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Hi all. Moving to Seattle area with Boeing in the near future. We are looking at the Bellevue area, but are having trouble finding neighborhood info
We have three elementary school-aged kids, so access to good schools and parks is critical. We would also like to be in a neighborhood with a lot of children. The more walkable/bike-able, the better.…
What is the square footage? The MLS # didn't work. What is the correct MLS #?
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hello my name is islande, I wanted to know if this property was still on the market.
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What is the cost of replacing a leach field in Clark County, Ohio?
Current leach field is in small backyard and will require moving to front yard. The house sits on concrete slab (no crawl space or basement).
Now just the 2 L's, Lake Living!
You have likely heard that there are three L’s to always consider when selecting real estate – Location, Location and Location. But if you are looking for an investment that will provide you with a…
Did this house sell, or is it bank owned? I am VERY interested. Thanks, Staci
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Hello, Can I request a viewing of this property?
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Counting The Cost Of Home Ownership
The affordability of home ownership compared to rent is a theme not only with this blog but in the national media. Several publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Fox Business News and the New York…
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By not initialling changes is a lease still valid?
Last month I signed a lease to rent a condo, and was suppose to move in on March 1 but the association approval wasn't approved yet, and was on March 20 I and ask the landlord if I can move in on…
No-Mow, No- and Low-Water Grasses Let You Slack the Summer Away
If you want a yard that demands less time money and water consider low-maintenance grasses in lieu of the traditional lawn. We love our lawns. Turf grass covers nearly 47 million acres in the U.S., according…
I am curious if there is a Catholic parish near by? I noticed what appears to be a Church on the next street.
I will be staying near this location for two weeks in April 2012 need info about the Church. Also is there family entertainment within a walking distance of Glen Myra Ave? -- This question is about this…
Buying is Cheaper Than Renting
Home buying is the smarter choice than renting.Buying a home is more affordable than renting in 98 of the nation’s 100 largest metro areas, according to the index, which tracks asking prices for rental…
Preparing yourself and your home for sale...
Selling a cherished family home is never an easy decision, and the first step is to prepare yourself emotionally for the experience. Focus on the positive elements of selling your home – you are beginning…
is this property still available? thanks.
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What are the current rents for this property? How much are the rental management fees and maintenance fees?
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Just wondering if the house is for rent and if so what is the monthly rental price? Thank you!
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Franklin MA Real Estate Transactions March 2012
Original article source: Franklin MA Real EstateFranklin Massachusetts Real Estate Market Overview March 2012  Franklin MA Real Estate Activity For March 2012 vs March 2011 In March of 2012 there were…
Considering A Get Away Home at the Lake?
There is no better way to keep the family connected than by owning a vacation home. With the housing market still favoring buyers, now is the best time to take advantage of low prices and low interest…
Full Frame Festival Returns to Durham
It’s April here in Durham North Carolina, which means gorgeous weather, beautiful flowering plants and America’s premier documentary film festival Full Frame. This annual event is the Documentary…
Byron GA 31008 Real Estate Market Report – March 2012
Byron GA 31008 Real Estate Market Report – March 2012With only 5 months of available inventory, folks looking to buy a Byron GA home for sale should not delay. With available inventory selling on average…
Quail Creek Home Buyers | Potential is Important
Quail Creek Buyers, Can You Envision a Home’s Potential? Shopping for a new home in Quail Creek is an exciting, yet stressful, process. Most potential homebuyers visit and consider several different…
Balboa Island Market Update - March, 2012
Homes for Sale on Balboa Island in Newport Beach | Balboa Island Homes for SaleBalboa Island in Newport Beach is actually a set of three islands in Newport Beach and they include the main island, the…
Legend Trail Real Estate For Sale In Scottsdale AZ
 Begin a jouney in  Legend Trail with all of the charm and beauty you would desire in a new home and your surroundings. This amazing place has five residential communities, here you will also enjoy…
St. Helena REO Foreclosure Homes For Sale 4/7/2012
Here is the only St. Helena REO foreclosure home for sale as of April 7, 2012.  Drop me a line for more information and to schedule a showing. (john@jsrealproperty.com)  To view a property’s MLS listing,…
What would the owner think of renting the condo for the summer?
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Western Skies Homes for Sale - 4 Bedroom 3102 Sqft in Gilbert
Western Skies Homes for Sale. Investor needed! Lease in place till 4/2013. $1900.00 per month. Beautiful Home that backs to the 10th Hole on the Golf Course. Neighbors only on one side. This is a four…
Is this A mobile home and if so what arethe dimensions.?
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My Florence Homes For Sale - 3 Bedroom 1500 Sqft in Florence
My Florence Homes For Sale. All set up and ready for the Horse Lover. Beautiful custom painted home in great condition with covered patio. A large lighted arena with 4'' of sand, 4 covered stalls and 2…
Country Place, Lindenhurst: New Price on 4 Bedroom Home for Sale
Country Place, Lindenhurst: New Price on 4 Bedroom Home for Sale206 Thrush Circle, Lindenhurst IL 60046Click here for more details on 206 Thrush Circle, Lindenhurst IL 60046.Click here to search Lindenhurst…
Does this have also a study? (Maybe to put a treadmill in?)
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Living History Tours
Living History ToursOrganization: Uncommon Friends Foundation Join us for a guided tour as we share the history and colorful tales of living in one of Fort Myers' oldest homes. Call ahead and we can order…
Remember, a kite flies against the wind, not with it.
It is important to recognize from the beginning that success will not be achieved easily. Achievers--like a kite struggling against the gusts--soar to great heights, firmly anchored to a philosophy of…
200 Winston Dr, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010 apartment for sale - panoramic Hudson River and GWB views
2 bedroom, 2,5 full bath condo apartment located at 26th floor of Winston Tower North - 200 Winston Dr, Cliffside Park, NJ 07010.One of a kind masterpiece residence with panoramic Hudson River and GWB…
Beverly Hills Mega-Mansion Is On Sale For $85 Million
A swanky Beverly Hills mansion, known as “Le Belvédère,” is on sale for a jaw-dropping $ 85 million.  The main residence is 48,000 square feet, and is three floors. The house is made of Jerusalem…
can we get the driveway with a long gate door that open and close that house really need alarm in it bad.?
the house we are trying to rent have to many crime over there its 230 high crimes there i want know can we get a alarm put in the house too for the safety of my child.
Deficiency on principal residence isn't taxable through 2012
QUESTION: Will mortgage companies report to the government the loss on a foreclosed property so that the person will have to pay taxes on it as earned income for the following tax year? ANSWER: When a…
As Russian Real Estate Money Floods in, Could LA go the way of London?
LONDON — “The real estate market in the United States may still be slumping, but its high end is enjoying a remarkable updraft, propelled by money flowing in from all corners of the globe, including…
What is the average cost to build an additional bedroom in Wailuku?
Doing an appraisal report and trying to find out information for the sales comparison approach
A recent report issued by the National Association of Home Builders provides an optimistic outlook for the multifamily market
A recent report issued by the National Association of Home Builders provides an optimistic outlook for the multifamily market—another reason why investors around the nation are looking at multifamily…
Best way to get my California License ?
I had mine is Mass and would like to get my CA license , wondering who the best company is Thanks
Important Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector
Important Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector When purchasing a home, home inspections often put the buyer's mind at ease and may allow for renegotiation. An inspection also gives buyers an opportunity…
How to Make The Most of Spring Curb Appeal
How To Make The Most of Spring Curb Appeal According to the National Association of REALTORS®, 63% of homebuyers will drop by after viewing a home they like online. If your home isn't alluring from…
does working as an assistant loan officer for 2 years with the required courses taken qualify you for the CA broker exam?
hi i've been an assistant to a broker / loan officer. basically performing the loan with it's information gathering and helping the borrowers step by step through the loan process. i've…
REO Professionals: Meet THOUSANDS of real estate professionals & investors!
Realtors, Investors, Lenders, Mortgage Brokers... I would like to invite you to join me on the best real estate networking website on the internet.There is no better real estate referral network online…
Law Firm With Excellent Lawyers
Business made up of lawyers that work together under a specific firm name. A law firm may only focuses on certain kinds of law or they may deal with a variety of general law cases. A law firm may also…
A Taste of Sailing for Free on Lake Minnetonka
If you want to get a good taste of sailing without a commitment, check out the open house by the Upper Minnetonka Sailing School on Friday, May 18, 2012 from 4-8 pm.  Instructors will be providing free…
How to avoid getting your offer rejected immediately in a multiple offer situation.
As the San Jose Short Sale Agent, the bulk of my listings receive multiple offers.   One of the things that some of the newer agents in my office ask is how to get offers accepted in a multiple offe…
C.A.R.’s 2012 Consumer Ad Campaign Is Coming Soon
Next week, C.A.R. will launch the 2012 consumer advertising campaign to continue to increase consumer awareness about the value of working with a California REALTOR®.  In anticipation of another exciting…
'Star Wars' star Billy Dee Williams sells Beverly Hills home
Actor Billy Dee Williams, known as Lando Calrissian to fans of the early "Star Wars" movies, has left his empire in Beverly Hills, selling his house for $2,790,600. Built in 1961 and set on more than half…
Real Estate Market to Bloom in 2Q?
Ah, spring. Flowers, baseball — and the prime real estate season, in which eager, young first-time buyers go in search of their dream home. But will second-quarter 2012′s housing market bring us a…
Dodgers Costing $2.15 Billion Hinges on Property Return
The new owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers will need more than great play on the field to justify the record $2.15 billion they paid for the baseball team. They may need to transform the real estate surrounding…
Are Bidding Wars Back?
Some real estate markets are reporting that home buyers are having to pay more than asking price to get the home they desire, as the supply of for-sale homes has shrunk, Bloomberg News reports. Bidding…
Next Foreclosure Wave Coming: Reason for Alarm?
Economists have been warning that a flood of foreclosures will soon be hitting the real estate market, likely this summer. Increases in foreclosures traditionally pull down nearby home prices. So should…
10 ways to turn off a homebuyer!
10 home sales killers Dirt Odors Old fixtures Wallpaper Popcorn acoustic ceilings Too many personal items Snoopy sellers Misrepresenting your home Poor curb appeal Clutter .......................If…
American Idol winner David Cook selling home in Southern California
Popular real estate blog The Real Estalker reports that the winner of American Idol's seventh season, David Cook, has recently listed his home in Beachwood Canyon for sale. Records show he bought the home…
Simple Repair Projects to Get Your Home in Shape for Spring
Now that spring has officially arrived, homeowners across the country are taking advantage of the warm weather and longer days by taking care of home repair projects that may have been placed on hold throughout…
FHA to deny mortgage backing for credit disputes above $1,000
FHA to deny mortgage backing for credit disputes above $1,000As of April 1, potential borrowers with ongoing credit disputes totaling more than $1,000 are no longer eligible for mortgages insured by the…
California Market Conditions
Calif. median home price: February 2012: $266,660 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by region/county February 2012: Marin, $732,140 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by region/county…
Also, how much hotter is Ocean Point/KaMakana areas, compared to Kapolei-Malani area? Same Ewa plains...so same dryness & heat all year...am I?
right? Should I expect higher monthly water (lawn) and electricity (A/C) cost if I live in Ocean Point vs Kapolei-Malani or Kapolei-Aeloa?
Freddie Mac: 30-year mortgage rate remains just under 4%
The typical rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage remained just below 4% this week, continuing a recent holding pattern at about that level, home lending giant Freddie Mac said in its latest weekly survey. Freddie…
Will Housing Prices Soar By 2014?
Real estate economists and analysts are increasingly optimistic that the housing market will have a dramatic recovery in the next two years, according to results of a new semi-annual survey of 38 real…
Condo owned by Milton Berle on market - West Hollywood property, at $695,000, has views of downtown L.A., Santa Monica & Ocean
The West Hollywood property, listed at $695,000, has views of downtown L.A., Santa Monica and the ocean. The one-bedroom, 11/2-bathroom unit features an updated kitchen and motorized window shades. A condominium…
Median Sales Price Increases March 2012
According to data from the Minneapolis  Area Association of Realtors, Median Sales Price increased 6% over last year for the Month of March. This is a significant increase that has not been realized for…
Is anyone interested to sell or buy ptoperties in Rockville, Maryland?
The City of Rockville is among the largest cities in Maryland and is the county seat of Montgomery County. It occupies 13.03 square miles within the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and is located 12…
Hi! Is anyone interested to buy properties in Germantown or Rockville, Maryland?
Germantown is an affordable city for its environs, yet it's still considered part of the D.C. metro area - it's 32 miles away. It was designed around two man-made lakes and contains a wide range…
Did your Realtor pick the wrong homes to determine your home value?
I spoke with another home owner today. They gave me a list of comparable sales that the Realtor gave them. Guess what. Every single one of the sales that the Realtor selected is completely wrong. I’m…
Five questions to ask your realtor about your comparative market analysis (CMA)?
1. How old are the comparable sales. My assignment was to determine the value of a home. The owner had a realtor complete a CMA before I came to the home. Before I left, the home owner gave me a copy of…
Understanding The Closing Process
Understanding The Closing Process Once your loan is approved, you will be ready to take the final step that will lead to the door of your new home. Many homebuyers are intimidated by the closing process,…
Office Vacancies Decline Slightly
Employers added office space in the first three months of 2012 at a sluggish rate that reflected broad uncertainty about the economy's direction. The national vacancy rate in the office market fell slightly…
how safe is this neighborhood? Is this area close to any colleges?
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HUD Secretary Makes Case for Mortgage Write-Downs
The regulator for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could have a “legal responsibility” to approve loan modifications for certain homeowners now that the U.S. Treasury has offered to share in the cost of…
Who do we contact to see this property? You may call me at (925)596-8951. My name is Virginia
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Fed Blesses Banks’ Foreclosure-Rental Approach
The Federal Reserve set out new polices for banks that decide to rent out foreclosed homes, endorsing a strategy for managing the huge number of distressed properties that have piled up during the housing…
Decorating For Small Spaces
Decorating For Small Spaces If you live in a smaller home or condo, you face some particular decorating challenges. Getting comfort and style while reducing clutter in a small home can be done with a…
California Declares War on Suburbia
It's no secret that California's regulatory and tax climate is driving business investment to other states. California's high cost of living also is driving people away. Since 2000 more than 1.6 million…
what is the space rent for this home?
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can you send me photos or an address to this listing?
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When To Consider Raising Your Home Buying Budget
When To Consider Raising Your Home Buying Budget Setting a budget for your home purchase is an important decision. You need to know how much you can afford each month and translate that into the amount…
An Unmanageable Mortgage Clouds Everything
When families are tapped out financially and faced with the uncertainty of not knowing how much longer they'll be able to stay in their home, the prospect of planning or having a positive outlook on the…
Buying and selling!!!
We (me and the wife) are looking to relocate to az and have started looking hard at the Peoria area! We currently live in Palm Coast fl, and will have to sell our house here prior to moving. We want to…
is this a foreclosd home ? what bottom dollar cash will they take ?
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what does insurance cost in gulfport ms?
how much is insurance to purchase a home as a mortgage
is the apartment above the shop for rent? if so how much?
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