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Real Estate and Stock Market Report April 9 - 15 2012
Fed Minutes Jolt Mortgage Rates  Highlights Average 30 yr fixed rate Stocks (Weekly)  Weekly Jobless Claims fell to the lowest level since April 2008 Economy added 120K jobs in March, unemployment…
How much is the lot rent? Is this a pet friendly park? Thanks in advance Donna
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Homeowner of short sale with approved letter from bank in Raleigh, NC
I had an offer on my short sale but the buyer changed their mind, a few weeks before the bank approved that offer. I now have an approved letter from the bank that will expire in May with an incentive…
Craig's List - Beware
I wanted everyone to be aware of what has been happening lately.  I have had several calls from people finding and answering ads on Craig's List, especially rentals, DO  NOT, send them any personal information…
10 home maintenance tips for spring
The sun is peeking out and the plants are starting to blossom, so it must be about time for spring chores again. Here's my annual spring checklist of important issues to tend to around the house. 1.…
Homes Get More Affordable On March Jobs Data
Americans continue to get back to work.Last Friday, in its Non-Farm Payrolls report for the month of March, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced 120,000 net new jobs created, plus combined revisions…
Willow Run Real Estate Updates
Willow Run Real Estate Updates Image from Google MapsHello readers!  Is anyone living in or interested in living in Willow Run?  I do a monthly e-newsletter with real estate updates for the subdivision,…
Are you Tired of Paying Rent
Why are you renting when you could be buying? Now is the time to buy Real Estate, mortgage rates are at an all-time low and it’s a buyer’s market. You might be surprised at just how much home you can…
Denver Homes a Seller's Market: This Wash Park Listing Proves the Point
The flurry of activity on this Denver Wash Park West home exemplifies the fact that it is now officially a seller's market in the Denver Metro area. It has been a long time coming; but it has hit us so…
How can I get information about availability on this property...?
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can i still be qualified to buy a house if i have a foreclosure last year ?
i use to own two houses one being rented but unfortunately my tenants does not pay me until i lost everything but now i am ready to buy but not to rent it
San Ramon Real Estate is Moving - Check Out March Home Sales Results
San Ramon Real Estate activity for the month of March shows a high demand for homes. As we are approaching the Spring home buying season we are seeing more buyers who believe we have reached the bottom…
Occupy Movement Refocuses on Foreclosure Protests
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Occupy Movement, a nationwide movement that has staged a series of protests across the country to rail against income inequality and financial sector…
10 home maintenance tips for spring
LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COMLOWES MOVINGLOWES.COMINMAN.COMDAILY REAL ESTATE NEWSApril 10, 201210 home maintenance tips for springWhen was the last time you checked your foundation vents?By Paul BianchinaInman…
Mortgage Outlook for the Week of April 9, 2012
Last week saw the the Bureau of Labor Statistics release the Non-Farm Payrolls report (otherwise known as the “jobs report”) with numbers that significantly disappointed the market. This helped…
Mortgage Rates Move Down on Jobs Report Data
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the Non-Farm Payrolls report (otherwise known as the “jobs report”) this morning. The numbers significantly disappointed the market, which is driving mortgage…
what is this houses owners phone number ?
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Daily Market Report 4/10/12
http://MikesDailyMarketReport.com: Provides the mortgage interest rate trends and navigates through the current interest rates for home loans.  Mike Bjork provides this daily…
Top 6 Social Media Web Sites
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Where are your clients increasingly hanging out in the social media world? Facebook isn’t the only place.Pinterest, in particular, is growing rapidly,…
FED Update: FOMC / FED Minutes Explained
Yesterday the Federal Open Market Committee, otherwise known as the FOMC or FED released its minutes for the March 13, 2012 FOMC meeting.These minutes outline the meeting and are typically released 3…
Listing and Marketing a Home-Two Different Animals
  Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Cherry Group, The Coconut Realtors, Are Marketing Agents DO YOU REALLY WANT A LISTING AGENT TO LIST YOUR HOME?Understandably, you’d answer with a question, “Whom…
Estimate value for an SFR located in LAR3 between apartment buildings
Goshen Avenue 2BR/1BA 900 SQFT SFR in a 5,000 SQFT lot. 90049 zip code. How much is the value of the SFR and the land, considering it is sandwiched between prime location apartment buildings? -- This…
Calif. Lawmakers Oppose REO Rental Program
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 About 20 California congressional lawmakers have joined forces to urge the Federal Housing Finance Agency to not conduct an REO pilot program in the state,…
NEW LISTING: ANNADALE $399,000
67 Alexander AveStaten Island, NY 10312NATALIE LEVINESI DREAM HOUSE REC: 646.645.8253O: 718.980.2100E: NatalieLevine.Realtor@gmail.com Status: Active (4/8/2012) MLS#: 1074566m ER Type: One Family…
Mortgage Statements to Get Consumer-Friendly Makeover
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, April 10, 2012 The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced it will be offering up new rules for mortgage servicers aimed at making monthly mortgage statements more…
Denver - Park Hill: Report Says Renters Want to Buy. And Should!
Housing Wire reports that over 70% of current renters want to purchase. This is certainly the case in the Denver Market. Renters are far better to purchase than to rent at this time. The interest rates…
Do I need a down payment for an FHA loan?
I was curious if I needed any down payment to get and FHA loan because I hear them also referred to as "no money down loans"
Is it legal to gain interest on a security deposit?
If a security deposit is given to a landlord, is it legal for the landlord to earn interest on that deposit in the state of New York?
Ultimate Proof I Believe NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!
Ultimate Proof I Believe NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY!Posted: 10 Apr 2012I truly believe that now is one of the greatest times in American history to buy a home whether it is a primary residence, a vacation…
good days i am interested in this property and it wanted to know if it is posible to pay to 10 years thank you
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Las Vegas NV Area Concession Stand
Here is what buyers received in seller paid concessions on February 2012 Las Vegas Area (Henderson - N Las Vegas - Las Vegas) Closes: Less than $500: 73% ($500 only buys you a home warranty or (no and)…
Summer is almost here...Extend the Outdoor Living Season
Extend the Outdoor Living Season By: Jan Soults Walker Make an outdoor living area comfy long after the sun sets or the leaves turn with outdoor lighting, a patio heater, and a glowing firepit…
It Really Is in the Details...
If you've been reading my Zebra Report for any length of time you'll know that I'm absolutely, positively passionate about the power of branding.Not only has my company been creating powerful brands for…
Why all estate companies are not created the same!
Why all estate companies are not created the same!First of all I don't want you to get the wrong idea, most companies are very reputable and I always recommend other companies if prospective clients…
Rents keep rising as home prices stagnate
Rents keep rising as home prices stagnate"Buying a home is more affordable than renting now in almost every part of the United States," said Jed Kolko, chief economist for Trulia.NEW YORK (CNNMoney)…
Americans More Likely to Buy, Not Rent, According to GSE Survey
Americans More Likely to Buy, Not Rent, According to GSE Survey 04/09/2012 By: Esther ChoAccording to the March 2012 Fannie Mae National Housing Survey, 48 percent of Americans who responded expect rental…
Has this property sold?
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FHA Foreclosure Date VS Bankruptcy Date
There appears to be misconceptions among lenders as to which date to go by for FHA guidelines when a foreclosure is included in a BK. As we know, FHA waiting period for chapter 7 is 2 years from the discharge…
Rent to Own Homes in Denver News - Obama Admin Housing Scorecard Mixed
Rent to Own Homes in Denver News -  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the March edition of the Obama Administration’s…
credit score
What credit score do i need to get this home
FHA Delaying Disputed Debt Rule until July
FHA Delaying Disputed Debt Rule Until July 04/09/2012 By: Esther ChoThe Federal Housing Administration (FHA) rule preventing potential borrowers with outstanding collections debt of $1,000 or more from…
Douglas County Homes News - Obama Admin Housing Scorecard Mixed
Douglas County Homes News -  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the March edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing…
City vs. Suburb: More Americans Rethink Where to Settle
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 09, 2012 More Americans are showing a preference for living closer into the city than the outer suburbs, according to newly released U.S. Census data. The annual…
Now is a great time to sell your home in Sacramento/Placer counties!
Ask any Realtor in the Sacramento/Placer county area how the market is right now and I'm pretty sure they will all mention the same topic first and foremost.    "The housing inventory is very low".Homes…
Castle Pines Homes News - Obama Admin Housing Scorecard Mixed
Castle Pines Homes News -  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the March edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard…
I had the opportunity to view this house. It is listed as 3 bedroom 2 bath but there is no 3rd bedroom. Correct? Lori 805-215-8515
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LAS VEGAS HOUSING SHOWS MORE BUYERS THAN RENTERS
“Conditions are coming together to encourage people to want to buy homes,” said Doug Duncan, VP and chief economist of Fannie Mae. “With an increasing share of consumers expecting higher mortgage…
Is this property for rent?
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Is this property still available?
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Obama Housing Scorecard Shows Growing Optimism
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 09, 2012 The Obama administration’s housing scorecard for March offers more optimism for the housing market, noting stability taking hold in the health of the…
The Hill: Consumer Bureau plans Overhaul of Mortgage Industry
The Hill: Consumer bureau plans overhaul of mortgage industryBy Peter SchroederThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is looking to overhaul the mortgage servicing industry, arguing that the problem-plagued…
Did High Gas Prices Fuel the Housing Crisis?
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 09, 2012 “High gasoline prices provided the trigger that burst the [housing] bubble,” says JunJie Wu, an Oregon State economist and one of the authors of a…
Castle Rock Homes News - Obama Administration Housing Scorecard Mixed
Castle Rock Homes News -  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of the Treasury today released the March edition of the Obama Administration’s Housing Scorecard…
We are considering moving to either Martinez or Pleasant Hill. (We are looking south of highway 24). As we have school age children, we were
wondering if the schools were better in one location of the other or if one city is considered more desireable than the other
Mortgage Rates
A quiet start this morning in the bond, mortgage and stock markets. At 9:00 the 10 yr +3/32 at 2.04% unch, MBS prices on 30 yr fixed +2/32 (.06 bp) and the DJIA index +9. By 9:30 the 10 yr yield down 1…
Why all estate companies are not created the same!
Why all estate companies are not created the same!First of all I don't want you to get the wrong idea, most companies are very reputable and I always recommend other companies if prospective clients…
Why all estate companies are not created the same!
Why all estate companies are not created the same!First of all I don't want you to get the wrong idea, most companies are very reputable and I always recommend other companies if prospective clients…
Why all estate companies are not created the same!
Why all estate companies are not created the same!First of all I don't want you to get the wrong idea, most companies are very reputable and I always recommend other companies if prospective clients…
Act now! 10 major housing markets with the shortest supply of homes
Denver Decline in inventory: 42% This mountain-high city never experienced the highs and lows in home values that its coastal counterparts did. And now, with rents rising and vacancy of just 2%, more…
Morning Radar: Bernanke says as New Regs emerge so will New Risks
Morning Radar: Bernanke says as new regs emerge so will new risksHousingWire's Morning Radar provides a look at what's trending across media outlets nationwide.Bernanke says Fed working to fix regulatory…
What is the exactly price for this house?
I went and look this property yesterday, called the phone number on the papers there outside the house and they gave me a totally different price ($127,000) which one is the correct one? -- This question…
RealestatePub.com Articles
David Stewart - Realtorrealestatepub.comDIRECT 985-710-1728ArticlesHere is a collection of some helpful and very informative articles that have been put together to help you in buying or selling your…
Judge OKs $26B Foreclosure Settlement
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 09, 2012 A federal judge granted final approval to a landmark $26 billion settlement over foreclosure processing errors, clearing the way for the nation’s five…
i would like more information on property one family house for sale in plainville, ct
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Consumers may Prowl for Homes in 2012: Fannie Mae
Consumers may prowl for homes in 2012: Fannie MaeBy Kerri Panchuk• April 9, 2012 • A new Fannie Mae study suggests Americans are beginning to consider 2012 a good year to acquire a home.The GSE released…
Balloons over Paradise Festival April 14-15
Seminole Casino Immokalee Brings Family-Friendly Entertainment to Southwest Florida with its Inaugural “Balloons Over Paradise” Festival, April 14-15 Event Features 30 Custom Hot Air Balloons,…
RealEstatePub.com FAQ's
David Stewart - Realtorrealestatepub.comDIRECT 985-710-1728F.A.QsHere is a collection of frequently asked questions that I have put together to help you in buying or selling a home. If you have any other…
Is this property still available?
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I see there was a listed on Copperfield Rd no longer listed? Do you know if sellers will place it back on the market?
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taxes and maintenance fee on this condo in glenpoint, please
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LOOKING TO MOVE - SEEK CLICK AND MOVE
In order for moving companies to give accurate estimates, they need a complete inventory of your household furniture. Until now, this was only possible over the phone or by having moving salespeople visit…
STATEN ISLAND NY- MINT 3 BEDROOM RANCH IN OAKWOOD
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Pre-MLS REO from Bank of America in MA--agent uncooperative. Suggestions?
I am waiting on a response to my offer for a BofA REO since early June. Property is pre-MLS, but the listing agent, who encouraged me to submit an offer, has not submitted it to the bank. I asked for proof…
How long on market?
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Tax benefit for couples owning separate homes
Mortgage interest deduction available per residence, not per taxpayerBefore the current, rather liberal, tax advantages for homeownership, many older people delayed or declined marriage or remarriage "for…
invest property in palmdale
I'd like to invest a property in palmdale & then rent it out. Which area is good for rental which has easy access to freeway, shopping & nice neighborhood for family? Thanks!
Temecula Home Buyers... Market Conditions... What you NEED To Know!!!
Temecula Home Buyers... Market Conditions... What you NEED To Know!!!Here we are in April... stepping into the busier time for Home Buying... Well, better bring along your patient hat along with your quicker…
Home Values Rise In The North Grove!
My listing located at 3150 Freeman Street closed yesterday for a sales price of $595,000 or $313.00 per square foot.  This comparable will certainly increase values of similar homes in the neighborhood…
Green Sprouts in the economy
The Housing Recovery is Happening Now.  The headlines pertaining to housing in the last few years have left many consumers justifiably concerned about making a homeownership decision.  But what is beeing…
What's Happening 4-10-12
Good morning! Really getting excited about going to RETSO and learning new ways to use technology to help sell real estate and get more traffic to my website. And to get more people to click... I just…
Good Morning Lakewood CA
Good Morning Lakewood/Have anything to share  What’s Happening Don’t forget Lakewood’s Spring Activities http://www.lakewoodcity.org/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=5522    Lakewood Services…
The Current Direction of Boston Real Estate
Market SnapshotOver the past 11 months, the Boston area's real estate market has shown consistent improvement.  Sales in each of the past 11 months have bested their mark from the previous year as prices…
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