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Selling Home & Land
If you're thinking of selling your home or land, it is certainly a decision that requires serious thought and study. For most, their property is the largest and most valuable asset in their portfolio.…
Price Reduction on 600 Kensington Drive, Greenville NC Real Estate
There has been a reduction in the price of 600 Kensignton Drive. The new price is $479,900.
I AM LOOKING TO RELOCATE TO CHERAW S.C 29520 COULD I GET RENTAL HOUSE LISTINGS ?
I AM LOOKING FOR 3 BEDROOM 2 BATHROOMS I HAVE 1 DOG AND I WILL BE MOVING MY MOTHER IN WITH ME ALSO NEED CENTRAL HEAT & AIR
Eligable for VA?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080958223-11342-N-Highway-905-Longs-SC-29568
Ann Arbor Community Events and Entertainment for May
Spring has sprung and there is much to do in Ann Arbor in May! The time has come to get out and enjoy some wonderful activities. A new variety of shows including plenty of concerts and the 30th Annual Spring…
Loan Modification Scams - A Sad Story
I recently received a frantic call from a homeowner who had been foreclosed on.  They had been trying to get a loan modification for months through a company that claimed they could help expedite a loan…
The property is included with the price? The trailer doesn't have to be moved?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Austin/sold/25031954-1601-E-Slaughter-Ln-479-Austin-TX-78747
Builders Say Green Features Are Undervalued
Home builders are complaining that the appraisers and lenders aren’t willing to recognize the value of green building features. "What we're finding is that the appraisal process, the lending process,…
Is this property in foreclosure??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Massachusetts/Belchertown/sold/133042-660-Bay-Rd-Belchertown-MA-01007
What is the address of this location? What kind of shape is the house in?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3002987942--S-Kenilworth-Ave-Oak-Park-IL-60302
where is the contact phone number to reach someone today?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/price/3000946549-9700-Starkey-Rd-223-Seminole-FL-33777
what is the timeline once an offer has been made?
we have found a home we would like to make an offer on. however, we leave for vacation in 6 days. if we make an offer before we leave, can the inspections wait until after we come back (we will be gone…
More Realtors are stepping up their use of technology with little money.
More Realtors are stepping up their use of technology in their work, according to the National Association of Realtors' 2010 Member Profile. The 93-question survey profile is based on 6,830 responses from…
Good Morning!!
I wish I could say it was a beautiful Monday Morning, but it is raining here. Although the weather isn't the greatest, I'm still looking forward to a wonderful day!!
Learn how to protest your taxes in Travis County
How to Appeal Your Travis County Tax Appraisal This is the time of year for taxes. Filing taxes, worrying about taxes, and perhaps most importantly to Austin residents - receiving your property valuation…
2 + 1 does NOT = 3 !
 2 + 1 does NOT = 3 !! Here’s why. We’ve all seen the 2 + 1 and how they try to make that equal 3. You know the 2nd bedroom + den = a 3rd bedroom. But as we all know, a true 3 bedroom makes a difference!…
I am conducting the census for this property what is the contact info for the realtor handling it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Orlando/sold/23864450-14712-Brunswood-Way-Orlando-FL-32824
3374 Lakeside Drive does it have a garage? How do I specify garage on my search inquiry? Also, can you tell me what the monthly fees are?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009953753-3374-Lakeside-View-Dr-Falls-Church-VA-22041
Board and property manager hiding $350K mistake in HOA reserves
I was on the our HOA board and volunteered for the budget committee. We located well over $350,000 of errors in the $897,000 HOA reserve. Records show this has been going on for three years. Even through…
How to buy a home financed by the owner
Owner carry homes represent the best option for first time buyers having hard times to qualify under the new requirements impose by the banks.To buy a home financed by the owner, most of the cases you…
Down Payment Assistance program in Georgia
First time home buyers and single parent families may qualify for a Georgia Dream Second Mortgage of up to $20,000! Borrowers are only required to contribute a minimum of $500 of their own money towards…
Should you rent or buy? Here's a Calculator to help you figure it out!
As one of the more active wholesale investors in the Tampa Bay, I have occasion to help people with a number of problems. Some owner occupant buyers on the credit bubble are on the fence as to whether…
May I show this property to my client this week? Contact me at 216-225-9014 or email janeparis@howardhanna.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3009762524-243-Bell-St-Chagrin-Falls-OH-44022
Homes sold in Ormond By The Sea, Florida in April 2010
Lenders involved in 9 of the 16 sales of Ormond By The Sea, Florida homes through the Daytona Beach Area Multiple Listing Service during April, 2010.  An additional 50 homes are under contract awaiting…
Tax Consequences of Doing a Massachusetts Short Sale
Original Source: Massachusetts Real EstateAs a Massachusetts Realtor that has been doing quite a few successful short sales, one of the things I like to make sure of when I meet a potential client that…
Is the property at 1945 Pelican Landing Blvd Apt 625 still for sale? Is the property vacant at present?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079684556-1945-Pelican-Landing-Blvd-625-Clearwater-FL-33762
3161 LITTLE ROCK ROAD FARM FOR SALE EAGLEVILLE TN
3161 LITTLE ROCK ROAD FARM FOR SALE EAGLEVILLE TN   This 39 acre property has a private setting! The home is approximately 2750 square feet with the master bedroom downstairs. The kitchen/breakfast area…
Mortgage rates dip for 2nd week
According to Bankrate.com: Mortgage rates dip for 2nd week By Holden Lewis • Bankrate.com Mortgage rates dipped this week as an indirect result of the debt crisis in Greece. The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate…
Property Disclosure North Carolina---Buyer Warning Signs
North Carolina is a little unique in it's property disclsoure statements.  As a Realtor we are NOT  allowed to help the seller fill out the form or fill it out for them. It is up to the seller to fill…
"I'm So Excited I Can Hardly Stand It!"
Last week, DotLoop visited beautiful Lexington, Kentucky to train the staff and agents of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of REALTORS (LBAR). Steve Peele II, one of our key trainers, talked with…
Foreclosure Puzzle
To the joy of people who loves personal dramas, there are more and more nowadays, tragedies of people who lose their job, of those who do not know where to go after the bank foreclosed their apartment,…
Is Seaside experiencing a lot of cancellations of summer rentals because of the oil disaster in the Gulf? I note that this property is a short sale.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1095532824-159-E-RUSKIN-ST-SANTA-ROSA-BEACH-FL-32459
looking to move to lubbock or outskirts. wheres the best place
Relocating to Lubbock, husband and wife, want to buy a 2 bedroom house with land. Where's the best area to live near or in Lubbock?
Did this home need flood insurance?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Massachusetts/Hull/sold/1457660-45-Point-Allerton-Ave-Hull-MA-02045-SMA
Seabird Sanctuary - Volunteers Needed Immediately
The Indian Shores, Florida Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary is the largest wild bird hospital in the United States, admitting up to 8,000 birds a year. For over 38 years, the Sanctuary has helped injured birds.In…
Hughesville MD Homes for Sale: CHARMING Home with 4 Car Garage, 3 Acres, CUSTOM Victorian Style Home & Horse Property
CHARMING CHARMING CHARMING! This modern day Victorian style home is quaint, charming and so unique! Nestled on 3 beautiful acres, perfect for horses, this home stands tall like your own little castle!…
This is my second request for some interior pictures of this home. I'm asking.........do you care?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000587459-2745-W-PIERCE-ST-PHOENIX-AZ-85009
D.R. Horton and Lennar Homes Move To New Neighborhood In The Woodlands
Joining Beazer and Pulte Homes is D.R. Horton, the newest builder to Timarron in the Village of Creekside Park. D.R. Horton is offering homes priced from the $200’s. Ryland Homes and Toll Brothers will…
How A REALTOR® Adds Value To The Buyer
A realtor® adds value to a transaction. Many “For Sale By Owner” sellers refuse to accept that or they do not fully comprehend each detail in purchasing a house. Let’s take a look.   Many FSBO…
Upton MA Real Estate Statistics April 2010
                              Upton Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report April 2010  In April of 2010 there was 6 homes that closed within the month for Upton Massachusetts.…
Northbridge MA Real Estate Statistics April 2010
                Northbridge Massachusetts Real Estate Market Report for April 2010  In April of 2010 there was 13 homes that closed within the month for Northbridge Massachusetts. This…
REAL ESTATE MARKET STATS 05/02/2010 - 05/09/2010: NORTHEAST LOS ANGELES
New listings entered Price reductions  Reported pending Reported sold and closed  These zip codes include the Northeast Los Angeles communities of Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Mount Washington, Glassell…
Real Estate Web Traffic Fall Off at the End of the Tax Credit
According to Google Insights for Research traffic fell off dramatically in the real estate category for Metro Atlanta which includes most of N.E. Georgia, as far as Google is concerned.  What is interesting…
Fabulous Direct Oceanfront Condo at Golden Surf Just Listed!
Come and relax and enjoy the beach at this beautiful Oceanfront condominium located on 82nd Street in Ocean City. The Golden Surf is a 1 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath property that is being sold fully furnished.…
What is the market value of this home? How long has it been foreclosed?
I'm looking to fix it up and live there myself, is it a project worth starting? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3008527474--Rosada-St-Satellite-Beach-FL-32937
Is the "Short Sale" going to be Ann Arbors new Real Estate Foreclosure Deal?
    Is the Short Sale going to be the areas new "Foreclosure" deal? If you are a deal seeking purchaser, listen up to the changes in inventory flow coming with the HAFA  program.HAFA guidelines in…
I have a property in Avondale, Az. Purchased at 180k, property value now is 100k, renting the house but does not cover the full amount....i put in
300.00 monthly....which is affordable...however, is it worth to hang on to or let it go into forclosure
Interest Rates Hover at 5%!
Despite many political issues around, it is amazing that the interest rates are this low.  That's great for Buyers, gives you more buying power...more house you can buy than if even 1% higher!  Check…
is this home sold?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1000730084-2011-Rutledge-Rd-New-Market-TN-37820
Foreclosure Crisis: Reflecting in the Economy World
Money requests to IMF come from all over the world, from Eastern Europe to Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Experts at Masonic organizations for foreign business say that the need for external financing…
This Way Home
So who knows what is really the right property for the right price anyway?  I said something the other day out loud to a friend and thought.....that's pretty profound regarding housing,The answer to the…
Foreclosure Going On And On
The figures are wobbling both locally and nationally. Throughout the United States, the home foreclosed or which are in danger of getting foreclosed are standing at a record high. Jackson and Alabama County…
Is this seller flexible with the asking price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1095542728-1255-North-Ave-New-Rochelle-NY-10804
Could you have a photo of both bathrooms. The one shown appears a half bath and is the street level basement included in the 2400sf? bath tub?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/10563325-199-High-St-Harpers-Ferry-WV-25425
what percentage of short sales are actually finalized?
and do you think that number is increasing? Thanks
5 Inexpensive Staging Tips That Will Help You Sell Quicker
5 Inexpensive Staging Tips That Will Help You Sell Quicker This article is a follow up to our previous post : tips that won't cost you any money. The first thing a selling must consider is this: why…
2010 Home Trends
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…
looking to host a family reunion Aug. 6,7 & 8, 2010. hope to rent a house on Woodsman Rd., We need to rent second for overflow What's Available
I have been in touch with one homeowner on this road who will rent to us and she suggested to contact you to see if there is another house available to rent on this weekend. Please get back to me with…
Is section 8 considered?
Does any of the properties listed consider leasing to renters with section 8 assistance?
Are you a seller on the fence? We need your listing now!
  A recent study by the Association of Realtors stated that 2/3 of active buyers would have purchased regardless of the tax credit. What does that mean for sellers? There are still many active buyers…
Where is the best place in Florida to buy vaction/investment property for the family ?
I am a Canadian resident looking for a vacation home in the winter. We would like to be close to the beach, near golf courses, and be within a very safe area.
We've been looking for a home in Green Valley for about a year on and off my concerns are the wide range of house prices in some cases almost
identical houses.So far the new construction seems to be the best bargain.It doesn't pay to be in a hurry to buy especially without doing alot of comparision shopping.I've seen houses that are…
would like to know who to contact about this house...?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077979549-Single-Family-Home-Hardy-AR
Our realtor got mad and decided to "unlist" our home in the middle of a negotiation process. If we continue on with the sale of our home,
will the realtor still get a commission from the sale? Btw, we believe our written contract for this realtor to list our home was expired.
i would like to view this property.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3003227199-5901-N-Dal-Paso-St-Hobbs-NM-88242
What is the status of property? is it foreclosure, short sale, resale or regular sale? Can you show me this property ASAP?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000166090-155-W-66th-St-New-York-NY-10023
Can a seller make changes to a house once it is under contract and the inspection has already happened?
I made an offer on a house which was accepted and contracts signed. Then I arranged for the house inspection and an additional roof inspection, and now we are waiting for the seller's insurance agent…
I'm in the process of doing an FHA 203k loan on a property.
I was looking for recommendations for contractors that are willing to work within the program. I appreciate any names or numbers people could email me.
SANTA MONICA PROPERTY SNAPSHOT – MAY 2010
By Jodi Summers As the new homebuyer’s tax credit era draws to an end, it may go down in history as a concept that revived the residential housing market. Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the group,…
Happy Mothers Day Missoula style
The "M" on Mount Sentinel modified in honor of "Mom" - very cool
Buyer Consultations...to do or not to do!
Have you ever called an agent excited to get started on the search for your new home and the agent asks you, "Are you available to meet so that we can discuss your expectations?" How many of you thought…
Texas Lags in serving the housing needs of SSI recipients
Texas Lags in serving the housing needs of SSI recipients Stephen F. Gold, an attorney who specializes in civil rights and represents only persons with disabilities, publishes an email Information…
I like many aspects of the Temescal neighborhood, but maybe the prices have risen too much already?
Temescal has been an up & coming area for several years (new real estate developments, cafes, restaurants, etc.) - is it still a good buy or are the home prices already too heady for much appreciation…
Weekly Tahoe Donner Market Update
Tahoe Donner continues to see quite a bit of activity. 5 more homes sold. The sold prices were $365K, $410K, $450K, $667,250, and $1.1 million. The homes were on the market an average of 98 days and the…
I'm told that this house has been sold but weeks late it's still listed on Trulia. Can anyone verify the true status of this property. Thank you, Lind
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1046995662-5220-Alleman-Dr-Orlando-FL-32809
We are purchasing a new townhouse in Contra Costa county (California). We questioned why the Good Faith
Estimate shows us paying all of the transfer tax when customarily in this county the buyer and seller each pay half of the transfer tax. They responded that when it is a newly constructed home the buyer…
Interesting Info
New Condos on Nob Hill? There is a proposal to build a 160 unit condo project at the site of the original Fairmont Hotel at a cost of $160 million. The hotel itself will stay but with fewer rooms. The…
Is the house available for sale or sale in process?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087738099-51-N-17th-St-Prospect-Park-NJ-07508
what is the ceiling height?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3010575140-2515-Pounds-Ave-Tyler-TX-75701
How much are the condo fees. I have cash, I am not an investor. I need to live in it.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3007932003-2426-Branch-Way-206-Casselberry-FL-32707
Ozark MO Real Estate Market Report for April 2010
THREE YEAR COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD   THREE MONTH COMPARISON OF HOMES SOLD   INVENTORY REPORT Homes for Sale in Ozark, MO: Total Active Listings: 285 homes Under Contract:  53 pending sales Total…
What do you think about the Castelleja development by Robson Homes in Fremont (Warm Springs--a great location?
What do you think about the Castelleja development by Robson Homes in Fremont (Warm Springs--a great location for us)? http://www.robsonhomes.com/castilleja/ We are considering buying the Maple (the largest…
Does this home have central AC? What appliances does it have? Is there a washer and dryer or dishwasher? Is the stove electric or gas? Lot size?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/price/1045337453-3374-SW-Shorewood-Dr-Dunnellon-FL-34431
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