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Open House Sunday, 12-2pm - New Construction - Colonie
Come visit us tomorrow, Sunday February 14th, from 12-2pm at 22 Cordell Road in Colonie, conveniently located just off of Central Avenue, close to Mohawk Commons, restaurants, and on a nice quiet street,…
Condos vs. Co-ops
Buyers often ask me "what is the difference between a condo and a co-op?"Answer:  A condo is a form of ownership where you own your unit but have an interest in the common areas such as the lobby, parking,…
is this property sold?
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What community is this in? Also does the price include the lot? Is it on well and septic?
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how much is the asking price 3433 richard st.ann arbor,mi
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REALTORS® Need The Moral High Ground
  The public is well served by real estate representatives who truly subscribe to a moral and ethical personal view.  Those with integrity behave with dignity modeling the Golden Rule.    I believe…
How to Successfully Buy and Maintain a Home
New homeowners oftentimes stretch themselves financially when having to pay the initial costs that come with purchasing a home. While it is important to focus on these preliminary expenses, homeowners…
How do you sell a property that has poultry houses that are owned by someone else, close by ? Property has acreage also. 8 miles from town.
Can't seem to sell it but it is tenant occupied & they love it. I am also offering Owner Financing available.
Help, my husband has been trying to sell his empty house for well over a year and a half now. The price is far under it's value. We even had it
Help, my husband has been trying to sell his empty house for well over a year and a half now. The price is far under it's value. We even had it with a realtor for some time with no looks at it at…
What Seekers of the Homebuyer Tax Credit Need to Know
Marcie Geffner is a noted real estate, finance and business writer and Bankrate.com published three of her recent articles that offer lots of information on the current federal income tax credit.Here's…
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
  Today we will break down the process of getting ready to sell and what has a high impact on buyers.1. DECLUTTER, Declutter, Declutter. All of that stuff we accumulated over the years has to go either…
Broadview House
You cant beat the price on this beautifully updated Broadview House! Spacious 4 bed, 2.75 bath, 3500 SF home on corner lot with view of Olympics & Puget Sound. Hardwood floors, plenty of storage, spacious…
Interested in a Home Loan Larger Than $417,000?
They are called Conforming Jumbo, Conforming High Balance or even Agency Jumbo. All terms referring to a home loan between $417,001 and $729,750 in high cost areas for a single family residence. It can…
How much is the maintainance and insurance on this property 3750 Galt Ocean Dr. 409 Fort Lauderdale
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My Fiancee and I want to get pre-approved for a mortage. Our question about our credit scores, incomes, and first time home buyer's tax credit.
Thanks I am currently engaged and we are at the very beginning stages of looking for a house - meaning we want to get pre-approved for a mortgage. Neither of us have owned a home before. I have a credit…
Carol Snyder, Home Stager TheStyleStagers
        Is your home still on the market and not selling?         Have you reduced the asking price in the hopes of getting it sold?             Then give me a call at 814-836-2781,…
Don't Lose Your Home...There May Be Another Way!
Times have been hard for many.  Though Houston hasn't been hit as hard as much of the nation, we are definitely not the exception. Have you fallen behind on your house note?  Had to choose between feeding…
Puako: are you looking for Mauka or Makai?
Who would have known that on top of learning English and Spanish (since my native language is French) I would someday learn some of the Hawaiian language, rich in history and melodious… it all started…
The Washington Post: Home Equity Up Almost One Trillion Dollars
We all know that the residential real estate market has recently been through a serious meltdown. Day after day we continue to see articles pointing out that there are still problems ahead for housing.…
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Are some short sales better than others?
Hello, Are some short sales better than others? If so, why? Are there certain documents, etc that make one short sale better than another? Is it true that only 5% of short sales ever close?…
I have a credit score of 547 i have paid off the collections on my report but was told it would remain on my report for 2 years, i paid off
J the 1 loan that i had, would this raise my score enough to get aproved for a morgage loan, also if not is lexington lawfirm a reliable sorce to get rid off the collections on my report since they are…
Answers to Short Sale Questions
Are You Behind in Your Mortgage Payments and Condo Association Fees? Give Us 10 Minutes and We Will Show You How to Sell Your Home Quickly & For Less Than What You Owe The Bank and It Does Not Cost…
Free Residential Guide
A few things you need to know before Buying or Selling a Home in Nevada (Las Vegas), or before you decide to hire a Professional Realtor.  Call or Email me for this "FREE" 32 page Residential Disclosure…
LivingInLoCo: Feathered and Furry Friends In The Snow
Furry and Feathered Friends In The Snow You're probably sick of thinking about and talking about the snow here in Loudoun.  Me, too.  But I saw this movie clip on a Facebook page recently:   ........And…
Hi, We are looking to rent a home in Pacific Palisades between $7,000-$9,000 a month. We really would like to be within walking distance of the
Village. We are looking for at least 4 bedrooms and some kind of office space. We are hoping to move June 1 but if found the right house we could secure earlier. Do you have any rentals or could you let…
Ten No, No's For the Homebuyer
There are several things that should be avoided before purchasing a home.  If you aren’t careful to avoid these common mistakes, it is possible that your closing will be delayed or even canceled. …
How to Clean Up Your Credit Rating with a Few Painless Steps!
Each month I sponsor a free and informative discussion related to every aspect of real estate and finance.  This session is entitled, “The Neighborhood Real Estate Forum.”   These meetings cover…
REO agent versus a regular agent
1) Beyond knowing the process better, do REO agents have access to listings of distressed properties that regular agents don't because of their relationships with the banks? 2) What's the…
how can some one with bad credit get a house?
if i have a job and had some misshapes in the past how do i get a loan for a house.
New Rules for Short Sale Process Coming April 2010
The Treasury department has released new rules to help simplify the ’short sale’ process. For months, we have been preparing our followers for this great announcement. It should mean we will have less…
Has it been sold yet?
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hello ! is there a law that prevents the 2nd mortgagee in a short sale from persuing the seller for the remaing balance after the home closes ?
Greentree finance agreed to a short payoff on a 2nd mortgage on condition that the balance was still due and collectable- what gives ?
A Variety Of Tax Credits Available
Was pouring over the tax credits available and wanted to make our neighbors aware of them. http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/   First is the obvious one, the First Time Home Buyers and the Existing…
Is this property and the next one to it, still available?
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Georgia cities with the largest decrease in quarterly average home sales prices; Watkinsville, GA #2
Georgia cities with the largest decrease in quarterly average home sales prices based on the last two calendar quarters according to RealtyTrac, updated Feb 2010. City, State,Avg. Home Sales Price,Quarterly…
Short Sale questions/Short Sale Agents in Chandler Arizona
I would like to try and do a short sale vs foreclosure. My house is worth maybe 220,000 on Zillow and I owe 232,000. I would not have enough to pay commissions and plus the difference if I tried to…
Major Banks asset managers list
Major Banks Asset managers list: phone number and asset manager’s company websites. Major Banks employ asset management companies to handle their non-performing assets REOs, in turn asset managers subcontract…
Foreclosure Help is Here
Many home owners are in the same boat as you. Job loss, cost of living, divorce and illness have made it hard for many people to pay or keep up with their mortgage payments. You may not be aware of the…
I have asked a previous question about townhome in golf community near Disney World and had some good answers. I have further questions though
I want to avoid communities that have a high STR population or high amount of undeveloped lots. I am focusing on Providence and Bella Trae. Any opinions about financial health/prospects for these two communities.…
Refinance and taxes
We refinanced home this year but only had to pay for appraisal, and we rolled the cost to re-establish escrow back into the loan. Can we claim anything for taxes? Thanks!
Home Buyer Statistics
Active home search (median): Number of weeks searched: 10 Number of homes seen: 10 First-Time vs. Repeat Buyers: First-time buyers: 41% Repeat buyers: 59% Median age of first-time buyers: 30 Median age…
Confessions of a Realtor 5 - "The Spider Stick"
** DISCLAIMER: All "Confessions of a Realtor" stories are true, really. Please forgive the length. I've changed the names to protect the innocent. Unfortunately, this is my blog. So anytime you see "Bobby…
has this home been tested for chinese drywall
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Let's Just Roll Home Improvements Into Your New Mortgage...
Are you are considering buyin a new home, but concerned becuase the home you found needs improvements.  I can actually finance the costs of your improvements and roll them into a new mortgage for you. …
Extended First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of…
Commerical Loans
We can meet a variety of your (clients/customers/franchisees) small business financing needs.We a a Commerical loans broker for several commerical wholesale lenders.  Extensive Expertise Our Investors…
Avoiding Foreclosure in Ladson, SC - Short Sale
Avoiding Foreclosure in Ladson, SC - Short Sale If you are a Home Owner, who has fallen behind in making your mortgage payments and you see no way in catching up.  There is no better time than now…
Avoiding Foreclosure in Summerville, SC - Short Sale
Avoiding Foreclosure in Summerville, SC - Short Sale If you are a Home Owner, who has fallen behind in making your mortgage payments and you see no way in catching up.  There is no better time than…
Top 5 Ways to Finance a Home Improvement Project
Top 5 Ways to Finance a Home Improvement Project 5 Ways to Finance a Home Improvement ProjectYou’ve probably noticed that remodeling projects in our neighborhood have waned as the economy has struggled.…
Top 5 - How HAFA Can Help Financially Challenged Homeowners
Top 5 - How HAFA Can Help Financially Challenged Homeowners How HAFA Can Help Financially Challenged Homeowners This past November, the Treasury Department released guidelines for its new Home Affordable…
Events in Charleston ~ Blues Bash ~ Charleston SC this weekend!
Events in Charleston, SC ~ Blues Bash This festival is in full swing in Charleston through 2/16/10 Check out events in Charleston SC - Blues Bash details and ticket information - click the Blues Bash…
Relocating? Top 5 Reasons to Find the Right Real Estate Agent
Relocating? Top 5 Reasons to Find the Right Real Estate Agent Believe it or not, even though selling and buying a home is one of the most stressful, most important financial and lifestyle investments you’ll…
Is anyone lending to The Palms at 555 4th St, San Francisco? I've heard something to the effect that Titan Management's insurance policy
doesn't meet some lenders guidelines. Can anyone shed some light on financing a property at The Palms?
New Homes for Sale in Athens, GA
Believe it or not, in a market where there has been a record low in terms of new home construction, there are several dozen opportunities to buy a new home in Athens, GA.  Prices range from $80,000-$569,000…
BUY OR SELL NOW!!! Fed backing out of purchasing mortgage backed securities.
BUY OR SELL NOW!!! If there’s not enough urgency there, I don’t know how else to say it! I recently read this article in the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2…
6 year old house had three owners? why?
We are interested in a house, our buyer agent sent us the history report. To our surprise, the six year old house has been sold 4 times. Particularly, the last previous two owners (including the current…
Is this house available?
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Oconee County, GA Sales Past 30 Days; Per GAMLS
1596 DERBY HILL LNWATKINSVILLE 30677Type: SFSUBD: OLD FARMMLS No.: 2799724Status:SLP: $1,150,000SP: $860,000 1581 CHOYCE JOHNSON RDSTATHAM 30666Type: SFSUBD: NONEMLS No.: 2753239Status:SLP: $485,000SP:…
The Right Way to Manage Your Credit Cards
Top 5 - The Right Way to Manage Your Credit Cards The Right Way to Manage Your Credit CardsWhile one in seven Americans has at least 10 credit cards, the average is four, according to a report from Experian.…
What is the asking price?
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Exterior Remodeling Proves Best Bang for Your Buck
Exterior Remodeling Proves Best Bang for Your Buck Despite a slow market and a slight decrease in the resale value of most remodeling projects, Realtors® report that the smartest home improvement investments…
Clovis Homes Undervalued?
Clovis Home Values In 2006, CNNMoney.com published a ranking of 299 U.S. housing markets to identify where home prices were most overvalued.  Back then, at the height of the Clovis real estate market,…
Kindergarten School Enrollment Deadlines Upon Us
If you are planning to choose your home for the school district, time is of the essence for the 2010-2011 school year. If you have a 2 to 4-year-old child, take a look at the enrollment deadlines below…
Sales Last 6 Months, Ashton Place in Athens, GA
www.athensgahomesforsale.comSales over the past six months in Ashton Place, Athens, GA;  Data from GAMLS; 235 ASHBROOK DRATHENS 30605Type: SFSUBD: ASHTON PLACEMLS No.: 2455856Status:SLP: $262,900SP:…
Am not sure if there is a bathtub?
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Commercial Real Estate Will Be The Next Disaster
Commercial Real Estate is in such enormous trouble financially it even has congress nervous and you know what that means, more bail out...I recently read an article in the National Real Estate Investor…
Venice Dog Beach
For those pet lovers that want their dogs to socialize, run, play, swim, and be free check out the Venice, Florida dog beach just south of Sharkey's as you head towards Casperson's beach.I've started taking…
The lender all of sudden is coming in and paying for closing costs (by lowering origination fee / compared to GFE)?
Have you heard of lender showing lower origination fee and stating that is part of closing help negotiated with the seller? On my HUD 1 statement, the origination went down by $2,455 compared to the GFE,…
Sarasota tabbed by Tom Brokaw as one of the top 15 best places to retire
15 Top Retirement CitiesAccording to the February 10, 2010 edition of "Daily Real Estate News" Tom Brokaw will report on the retirement "hotspots" of the Baby Boomers airing on CNBC, Thursday March 4…
To My Fellow Realtors: Why should the tenant pay the fee?
This is one of the things in our industry that just baffles me. When we list a home for sale, we are doing a job for the seller....getting the home sold. The seller pays our commission. It used to work…
I have sold my home the closing date was scheduled for Feb 15, because this is a holiday, we are closing on the 12th Feb, and buyers are closing the
13th saturday. Should we vacate the property the 15th of Feb or stay until the 25th since that is what was put in the contract?
Last 30 Days; Top Searches related to 'homes'
Top Searches related to 'homes' Time range: Last 30 daysCategory: Real EstateLocation: Georgia, United States homes for salehomes for rentrental homesmobile homesforeclosed homeshud homeshouses for salehouses…
I am viewing this property online and want to know if this 10,000 for all ten acres or 10,000 per acre. house layout shown, is this already built?
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Last 30 Days; Top Searches related to 'real estate'
Top Searches related to 'real estate' Time range: Last 30 daysCategory: Real EstateLocation: Georgia, United States real estate listingscommercial real estateatlanta real estateprudential real estateflorida…
I have a credit score of 547 i have paid off the collections on my report but was told it would remain on my report for 2 years, i paid off
J the 1 loan that i had, would this raise my score enough to get aproved for a morgage loan, also if not is lexington lawfirm a reliable sorce to get rid off the collections on my report since they are…
Five Points, Athens Homes for Sale; 189 Fortson Cir Getting a Lot of Web Traffic
Price:  $550,000 MLS#:  2709787 Address:  189 FORTSON CIR ATHENS, GA 30606 Property Type:  Single Family Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1 View Property Details Five…
Why 107 homes sold quick in Irvine
February 13th, 2010, 12:04 am by Jon Lansner New home communities in Woodbury and Woodbury East in Irvine sponsored by The Irvine Co. have drawn big crowds and eager buyers. As of Friday, 107 homes…
FHA Seasoning Requirements??????
Given the ongoing changes in the area of mortgage financing, does any one have current information on FHA financing; particularly with respect to seasoning requirements??
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