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I was asked if one should co-sign for their children for their purchase of their first home. Family member
has downpayment, great job, and pay, however did not recently qualify for home loan. Many factors come in to play here, requirements call for different things but standardly and commonly 2 years on the…
Hot New Trulia Photo Management Feature!
It’s well known that home buyers who are looking for homes online want photos - people like pictures!  Whether they’re searching for homes on Trulia’s main site or on our iPhone application for…
We are looking for a one to two bedroom condo near the srtip. It needs to be close to public
transportationanad grocery shopping. Can you suggest an area? Safety is also a consideration.
Text messages and social media raise $4 million for Haiti in a day
I know this is a forum for discussing anything real estate related but let's face it, some times there is only so much we can talk about every day, especially when such amazing things are happening in…
Is this property still a short sale? What is the current offering price? How flexible is the bank that owns the property on price negotiations?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1051296140-1809-N-Hoyne-Ave-Chicago-IL-60647
Food Writer Holly Herrick to appear at Summerville's White Gables
HOLLY HERRICK, author of “THE CHARLESTON CHEF’S TABLE: EXTRAORDINARY RECIPES FROM THE HEART OF THE OLD SOUTH” will be the Third Thursday Speaker at the Clubhouse in Summerville's White Gables next…
Please give me the MLS or address - I am an agent searching for a client!
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hello need a agent
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Does anyone have a 5bedroom home for rent in the Lexington Park subdivison. Locate in Fairburn, GA
I'm looking to rent a 5 bedroom home in the Lexington Park subdivision. I'm looking for something ASAP
I am interested in the home on pimpernel street 405. please call me at 843-303-1970. Thank You Shaunda Nolan
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About three months ago I made an offer on a property in East Orange for $159,000 the listed price was $169,000 by the realtor. Three months later the
bank that has the lien came back with an offer for nothing less than $201,000 .Can the bank do that?
Green Valley Ranch Will Be Open Saturday From 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Four agents from Keller Williams Realty Downtown will hold an Open House this Saturday in Green Valley Ranch, showing seven homes in the neighborhood.  Conveniently located just a few blocks north of…
Kentucky Derby 136: Louisville
We know it is only January, but the biggest annual event in Louisville is less than 5 months away! The 136th Kentucky Derby! The Run for the Roses will be held on May 1, 2010. While that may seem like…
Ventura County Real Estate News
Welcome to Ventura County REal Estate News - a blog covering what is happening in Real Estate throughout Ventura County. Kathy Smiley with Prudential California Realty specializes in helping buyers, sellers…
Weeks ago I received conditional approval from my lender and locked in a rate. Weeks later and I've sent in all the documents they've
requested, the appraisal was done nearly a week ago and I've yet to get a final decision. My mortgage contingency date is up in a week and they're seeming to indicate it will take that long…
Joliet Illinois Real Estate Market before buying selling a home
With so many questions about the economy and the overall market, its very important to be knowledgeable before making any purchase or sell in real estate.   So how does the Joliet IL real estate market…
List now or List Later? NOW!
The spring market is here!  My phone has been ringing and my email has been busy!  I am fielding inquiries from both buyers and sellers – going on listing appointments and scheduling showings.  One…
what is wrong with this property that it need's a lot of work?
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Freddie Mac Weekly Update
Fixed-Rates Down Slightly While ARMs Are Mixed 30-year fixed-rate mortgage: Averaged 5.06 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending January 14, 2010, down from last week when it averaged…
Mortgage Bankers Weekly Update
Mortgage Bankers Association for the week of 1/13/2010 Market Composite Index: (loan application volume) increased 14.3 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier Refinance Index:…
would the seller possibly look at a rent to own option? i need a place by the first of february and i am not sure i can buy right now.
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Is this a gated community? What are the Regime fees for this property?
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The Politics Of Home Ownership and How It Became Too Easy To Own
How it Became Too Easy to Own The New Deal President Roosevelts New Deal created policy and institutions to encourage people to become homeowners. Facing high levels of mortgage foreclosures…
Top Producer 2007-2009 :)
I would like to thank my clients, fellow Realtors, friends & family for your support in 2009. Your continued business relationships & referrals have earned me the award of Top Closing Agent &…
Short Sale Approved
ALERT:SHORT SALE APPROVED! Must have buyer in contract this week! 812 West Acacia, South Salinas. 3/2, 1650 sf. Updated, newer roof, windows, flooring, paint….$300,000 with a $5,000 seller credit to…
Important News of the Day - Thursday, January 14, 2010
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Little Know Fact About The Tax Credit For Existing Home Buyers
The tax credit for existing home buyers comes with a couple restrictions that some may not be aware of. Everyone knows you must have lived in the residence for 5 years, but you also must have 30% equity…
Short Sale: UPs and Downs
Most people are familiar with the term short sale by now. Well, Not all because I have seen some realtors who does not know what they are yet. I kind wish i was one of them sometimes! That means they didnt…
Is this property still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083832235-39720-Primrose-Cir-Murrieta-CA-92563
I got discharged for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy a year ago, and I have never use my VA, is it still possible for me to buy a property now?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1078357980-2662-Calle-Tres-Lomas-San-Diego-CA
was this property recently listed, and for how long?
property is claimed to already be contigent and I have not even seen a current listing! Something fishy is going on with this property. Can someone help explain what the deal might be? -- This question…
Please send pictures and park information.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1090953529-Mobile-Manufactured-Austin-TX-78724
Haiti Earthquake Reminds Me About Earthquake Insurance
As I sit here watching the horrors unfold in Haiti I am reminded of my own earthquake experience here in Southern California. I had purchased a home in Northridge California, just 2 weeks before the Northridge…
Mt Pleasant Home Sales December 2009
Mt. Pleasant Home Sales December 2009 Mt. Pleasant had 69 single family detached homes sell during December with an average sales price of $408,542 and median price of $375,000. This was a slight…
Mt Pleasant Home Sales Data November 2009
Mt. Pleasant Home Sales DataNovember 2009 Mt. Pleasant had 75 single family detached homes sell during November with an average sales price of $430,704 and median price of $350,000. This was consistent…
Where should I live in one of the Carolinas?
I want an old, quaint historic feel but in a big city. Is this possible in the Carolinas? Newbury Street (Boston) meets Clayton, St. Louis (Mini CBD) meets entertainment but not too touristy. If you also…
Isle of Palms Home Sales Data December 2009
 Isle of Palms Home Sales DataDecember 2009 Isle of Palms had 10 single family detached homes sell during December with an average sales price of $1,318,200 and median price of $1,300,000. This was…
Isle of Palms Home Sales Data November 2009
 Isle of Palms Home Sales DataNovember 2009 Isle of Palms had 8 single family detached homes sell during November with an average sales price of $736,312 and median price of $516,250. This was one less…
how do u buy a foreclosed home?
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How much are the condo association fees?
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Daniel Island Home Sales Data December 2009
Daniel Island Home Sales Data December 2009 Daniel Island (Charleston, SC) had 11 single family detached homes sell during December with an average sales price of $556,157 and median price of $506,766.…
Daniel Island Home Sales Data November 2009
Daniel Island Home Sales Data November 2009 Daniel Island (Charleston, SC) had 7 single family detached homes sell during November with an average sales price of $508,285 and median price of $400,001.…
Finderne Heights- Bridgewater Condos Spotlight
Today’s spotlight is on Finderne Heights an excellent and affordable option for condo ownership in Bridgewater, NJ. Located directly off Route 22 East these brick style condos offer one, two, and three…
Charleston Home Sales Data November 2009
Charleston Home Sales DataNovember 2009 The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service reported 650 residential single family detached home sales in November. This was a 5.6%…
Louisville, KY Real Estate
Hiring a Real Estate Professional  When hiring a real estate professional you need to ask a few questions. Some of the following questions may be helpful to find the right agent for your situation whether…
$8000 Tax Credit
Get $8000 tax credit with purchase of your first new home! If you have not owned a home in the last three years, this credit is for you. Give me a call today!
Moving to the Madison area shortly
My wife & I will be moving to the Madison area shortly, just waiting for the Corporate relocation to get started...I will be staying in the area and working prior to my wife joining me and would like advice…
Charleston Home Sales Data December 2009
Charleston Home Sales DataDecember 2009 The Charleston Trident Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service reported 487 single family detached home sales in December.  This was down 33.4% over November…
Valley Station Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) Shivley Real Estate Kentucky Elementary Schools
Valley Station Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) Shivley Real Estate Kentucky Elementary SchoolsThe Southwest side of Louisville has a number of incredible elementary schools to assist in the process of helping children…
First Time Buyers Dont Miss Out!
If you are a First Time Home Buyer there is so much great news for you! There hasn’t been another time to buy with so many incetives ever! To sum it up quickly here are the main reason why now is the…
what is the cost of the land lease on this property?
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How To Avoid Foreclosure
First off there are many different ways to do this and most of them cost nothing to you! There are numerous loan modifications available, bankrupcy and short sales.The very first thing any homeowner in distress…
Real Estate Short Sales, Explained
Over the last several years, I’ve had clients become intrigued with the possibility of saving big by purchasing a ’short sale’ property.   Words can’t explain the emotional roller-coaster a buyer…
Seller Tax Credit, Shifting Market- Home Prices Going Up!
Great Market for Sellers! There are too many buyers and not enough homes available to meet the demand which is driving home prices up as much as 50%! If this doesn’t sound good enough, Uncle Sam is even…
Why do agents list walk-up apartments without saying what floor they are on? It doesn't make me more motivated to ask.
The more info an agent puts in an ad the more likely I am to be interested. Even with a walk-up apartment. If the unit and building are so fantastic for the price or have such a good location I would consider…
Made to trips to a new housing development in NJ on our own. Are we still able to bring in a buyer's broker to assist with the negotiation?
Last weekend we went for a 2nd visit, and they showed us a home that was almost complete in the model we like. We are not sure if the person who assisted us both times is a licensed real estate agent,…
We want to move to Paonia CO. Our ideal home is 3 br 2 ba on 1 to 5 acres with garage, barn, trees, under $150,000. Foreclosure or mfg home ok.
We are in the process of leasing w option to buy our 4 br 2 ba on 3 acres w 3 car detached garage, front and back enclosed porches, a 10 by 12 barn, 8 by 14 enclosed storage shed 10 mi east of Colo Spgs…
Portland Oregon December Market Report
December Residential Highlights   Sales activity in the Portland metro area showed marked improvement this December compared to the same month a year ago. Closed sales were up 52.6% compared to December…
Home Energy Audits
Before you buy your new home we recommend getting a home energy audit performed along with you home inspection. We are trained and licensed to complete both for you same day. Our inspections will need…
Sutton Place Market Report: Naperville Illinois Real Estate
Sutton Place Market Report:  Naperville Illinois Real Estate -a home in Sutton Place in Naperville... Don't blink as you drive south of 95th Street on Book Road in Naperville or you will miss Sutton…
Stoops and Canopies
Stoops and Canopies     Stoops Make them inviting entrées—a well maintained foundation, artistically designed and shiny railings, outside illumination fixtures and pathways ushering in invitees,…
Thank you Task Force One
Did you know Indiana has one of only 28 national task forces.  Too lear what a Task Force is please visit the link. http://www.indy.gov/eGov/City/DPS/INTF1/Pages/about.aspx
How does a buyer's agent know how they will be compensated for a sale?
I understand from the posts on this site that the seller sets the commission for the buyer's agent. I also understand that there is no standard rate for the real estate agents (even though a lot of…
What's the Difference Between Appraised Value and Assessed Value?
Q: What's the difference between appraised value and assessed value? Aren't they the same? ===== A: I'm sorry, but, no, those numbers have nothing to do with one another. To give you a perspective, here…
Ga./Metro Atl. Hard Money Loan
We fund deals that make sense JDB Financial LLC provides short term hard money loans to purchase and renovate investment properties in the Metro Atlanta area.We can finance up to 90% of the purchase price,…
who is the agent for this property?
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who is the agent for this property?
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Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline Looming!
The countdown is under way ladies and gentlemen! As of January 1, you have four months to take advantage of the expanded U.S. Homebuyer Tax Credit and get under contract by the April 30 deadline. Fueled…
10 Hot Home Products for the New Year 2010
Are you looking for new and exciting products, intriguing concepts and “gotta have” gadgets that make life just a little bit better.  Here are the top 10.   My checklist for “Hot Home Products”…
News from Ann Arbor Mortgage:
  HOPE FOR FHA BUYERS WITH A SHORT SALE HISTORY:   Was your Buyer involved in a short sale on his previous home? On December 16, 2009, FHA announced the following guidelines and requirements for borrowers…
FHA 203k List of Eligible and Ineligible Improvements For Underwriting
Quick Reference for Streamline 203kExamples of eligible improvements (this list is not all-inclusive):1. Repair/Replacement of roofs, gutters, and downspouts2. Repair/Replacement/Upgrade of existing heating,…
You just found out your rental home or condo is foreclosed!
You just found out your rental home or condo is foreclosed!I could write a lonnngggggg blog going into the Land Lord Tenant Act in WA or play Mr. Attorney, but frankly I don’t want the Liability. So…
How much is the association?
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Homebuyers are being put out into the Cold in CA real estate
Homebuyers are being put out into the cold in California real estate.  Consider a game of musical chairs, where the chairs represent single-family residences (SFRs). In this game, the music plays and…
My rental home was foreclosed on by Deutsche Bank
They negotiated a deal with the renters to stay beyond the timeframe that in Alabama would have allowed me to re-purchase the property within a year of the foreclosure. Additionally, is thier practice…
If I and my cousin buy a house together, can I sign the sale contract and apply for a loan myself and put her name on the deed? Someone said to be on
title, both of us must sign the sale contract, and someone said it is not necessary. In addition, if she would like to pay some downpayment, will it be treated as gife money or as her investment in the…
First Time Buyers Get All The Benefits!
If you are a First Time Home Buyer there is so much great news for you! There hasn’t been another time to buy with so many incetives ever! To sum it up quickly here are the main reason why now is the…
Short Sales- The Light For Homeowners In Distress
Are you facing foreclosure in the near future or maybe already behind in payments?  There is real solution to your problem to stop foreclosure.  There are many benefits of doing a short sale, the biggest…
I have clients looking to sell a time share. Can anyone recommend some companies that handle these transaction.?
The property is located in St. Barts. It was purchased within the last 5yrs for about $30,000.
Is this still available? Are the two bedrooms on the upper level? What are their sizes? Any extra room?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/45818326-1372-Carling-Dr-210-Saint-Paul-MN-55108
Fed calls West’s housing ‘largely stable’
The Fed’s San Francisco unit noted housing in the West is “largely stable” in its 1st “Beige Book,” of 2010 — it’s a Federal Reserve Board report on regional economic conditions that’s…
'Skinniest House' Sells for $2.1 million
A property dubbed New York City’s skinniest house sold recently for $2.1 million.The two-story Greenwich Village property is 9.5 feet wide and 42 feet long and has two bedrooms and two baths. The townhouse…
I am tempted to move to Scottsdale because of my arthritis, but am concerned about water shortages.
Is Scottsdale plagued by the same water shortages and rationing that plague most other desert communities? Where does Scottsdale get its water supply?
We live in the Canton/Massillon, Ohio area and we would really like to finish our basement, but need a way to finance it.
We have only owned the home for 15 months and have actually just refinanced to a lower fixed interest rate, so there is no equity in our mortgage. I've been trying to find information about other…
Chicago Tribune: Rates on 30-year mortgages drop to 5.06 pct
Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages declined to 5.06 percent this week compared with 5.09 percent last week, according to Freddie Mac. Insook UhmCentury 21 Astro714-743-0003
hi my name is dalia my husband and i are looking to buy land in this area and we would like to get more info. on this lot. l
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Chicago Tribune: Rates on 30-year mortgages drop to 5.06 pct
Rates on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages declined to 5.06 percent this week compared with 5.09 percent last week, according to Freddie Mac. Insook Uhm Century 21 Astro714-743-0003
Get Organized Online with OfficeZilla
Since January is National Get Organized Month, I found a great way to get organized online with OfficeZilla.  OfficeZilla provides a private and secure online area for your company or organization to…
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