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703 Bridge View Hills Drive, Dandridge, TN Real Estate For Sale
703 Bridge View Hills Dr, Dandridge, TN Real Estate For Sale       Enjoy privacy and awesome views of main channel Douglas Lake from almost every room. This 4900 square foot home at 703 Bridge…
Timing a new La Canada listing
According to the Los Angeles Times: Traditionally, the "spring" home buying season, theoretically the busiest time in the marketplace, begins the day after the Super Bowl. Why this is so has never been…
13 ways to scrutinize data in real estate
In this article we will touch the basis for choosing the data determining market values of real estate properties, typically called comparables. While one can assess a real estate as it stands, it is also…
Am I off base for thinking the listing agent for a home did something unethical? What are my recourses?
I waited about 5 months for a foreclosure I absolutely loved to come on the market. The day it came on the market at 9:30am I submitted a contract for $504K and was told another contract had already been…
Are any of the condos in The Arches on Mitchell Street up for pre-leasing? If so, who should I contact about renting here?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1061464070-162-Mitchell-St-H-Athens-GA-30605
08002- Looking for an experienced Short Sale agent in the Cherry Hill area.
We need to sell our home fast as my husbands job requires us too. We do not have the money to pay the bank when we sell. We know we are going to have to sell for less than we owe. This is a bad enough…
How do I get a contact and address to look at this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1091111196--Walnut-Creek-CA-94598
248 Edison Road, Barnegat, NJ Any comments on this forclosure?
Does anyone have info on this forclosure?
Is the property livable? Thanks.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2008026570--31st-St-Queens-NY-11106
11 admonitions for revaluation of real estate
The real estate business in general, that which involves the residential segment: apartments and single-family homes, the local commercial premises, mini-offices, with the industrial sheds and warehouses,…
57-year old technique for measuring real estate investments
Developing a test of equal value to measure real estate investment financial characteristics is an important part of every real estate investment strategy.  Looking at several real estate properties and…
Seeking a ReFi mortgage of $130K on $230K orig price Westlandproperty. Credit score over 800. Just appraised at only $83K. Bank turned us down. Why?
Any recourse regarding appraisal challenge? Apples vs. Oranges thing regarding condos, location, view, Sq.Ft. Any other options to reduce mortgage since income has been reduced due to economy
Delta Ridge Real Estate Raleigh, NC detached homes, Market Report, Raleigh Real Estate Directory - February 2010
Delta Ridge Real Estate Raleigh, NC detached homes, Market Report, Raleigh Real Estate Directory - February 2010 Detached home sales and for sales for January 19th 2009 For Sale  Sq.Ft    Price  …
procuring 101 for undeveloped countries
If you purchased a real estate property or are thinking about it, surely at some point you've taken into account the financial factors. Among them are savings you get by owning a property and no longer…
Hello, What is the starting price for this condo? How can I bid on this property? best regards Rasmus Arumäe
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2007997643--Collins-Ave-2007-Miami-Beach-FL-33140
looking for mobile in 30 to 50,000 with low HOA FEES senior pk northern bay area
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1076831409-115-N-Napa-Dr-Petaluma-CA-94954
I aminterested in buying this property. I need a professional to walk me thru the process. Please "e" info. G. Allen
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006647208--Trescott-Ln-Willingboro-NJ-08046
is this house still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/45723048-2015-N-17th-Pl-Phoenix-AZ-85006
How to get fha construction loan?
How to get fha construction loan?
All signs are pointing to Buy a Home NOW
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) releases a report on January 12th, 2010. They reported on the real estate market as it relates to California, it stated the following: "It’s heartening to…
Janice Bokor Pro Athlete Relocation Specialist (Coldwell Banker Hearthside)-Montgomery County Pennsylvania Homes For Sale
JANICE BOKOR COLDWELL BANKER HEARTHSIDE BUCKS COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA HOMES FOR SALE http://www.janicebokorhomes.com FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS GUIDE PART 2: Take a realistic look at how much future income you…
Flagstaff Arizona Real Estate Sales So Far This Year (2 of 2) - Flagstaff Homes
Below see a chart of what has sold in Flagstaff, AZ so far this year for homes (including: single family, condos, townhomes and manufactured & mobile homes). We are off to an ok start with 17 sales…
New Jersey Homes Appreciate More Than Nation As A Whole
According to a NJAR Profile of New Jersey Home Buyers and Sellers, the seven year appreciation rate for New Jersey homeowners (2002-2009) was 37.1%, more that five times the national average.  Even with…
On Feb 1, 2010, FHA borrowers will finally have access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties.
On Feb 1, 2010, FHA borrowers will finally have access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties. Just released on Friday January 15, 2010, HUD announced that the ban that prohibited FHA from…
Just Reduced! One Bedroom On The Ocean!
WESTHAMPTON OCEANFRONT SPARKLER With the feel of a Mediterranean seaside resort, this oceanfront one bedroom air conditioned apartment opens to a private patch of sand and sunshine. Just beyond is the…
FHA Suspends 90 Day Seasoning “Flip Rule” for One Year!
I found some incredible news for investors as well as buyers…Friday, the FHA has suspended the 90-day anti-flipping rule for 1 year, effective February 1, 2010. So for at least the next 12 months, FHA…
4 Things to Know Before Putting Up Your Home for Sale in Brooklyn
The real estate industry is full of numbers and metrics that can influence your home for sale in Brooklyn. Here are just a few you need to know before putting your house on the market: Pricing – Is…
How long before the Chalmette Market becomes more of a Sellers Market?
It appears to me that with so many investor flips that are not selling, the Chalmette Market will not swing up when others will. There are many (not all) flips that were done poorly, even in prominent…
Temecula First Time Home Buyers waiting for their $8000 Tax Credit
First time homebuyers in Temecula, Murrieta and other parts of Riverside and San Diego Counties who qualified for the $8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit, will be waiting longer for their refund than…
Big Banks Accused of Short Sale Fraud
On January 15, 2010, Diana Olick, CNBC Real Estate Reporter posted this story.  "Just as regulators, lawmakers and all forms of financial oversight boards are talking about new regulations to guard against…
Janice Bokor (Coldwell Banker Hearthside) Pro Athlete Relocation Specialist=Montgomery County Pennsylvania Homes For Sale
JANICE BOKOR COLDWELL BANKER HEARTHSIDE MONTGOMERY COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA HOMES FOR SALE http://www.janicebokorhomes.com FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS GUIDE PART 1: Building a home starts with a good foundation…
Hocking Hills State Park Winter Hike 2010...the 45th Annual
Hocking Hills State Park Winter Hike 2010, attracted a Cast of Thousands...January 16, 2010....The 45th edition of the Hocking Hills Winter Hike, held annually on the third Saturday in January, attracted…
what are the monthly mant. costs
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Flagstaff Arizona Real Estate Sales So Far This Year (1 of 2) - Flagstaff Land
Below see a chart of what has sold in Flagstaff, AZ so far this year for lots, land and acreage. We are off to an ok start with 3 sales and more expected very soon! For more info on the following listings…
Waiver of FHA’s current 90 day flipping policy; Investors in Foreclosures Benefit
This is huge news for anyone looking to buy properties for investment, and especially foreclosure buyers!  In the past, you were not allowed to resell a property for 90 days if the buyer was seeking to…
FIVE MONTHS AND NOTHING.
I have never, ever, ever dealt with a more incompetant group of people than I have in the past 5 months in dealing with buying a house. My agent, the listing agent, the mortgage broker, the va loan underwriter,…
How long will it take to sell a home in Arabi, La?
We are extremely motivated sellers. Our home has 3bd and 1.5 baths and is approx. 1700 sqft. It has an attached one car garage and a spacious backyard. We want to list it for 100 or 90k.
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE HOME BUYER TAX CREDIT
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Hard Money Loans: An Overview
Securing a good source of funds is one of the most important tasks of a successful real estate investor. As we all know, financing is very important in real estate investing because it enables an investor to…
Plan aims to speed short sales
Real estate pros hope the new rules will help speed short sales, but fear a 10-day response time may be too optimistic. Read more.
Predictions For The Honolulu Real Estate Market
January 19th, 2010 categories: The Market A Forbes writer, Stephane Fitch, had a very interesting macro view on the U.S. real estate market.  Though his article leans toward the commercial side of…
Renovations
We are almost there...the end of our major renovation.  We bought a house in PB and decided to renovate the whole thing.  We hired an architect to re-design the floor plan, went through all the hoops…
North Scottsdale home for sale with over 2 acres
Home built in 1988 with over 2 acres of land for $399,000. For details go to http://www.billscottsdalehomes.com For a quick video of it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWMMHmiB-5g&feature=player_embedded
a neighbor told me that the mortgage company would now accept an offer of $200,000 on this house, is this true?
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is this home for sale? what is the asking price? how is it zoned?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/sold/1365055-3735-N-Carlisle-St-Philadelphia-PA-19140
Why is the address in front of the house (7481) different then information printed5164 Thompson Rd.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074553271-5164-Thompson-Rd-Snowflake-AZ-85937
Houston Housing Market Sees Strong Price Appreciation in December
  2009 year-end sales figures reflect normalization following distortions caused by Hurricane Ike  HOUSTON — (Jan. 19, 2010) — The Houston real estate market closed out 2009 with a more realistic…
Tucson Survey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LWXJ5RBRichard LecinskiLong Realty CompanyOro Valley - Tucson - Vail - MaranaVirtual Home Finderhttp://rlecinski.longrealty.com 520-834-4663
FHA BUYERS...YOU CAN NOW PURCHASE FLIPPED HOMES!!!
FHA Lifts 90-day Waiting Period FHA Lifts 90-day Waiting Period to ResellMove Helps FHA Buyers Compete for Homes   HUD announced on Friday a waiver to allow FHA financing for the purchase homes…
An Easy Way to Find Mortgage Rates in Your Area
If you are in search of a home (or are thinking about it), but haven't yet locked in a rate with your lender, there is an easy way to keep an eye on what the mortgage rates are doing in your area. BankRate.com…
Is this still for sale and who handles this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071746368-59-Woodside-Dr-Tabernacle-NJ
Homebuyer Tax Credit NEW Form Post by the IRS
Looks like the new form came out just in time for all the new home buyers that will be taking advantage of the governments extention of the tax credit. As post about the details for this tax credit before…
If a real estate agent shows you a home and you get a home inspection and an estimate for the repairs needed
and then the real estate agent is also a broker and gets her husband to do an appraisal without your request is this a violation of real estate regulations as to conflict of interest? The Broker also…
Is there any hope for a family to buy a home in 33647 with no money down?
We have a house in Atlanta that has still not sold (although it's being rented), thus we have no money for a downpayment. Are we doomed to have to rent until the house in Atlanta is sold? Also, are…
what was the selling price of this home in the 1980s?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Detroit/sold/45619-4110-Grayton-St-Detroit-MI-48224
Drew Sineath & Associates Sponsor 1st Annual Riverfront Race Festival in North Charleston SC
Drew Sineath & Associates Sponsor 1st Annual Riverfront Race FestivalJanuary 19th, 2010 Drew Sineath & Associates was at it again as we were out at the recent 1st Annual Riverfront Race Festival…
Is there a view from this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1094353718-64-5233-Puu-Nani-Dr-Kamuela-HI-96743
Mortgages on foreclosed properties
My offer got accepted on a foreclosed property. The previous owner had 2 mortgages a first mortgage for $350K and a second mortgage for $90K both from the same lender. Our broker says that the foreclosure…
I have inquires about this listing before and wanted to see if it was still on the market. I would like to take a look at it if it is.
Contact me by cell - 336-215-7223 alternate e-mail - mmills@rsgroof.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1060808374-2485-Allison-Rd-Pelham-NC-27311
Is this still available. This is the area I want to live Tina
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1048740078-220-Hague-Ct-Spring-Hill-FL-34606
My husband and I are relocating to Roseland NJ. We are hoping to stay within 30 mins. Does anyone have any suggestions for affordable neighborhoods?
We have to stay under 275 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083606850-30-Dena-Dr-28-Wanaque-NJ-07465
Take Some Time To Prepare A Survival Kit. You Won't Be Sorry
I had some really great responses and comments to a recent post, Are You Prepared?, and thought I'd follow up with a little more friendly advice. I don't want to ponder on the subject but with the advent…
CA Weekly Rate Update: 01/19/2010
Here are today's interest rates for RPM's loan programs.  For specific pricing on your scenario, and to get pre-approved without cost or obligation for any of these loan products below, simply call or…
Hi Trulia do you have a listing for a house to rent and option to buy?
I'm looking for a 3 bedroom and 1 bathroom house to rent and option to buy. I'm interested in Maybrook or Middletown. I'm presently working with Wells Fargo on a loan. My mother and sister…
Habitat for Humanity RESTORE!!!!
Habitat for Humanity ReStore....... come support local projects!The PVHFH ReStore is located at 4609 Holt Blvd, in Montclair, CA. Please stop by to see our new store and to do some shopping. There will…
Who was the realtor or broker ??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Michigan/Detroit/sold/18624-19158-Stahelin-Ave-Detroit-MI-48219
HUD TAKES ACTION TO SPEED RESALE OF FORECLOSURES
With certain exceptions, FHA currently prohibits insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. This temporary waiver will give FHA borrowers access to a broader array of recently…
looking for pre-foreclosure homes in Huntsville, Al
also looking for other investment properties
Seattle Lagging Economy and Everett Real Estate
Will Everett Real Estate Experience the Same Lagging Economic Effect? In Snohomish county and real estate in Everett only one home in 53 has received a notice of default. Seattle is doing much better…
If a home does not sell at a Trustee Sale auction, about how long does it take for the bank to come up with a
price and list it? We are interested in buying a house that auctioned yesterday. We want to make a deal with the bank after it didn't sale (the starting bid was WAY more than it is worth right now due…
Understanding the homebuyers tax credit
Congress extended the $8,000 tax credit designed to be an incentive for first-time homebuyers to purchase a home for their principal residence. The revised tax credit applies to purchases on or after November …
Hi I am interested in the property listed here. Can you please tell me some more. What is the home address, the MLS, etc. Thank you! Samantha
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2008671061--S-Alhambra-Cir-Coral-Gables-FL-33146
Foreclosure Rate in New York.
The percentage of foreclosure notices in USA went up 21% in 2009 from 2008. But in New York State the percentage increase was less than 1%.  New York has increased its foreclosures from 2007 by about…
I am planning to buy a house in Frisco. Deciding between Lakeside Hills Phase 2 near Lone Star Ranch and Heritage Village off Teel. Which one is a bet
I am planning to buy a house in Frisco. Deciding between Lakeside Hills Phase 2 near Lone Star Ranch and Heritage Village off Teel. Which is a better community and eventually good for resale?
Sales Last Six (6) Months; BRITTANYS GARDEN, Athens, GA
Sales over the past six (6) months in Brittanys Garden in Athens, GA, according to GAMLS;516 CHEYENNE AVEATHENS 30601Type: SFSUBD: BRITTANYS GARDENMLS No.: 2710976Status:SLP: $155,900SP: $152,900Seller…
Moving Sideways for Homebuilders In This Real Estate Market
This Post originally appeared at Intown Atlanta's Real Estate Media vehicle since January 2008, The Intown Insider. “This graph compares the NAHB HMI (left scale) with single family housing starts…
where do i go to find out about public transportation if i live in ahwatukee?
i live on 48th st and elliot rd. i am trying to get to scottsdale courthouse on Indian School and 75 st
Will the agent take less on a cash deal. We love this home.
Will you pleaase have the agent contact me I am very interested in this home. I would like to know if this on property of its own. and will you take somewhat less on a cash deal. You may contact me or…
For Real Estate Agents with their GRI designation- I plan on taking the courses Financing to Increase Home Ownership & Servicing Real Estate
Investors. The courses are one day after the other, and I wanted advice as to how grueling this would be, (ie, what would be my chances of passing the exams so close together). Of course I realize everyone…
Has the 90-day FHA seasoning rule been a problem in Chicago?
I'm a lender so I don't talk to that many "cash investors." Realtors, would love your input...will a clearer exit strategy for quick sales help get them back in the game? Specifically,…
What water utility company services this address?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Ocala/sold/25640199-9749-Bahia-Rd-Ocala-FL-34472
Principal Reductions, Strategic Defaults...Hope!
January 14, 2010 Principal Reductions, Strategic Defaults....Hope! I think there is universal agreement that our financial recovery cannot happen until the real estate debacle is under control. We have…
The Window of Opportunity to Buy & Sell a Home is Starting to Close on Home Buyers and Home Sellers in Goose Creek and the Char
The Window of Opportunity to Buy & Sell a Home is Starting to Close on Home Buyers and Home Sellers in Goose Creek and the Charleston SC Area From the Home Buyer’s perspective, there are 4 Big…
Sales Last Six (6) Months; Sheperds Crossing; Jefferson, GA
Sales in Sheperds Crossing over  the past six months per GA MLS;331 PSALMS DRJEFFERSON 30549Type: SFSUBD: SHEPHERDS CROSSINGMLS No.: 2712507Status:SLP: $132,900SP: $132,900Bank Owned ResalePrevious Seller…
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