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Does this property have a basement?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3081241848-407-W-6th-St-Newton-KS-67114
Oklahoma City Realtors and Builders Working Overtime
According to local Oklahoma City builders and Realtors, the housing market is booming thanks to pent-up demand. According to the Oklahoma City Metro Association of Realtors, home sales early this year…
Is the property on Poplar Creek Drive, Fairfax, VA 22033 available? Is so, is there a den or library on the main floor? How long is the lease?
How long is the lease? I can be reached at sbutt9424@aol.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3085130524--Poplar-Creek-Dr-Fairfax-VA-22033
Looking for the agent
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3034386842--Mipolomol-Malibu-CA-90265
The Historic Round Barn in Arcadia Celebrates 20 Years
Located on the historic Route 66, the big red domed barn in Arcadia recently celebrated 20 years of restoration. The original structure dates back to 1898. The community and fans of the barn celebrated…
Homepath Buyers Agent in Los Angeles
I'm looking to pick up a multi fam 2-4 unit Homepath property in the nicer parts of Los Angeles. I want to move fast and take advantage of the First Look program as an owner occupant when something…
Citizens removes insurance discounts
More than 100,000 Florida homes re-inspected by the state-run insurer of last resort have lost windstorm discounts, resulting in average premium increases of $600 a year, according to data released this…
I am interested in purchasing a Coop property for my daughter in Manhattan...
...the lender is basically give me 2 options: 1. Treat this as an investment property 2. Put my daughter on the mortgage I know it's difficult to get board approval and many board don't…
Suprising Home Buyer Incentives
When shopping for a home in Oklahoma City or surrounding areas, fresh baked cookies are not uncommon to find. Sellers are obviously trying to market their house so someone buys it, but the practice of…
Prescription Take Back Event
Prescription Take Back Event Event Details Date: Sat June 09, 2012 9-11 am Title: Prescription Take Back Event Description: As part of the Prescription Take Back Program, the City is working to target…
was there people who previously died in this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Columbia/sold/1036830-9078-Flamepool-Way-Columbia-MD-21045
Jobless rates plummet in Tulsa!!
The Tulsa metro area is feeling the benefits of a strengthening economy as their jobless rate has dropped in March. The rate dropped to 5.3% from 6.9% in February. This significant drop brought the rate…
More construction starts on the Las Vegas Strip!
You can't stop Las Vegas! We are on the move again as more construction begins on the Las Vegas Strip for the Sky Vue 500 foot wheel. http://www.jonslasvegashomes.com/  Tags: Las Vegas Realestate, Las…
103 Village Way Columbia, SC 29209- Homes for Sale in Cobblestone Neighborhood
103 Village Way Columbia, SC 29209- Homes for Sale in Cobblestone Neighborhood Waterfront home in close-in Cobblestone subdivision. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. This home has extras like fireplace and Gas…
Get To Know the First Tee of Tulsa
The First Tee of Tulsa’s mission is simple: impact the lives of young people by providing learning facilities and educational programs that promote character development and life-enhancing values through…
Is this property still available? We do have a 50lb dog, are dogs allowed?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057478353--Main-St-Bradley-Beach-NJ-07720
my husband and I would like to go take a look at the duplex saturday thanks Sylvia
cocasylvia@yahoo.com or 720/371/8513 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083459036-2819-W-West-3rd-Ave-Denver-CO-80219
do you know what the HOA fees are for this unit?
I know they are doing work to these buildings, so I wonder if the costs of the renovations were already paid for, or if the buyer would need to take that on as well.
Housing Supply and Demand Update
Total housing inventory at the end of April rose 9.5 percent to 2.54 million existing homes available for sale, a seasonal increase which represents a 6.6-month supply at the current sales pace, up from…
can you give me fotos in and out door?
HOW MUCH i HAVE TO PAY OF TAXES AND MAINTENANCE AND hOW CAN I DO TO BUY THIS PROPERTY? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3075579332--S-Ocean-Dr-309-Hallandale-Beach-FL-33009
Better Mortgage Rates Start With Better FICO Scores
by Dan Green,May 22nd, 2012 If you plan to use a mortgage for your next home purchase, you’ll want to keep your credit scores as high as possible. Credit scores play an out-sized role in determining…
A predictor of where the housing market is headed: http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20120521/FREE/120529993
"Foundation in Place for Housing Revival, Says Ginnie Mae Boss Property Prices Stabilizing, and Even Rising in Some Areas, According to Tozer" By Mark Schoeff Jr. This should just be another motivator…
Property values and HOA's.
When I bought my house in Mount Pleasant, I was thrilled to find out that was no HOA fee (the HOA had dissolved some time in the 90's). As a Libertarian, I don't want to live in a commune or have anyone…
What should I be asking for a 8-unit walk-up on Union St. (Bet 3rd and 4th Ave.) that has 5 vacancies and
needs work? It's 27 ft x 55 ft, 4-story, C1 class 1920 brick building across from a newly built hotel.
is this home for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Kalamazoo/sold/987486-2005-Sunnyside-Dr-Kalamazoo-MI-49048
why r there hoa fees if this isnt a condo???
i thought that this was a single family home, what does on top of the world have to do with this????
Confidence in Economy and Home Values Increasing
Both the expectation for home prices and the percentage of those who think the U.S. economy is on the right path reached record highs in Fannie Mae’s April 2012 National Housing Survey. Americans…
Home Affordability Reaches New High In Q1 2012
Posted on May 22, 2012Falling mortgage rates and stagnant home prices are making a positive effect on home affordability nationwide. Never before in recorded history have so many homes been affordable…
Why Now Is An Ideal Time for Buyers AND Sellers
It’s a very unusual time in the San Diego real estate market because the current market is ideal for both buyers and sellers. Most of the time, the market heavily favors one or the other. Why NOW Is…
does any land come with the house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3084493414-10337-Nw-Cr-287-Clarksville-FL-32430
Rochester Minnesota Market Conditions - Month in Review
The Rochester, Minnesota real estate market had a good start to the year with one of the most active spring markets we’ve seen in a while. Year to date, signed contracts and closings are both up compared…
Why should a condo with 3 Bed and 3 BA sell for the same as a 2 Bed 2 BA with the same square footage and approx. floor plan?
Does that mean that a 2 Bed 2 BA condo same square footage and relatively similar floor plan
Bridgewater Raritan HS ranks top 1000 Nationwide
Bridgewater-Raritan High School has received national honors for high quality education in a report published May 20, 2012Newsweek Magazine listed its top 1000 public high schools "proven to be the most…
Is Now the Best Time to Buy a Home?
To buy or not to buy, that is the question being regularly asked of us here in Boston's North Shore.  My response is probably, but it all depends. Yes, affordability is the best it has been in decades. …
Dr Phillips surround area Tangelo Park
Tangelo Park sometimes gets a bad rep as an undesirable location. Well, the times are changing and Tangelo Park has many perks to offer. Through multiple humanitarian efforts, Tangelo park has new community…
Existing-Home Sales and Prices Up!
Update to share! Existing-home sales rose in April and remain above a year ago, while home prices continued to rise, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. The improvements in sales and prices…
Skate Peachtree & Evolution of Skateboard Art
Join skateboarders on Saturday, June 16 at 11:00 am for a fun ride from the Fox Theatre to the Museum of Design Atlanta. The Skate Peachtree parade will kick off the opening of the Museum of Design Atlanta…
Lakefront Homes in Dr Phillips for all
Want to spend $339,000 on a lakefront home in Dr Phillips? We can do that. Want to spend $3,800,000 on a waterfront home in Dr Phillips? We can do that too. The amazing part; these houses are located just…
Denver - Park Hill: Community Crime Statistics
I am often asked by buyers about the relative safety of a community. We as Realtors are not to comment directly about our opinion of a prticular neighborhood's safety or crime statistics. But we are allowed…
Jamestown Rhode Island Real Estate Market Report
Jamestown RI Real Estate Market Report – Rhode Island Real Estate. Jamestown Rhode Island is all about the Real Estate6 Jamestown RI homes  sold in April 2012, as follows:3 homes sold over $400,0002…
Dr. Phillips Real Estate on the rise
The real estate market in Dr Phillips and Orlando as a whole is on the rise! With mortgage rates at all time lows, more and more people are warming up to the idea of financing their new home. As we all…
I need more info on this to possibly buy. http://m.trulia.com/foreclosure/3085220670--Gulf-Fwy-Houston-TX-77017
Posting show no info. Someone contact me about more details on this property. There is absolutely no info listed. http://m.trulia.com/foreclosure/3085220670--Gulf-Fwy-Houston-TX-77017
Real Estate Executive Attacked With Samurai Sword
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 The president of a Japanese real estate company was brutally attacked late last week when a man entered his office wielding a samurai sword. Katsumi Jitsukata,…
Is this a single family house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3078820522--Curry-Ford-Rd-250-Orlando-FL-32806
were there people that died in this house that previously lived there?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Columbia/sold/1036830-9078-Flamepool-Way-Columbia-MD-21045
Fannie: Housing Shows ‘Tepid’ Signs of Healing
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Home sales are expected to rise 7 percent this year as the housing market continues to make strides toward recovery, according to Fannie Mae’s latest…
Trying to find out who owns foreclosed(?) condo
My daughter (going to school in Boston) has been leasing an apt since January. She was told the apt. was being foreclosed on and someone bought it at auction sometime in May. She has been visited by…
Foreclosed place and neededing help getting information on it
Did a quick google search on the net and nothing comes up with the owner / seller info... The place looks like it is foreclosed since their are stickers / notices on the door and the grass is about a foot…
What are the safest neighborhoods to live in in Memphis?
I am a single woman and would be living alone, so I would like to be able to feel safe coming home at night. I know that there are some rough patches in Memphis, but I'm sure there are some areas…
Relocating out of college and in to being an adult.
Hi there friendly experts! I had the fortunate situation of being trapped in my college bubble and have been living Cambridge on campus housing the entire time. I'm becoming a big adult now with a real…
Hi, What is the rental potential of North Valleys townhouses 3bd, 2-3ba? Is there a rental market currently and what approx would be the going rates?
I'm thinking about purchasing a townhouse in North Valleys for rental but would like to better understand the rental market there in terms of potential renters and the average rental rates? Thanks
Keller Williams Realty Named Among Top Places to Work
Keller Williams Realty was recently named among the Top 10 places to work by the Boston Globe, and it's really not a surprise. KW has everything you could ask for in a company - a sense of community,…
I listed a house one year ago, we have had 4 buyers go into escrow, no closing
The house has unpermitted space which has been a problem for two of the buyers. The price has been reduced substantially. How can I get this property sold?
Possibly moving to the Boston area, where do you get the best value for your rental dollar?
I'm possibly moving to the Boston area for a new job opportunity. What neighborhoods would give me the best return for my rental dollar and to be even more specific would it be better to get roommates…
How long does it take from bank of america on a "pre-approved" short sale? we were the only offer sent to the bank.
We submitted an offer on May 1, 2012 on a "pre-approved" short sale from Bank of America. We were the only offer submitted to the bank. The selling agent mentioned to us that it could take…
Home Affordability Reaches New High In Q1 2012
Falling mortgage rates and stagnant home prices are making a positive effect on home affordability nationwide. Never before in recorded history have so many homes been affordable to households earning…
Agents, do you deal in rentals at all, or prefer to just handle buy/sell transactions?
Seems like there wouldn't be that much money in it, and more hassle than it's worth... I ask this because I see lots of Q & A on Trulia about rental properties. Trulia has it set up so that…
i want to put my home on market FSBO
how do i get my home listed for sale on trulia?
Any chance they would take 1200 a month for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3048902695-3701-Wren-Ln-Orlando-FL-32803
1978 President Tom Grant Left Advocacy as His Legacy
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Tom Grant, 1978 president of the National Association of REALTORS®, was no doubt gratified to see NAR's recent shift toward operating more forcefully…
Looking for an awesome inspector in the Castle Rock area.
We are putting a contract on a "new construction" / bank owned property, that has been vacant for a number of years. We are concerned that the bank hired a sub-par contractor to get the house…
FHA Weighs Rule Reversal, Boon for Condo Sales?
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 The Federal Housing Administration is reportedly considering revising rules that many in the real estate industry have called overly strict and that have…
The paint on the outside of our home is peeling in many areas after a few big rains, who is responsible for fixing the poor paint job?
we have only been living in the house for about 2 months are we really concerned, since the home is 100 years old and the expense of having a qualified lead base paint expert repaint the house just isn't…
3 Bedroom Homes For Sale in Fort Thomas, KY
The market conditions for 3 bedroom homes in  Fort Thomas are very similar to the overall single family home market conditions in  Fort Thomas.  82 homes have sold in the past 12 months and 39 homes…
The Grande San Diego, #2006 for $865,000
I recently had a buyer walk into my office inquiring about large Downtown San Diego Condos that had at least 2 bedrooms plus den or 3 bedrooms.  Honestly, there aren't many on the market with large space…
Who Wants up to $45,000?!?!
Seattle House Key Plus offers up to $45,000 in Down Payment Assistance! The funds can be used for either your down payment or closing costs or BOTH. They can even be used to pay down your interest rate…
What Does It Take to Get a Loan Today? A Lot!
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 One of the biggest obstacles home buyers are facing is qualifying for financing, and a new report by the Federal Reserve shows exactly how big of struggle…
Foreign buyers are snapping up U.S. homes
By Lew Sichelman~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~With foreign entities wary of mortgage-backed securities, buyers are focusing on individual homes — a welcome occurrence in regions suffering from a glut of properties…
Fla. housing market continues positive signs
ORLANDO, Fla. – May 22, 2012 – Florida’s housing market had increased pending sales and higher median prices in April, along with a greatly reduced inventory of homes and condos for sale, according…
Sales of U.S. Existing Homes Increase as Market Stabilizes
Sales of existing U.S. homes rose in April for the first time in three months, indicating the industry is stabilizing. Purchases of previously owned houses, tabulated when a contract closes, increased…
April Existing-Home Sales, Prices Up
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 22, 2012 Existing-home sales rose in April and remain above a year ago, while home prices continued to rise, according to the National Association of REALTORS®.…
Welcome to The Cascade Team Amy Russell
Welcome to The Cascade Team Amy Russell. Amy is a resident of Snoqualmie Ridge and is actively involved in the community and with her family. Her son already has plans for helping out during open houses…
I am planning to buy a home nearer Alta Vista Elementary. I found that houses are cheaper in Cambrian (95124) than Los gatos (95032) . Why is diff?
If both places goes to the same elementary , Please let me know the pros and cons in buying the house in Cambrian area than Los gatos .
3 Hot Trends for Kitchen Remodel in 2012
Mulling a kitchen remodel but want to keep costs low? You’re au courant with today’s trends that emphasize options and high-tech wizardry at affordable prices. Read more: http://www.houselogic.co…
Is this still available.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3082299007--Kimball-1-New-Britain-CT-06051
is home still avaliable?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3077452512-22514-Audrey-Ave-Warren-MI-48091
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