Neighborhood Review - Grove Hill, Auburn, AL
MONDAY MORNINGS WITH ASHLEY - APRIL 5, 2010
NEIGHBORHOOD REVIEW - GROVE HILL, AUBURN, ALOne of the most popular neighborhoods in Auburn is Grove Hill. I want to highlight some of the specific neighborhood
Great Escapes: Mona Lisa
The Sarasota Orchestra will be presenting Great Escapes: Mona Lisa April 7- April 10 at the Van Wisely Performing Arts Hall. Come and enjoy the masters and linger in her smile as the Sarasota Orchestra
Inspecting a Foreclosure Before you Buy
You have been searching around for your new home and finally found it. As it happens, it is a foreclosure.
You feel it’s time to make an offer. Be sure to include a clause in
your offer that allows you
Credit Acceleration
What are the guidelines or things to watch out for in building or improving ones credit?
Is there any fast way to build a business credit?
Americans Flocking Toward Alternative Energy
While alternative energy sources have been available for quite some time, recent years have seen a dramatic increase in the number of individual homeowners deciding to "go green". This eco-friendly trend
Should I Buy Now or Continue To Rent?
I recently was reading an article that asked the same question. I hear a lot of people say they are not sure if it is advisable to buy now. Consider the first sentence of the article I read stated
More Positve News on the Economy!
When home prices, mortgage applications to buy homes and consumer confidence are ALL pointing upward, even the perpetual doomsayers on Wall Street have to admit: Housing in the U.S. looks like it's on
A Good Thing Is Coming To The End
Many first time buyers want to take full advantage of the federal tax credit. In less than four weeks, those tax credits expire. Many first time buyers also want to purchase a residence in a rural area
Question about Seller's Concessions
I'm purchasing an REO property owned by Fannie Mae. They are currently offering an incentive by which they will pay 3.5% of the selling price towards closing costs and/or appliances. My mortgage
Time Running Out on the Home Buyer Tax Credit
The tax credit for first time and repeat home buyers is running out. You must be under contract by April 30, 2010 and close by June 30, 2010 to qualify for the credit. First time home buyers may be eligible
More About Lease Purchase Agreements
Lease Purchase Agreements
continue to grow in popularity as a solution for home sellers because
it increases the pool of potential home buyers for their property. As
with any type of creative financing
Unemployment Keeps Recovery at Bay
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
HOA and condo fees
I'm looking to buy a condo/townhouse in Sarasota/Bonita Springs area. I'm confused about HOA and condo fees. They not appearing on the property listings. How to find out how big are they and
Interest Rates up Slightly
The 30 year fixed mortgage rates are up this morning to 5.16% from 5.11% as we start to see the effects of the Fed ending their purchases of mortgage back securities. This signals a GOLDEN opportunity
Town Description of Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
Note: this is part of my Town-by-Town Description series.classic view of cardiff driving up hwy 101
Demographics&Population
Classic flip-flop culture meets beautiful upscale architecture.
Ranges
WHAT DOES YOUR REALTOR DO FOR YOU?
For
sellers, a REALTOR®’s role may include negotiating a sale price and other
terms in this tough market. A REALTOR® also can help sellers determine
what, if any, repairs may be the owner’s
The contract of purchase....
The contract of purchase, also known casually as
‘the offer’ is really a legal document for the purchase and sale of real
property. It becoming binding when both
parties agree to the terms in the
MORE TAX CREDITS
The state has reissued the first time homebuyer and move up
tax credit.
Please understand this is not the Federal one. That still
ends April 1, 2010.
The new one is to start right after
This works
Vacation-Home Sales Up in 2009
April 1, 2010
WASHINGTON (March 31, 2010)—Vacation-home sales recovered in
2009 while investment sales fell sharply, according to the National Association
of Realtors®.
NAR’s 2010 Investment and
Stockton Real Estate Market Reports
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Number of Homes for Sale vs. Sold vs. Pending
February 2009 there were 1978 homes for sale in Stockton, California in comparison to February 2010 where there was a decrease to 847
Buying a property
Points for Buying a New San Antonio Home Keeping the following points in mind will ensure you cover everything while buying a new home for your family. 1. Do your research Apart from visiting
The Power of Face-to-Face Networking
2009 Greater Los Angeles Network Association of Realtor (GLANAR)
April 2, 2010
M. C. Campbell, Broker Associate: Broker License #: 01819507:
www.hollywoodhomesbymcampbell.com
www.californiamoves/mc.campbell,
Seattle Waterfront Home Sales, March 2010
There were seven sales of Seattle waterfront homes
this March, a marked increase over 2009 when only one home sold during
the same month. 6 of the homes sold were on Lake Washington, and one
was Puget
Dishonest Agents Need To Be Called Out!!!!!
Not expecting to make friends with this post, but not overly concerned. I have had it up to here lately with dishonest, full of crap real estate agents and their back handed, sneaky, car salesman tactics.......you
The Danger of Part-Time San Antonio REALTORS®
I'm going to go on a real quick rant about part-time San Antonio REALTORS® in my industry. Now, I want to really be clear about something before I get into this. I was a part-time REALTOR® when I first
Florida Has State Wide Open House
Picture this: On April 10 & 11, 2010, more than 35,000 blue balloons featuring the Realtor® logo will be flying above mailboxes at open houses from the Panhandle to Key West. It’s all part of the
Who pays what when buying a House with FHA/VA Loan
Interested in buying a house? Selling a house? Here are some of the fees you need to pay called "Closing Costs". Please double check with your agent, there might be other fees included that are not listed
Why Do I Need My Own Realtor
Why Do I Need My Own Realtor?
I cannot believe that I am writing this blog, but I am. When I began my real estate career in the mid 90’s, the landscape was very different. We were still working
Who pays what when buying a House with Cash
There are many fees paid by the buyers & sellers when purchasing a property. These fee are called "Closing Costs". See below an example of closing costs when buying a house with cash.SELLER
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Consequences of Foreclosure
You probably know that foreclosures are increasing dramatically on all types of properties, from vacation homes to commercial sites. Nonetheless, the boom in foreclosures probably is being felt mostly
Five Ways to Create Curb Appeal
A sale can be made or lost as a direct result of your home's curb appeal. When it comes to selling your home, the first impression is probably the most important impression. If the outside of the property
Set the Stage for a Quick House Sale
From the front door to the backyard, each space of your house can benefit from these makeovers. They can mean the difference between stale and sold.
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