initiative? DU Refi Plus is a program that allows refinancing up to 125% of the value of your home. Qualification for…
Making Home Affordable... Do you qualify for the President's Making Home Affordable Initiative? DU Refi Plus is a program that allows refinancing up to 125% of the value of your home. Qualification for…
Orlando Home Sales Grow While Values Sink
I often talk about how things are not really looking up despite how housing data is being fudged, and Orlando's real estate market is no exception. Many realtors are pointing to the fact that more homes…
I often talk about how things are not really looking up despite how housing data is being fudged, and Orlando's real estate market is no exception. Many realtors are pointing to the fact that more homes…
Madison: Wisconsin Home Sales Skyrocket 17%
Madison: Home sales in Wisconsin shot up 17% in the first quarter of 2010, a small but good sign for resident homeowners. The state's leading realtors still caution homebuyers or sellers to be patient…
Madison: Home sales in Wisconsin shot up 17% in the first quarter of 2010, a small but good sign for resident homeowners. The state's leading realtors still caution homebuyers or sellers to be patient…
Foreclosures are Impacting on Valuations
For those living close to foreclosed houses it is a nightmare. For those who have bought foreclosed houses it is also a nightmare. Sanjeev Rathore is one of the purchasers. He complains that his home…
For those living close to foreclosed houses it is a nightmare. For those who have bought foreclosed houses it is also a nightmare. Sanjeev Rathore is one of the purchasers. He complains that his home…
Is it a bad idea to buy a house next to elementary school? From house's backyard you can go to elementary school 's playground. How that?
will effect Is it a bad idea to buy a house next to elementary school? From house's backyard you can go to elementary school 's playground. How that will effect on resale value of the house?…
will effect Is it a bad idea to buy a house next to elementary school? From house's backyard you can go to elementary school 's playground. How that will effect on resale value of the house?…
Tallahassee Home Sales Up in First Quarter
Florida Realtors have some good news for homeowners. Home sales are doing well across all of Florida's major metropolitan home markets including Tallahassee. Here are some interesting statistics:17 of…
Florida Realtors have some good news for homeowners. Home sales are doing well across all of Florida's major metropolitan home markets including Tallahassee. Here are some interesting statistics:17 of…
7.6% of Wichita Homes in Negative Equity
According to CoreLogic, Inc., a national mortgage data firm, 7.6% of homes in Wichita are in negative equity. For those who don't know, negative equity means that you're paying a mortgage that's worth…
According to CoreLogic, Inc., a national mortgage data firm, 7.6% of homes in Wichita are in negative equity. For those who don't know, negative equity means that you're paying a mortgage that's worth…
Naples Real Estate Market is Looking Up
According to the Naples Area Board of Realtors, housing market activity is up for the entire city including sales and home prices. Condo sales increased 46% from the year prior in April, up to 914 from…
According to the Naples Area Board of Realtors, housing market activity is up for the entire city including sales and home prices. Condo sales increased 46% from the year prior in April, up to 914 from…
I am reloacting home to Iowa in Sept of this year. I am initially looking to rent house in Emmetsburg or Estherville. Any ideas on who to call or?
where to look? Thanks
where to look? Thanks
Baton Rouge Home Sales Jump 19% Thanks to Tax Credit
Baton Rouge saw a 19% spike in home sales thanks to the homebuyer tax credit offered up by the government that expired in April. Ah yes, the homebuyer tax credit is at work again. I read today that some…
Baton Rouge saw a 19% spike in home sales thanks to the homebuyer tax credit offered up by the government that expired in April. Ah yes, the homebuyer tax credit is at work again. I read today that some…
Columbus Home Sales Up 32.3% with the Rest of Ohio
Columbus, Ohio - Home sales for the entire state jumped 32.3% in Ohio, a staggering figure if not for the fact that the government was the ultimate catalyst for the spike. The homebuyer tax credit that…
Columbus, Ohio - Home sales for the entire state jumped 32.3% in Ohio, a staggering figure if not for the fact that the government was the ultimate catalyst for the spike. The homebuyer tax credit that…
Boston.com Article: Housing Market Watchers Cautious
Home sales are up, but will it last? Massachusetts numbers rise for May; but as tax credit ends, the coming months will tell the real recovery story... By Jenifer B. McKim Globe Staff / June 23, 2010…
Home sales are up, but will it last? Massachusetts numbers rise for May; but as tax credit ends, the coming months will tell the real recovery story... By Jenifer B. McKim Globe Staff / June 23, 2010…
Fort Worth, Texas Homes Move Up Slightly
Forth Worth, like must of the rest of the country's major metropolitan areas, enjoyed a higher amount of housing activity in the first quarter thanks to the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit that expired in…
Forth Worth, like must of the rest of the country's major metropolitan areas, enjoyed a higher amount of housing activity in the first quarter thanks to the $8,000 homebuyer tax credit that expired in…
In regards to property 21007191, is it sold? I noticed that there is a message about active contingent, but had interest in this property. Thanks
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-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3002261505-12353-N-Cedarview-Dr-Mooresville-IN-46158
Crazy Times and Insane Statistics Part 3
So then the feds decide to give a tax credit to so called first time homebuyers. like Cash for Clunkers we now see that all this incentive did was to take todays sales and squeeze them into the first quarter.…
So then the feds decide to give a tax credit to so called first time homebuyers. like Cash for Clunkers we now see that all this incentive did was to take todays sales and squeeze them into the first quarter.…
Great Home Near the Art Museum
I recently previewed an elegant home on the 800 block of North Taney Street. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and is located on a peaceful block near the Art Museum. It is conveniently located in…
I recently previewed an elegant home on the 800 block of North Taney Street. The house has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and is located on a peaceful block near the Art Museum. It is conveniently located in…
Springfield, MO Residents Without Water
Springfield, MO - Some residents of Springfield went without water for a period over the weekend due to a bursting pipe. A 15 section of pipe near Nettleton erupted, sending massive amounts of water into…
Springfield, MO - Some residents of Springfield went without water for a period over the weekend due to a bursting pipe. A 15 section of pipe near Nettleton erupted, sending massive amounts of water into…
I posted a review specifically for a home in my neighborhood & was horrified to see that Trulia posted my review for EVERY home in my zip code!
That means that homes that are not even in my neighborhood have the review I wrote attached to them! Everyone, be careful when you read a review for a home you are interested in. More than likely the person…
That means that homes that are not even in my neighborhood have the review I wrote attached to them! Everyone, be careful when you read a review for a home you are interested in. More than likely the person…
i'm on active duty I will be transfering to St Louis with in the next 60 days I'm interested in buying a home with my Va Loan but my credit
score is less then 600 will this be possible
score is less then 600 will this be possible
Blank can be good and bad
Your silver lining stared at me one listless winter night Stars and Stardusts lingered beneath the skies Ambient temperature held them captive, nowhere in sight Only you, the darkness and I tonight As…
Your silver lining stared at me one listless winter night Stars and Stardusts lingered beneath the skies Ambient temperature held them captive, nowhere in sight Only you, the darkness and I tonight As…
Choosing a Listing Agent
A Listing Agent is the Realtor who represents you in the home selling process. He or She manages the selling of your home and provides the advice, counseling and service needed to compete in today's marketplace.…
A Listing Agent is the Realtor who represents you in the home selling process. He or She manages the selling of your home and provides the advice, counseling and service needed to compete in today's marketplace.…
New home sales plummet to record low.
New home sales plummeted to a record low in May, the first month following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit. This snapped a two-month streak of gains. New home sales declined 32.7% to a seasonally…
New home sales plummeted to a record low in May, the first month following the expiration of the homebuyer tax credit. This snapped a two-month streak of gains. New home sales declined 32.7% to a seasonally…
Las Vegas Home Sales Slip as Inventory and Prices Increase!?
There's no better place to witness how the housing market will perform post homebuyer tax credit than Las Vegas, Nevada. While the sights may be beautiful there, the housing market is certainly ugly. According…
There's no better place to witness how the housing market will perform post homebuyer tax credit than Las Vegas, Nevada. While the sights may be beautiful there, the housing market is certainly ugly. According…
Fannie Mae to Charge Strategic Defaulters, for Everything - www.4Malibu.com
The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Fannie Mae to Charge Strategic Defaulters, for Everything Fannie Mae is sifting…
The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale & Lease ׀ Malibu Land Fannie Mae to Charge Strategic Defaulters, for Everything Fannie Mae is sifting…
Syracuse Filling Abandoned Buildings with Stores to Provide Neighborhood Lift
Syracuse, NY - The real estate crisis has reached its worst point, but that doesn't mean that a recovery is anywhere in sight. Commercial real estate defaults are the new residential foreclosure, and they're…
Syracuse, NY - The real estate crisis has reached its worst point, but that doesn't mean that a recovery is anywhere in sight. Commercial real estate defaults are the new residential foreclosure, and they're…
Allentown Zoning Laws Too Limiting for Some
Allentown - Zoning laws for homes in the historical district of the city have been always been extremely restrictive, but now some residents are beginning to wonder why. Municipal zoning laws are put into…
Allentown - Zoning laws for homes in the historical district of the city have been always been extremely restrictive, but now some residents are beginning to wonder why. Municipal zoning laws are put into…
Paradise Cove, Chapin SC - Beautiful Homes on Lake Murray
Paradise Cove Chapin, SC Real Estate for Sale Paradise Cove is located near the banks of Lake Murray. With its intimate and tranquil atmosphare it sure personifies the Mediterranean lifestyle. This neighborhood…
Paradise Cove Chapin, SC Real Estate for Sale Paradise Cove is located near the banks of Lake Murray. With its intimate and tranquil atmosphare it sure personifies the Mediterranean lifestyle. This neighborhood…
Knoxville, Tennessee Area Homes Up 25% from May the Previous Year
Knoxville, Tennessee - New home sales in Knoxville are faring better than the rest of the country according to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors. Home sales for Knoxville County are up 25% from…
Knoxville, Tennessee - New home sales in Knoxville are faring better than the rest of the country according to the Knoxville Area Association of Realtors. Home sales for Knoxville County are up 25% from…
how much property is with this house?
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-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3014107254-2005-County-Road-24-S-De-Graff-OH-43318
sherrif's sale is 7-21-10 (MI) I will be gone w/in 30 days How long is the house my resp? Do I have to have homeowners Ins?
insurance-how long is it my responsibility? Ingournd pool-what should I do to keep the neighborhood safe so no one gets hurt?
insurance-how long is it my responsibility? Ingournd pool-what should I do to keep the neighborhood safe so no one gets hurt?
HAFA Short Sale
Has your lender sent you notices that you are in a position to request a loan modification? Have they given you an amount that your home can sell for? Have you been sent a notice when the trustee…
Has your lender sent you notices that you are in a position to request a loan modification? Have they given you an amount that your home can sell for? Have you been sent a notice when the trustee…
Bonterra Homes in Indian Trail
Bonterra Homes in Indian Trail-Bonterra Homes Bonterra homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Indian Trail. The following report numbers are market averages for…
Bonterra Homes in Indian Trail-Bonterra Homes Bonterra homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Indian Trail. The following report numbers are market averages for…
Gulf Oil Spill Key West Florida
Gulf Oil Spill Key West FloridaThere has been no oil spotted in Key West Florida. We are thankful and we are saying our prayers and wondering how we can help our neighbors in Alabama, Panama City and…
Gulf Oil Spill Key West FloridaThere has been no oil spotted in Key West Florida. We are thankful and we are saying our prayers and wondering how we can help our neighbors in Alabama, Panama City and…
I back up within loan contingency period because of disapproval of my loan from Bank. Seller is asking for penalty. What are my rights? John CA
I was in contract and my loan hasn't approved . So I back up within loan contingency period. First , seller's agent told there is no Penalty. Then after two days ,he asked for $750 inspection…
I was in contract and my loan hasn't approved . So I back up within loan contingency period. First , seller's agent told there is no Penalty. Then after two days ,he asked for $750 inspection…
Why don't Trulia and other sites use current info for my home. W/out the new info, buyers don't even look. How cab I correct the wrong or?
old info? When sites use old info, they denigrate the value when the sellers have made significant improvements, We added a 1st floor laundry, a pantry, and old data is posted that our home has only 2.38…
old info? When sites use old info, they denigrate the value when the sellers have made significant improvements, We added a 1st floor laundry, a pantry, and old data is posted that our home has only 2.38…
One of the MOST overlooked areas of your home!
So you have decided to sell your home...You clean, declutter and take all of the tips in my previous blog post. So what's left?Go outside! Stay on the other side of the street and look at your home...actually…
So you have decided to sell your home...You clean, declutter and take all of the tips in my previous blog post. So what's left?Go outside! Stay on the other side of the street and look at your home...actually…
Just LISTED! 1961 Erickson Circle, Stockton, CA
Just Listed in Stockton, CA!1961 Erickson Circle$214,950 Bathrooms: 5Baths: 3.5SqFt: 2905 sq ft totalLot Size: 0.16 acreStyle: Two-StoryGarage: 3 CarDescription: Clean, Clean, Clean! This HUGE Weston…
Just Listed in Stockton, CA!1961 Erickson Circle$214,950 Bathrooms: 5Baths: 3.5SqFt: 2905 sq ft totalLot Size: 0.16 acreStyle: Two-StoryGarage: 3 CarDescription: Clean, Clean, Clean! This HUGE Weston…
House of the Day - Greenwich, CT
This neo-modern estate looks like it would be architecturally at home in Miami, but it's actually located in Greenwich, CT. Priced at a cool $13M, this home comes with a two-story glass atrium to enjoy…
This neo-modern estate looks like it would be architecturally at home in Miami, but it's actually located in Greenwich, CT. Priced at a cool $13M, this home comes with a two-story glass atrium to enjoy…
Chandler Forest Homes in Indian Trail
Chandler Forest Homes in Indian Trail-Chandler Forest Homes Chandler Forest homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Indian Trail. The following report numbers are…
Chandler Forest Homes in Indian Trail-Chandler Forest Homes Chandler Forest homes for sale, housing data and links for neighborhoods real estate listings in Indian Trail. The following report numbers are…
Seattle Co-ops
Yes, finally, a great article on co-ops in the Seattle Times. If you love in-city living then co-ops might be a wonderful alternative to condos. Many of the vintage brick buildings scattered in and around…
Yes, finally, a great article on co-ops in the Seattle Times. If you love in-city living then co-ops might be a wonderful alternative to condos. Many of the vintage brick buildings scattered in and around…
This property appears to be abandoned. We might be interested in it. Has it been foreclosed upon by a bank? We would like a ph #?
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Don't Make These Mistakes If you Want to Sell your Home
If You Want to Sell Your Home, Don't Make These Mistakes! I usually write about the things you should do when you want to sell or buy a home. Sometimes there are suggestions mixed in about what not to…
If You Want to Sell Your Home, Don't Make These Mistakes! I usually write about the things you should do when you want to sell or buy a home. Sometimes there are suggestions mixed in about what not to…
Veterans Administration Home Loans-First Time Home Buyers
Am I eligible? Veterans of the U.S. armed services, those currently on active duty or in the reserves and widows and widowers of veterans may qualify for a VA mortgage loan. In order to qualify for a…
Am I eligible? Veterans of the U.S. armed services, those currently on active duty or in the reserves and widows and widowers of veterans may qualify for a VA mortgage loan. In order to qualify for a…
We are looking to move to Central Oregon in the near future We are hoping to find a few acres adjoining public land. We have a couple of horses. We
would like to take advantage of lower residential prices but would also like to move to a sought after area where hopefully the property would have the best chance of appreciation if and when the market…
would like to take advantage of lower residential prices but would also like to move to a sought after area where hopefully the property would have the best chance of appreciation if and when the market…
How to make an FHA offer more attractive
Dear Phyllis, For over a year we have been trying to buy a home. Our budget is $400,000 and we are qualified for an FHA loan. We made offers on more than half a dozen homes (most of our offers…
Dear Phyllis, For over a year we have been trying to buy a home. Our budget is $400,000 and we are qualified for an FHA loan. We made offers on more than half a dozen homes (most of our offers…
How to determine the condition of hardwood floors under carpet?
Dear Phyllis, We recently purchased a 1930’s home with filthy carpet throughout. The home was sold as an estate sale and is vacant. After we opened escrow, we pulled up a corner of the carpet and…
Dear Phyllis, We recently purchased a 1930’s home with filthy carpet throughout. The home was sold as an estate sale and is vacant. After we opened escrow, we pulled up a corner of the carpet and…
When should a buyer waive their inspection contingency?
Dear Phyllis, I recently made an offer on a house which was grossly underpriced. I received a counter for $75,000 more than the asking price. The seller’s agent suggested to mine that I waive my…
Dear Phyllis, I recently made an offer on a house which was grossly underpriced. I received a counter for $75,000 more than the asking price. The seller’s agent suggested to mine that I waive my…
If it sounds to good to be true...
There are a lot of homeowners right now who are having trouble hanging on to their house. As a result, there are also a lot of unscrupulous organizations trying to make a quick buck out of another person's…
There are a lot of homeowners right now who are having trouble hanging on to their house. As a result, there are also a lot of unscrupulous organizations trying to make a quick buck out of another person's…
I am buying a condo in San Diego, California. Have about 16 days till close of Escrow. US Bank had no problem with our Financials, but did not
approve the condo project, because of minor clauses not stated in the Condo HOA CC& R's (not beacuse of any HOA financials). Any Bank in San Diego that can approve a loan in 2 weeks (16 days)…
approve the condo project, because of minor clauses not stated in the Condo HOA CC& R's (not beacuse of any HOA financials). Any Bank in San Diego that can approve a loan in 2 weeks (16 days)…
Flying Colors Butterfly Festival
Did you miss the Butterfly Festival at Dunwoody Nature Center? Don’t worry, there will be plenty of butterflies at the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! At the Flying Color…
Did you miss the Butterfly Festival at Dunwoody Nature Center? Don’t worry, there will be plenty of butterflies at the Flying Colors Butterfly Festival at the Chattahoochee Nature Center! At the Flying Color…
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : June 28, 2010
Mortgage markets improved last week in response to mostly negative data about the U.S. economy, and the Federal Reserve's acknowledgement that Eurozone financial ills could cross the Atlantic.Conforming…
Mortgage markets improved last week in response to mostly negative data about the U.S. economy, and the Federal Reserve's acknowledgement that Eurozone financial ills could cross the Atlantic.Conforming…
6 tips on buying a country home
Some of us just can't imagine living within easy listening range of our neighbors. Whether it's a conversation from a backyard barbecue or sounds of the 6 o'clock news through an open window, we need open…
Some of us just can't imagine living within easy listening range of our neighbors. Whether it's a conversation from a backyard barbecue or sounds of the 6 o'clock news through an open window, we need open…
I am looking to buy a home in Fernley. Price is between $60k and 99K. I would have my Dad rent it. I live in California. What kind of problems are?
possible in this kind of transaction? I currently do not own a home in California and at some point this Nevada home would become my retirement home.
possible in this kind of transaction? I currently do not own a home in California and at some point this Nevada home would become my retirement home.
The Cost of Refinancing a Mortgage in Knoxville
Refinancing a mortgage for a Knoxville home can sometimes end up costing more than what it should if you haven’t properly researched a few things. There are many costs involved with refinancing, and…
Refinancing a mortgage for a Knoxville home can sometimes end up costing more than what it should if you haven’t properly researched a few things. There are many costs involved with refinancing, and…
195 Oakdale Road Brevard NC 28712 Home For Sale - Brevard NC Real Estate
195 Oakdale Road 195 Oakdale Road Brevard NC 28712 Home For Sale This unique 1500+ square foot home located in beautiful Brevard, North Carolina is only a short walk from Brevard College. The streamlined…
195 Oakdale Road 195 Oakdale Road Brevard NC 28712 Home For Sale This unique 1500+ square foot home located in beautiful Brevard, North Carolina is only a short walk from Brevard College. The streamlined…
Wallingford, Seattle Real Estate Prices Up, Sales Strong
Wallingford, Seattle Homes – Real Estate Sales 2010 Sales of homes in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood are markedly improved over 2009, and prices are showing a rebound at the halfway point of the…
Wallingford, Seattle Homes – Real Estate Sales 2010 Sales of homes in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood are markedly improved over 2009, and prices are showing a rebound at the halfway point of the…
Advice For Saving Money to Purchase a New Home
Buying a new home is such a major purchase that it can probably be one, if not, the most important purchase in an average person's life. Thus, making the necessary preparations before starting the purchase…
Buying a new home is such a major purchase that it can probably be one, if not, the most important purchase in an average person's life. Thus, making the necessary preparations before starting the purchase…
863 Hiland Park Franklin NC Just Listed home for sale in the mountains
863 Hiland Park Franklin NC Just Listed home for sale in the mountains Just Listed Home for Sale in the Mountains MLS #: 47030 List Price: $134,900 863 HILAND PARK FRANKLIN NC 28734 Adult…
863 Hiland Park Franklin NC Just Listed home for sale in the mountains Just Listed Home for Sale in the Mountains MLS #: 47030 List Price: $134,900 863 HILAND PARK FRANKLIN NC 28734 Adult…
Palm Coast Real Estate: Daily Market Pulse June 24, 2010
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi's rambling musings about today's Palm Coast Real Estate Market ew listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
Palm Coast Real Estate Daily Market Report Kristi's rambling musings about today's Palm Coast Real Estate Market ew listings and price reductions include properties in Ocean Hammock, Hammock Dunes,…
if a seller backs out, after initiating contracts, who pays buyers attorney, seller who initated the contract
In the contract it stated that $250 of the buyers binder would be held to pay the sellers attorney, if the buyer backed out; they did, and now my attorney (sellers) is billing me for $350 more, is this…
In the contract it stated that $250 of the buyers binder would be held to pay the sellers attorney, if the buyer backed out; they did, and now my attorney (sellers) is billing me for $350 more, is this…
Green Lake, Seattle WA Home Sales Rise, Prices Gain
Green Lake, Seattle Homes – Real Estate Sales, YTD 2010 The Green Lake neighborhood of North Seattle has continued a strong year of sales through May. Sales of single family homes are up 5% for the first…
Green Lake, Seattle Homes – Real Estate Sales, YTD 2010 The Green Lake neighborhood of North Seattle has continued a strong year of sales through May. Sales of single family homes are up 5% for the first…
Tempe Gateway Building Purchase Shows Confidence in Phoenix Real Estate Market
I love Tempe. So I was especially happy when I read in the Arizona Republic that a Seattle company purchased the Gateway building in downtown Tempe. If you’re not familiar, it is the eight-story building…
I love Tempe. So I was especially happy when I read in the Arizona Republic that a Seattle company purchased the Gateway building in downtown Tempe. If you’re not familiar, it is the eight-story building…
What's the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved?
There can be a steep learning curve when it comes to buying a home. Like any industry, real estate has a number of players, each with their own role in the process. There are forms to sign, negotiations…
There can be a steep learning curve when it comes to buying a home. Like any industry, real estate has a number of players, each with their own role in the process. There are forms to sign, negotiations…
Seattle Foreclosures Stay Low: Bank-Owned Homes Make Up Less Than 5% of Market
While foreclosures have certainly increased in the greater Seattle real estate market over the past couple of years, REO or bank-owned homes have yet to make up a significant number of homes on the market. Seattle…
While foreclosures have certainly increased in the greater Seattle real estate market over the past couple of years, REO or bank-owned homes have yet to make up a significant number of homes on the market. Seattle…
More Sales, Higher Prices May Indicate Shift in California Housing Market
The housing market in California showed rising sales and prices in May, indicating a possible shift in local areas.Home sales in Southern California rose in higher-priced areas, while sales are accelerating…
The housing market in California showed rising sales and prices in May, indicating a possible shift in local areas.Home sales in Southern California rose in higher-priced areas, while sales are accelerating…
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