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My wife and are I visiting Palm Beach and would like to look at a few properties on Wed. February 25th.
We are looking carefully at a possible real estate purchase on 2009 that is beach, but there is no rush. Palm Beach is on the A list. Most likely looking for a condo close (short walk) to the beach…
I read the average foreclosure in the US last year was 22% below market. In northeast Atlanta do banks take offers that low or do you
have to wait for them to keep dropping the price? (Several houses listed for months at 430k are now pending at 299k.)
Local Ads testimonial - Chris Keller, agent in San Diego, CA
Last week, one of our Trulia team members received a great testimonial from Chris Keller, agent in San Diego, CA. Here are some neat things Chris had to say about our NEW! Local Ads product: "I started…
Market Update for the Lehigh Valley for February 2010
The Market Update for the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania for February 2010 has arrived.  Let's take a look at the figures as compared to January 2010: The number of sales during February 2010 were up by…
Tax Credit
There is a misconception  about the $ 8000.00 tax credit, it not $ 8000.00 to everyone that purchased a home,  it 10 % of the price with $ 8000.00 being the most you can get.
Lehigh Valley Market Update - The year in Review - Comparison Activity from February 2009 to February 2010
Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania Market Update - The Year in Review - Comparison Activity from February 2009 to February 2010. The number of sales during February 2010 were up approximately 10.4% with 254…
Who can I contact to help me understand how much I should spend on a basement renovation in Cary NC?
We just did a huge 1st floor kitchen/living room renovation and we are now debating on how much to spend on the basement renovation. Not sure we will get a huge ROI.
I'm 1 owner in a 2 unit condo that was converted into a condo when we purchased in 2006. Now that I"m selling, where can I find the condo
bylaws? I found the master deed, just don't know anything about the condo association bylaws, as the other unit owner and I just kind of did things on our own. Would appreciate any help! And, how…
Buyers Needs and Wishes
Buyer Needs and Wishes Worksheet While your opinions on the type of home you want to own may change during the home buying process, use this easy checklist to help you set your priorities and make the…
Association fees
Down payment -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080859915-15910-Lasselle-St-B-Moreno-Valley-CA-92551
I don't see the price listed for this home. What is is selling for?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/West_Virginia/Huntington/sold/32030-916-23rd-St-Huntington-WV-25703
Unpermitted Improvements can HURT the value of a Cary Home.
Can something be "free," and not be "affordable?"  Sure.  But, I guess in real estate some folks feel they have to "sell what they have."  Lately I have bumped into a couple of Cary homes with unpermitted,…
Tax Shock For Foreclosed and Short Sale Properties
Many homeseller in California are in trouble with the state of California as the tax shocks the short sale homesellers and for those who lost their homes due to foreclosure.  A few Californians are figuring…
Seller's Shift has occurred
Realtors: A Seller Shift has occurred: A Need to Know   Seller’s Challenges/Changes and Realtors’ need to Change   According to Survey of California Home Sellers, 2009-2010 (Seller Report), California…
Loan Modification program is failing
We are getting more phone calls from South Tampa to Carrollwood from people asking about short selling their home. Some are contacting us after attempting to get a loan modification. They've been denied.…
Hi, Please could i know the size of the rooms especially the master bedroom and also does this beautfiul property have a den/office/library
and does this property have a cinema room etc. Thanks a lot. Kind regards, Shirley -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1025913229-6396-N-Bay-Rd-Miami-Beach-FL-33141
Apprailal found to be worth more than I paid. Can I get rid of PMI?
I recently bought a 2 unit apartment building I will be living in. I asked my broker for the appraisal yesterday, I remembered I never actually saw it. The property was found to have a value of 280,000.…
Think Ahead - Keep the Receipts
When you move into your new homes, there are some very basic thing you can do to save you money later. You have to remember that any improvements you make to your home will affect your "basis". Your basis…
Evaluating Real Estate Investing- Rental Property P.1
Mayor McKae's Market Commentary 3/5/10Stay tuned for tomorrow's follow-up 
Is this house still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1086862378-1301-S-Crossings-Ct-San-Angelo-TX-76904
Tri-State NY Metro & Fairfield County Real Estate News - Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Tour DarienSamuel Gabe  REALTOR/Service Consultant   Halstead Property671 Boston Post Road I Darien CT 06820 Direct: 203.656.6518 I Cell: 203.856.8399 I Fax: 203.655.9857 sgabe@halstead.com I halstead.com…
Is the purchase agreement void if my mortgage lender did not send the commitment letter to the builder?
The builder has filed for bankruptcy and I am trying to get out of the contract without losing my deposit. Somebody please tell me that this oversight on their part will qualify.
Steamboat 700 - Opinions and Editorials
In Routt County, a vote has been tossed to the residents of the city of Steamboat to annex a development which will be called Steamboat 700, located just west of the city limits and next to an area called…
Best of Paradise! 4 story, 4/4.5 waterfront home on Private Gated Island
Four story, 4/4.5 waterfront home on Private Gated Island. Over 5,000 SF of custom designer features; marble floors, impact windows/doors, crown moldings, onyx Master Bath w/ spa jacuzzi, Elevator. Chef's…
I was wondering if the owner would be willing to do any owner financing or possibly a rent to own situation? I am a single mother of three kids and au
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3003162945-62-Courtney-Ln-Eliot-ME-03903
What I like about Lafayette, IN.
Lafayette offers a small town feel with friendly people, but it also offers a lot of nice activities, shopping, restaurants, festivals and great pricing on housing!
First time homebuyer
My husband and I are wanting to buy our first home. We are looking around the Grand Rapids area, between our work commute, in Grandville to Comstock Park. Hoping to find something close between those locations…
What's the best way to approach Real Estate Agents to network for referrals of seller financed promissory notes?
I am an investor that buys promissory notes and I am looking for the best plan as to how to present what I do. I am able to pay for successful referrals, and actually, I can also help realtors sell…
Is there any way TRULIA can make efforts to keep SPAM and other self-serving blogs out of the blog section?
Every time I visit the blog section I get discouraged because its hard to find the few gems inbetween all the self-promotion. Its my understanding Trulia has said that its okay for people to use the blog…
REAL ESTATE RELATED TAX TIPS
Tax time is upon us again, so here are some real estate tax tips for all those who continue to procrastinate:   1.  Property tax deduction for second homes and/or investment property:  The property…
Steamboat Real Estate Values - Fortress gets 2nd extension
Steamboat Springs Ski Resort, Intrawest, who’s parent company is Fortress, has been having their share of problems lately, and homeowners wonder how this will affect their real estate values.  If…
THE deal in Carmel $500k - $600k Cheswick Place and Huntersfield
I can't make up my mind on this one.  Summerlakes has a home priced at $111 per sq ft andI was tempted.  But ... I'm going with 2 homes that need no updating.Out of 52 homes currently listed in this…
Another Foreclosure in Houston's Luxury Market
If you can imagine, after the sales of luxury homes (priced from $500,000 to the millions) surged 40.0 percent in January, there are still a few foreclosures in Houston's luxury real estate market.After…
Palatine Short Sale: Condo For Sale in Park Towne Next to the Metra
Adorable and updated 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Palatine Condo in Park Towne! The unit’s recent updates include new carpeting, new kitchen cabinets, and new flooring. This is a 1st Floor Unit with Sliding…
What is the nearest metro station? how much are condo fees?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1093765226-2500-N-Van-Dorn-St-1406-Alexandria-VA-22302
How To Make Disclosures About Your Property
March 9th, 2010 categories: For Buyers Today’s video blog goes into a few rules for making disclosures in the sale of you Honolulu condominium or house.  Here is a copy of the Hawaii Association…
where do I get the url?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1082709262-920-E-137th-Ave-Crown-Point-IN-46307
Getting Lit and Going Green
Just yesterday, while at a listing appointment, I mentioned to my client that she really needed to use brighter light bulbs to enhance the appeal of her home. When I got home, I flipped the switch to the…
Hi, i just purchased a lot in Pennsylvania , PA. Recieved the WARRANTY DEED from county last week. Now when i write to the HOA they tell me that that
the seller did not get a " RIGHT OF FIRT REFUSAL" clearence from them! and have asked me to write to a management company. What can this management company do - can they overturn my sale? or…
FEBRUARY HOME SALES INCREASE; PENDING SALES CONTINUE TO RISE
There were 1,308 home closings reported for the month of February, according to figures provided by the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS®.  This represents an increase of 3.2 percent from…
What are the pitfalls of a seller rent back?
What are the pitfalls of a seller rent back?
Possession to the buyer is negotiable
Possession to the buyer is negotiable.
Hello, I'm interested in doing an investment in NYC, Brooklyn, or Queens. I want to buy an appartment (all cash payment) and rent it right away.
My budget is, with an effort, 200 k. I'd would like to rent the appartment in 1200 monthly, clean.
Is this still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2008916080--Karen-Pl-Murrieta-CA-92562
Bad home inspection...where to go from here?
Before we put our home on the market, we had a home inspection done on it by a reputable inspector. He found a few minor things that we addressed...but other wise he said the house was in good shape and…
126 Brians Woods Road, Maple Hill NC, New Construction Home for Sale
126 Brians Woods Road, Maple Hill NC, New Construction Home for Sale "The Grace" boasts an open and spacious floorplan with over 1200 heated square feet. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2 of which feature…
Is there an open house planned for the near future?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3003258638-15556-Owens-Glen-Ter-North-Potomac-MD-20878
Property of the Day: The Harsen House
We don’t know about you, but when we grow up, we dream of owning a townhouse in New York’s West Village. In the interim, however, we’ve fallen in love with the Upper West Side. The land of bagels…
Changes at Fannie Mae Benefit REO Buyers
Does any of this sound familiar?You take a buyer out, after showing them 10-20 homes, they identify the home of their dreams, It’s an REO, most likely.  Now you go through the hassle of getting in touch…
What is the nearest Metro stop? How much are condo fees? Is one cat allowed?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3000979647-5353-Columbia-Pike-102-Arlington-VA-22204
Is the drywall good?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3003243507-521-Irving-Ave-Lehigh-Acres-FL-33972
THE deal in Carmel frm $600k - $700k in Carolina Commons
Out of 49 homes in this class at an average list price of $178 per square foot, 10 are listedfrom $155 per sq foot or below.  My opinion of the best currently on market is a homelocated in Carolina Commons.$679,900…
Matt Damon House Hunting on the Upper West Side!
Matt Damon and the infamous DakotaRecently, sources reported that Matt Damon and his wife Luciana were house hunting up and down the prestigious Fifth Avenue, but new reports place them a bit further…
Rachel Ashwell Sells Her Shabby Chic Malibu Home
Rachel Ashwell's Malibu HomeRachel Ashwell, purveyor of all things shabby and all things chic (her namesake line fell apart and filed for bankruptcy last year; her diffusion line for Target, Shabby Shabby…
Walter Kronkite's United Nations Plaza Home Sold!
Kronkite's UN Plaza Home. Photo courtesy of New York MagazineWalter Kronkite’s three-bedroom, five bathroom co-op at 870 United Nations Plaza is set to close today,adding some serious celebrity leverage…
Property of the Day: Jasper Loft Residences
The Jasper Loft ResidencesThe neighborhood of Murray Hill often gets a bad rap because it’s flooded with college graduates who still drink like fish and party till 6AM every night, but the truth is,…
How to petition an assessment.?
What argument (s) can I use to petition my SEV? I just received mine in the mail and I am about to pass out. My home was purchased 2 years ago. The amount owed is 1k below what they assessed it at.…
Penthouse Apartments Available at 141 Fifth Avenue!
The Incredible 141 Fifth AvenueOh mama mia! Not just one, but four penthouse apartments just went on the market at the historic and amazingly incredible 141 Fifth Avenue. Situated on the corner of 5th…
Artist Jeff Koons Buys a Rockefeller!
Jeff Koons' TulipsTo be more specific, Koons hasn’t purchased an actual person – he’s purchased the Upper East Side townhouse that sits directly next to the one he currently owns. 13 E. 67th Street…
Love it or hate it? Moving in New York
The NYTimes currently has a great piece up on their website entitled, “The Psychology of Moving.” The piece, which details the moves/lack thereof of multiple people, paints the act of moving as…
Architect Robert J. Scarano Barred by New York City
Things don’t look so hot for Brooklyn based architect Robert J. Scarano. After an administrative law judge claimed that Scarano had “made numerous false statements about properties in Brooklyn,”…
Shared Taxi Plan Slow To Start
Yesterday, March 3rd, 2010, marked the first day of the Taxi & Limousine’s Cab Sharing Program. The program, which encourages city denizens to (gasp!) share their cab with other individuals, launched…
Property of the Day: be@william
be@williamWe often hear people speak negatively about living in the Financial District, and we can’t imagine why. We love it down there! It’s a wild hustle and bustle during the day, but come nighttime,…
Chelsea Modern Encourages Renters to Become Owners
The Chelsea ModernThe New York Times is reporting that new building Chelsea Modern, located on West 18th Street, and available through CondoDomain, is offering their current renters a 10% discount…
Tips to Help Sell a House in Farragut, TN that has been on the Market and hasn’t Sold, by Troy Stavros, Real Estate Expert
There are a few questions that come to mind when you are trying to sell your home in Farragut and it has been sitting on the market for a few months. One of the first questions is always should you drop…
Is this condo still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3004065773-1305-S-Michigan-Ave-Chicago-IL-60605
Richmond American Grand Opening in Morris Farm
Today I attended Richmond American's Exclusive Grand Opening Savings Event in Morris Farm, Gainesville, Virginia.  And to anyone who thinks that all the good deals in Northern Virginia are gone, think…
Is upstate South Carolina really the best place in America?
I was recently in a debate with a friend who lives in the frigid northeast United States. He claimed that where he lives is the best place in the country, and we got into a long drawn out argument over…
What neighborhoods would you recommend in San Ramon,and Danville.CA ?
I will have to work at Fremont, school's API and travel to work are important to me. The price for the house we consider will be up to $1 million. Not interested in Windmere.
Greenville/Greer SC Real Estate For Sale Greenville SC top five places to live the simple life..
Greenville/Greer SC Real Estate For Sale Greenville SC top five places to live the simple life..Just found the following from AARP Magazine and want to concur that the Upstate SC is a great place to live…
what is the status of this home? is it still for sale?
if it's still for sale, what is the asking price? how do we make an appointment to see the home? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1069775750-10-Dancer-Ct-Monroe-Township-NJ-08831
Rent vs. Buy
  If you are a renter, you might be wondering how much mortgage you can afford.  Please use the Rent vs. Buy calculator on my website to figure out what you can afford.  I thought the following information…
Temecula First Time Home Buyers avoid the 4 biggest lies in Real Estate
First time home buyers in Temecula, Murrieta and other portions of Riverside and San Diego County have access to thousands of homes for sale through various real estate websites. First time homebuyers…
Make Sure Your Home Stands Tall in a Competitive Market
Make Sure Your Home Stands Tall in a Competitive Market   By Charles F. Butler Prudential California Realty – The Mulhearn Group   Home sellers today must convince a new era of buyers returning to…
THE deal in Carmel from $700k - $900k in Summerlakes
Of the 58 homes currently on the market at an average list price of $189 per square foot,5 homes are priced at $146 per square foot or less.  Just 5 and they are lovely homes.One stands out at $142 per…
Selling Your Home? Remember These Tips
 We are all aware of how difficult it is to sell a property today. There are many sellers in the market. And since the buyers are limited, sellers do not have a lot of options but to lower the value of…
what are the condo fees?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068009663-42-Old-Colony-Way-10-Orleans-MA-02653
Fishtown and Northern Liberties
Hello! Anyone have any thoughts on how the Sugar House Casino will affect the property values in the Fishtown and Northern Liberties neighborhoods? I am looking in Fishtown (for a primary residence) but…
Back To The Basics....Good Old Fashioned Door Knocking!
KEEP IT SIMPLEI've walked neighborhoods quite a bit, more when I was first starting out my business however, I will tell you, be prepared to list, know that neighborhood inside and out. I simply gave out…
Countdown 'til Tax Credit Disappears and FHA's Upfront Mortgage Insurance Increases
A week, or so ago I blogged about the proposed changes to FHA Loans and how they will effect a buyer's bottom line http://activerain.com/blogsview/1514422/how-new-fha-rules-will-effect-buyers-bottom-line- At…
FOR RENT
Newer mobile homes available for rent. Nice and clean . Quite, rural setting..Great location- close to Watts Bar Dam. Two and Three BD available. $375 to $650. email diannetumlin@aol.com
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