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If a seller leaves items behind, is the buyer required to store it?
We are set to close this Friday. The seller says she won't be fully moved out until Saturday. So far she hasn't kept her word about much, as she was suppose to be moved out by November 30th.…
The Peak Was A Mirage
Earlier this week I read an article from Inman News reporting that Freddie Mac’s quarterly national Conventional Home Price Index (CMHPI) Purchase-Only Series showed that home prices has risen for the…
Just wanted to know how long the house has been on the market, and how to view the house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1090941590-760-Clearlake-Dr-Prosper-TX-75078
Look for Parking or No-Praking
I am looking around for a one/two bedroom home in Hoboken. I would like to have parking in the building but seems like I will limit my choice if I add parking in my list of things. What would some one…
Looking for single family home in North Edison ( 08820 )
Looking for single family home in North Edison ( 08820 ). Price range is between 250K to 300K. Is something available in that price range ?
Would like to see some additional photos of interior and backyard.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1093740986-1606-Clay-St-Fairfield-CA-94533
What does this mean? This property is listed by RealtyTrac for $9,681.
This Single-Family Home located at Copper Lake Way, Rancho Cordova CA is currently for sale and has been listed on Trulia for 52 days. This property is listed by RealtyTrac for $9,681. Copper Lake Way…
I was wondering if it would be possible to see some additional pictures of the interior and backyard.
I am currently in S.Korea and my wife in MA. We will be heading to Travis AFB in March 2010. We have been researching many homes and are trying to get the ball rolling by finding a realtor. Please…
Free Advertising for Vacation Rentals
Here is a tip for rental owners seeking free advertsing for vacation rentals. If you have a vacation rental you'll want to advertise it whenever possible for free. Here are a few sites that offer listings…
Southern California Foreclosures
We are moving in the spring to Souther California. our price range is wide, as like everyone, we have a limit but know we can find something for under that price point.What there appears to be in Southern…
Mortgage Matters Recap Week of December 14th
  Keeping you updated on the market! For the week of December 14, 2009 MARKET RECAP “It's getting better all the time” is the key refrain to the Beatles' song Getting Better. That sentiment would…
wanted to know if this property is still available
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1086858497-18-Oak-Tree-Rd-Monmouth-Junction-NJ-08852
The Clock is Ticking
Don't Let this Once in a Life Time Opportunity Pass You By. Interest rates are at an all time low which means you can lock in that mortgage rate at historic lows.    First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit…
I want to buy a home but I already own one.
I bought my home back in 2000. My husband lost his job of 5yrs when thy closed their doors. It went into foreclosure but we paid it off in 2004. Now, my question is I don't wat another mortgage. Is…
what are pro and con on bank own homes?
is the price set and are the homes as is -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/compare/1086925150-2526-Casey-Dr-Las-Vegas-NV-89120
What SOLD this week in Basking Ridge? What are the NEW listings?
EIGHT sales over the last nine days – not a bad week or so for Basking Ridge, NJ!  125 Alexandria Way, Spring Ridge Condo, $249,90059 Sycamore Ct, The Cedars Townhouse, $340,000195 Smoke Rise Road,…
Tahoe Donner Weekly Market Update
The most interesting real estate fact for Tahoe Donner at the moment is the small number of homes listed. There are just 89 single family homes currently listed. This number is one of the smallest numbers…
November 2009 Real Estate Report
New post:November saw a lot of contracts closing, and a steady stream of activity for future sales (like new contracts and new listings). There was a 2% increase in residential sale prices and we have…
I am interested in buying a home that needs some rehab work. If I was looking into an FHA loan would this property be approved? or would i need
another type of loan. My concern is I only have 3% of down payment for the home, hence my interest in an FHA loan.
Where in Riverdale is the best place for us> Budget is about $425000 for 2 bedroom.?
We are moving back to NYC after being in Chicago for a few years, and we have since had a child. We arelooking into Riverdale to buy for the good schools. We require living near #1 train, and hopefully…
how much are the taxes on this property? I did a drive by and saw this property . very cute.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1084406836-2226-Harrison-St-Glenview-IL
How is the market for condos in Scottsdale now, as opposed to last year, or the year before? I am a Canadian (Vancouver) looking for a winter
retirement home, have been looking for a couple of years. Will be coming down again next month again for a another look. We are in no rush... One of my worries is buying into a condo complex where there…
Can you please advise the association fees?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1092913487-11054-Winter-Crest-Dr-Riverview-FL-33569
what is asking price on condo at 465 ocean dr # 304 ??? what is your contact phone number??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1051620561-465-Ocean-Dr-304-Miami-Beach-FL
Single Women Buy Homes, Too! Newport Beach
Record numbers of single women are buying homes. If you're a single woman who wants to buy a house, the good news is the market is wide open for you. The stats from the Joint Center for Housing Studies…
Are there any homes that have canal and access to the gulf?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1086264047-4409-14th-Ave-E-Bradenton-FL-34208
MURRIETA BANK OWNED HOMES ( REOS)
HELLO TO ALL YOU MURRIETA BANK OWNED HOMES SHOPPERSWant me to send you bank owned homes?   THEN SIGN UP ON WWW.SENDMEBANKOWNEDHOMES.info I have a person from out of state that wanted to move to San…
TEMECULA BANK OWNED HOMES
HELLO ALL YOU TEMECULA BANK OWNED HOMES SHOPPERSWant me to send you bank owned homes?   THEN SIGN UP ON WWW.SENDMEBANKOWNEDHOMES.info I have a person from out of state that wanted to move to San Diego,…
make your home beautiful
Window treatments will add warmth and softness to your home.Wall upholstery will hide any poor conditions of your walls and it is a good insulation and sound absorbents.
Hi -- Can you tell me if this property is still available? Also what are the taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1053792212-14-Birch-Tree-Ln-Livingston-NJ-07039
Are there any major defauts with this home.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071810925-Single-Family-Home-Ridley-Park-PA-19078
I would like to make an appt to see this house my phone is 908-2944096
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1053126672-9766-Myrtle-Creek-Ln-Orlando-FL-32832
Has this house been sold?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074367650-135-N-Ojibwa-Rd-Monticello-FL-32344
looking for 3 bdrm, to lease or contract in webb school district..
looking for a 3 bedroom , in webb school district that will accept 1 pet , a black lab mixed breed, she is house trained, and she is spayed. looking to purchase on contract. please advise on on which utilities…
Why Are Foreclosures So Sexy?
If I added the word FREE to the title of this blog it would probably be the most effective real estate Ad ever written! Foreclosure is a powerful buzz-word. It seems like EVERYONE wants one. But the…
I'd like to get more info on this property. Could you help? Thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/map/1084996416-3590-Hazeltine-Ln-Roseville-CA-95747
does this unit have a basement?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1093296485-147-Marion-Dr-West-Orange-NJ-07052
Lexington SC Real Estate Update 12-12-2009
Lexington SC Real Estate Update 12-12-2009   Here's another area update for you to take a look at.  As usual, my source for all this great information is the great publication of the Lexington Chronicle. …
338 Oak Haven Way Sevierville, Tn Near The Great Smokey Moutains, For Sale for Residential or Investment
338 Oak Haven Way Sevierville, Tn Near The Great Smokey Moutains, For Sale for Residential or Investment DON’T FORGET……….IF YOU ARE A FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER OR HAVE NOT OWNED YOUR HOME A HOME IN…
What type of liabilities are involved with taking ownership of a house while tenants are still in the home?
The eviction process is completed, its the lockout date that we are waiting for, but the escrow closing date is scheduled before the lock out date. The contract gives us the option to extend but not sure…
who owns the property at 1541 derrylin drive and why is it been vacant for so long ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Roseville/sold/1943539-1541-Derrylin-Dr-Roseville-CA-95747
Expected return on raising the roof of a property.
I own a duplex in Northern Liberties and I wil lbe rehabbing it. It has 2 bedrooms on the top floor but the ceilings are sloped and the flat part of the ceiling is only 7' high. I am thinking about raising…
Redfin v. full-service agents
What's everyone's experience with Redfin as a service? I have no objtection to agents getting paid standard commissions, I'm just curious what other peopple have to say.
Live Nativity In Leesburg
A very special THANK YOU to the Leesburg Church of the Nazarene for the Live Nativity event my family enjoyed tonight!  This is our first time attending it, but, I hope it becomes an annual tradition. …
We’re selling in Little Elm. Our house is a great buy at $206K. Where are the buyers? MLS:10966940
Nice house with great upgrades offered for our $ range, larger-sized backyard, Frisco ISD schools and even a new 4 lane connection (Panther Creek) to the tollway.
Hi, I dont have my agent. I hope you can assist with submitting offer. Ran Singh
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087430158-5701-Kandinsky-Way-Sacramento-CA-95835
Watertown [Forest Hills Development] News, Exciting changes will be soon happening !!
  NEW INFORMATION ALL HOMES SOLD LOTS STILL FOR SALE CONTACT FOR INFO!!!OK OK things are starting to happen. We are going to be doing some different things in FOREST HILLS, Watertown. FIRST TIME BUYERS…
Offered $45,000 over list price and my agent said we needed to offer more.
The list price for an REO that we liked is $255,000. The house is located in Eastlake, Chula Vista, CA. We decided to offer $300,000, thinking that by offering so much over list price we would have a…
Give the Gift of a Down Payment!
Are  You Looking to Buy a Home? Click Here or Call Pete at 858.922.3377 If you're thinking big for junior’s holiday gift – as in down-payment-on-a-home big – there’s good news. Along with the…
Mt Olive Real Estate Trends
Median sales price listed in Mt Olive at $316,075 is still pretty acceptabe for a down market.  Considering that Mount Olive is a relatively newer up and coming town in Morris County.  Some of the luxury…
Looking for some help with ideas on what we should do with a second house? Foreclosure? Short Sell? Please help with any suggestions?
Just over two years ago my wife and I purchased a second home to fix up and flip in Glendale, AZ. After putting some major money into it we put it back on the market right as the market crashed. Not…
I would like to see this property. Please contact me. Thank you! Julie at juliekaye5@gmail.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1044857534-1624-N-Coast-Highway-101-Encinitas-CA-92024
November 2009 Sacramento County Housing Statistics
Doug's Take: Mostly more of the same for the County. We are still seeing a gradual increase in the median price. The median bottomed out in February 2009 and has been on an upward trend since then. This…
How does a person go about getting a home that is bank owned?
I am interested in getting a bank owned/foreclosed home, but have no idea of the details. Who do you contact, does the bank sell it for the amount listed in the list of properties? I am really interested…
Housing Outlook for 2010
http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/08/real_estate/housing_outlook.fortune/index.htm
recent Chapter 13 (within past 60 days), Current home on MLS. How difficult would it be to purchase a home?
With a Chapter 13, and anticipating the sale of our current home, are there programs that would allow us to purchase a home? Prior to Chapter 13, credit scores were 760-780...no history of Foreclosure.
We're thinking of moving to Pleasanton for it's small town feel away from the big city area of the Bay, plus it's great schools.
However, I hear the air quality is poor in the Pleasanton area. Can anyone tell me more about that?
City parking meters freeze up
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=36401&ba=1
How do I find local banks that are going to foreclose on properties?
I'd like to find a property that is distressed to the bank in the Scottsdale area and work out a deal. How would I go about this? Thx.
Tampa Home Sales Jump 52% From November Last Year
Home sales moved up 52 percent from November 2008 to November 2009, according to the Greater Tampa Association of Realtors. About 1,641 homes sold last month compared with 1,081 in the same period a year…
Short sale - we've been asked to pay the seller's bank $5,000 at close.
Short Sale closing cost. The seller has no money to close. Their bank has asked us to pay the seller's closing costs. The house is fairly priced. Should we pay the seller's bank $5,000 upfront…
Buying or Selling a Bank of America Short Sale in Sacramento? Here is what you can expect...
So I have gotten to the point where I have closed so many Sacramento short sales, I figured I would share my experiences with different lenders...All lenders are radically different in the manner in which…
WHAT SHOULD I DO?? HELP NEEDED!
I am about a little over a week away from closing on a condo which was advertised as being FHA Ready. My lending officer completed all the spot approval work and was told today that they are short a couple…
Are these foreclosure listings real?
A foreclosure single-family home for a 20 thousand bid. What does this really mean? Is it obtainable?
Quick Home Fixes That Payoff When Selling
Get Professional Help Selling Your Home, Click Here or Call Pete at 858.922.3377Quick fixes before selling a home always pay off, but which repairs bring the biggest return? Specific answers to this often-asked…
To keep our rental property or not? That is the question.
We currently own a townhouse out of state that we are renting out. We are losing money monthly, but try to consider it an investment. Here in SA, we are renting an apartment ourselves but would like to…
Does the landlord have the right to constantly be on your property?
Unfortuantely, I live next door to my landlord. He is CONSTANT LY over here walking around the yard pretending he is doing things.. I cannot open my windows or blinds because it seems like everytime…
The Stock Market Looks At The Housing Recovery
Investors can bet on the direction of home prices based on the Case Shiller 10 MSE using exchange-listed securities designed to mimic home prices. The UMM or MacroShares Major Metro Housing Up will…
How is this neighborhood? Is it suitable for kids? Is it a violent place? Rape? Murder? Drugs, etc?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071312297-78-Franklin-St-Meriden-CT-06450
what's the deal on this property steve?
can you send more details and photos -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006502874--Cinderella-Ct-Nw-Fort-Walton-Beach-FL-32547
Conifer CO and Conifer CO Real Estate
Conifer, Colorado Welcome to the Conifer Community Website. Conifer is an unincorporated mountain town of Jefferson County, Colorado in the foothills South and West of Denver, CO along highway 285.  Conifer…
What advantages are there, if any, of converting a duplex to condos? Also, what is involved?
I own a duplex and was told that by converting it to condos the value would go up considerably. Based on the value of nearby condos vs. duplexes, this does appear to be true. What would be involved in…
What is the address for this property? How can I contact the agent? What is his Phone number?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1093548028-Single-Family-Home-Bronx-NY-10471
who owns this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/compare/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/sold/1441350-3205-W-Dauphin-St-Philadelphia-PA-19132
If you are the listing agent, what do you do when it is time for the buyer to remove contingencies?
if the loan is not yet approved and the seller wants to give the buyer more time before demanding that the loan contingency be removed? Hint: there are three things that should be done in writing by the…
Step Program for Quick Home Sale
Admit you are powerless over what the market is willing to bear related to price.  It does not matter what you think your home is worth, nor does it matter what you have invested. Not all upgrades get…
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