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If I contact an agent to find me good investment properties and that is all does that agent need to have an agency contract between the both of us in
order to make a commission from the deal that agent procured? and if so the total agreed upon commission in the contract is paid to the broker and then split with the agent on thier own term right?
Sarasota | FL | New Condominium Project close to Downtown
Village at Park East  - To Be Built - New Condominium Project with Pool Located on the corner of Lime Ave and Aspinwall St - Just East of DowntownConvenient to everything Sarasota has to offerSteps to…
I have seen this house listed on several websites. Some say its pending. Is it? Please give me all the info you have. We are very interested! Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1092144865-565-Strathclyde-Way-Rock-Hill-SC-29730
Franklin Township Open Houses - Saturday & Sunday, May 15-16, 2010
This Week's Open Houses At the time of posting there are 27 Franklin Township homes for sale scheduled for an Open House, this coming Saturday and Sunday. Generally, open houses are held between 1PM…
LAS VEGAS REAL ESTATE MARKET REPORT -Prices Up...
GLVAR reports first year-over-year increase in home prices since 2007 Local housing statistics released by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS® (GLVAR) showed local home prices increased in…
Wall Upholstery By Josh
Wall Upholstery By Josh   This job was done in a catering hall in New York. The walls were covered with one inch thick of sound absorbent panels. Over the panels I had installed a half inch…
Enjoy the Sunshine and Lakes in Anderson SC
The Upstate South Carolina area offers warm climate, little snow, and beautiful lakes. For those tired of the too many dreary winter months, this area may be for you. Anderson SC offers acres of lake…
New Precision Map Search available for Dallas / Fort Worth area from the BW Home Team
New Precision Map SearchWe have made a major modification to our map based home search tool. We have added the capability of drawing the precise area of the map that you want to search for homes at. Instead…
Opinion on townhouse in Natick
What is your opinion on http://www.trulia.com/property/1090913842-222-W-Central-St-Natick-MA-01760
Looking to Sell in Today's Economy? Check Out a Few Helpful Hints that May Land You a Sell
Hello neighbors, As those who follow real estate should already know and those who don't necessarily follow it, the market have seen better days and many have to sell their beloved homes. Therefore,…
#Short Sale Listing in La Quinta
Short Sale Listing in La Quinta.  Just listed yesterday.  80890 Via Puerta Azul.  $230,000.  Gorgeous 2bd/2ba Single family res at Puerta Azul in La Quinta.  This home has slate floors, custom paint,…
Renting out your property after filing bankruptcy
I just completed the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process to solve my credit card debt. Due to the Homestead Exemption law in Florida my home was considered exempt and was kept completely out of the bankruptcy.…
How many bedrooms is this moble home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3010246298-779-Foxwood-Cir-Leitchfield-KY-42754
If i buy this lot how much money my home have to be worth
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1095605156-Lot-79-A-Royal-Palm-Kenner-LA-70065
what is your phone number, my daughter cleaned the one bedroom apt. by the pool and I have someone interested in it
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1065075415-5317-Curry-Ford-Rd-Orlando-FL-32812
GA or around the world....... Let Me Work For You!!
Did you know that one aspect of a good realtor is the ability to use their knowledge and training to help find you a realtor where ever you are? That's right, a good realtor is one who does not limit themselves…
What happens whe you dont pay your property taxes in Cook County Illinois?
A family member is not paying porperty taxes on their house for the past year and a half. There is no mortgage on said house. What can happen to the house if they dont pay these taxes?
As this house is for foreclosure, does that mean I have to pay only 1,755 and it would be mine?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3006242782--Alder-St-Pittsburgh-PA-15232
620 Gothic Road, #506, Mount Crested Butte, CO 81225
620 Gothic Road, #506, Mount Crested Butte, CO 81225 $289,000 Here is your opportunity to own a great one bedroom, two bath Mount Crested Butte rental condo in the mountain’s premier base area complex.…
Military Members Get Extension on First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
While the deadlines for both the $8000 first time home buyer tax credit and the $6500 repeat home buyer tax credit have passed us by, military service members on extended duty outside of the US for 90…
Crested Butte Mountain Resort's Appeal to Snograss Decision Denied
Hello Everyone, Well to my surprise and the surprise of many the appeal for the initial decision on Snodgrass has been denied.  Now many of you may think this may be a huge blow for Mount Crested Butte…
Bad credit pre-approval
My wife and I are looking to get pre-approved to buy a new home. Her credit is good, mine is not (had to file bankruptcy due to a a previous divorce). What's the best way to go in getting pre-approved?
Other than a personal loan, are there options to cover the cost difference of what my home is valued at and what I owe on the mortgage?
I own a home that was built and purchased 5 years ago. Like many homeowners the home is no longer valued at what I owe on the mortgage. I have no financial hardship but am desperate to move. If I were…
MLS Misrepresentation on SQFT and year built
The Sellers have misrepresented the MLS SQFT by 10% and also stated the home was built in 2003 on the MLS when the actual appraisal shows 1999. We are 2 weeks away from closing. Is this considered fraud…
Do both people applying for a mortgage loan need full time jobs?
My Fiance has been working full time since October. I have been working two part time jobs since September. One is a steady 23 hours, the other varies a lot. We have enough for 15-20% down on the price…
Welcome Boeing Employees
Welcome to Charleston.  We are glad you are here!  Please contact me for your housing needs.  I would be happy to provide you with a list of available properties.  I think you will find that housing…
Botany Bay
Botany Bay is an incredible resource for anyone interested in the outdoors. It is free to the public and offers many acitivies and experiences. If you enjoy the beach, there is an incredible, unspoiled…
Mortgage rates drop for fifth consecutive week
Interest rates hit their lowest level this year, mortgage company Freddie Mac says. The average rate for a 30-year fixed loan is 4.93%. The European debt crisis is helping to drive down rates. Interest…
First-Time Home Buyer Mortgage: The New Credit Standards Brought on by the Foreclosure Crisis
Because of the recent foreclosure crisis, new credit standards for first-time home buyers (any home buyer really) have been put into place. Depending on which side of the fence you're on, it's either a…
New-home buyers reemerge in Southern California
Sales have been helped by tax credits and by builders' offering simpler, cheaper housing. Location is also key — buyers don't want extremely long commutes, analysts say. The modest house has yet to be…
Housing Will Take a Minimum of Three Years to Recover
The housing market will take a minimum of three years to recover as continuing foreclosures are hurting the market and not allowing it to stabilize. This was the opinion of Lewis Reanieri – a pioneer…
4 Fundamentals of Selling a Home Today
The Charleston, South Carolina area is a great place to live or have a vacation home.  The weather is great, the beaches are fantastic, golf courses are abundant, there are many historical sites, the…
Open House - Colonial at 462 Route 519 Greenwich - Stewartsville NJ
Open House at Greenwich NJ Colonial Home for Sale - 462 Route 519 (Stewartsville NJ zip code) - SUNDAY, MAY 16 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Although this 3 bedroom Colonial home for sale dates back to the 1800s,…
Is Foreclosure Optimism Beneficial?
Common people in general do not know what is happening and will happen in such a crisis like the foreclosure one, but there are, unfortunately world leaders seeking ways of getting rich on a background…
Keeping Up With Florida's Condo Market
Florida’s Existing Home, Condo Sales Up in 1Q 2010   ORLANDO, Fla., May 11, 2010 – Sales of existing single-family homes in Florida rose 24 percent in first quarter 2010 compared to the same period…
Foreclosure Activity Down?
FORECLOSURE ACTIVITY DECREASES 9 PERCENT IN APRIL   By RealtyTrac Staff    Default Notices Off by 27 Percent, but Bank Repossessions Set New Monthly Record IRVINE, Calif. – May 13, 2010 — RealtyTrac®…
To add more information to my previous question....I am going conventional mortgage, however the house is bank-owned/short sale.
The house is definitely worth the repairs.....but how do I protect my interests? I am nearing settlement date...two weeks, there have been other issues and hold ups(the slowness of the selling bank response)…
How can you be more productive?
The Art (and Business) of Finding More Time: 10 Ways to Organize Your Time and Resources for Maximum ROI   RISMEDIA, May 13, 2010—Time is money. We’ve all heard it before, but these days, it bears…
Memorable Mid May Weekend in Columbus, MS
The month of May is half way over and there are a number of activities in Columbus, Mississippi this weekend. So let’s take a quick look and see why this is a great place to live and work and also a…
FHA 203K Streamline & EEM's ... (Energy Efficiency Mortgages).... Great Option!
Hint Hint... Does anyone know what the maximum renovation you can do on a Streamline 203K ???? Bueler... Bueler.... "$35,000.00",  says the freckle-faced, Howdy Doody looking chap in the back. EHHHHHH!  Have…
Foreclosures down 2 percent from last year
Millions will still lose their homes, but it's the first drop in five years, and many experts consider the worst over. Read more.
How much was this house sold for?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3001090448-15-Radford-Ln-Boston-MA-02124
I would like to schedule a viewing for this property, who do I contacct?
Edna Malloy 410-440-9177 emmalloy@verizon.net -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3008711269--Mill-Centre-Dr-Owings-Mills-MD-21117
is this sold?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3010952679-3430-Grace-Ave-Saint-Louis-MO-63116
What are your priorities?
You must have priorities in your daily routines if you want to achieve ultimate success.  The question is, how do you determine your priorities?  There are several pieces to the puzzle you need to analyze…
Life After the Government support of Real Estate
Well, all the hype over the government’s propping up of the real estate market is over and where do we stand?  It may be too early to tell as it has only been one week but in speaking with lenders,…
Hello. Can someone tells me who owns this property. I am very interested. Thank you.
I would like to arrange a tour. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000866362-2240-Reserve-Cir-Jonesboro-GA-30236
can you please give me the address to this property, looking to by asap, but want to check the neiborhood out first...thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3011752232-Single-Family-Home-Pawtucket-RI
The Allen Report
Here is the latest report on the Rowayton, CT market.
Follow Your Gut
Wow!, if you follow the media and try to make sense of it all, it can make you apprehensive about any kind of real estate transaction.  Truth is, of course depending upon where you live, the market becomes…
USDA Home Loan funding fee to increase to 3.5%
Once approved by Congress, the USDA program plans to raise their funding fee to 3.5%. The fee increase is hopefully going to eliminate USDA's solvency issues. USDA home loans are offered in rural areas…
Automated Social Media Marketing Service, WorldClassID, Takes Industry By Storm
Have you ever considered what the benefits of "write once...publish globally" automated social media marketing service can do for getting your message into social networks and your business profit margin?…
Hi, We bought our house with 18% down in 2004 for $370K with a 30 year fixed loan. Although we can afford our
mortgage payments just fine, we no longer want to live in our house. We can't sell our home as houses in our neighborhood are selling for less than 50% of our purchase price. We are thinking of foreclosing…
22nd Annual Decatur Arts Festival
May 29 -30, 2010 | Downtown Decatur Square Get ready for Decatur's biggest arts event coming to the square this Memorial Day Weekend!! The event will kick off the evening of May 28th, with the ArtWalk…
A low appraisal can kill a home sale.
"It's one of the more common reasons that transactions fall apart these days," says Tara-Nicholle Nelson, consumer educator for Trulia.com, a real-estate website, and a real-estate broker and attorney…
Downtown St Petersburg - Focus on The Vinoy
  The waterfront of downtown St Petersburg, Florida is a dazzling bustle of activity and the home to the historic Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club... with the combination of a private marina,…
Stevenson Ranch Real Estate Deal of the Week 5/13/10
Beautifully Upgraded Stevenson Ranch Home!  Deal of the Week. The Best Deal in Santa Clarita…Right Now! Just reduced to $649,000 – only $243 per sq.ft.  Highly Upgraded Stevenson Ranch! Standard…
Are there any incentives to remodel a house in the Toledo's Old West End?
I'm looking for any type of incentive (Federal, state, or local) to purchasing a house in the Old West End and remodeling it. Thanks for any info!
Interest Rates Now the Lowest This Year!
Freddie Mac today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey which showed the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.93% for the week ending May 13, 2010, down from last week when it averaged…
can you please send me more information on this house my email is dixie_mills@yahoo.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3008834451--N-Ocean-Blvd-Myrtle-Beach-SC-29577
Homebuyers Jump into Oahu Real Estate Market at Discounted Prices
The Honolulu Board of Realtors' April 2010 stats are out and once again sales volume is up. Continuing on strong momentum from March, single family home resales were up 52% and condos up 48.3% from last…
Amazing former horse boarding facility seeks new owners! Ranch style home, multiple outbuildings, pool, and more!
  Julie Baldino | Windermere | 360-910-3586 Hayes Road, Vancouver, WA One of a kind equestrian paradise with territorial views, multiple outbuildings and pastures, spacious ranch style home.... 4BR/3BA…
Amazing former horse boarding facility seeks new owners! Ranch style home, multiple outbuildings, pool, and more!
  Julie Baldino | Windermere | 360-910-3586 Hayes Road, Vancouver, WA One of a kind equestrian paradise with territorial views, multiple outbuildings and pastures, spacious ranch style home.... 4BR/3BA…
Short Sales Are Your Friends!
Ok so let’s picture this situation. You live in a beautiful home with your family which you currently have a mortgage for. But during the real estate boom, you decided to buy another home at relatively…
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Buying Bank Owned Properties
So you might have been noticing a substantial number of “bank owned listings” entering the market lately. If you are looking to buy a home, well this is your time. Now if you are not familiar with…
The many shades of "Active" listings
For home buyers searching on the internet there are many sites to go to see all the active listings and they are fairly up to date (not like previously where a Sold listing was still showing Active!) …
West of Market Waterfront Home - 1625 10th St W, Kirkland WA 98033
Seattle Waterfront Home Tour:1625 10th St W, Kirkland WA 98033 Kirkland’s waterfront West of Market enjoys a short walk to downtown with the secluded feeling of a small community at the same time. This…
Palm Beach County Foreclosures Jump for the First Time in 5 weeks
 Starting earlier this year Palm Beach County started a tremendous new policy of holding foreclosure sales online which is much easier and efficient for all involved. As we continue to work through the…
Bad Credit Score - How do we improve it and get a mortgage?
My husband and I want to buy a home. We both have credit scores under 600. 2 years ago we both had scores close to 700 (we were making payments on things had a large car loan, exc we basically rebuilt…
Get Found in Trulia’s Professional Directory!
When a buyer or seller searches for a professional in Trulia’s Find a Pro directory, where do you rank in the results? And more importantly, do you know how you got there? If you’ve ever asked yourself…
My short sale offer was approved by the Lender. I am in closing of escrow. The seller suddenly wants to cancel by filing bankruptcy.What can I do?
My short sale offer was approved by the Lender, and I am in process of closing of escrow. But the seller suddenly informed us that they would like to go foreclosure as their financial situation is really…
Where are the most generous down payment assistance programs in the bay area. I just landed a job in Palo Alto so I need within commuting distance.
More details about myself and what I'm looking for. I currently own a rental property out of state (maybe 10k equity), I have strong credit scores (around 800), makes 77k a year and I have 20k in…
Bank reduces price $60,000 on adorable Minnehaha bungalow! Now $129,900!
5201 NE 44th Street - Vancouver, WA 98661 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Garage: Oversized detached double car with RV hook-up Size: 1,028 square feet Coved ceilings, hardwood floors Remodeled bathroom Lot…
A Seller revoking a real estate contract ?
I received and signed a purchase offer for two of my rental properties to be sold at the same time, to the same parties. No real estate agent was involved. I have never received a signed copy of the contract,…
what is this disposition of this property? Is it for rent, or is it for sale?Who do I contact for information about this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Ohio/Akron/sold/22481336-913-Fess-Ave-Akron-OH-44307
Halstead Property Launches First Connecticut Behind the Numbers WebShow
You asked for it and we delivered!    Halstead Property is very proud today to release the sister show to our most popular Halstead ProperTV Video, Behind the Numbers, in a reformatted Connecticut Version. …
Rowayton CT Monthly Real Estate Summary - April 2010
Good evening. Here's the Rowayton Monthly Real Estate Summary Report for the month ended Friday, April 30, 2010.  We encourage you to comment on the properties below as well as local, regional and national…
What's New in Norwalk CT - Week of May 10, 2010
  Samuel Gabe  REALTOR/Service Consultant   Halstead Property 671 Boston Post Road I Darien CT 06820 Direct: 203.656.6518 I Cell: 203.856.8399 I Fax: 203.655.9857 sgabe@halstead.com I halstead.com…
What's New in Darien CT - Week of May 10, 2010
  Samuel Gabe  Licensed Realtor®   Halstead Property 671 Boston Post Road I Darien CT 06820 Direct: 203.656.6518 I Cell: 203.856.8399 I Fax: 203.655.9857 sgabe@halstead.com I halstead.com Halstead…
Darien CT Weekly Real Estate Summary - Friday, May 7, 2010
Good evening. Here's the Darien CT Weekly Real Estate Summary Report for the week ended Friday, May 7, 2010.  We encourage you to comment on the properties below as well as local, regional and national…
I am a buyer,cant get my offer excepted even when I was going to pay cash on a home.Am i the only buyer thats been trying for 6 months?
What is going on in the city of victorville am i the only buyer going over the market value?
To which bank does Provident Funding typically sell their loans for servicing?
My Provident Funding disclosure statement says that my loan will be sold for sure. I know it is impossible to know ahead of time who's going to buy the loan, but which banks does Provident Funding…
Top 7 HomeBuyers Turn-Offs
1. Funky Smells Please leave your home smelling fresh, not reminiscent of your dog, cigarettes and mildew.  If you smoke, smoke outside.  If you have pets, you may need to wash them often and keep pet…
Fairfield County CT Important Real Estate News - Thursday, May 13, 2010
Good evening.  Please see the following Fairfield County CT important Real Estate news of the day.  Have a good night! Reuters Jobless claims highlight challenges facing labor market http://www.r…
Hi, Could you please tell me about HOA for this property? Like, how much it is and what it is included. Also, if it is available for viewing.
Feel free to call me: 310 741 9978 Aurel Sarav -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/38865454-4337-Marina-City-Dr-743-Marina-del-Rey-CA-90292
NY Metro Important Real Estate News - Thursday, May 13, 2010
Good evening.  Please see the following important NY Metro real estate news of the day.  Have a good night! Crain’s New York Room for 3,000 housing units seen in Gowanus http://www.crainsnewyor…
Canal Waterfront Home in Magnolia - 3736 W Commodore Way, Seattle WA 98199
Seattle Waterfront Home Tour: Magnolia Canal Waterfront Estate3736 W Commodore Way, Seattle WA 98199 I had a chance to tour four waterfront homes for clients yesterday, and this one took me by surprise.…
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