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When is the best time to buy and sell?
My Name is Wayne Zelenak and I am a Realtor with Weidel Realtors at the Hopewell Valley Office.  I provide professional real estate services in Burlington, Hunterdon, Mercer, and Somerset counties. …
Fisher Hill neighborhood -- what is it like?
I love the beautiful old houses in the Fisher Hill area that I see on the internet and google street view, and could see myself selecting one and fixing it up. but I do not know the area and am concerned…
28 Scottsdale AZ Bank Owned Homes each priced ONE MILLION plus
Break out the checkbook....AS of 12/21 Here is the current list of 28 Scottsdale area Bank Owned / Lender Owned Homes ALL 28 Actively listed on the Arizona Multiple Listing Service (MLS). NO SHORT SALESALL…
Making Sense of the First Time/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credits
After spending some time discussing the current Real Estate market with family and friends over the holiday break, I realized that there are still a number of homebuyers out there that really don't…
A condo was on the market for $149K, seller agree to my offer for $135K and entered into contract. Lawyers review is over, I got an appraisal and
inspection done. Now realtor says short sale wasnt approved. The Seller's bank counters with my offer with $175K. Ugh! what now, is the contract between the seller and me binding. What if anything…
Windward division or The Manor Golf and Country Club ( we do not play golf).
I would greatly appreciate any feed-back you may have in terms of pros and cons of those divisions.
I am in a situation a lot of home buyers are in today. My family is ready for a bigger home. We have simply
outgrown our current home. We have the financial means to afford a much nicer home but have the burden of trying to sell our existing home. Based on conversations we have had with various realtors, the…
A great article on Maplewood/South Orange "First Night" celebration
I have so many great memories of First Night. Its a wonderful program that Maplewood/South Orange has that allows children & adults alike to celebrate the new year with many interesting events all…
is this home still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1082075630-7118-Westmoorland-Dr-Berkeley-CA-94705
What are the commute options in Livingston to Manhattan besides the bus?
My wife and I are considering Livingston as a community since we have 2 young children and the school system is excellent. My big concern is the commute. I work in Manhattan and definitely do not want…
What are the fees for Pelican Cove?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1032823539-1620-Boathouse-Cir-203-Sarasota-FL-34231
200k - 300k Homes in Carmel NY
Carmel NY Home buyers, did you ever wonder what kind of single family properties are available in Carmel NY for 200K-300k ? As of this writing there are about 56 properties in Carmel that is around the…
Want to buy in Whittier
I want to buy in Whittier. My aunt, who I live now live with, had me speak to realtors she knows who will geve me back some of their commission when I purchase a home, or will pay for a part of the closing…
What is the 2010 market value for this property? I am interested in purchasing this house. Thanks.
Please call me, Celia- 909 762-4535 or email gomez.celia1@verizon.net. Thanks.
Real Snowflakes
Hope you are keeping warm this season. This is the most snow that I have seen in my life over the Christmas season living in the Pittsburgh Area (or NJ where I grew up). It was so cold last night and the…
Stop Foreclosure Now
Stop Foreclosure Now Many people are not sure if they should file bankruptcy or allow a foreclosure. However, it is not as simple as a case of either/or and a decision cannot be made this easily. A mortgage…
Move down buyers can get tax credit too!
  Move-Down Buyers Can Be Eligible For Tax Credit Too Move up, move down, move sideways; it just doesn't matter. Whichever direction you move, financially, you may still qualify for the new tax credit…
Mondays with Jim Rohn
"Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all that you want" Jim Rohn Boy if that doesn't hit the nail on the head.  It does not matter whether you are in real estate or not, in this…
I am a renter who's landlord has not paid the mortgage, even though I have paid my rent each month. What are my rights? Isn't that fraud
on their part? I received notice that the house wil go up for Auction October 23rd. Any advise?
200k - 300k Homes in Brewster NY
Brewster NY Home buyers, did you ever wonder what kind of single family properties are available in Brewster NY for 200K-300k ? As of this writing there are about 18 properties in Brewster that is around…
Deal in Scottsdale
I tour homes looking for deals and this could be one. It is a bank owned listing in North Scottsdale. It isn't my listing but i would be happy to help in the purchase online or in person. $299,900 for…
Was this house sold at auction on November 23, 2009?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2008263238--Brownstone-Ct-Ashburn-VA-20147
Why Buy In My City.....Or Yours? A Love Letter to Mission Viejo
Ever think about where you live? I live in Mission Viejo, California. I grew up here! I moved when I was 5 years old in 1966 and we had to drive through orange groves to get to the nearest market....15…
my credit score is only 574. I would like to get a FHA loan. I have a good job that I have had for the past 6 years and make over $60,000. Down
payment is no problem getting a loan is. I have heard different things. I heard no one will touch you below 620 then I have also heard of programs that take people with scores as low as 520. Whats the…
Can someone provide details on this porperty, address, loan amount, etc. thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2007520407--Lovelace-Dr-West-Hartford-CT-06117
My husband and I have lived in our home over 28 yrs. in Detroit Michigan homes in the area have fallen in value. We would like our home tax value
My husband and I have lived in our home over 28 yrs. in Detroit Michigan. Homes in the area have fallen in value.We would like our property taxes reassessed. What do we need in order to do this?
Preforeclosure SHORTSALE 13940 FLETCHERS MILL DR, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33613
Call Stephanie LeFew, Tampa Home Buy Realty for more details - stephanie@tampahomebuy.com www.TampaHomeBuy.com 813-624-3332 cellular phone.  Ask me about Buyer Incentives.  My Services are FREE to Buyers. …
Fishtown is in High Demand
You may know this area and you may not. It is north of center city and has undergone a tremendous overhaul over the last few years.  There are lots of great attractions here, like Johnny Brenda's, The…
Now is the Time to Buy!
Now is the Time to Buy!   There is a lot of buzz out there right now about this being a ‘buyer’s market’ and I certainly agree with that assessment. There are a few points that I would like to focus…
Deal of the Day!
Wow...I just stepped into a really nice home!What a deal.  Huge yard...great neighborhood.This house features a killer kitchen with maple cabinets, built-in ovens, nice island,solid service counter-tops.4…
Rates Are Climbing Up! Capture Good Deals NOW!
2010 Rates Are Up - Buy Now to Get The Best Prices, Tax Credits & Still Great Rates!!! Starting the New Year has a number of changes going on in the lending world! Here Are Today's Rates with Keybank…
What’s Happening in Morton Grove – January 4-January 10, 2009
What’s Happening in Morton Grove – January 4-January 10, 2009The following meetings and events will be taking place the week of January 4-10! Maine East High School Calendar Melzer School Calendar Niles…
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda~Why Stage a House Before it Goes on the Market? Part 2
SHOULDA~ Staged the house before it went on the market:  Are your listings sitting on the market with very little interest? Are the photos just OK?  Is it packaged correctly?  Basic selling principals…
IS THIS A FULL TIME OWNERSHIP?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1091194433-43751-Avenida-Alicante-Palm-Desert-CA-92211
Missed Mortgage Payments? Must read eBook
Have you recently missed mortgage payments and can't catch up?  I have published an ebook "Should I Short Sale My Home".  This 35 page eBook contains alternatives to foreclosures as well as information…
So far great short sale experience with CitiMortgage
As listing agent - helped clients submit an executed offer and hardship package on a first loan of approximately $700K to CitiMortgage on February 19, 2009. It took about two weeks to initially hear back…
Carson Valley Real Estate - Homes Sold in December 2009
Carson Valley Real Estate - Homes Sold in December 2009 We had 48 homes sell in the Carson Valley in December 2009, compared to 38 sales in December 2008. We ended the year on a high note with a higher…
December home sales in sunny Lake Havasu City
Activity Date: New BackonMarket Pending Pend/CS Expr With Sold AvgSold$ DaysonMarket MedianSold$Dec. 2009 202 123 194 35 83 54 149 $193,863 122 $155,100Have we hit bottom? Only time will tell but the numbers…
can i find a 3 bed rm 1/2 bath in jacksonville commons middle school area?
need to know something soon but it has to be so that my son is able to go to northside high school next year so i need something like in 3 to 4 months from now thank you and happy holidys
We are looking to buy a townhouse in Durango as second/retirement home.
Our requirements are two bedrooms, great views and attached garage. We prefer new properties. Our budget is around $300,000 /- and we are willing to put down %-30. How is the market in Durango right now…
OCWEN Foreclosure and a Military Man?
I recently recieved an E mail from a prospective client inquiring about one of my current listings that he had come across on the Internet. He was E mailing me from Kansas and was going to be relocating…
Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know
Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? That's true, but it pays to know a little about the seller's situation before you make an offer. If a home…
Can you tell me what realty reported the sale of 47 East Street? If it was not a realty, can you tell me where the report of this sale originated from
Thanks. Nan -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Vermont/Barre/sold/5559-47-East-St-Barre-VT-05641
I am a first time home buyer, I have nothing to sell and am looking to not spend a fortune on a new house. I
am having a hard time getting an agent to work with me because of these issues. I need someone to work with me and be on my side when trying to find a house. What should I do?
Lafayette, West Lafayette and the Purdue Connection!
Lafayette, West Lafayette and the Purdue connection! Even though I'm an IU grad - I feel it only fair to also highlight our most worthy rival - Purdue and its hometown of West Lafayette, Indiana.Lafayette…
Can I see the house tomorrow? Akif Ucmak 392 393 6660
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Phoenixville/sold/20934065-2593-Charlestown-Rd-Phoenixville-PA-19460
When it hurts to be a Seller...
The hardest part of my job in some markets is to convey to my  Seller client why their home is not getting shown more and why they are not getting any offers.  This is a typical conversation now a days…
Mortgage Information from Weichert Financial
« December Market Activity in Basking Ridge Mortgage Information from Weichert Financial January 4, 2010  The final two weeks of December have not been kind to mortgage rates. Stronger than expected…
Do you have any more photo's of this property? Thank you, Ryan
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077170019-250-N-Ridge-Ave-Ambler-PA-19002
Hello, I could not find an agent for 8333 New Second Street, Elkins Park, PA, does anyone has any contact information for this property?
Please send contact information to Ejazzyevi@aol.com Thank you, -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1091552113-8333-New-Second-St-Elkins-Park-PA-19027
Home Sales Statistics-December '09 - New Port Richey and surrounding area
Statistics are based on the West Pasco Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service.Market Statistics are for homes sales in the New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson, Holiday, Trinity and some surrounding…
Where to invest in real estate - how to decide...
Let's say you wanted to invest in real estate or a REIT.  Where do you begin?  The first step is actually easier than you think.  Remember the age old adage which has been, is now and will always be…
San Diego Median Home Price up 48% since 2000
For all the talk of the housing bust, San Diego County’s median price ended the decade up 48.4 percent from 2000.If in January 2000 you bought a home at the median price of $219,000 and went to sleep…
$8,000 Tax Credit for Buyers is Still Available
Did you know that the $8,000 Tax Credit is still available for 1st Time Home Buyers? This is a great incentive to help you get off the rent vs buy fence. Much of the hesitation for 1st timers is the lack…
$6,500 Tax Credit to Sellers
Did you know that if you have occupied your home for 5-8 years you may be eligible for a tax credit of up to $6,500 if you sell and purchase a new home. This is a great incentive to those that are thinking…
how much is the park rent per month?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1090765416-23585-NW-Jacobson-Rd-3-Hillsboro-OR-97124
I am seriously looking to buy at Northside Piers tower 2 in Williamsburg. It's a V line apt (933sqft) .Have been offered a 5% discount .
That makes it 619K closing costs. 600 K including closing costs is what I can afford. What should I do?
Greetings Again. My name is Steven Fuller and I wrote to you last week but unfortunately I have misplaced your email address. Please make contact.
We are Australian buyers with $US140,000 cash as our budget and seek the following: *2 /3 bed 2 bath *Middle / Upper Class / SAFE neighbourhood *Condo or townhouse *Swimming pool *Parking (Single…
Need to know status of this property at 6238 Valley Road?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/45018588-6238-Valley-Rd-Bethesda-MD-20817
Who pays for what in an escrow?
    4Malibu.com The Malibu Real Estate Resource Guide Malibu California Real Estate ׀ Malibu Homes ׀ Malibu Homes for Sale Who Pays What in an Escrow?   The SELLER Generally Pays: Real estate…
Thinking about listing my loft in Jack London Square. Need advice...
As a seller, if my property does not sell after 3-months and I want to remove the listing, do I incur any costs? Also, how many agents do you recommend I interview before selecting a seller agent? Any…
Is this property considered waterfront? Is there a dock?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/map/1094182827-3376-Lighthouse-Point-Ln-Jacksonville-FL-32250
Habitats: Do Over or Makeover
Habitats: Do Over or Makeover   Tasteful question for marketability: modern or antique?, spaciousness or coziness?, functional use and charm or functionality and new? The outside defines the inside and…
The New Year Is Starting Strong!
The real estate market in Islip Terrace has started strong!  A home we listed on Belmore Avenue two weeks ago is already heading to contract.  It appears that now that the holidays are over, buyer are…
Down Payment and Closing Cost Assistance
First time home buyers in York, Pennsylvania can rejoice!  Maybe. The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency has announced they are again extending their Tax Credit Advance Loan(TCAL) for qualified first…
Collin County, Texas homes for sale: ASK if they're also for lease... U never know!
In 2009, most of the residential leases I worked were actually of homes that weren't even offered in the MLS as lease listings.  I either converted a listing for sale to a lease upon request from the…
Breaking News - Hard Freeze Warning This Week
We interrupt the real estate blog for breaking news. The National Weather Service in Jackson issued a hazardous weather outlook for East Central Mississippi including the cities of West Point and Columbus.   Periods…
How big is the lot this house is on and how close are the neighbors?
Can you please send me more pics of the front and back yards? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1056609734-800-Lakeside-Dr-Florence-SC-29505
Who schedules and pays for an appraisal?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1078993722-13622-Copper-St-Victorville-CA-92394
What is the current list price on this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Arizona/Phoenix/sold/643754-16640-N-10th-Dr-Phoenix-AZ-85023
The house just could not sell until...sold
The perfect house. Good location. Good condition. Newly decorated. Price right.Was on the market for six months but would not sell.On my free time I went on Googl Earth and navigated over the house and…
Is this property and price for real? In Marin?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1092364640-22-Azalea-Ave-Fairfax-CA-94930
How to avoid a low home appraisal !
    How to avoid a low home appraisal ! Jay MacDonald , On Monday December 28, 2009, 6:00 am EST Thinking of buying or selling a home? Even when both sides agree on a price, the deal…
Camden Ridge - Home Sweet Home
WELCOME TO CAMDEN RIDGE When deciding to write about subdivisions in the Auburn/Opelika area, I decided there was no better place to start than with my home subdivision. I have called Camden Ridge home…
Duluth MN market conditions
We have a lease purchase contract on our house with someone trying to sell their home in the Piedmont area of Duluth. Initially (late fall), we had very positive reports on people coming back for second…
Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? Cincinnati Housing Stats for the Last 9 Years
Hello all!  It’s been crazy-busy at our home, and I’m sure at yours too.  I hate to be a cliché and write about looking back, and looking forward, but hey, it’s January of a new year. What can…
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