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What about a "short sale?"
With a "short sale", what kind of price should a buyer expect to pay? In terms of a percentage of market value. Is it common for properties being sold as a short sale, not to sell? What happens…
How to avoid mortgage fraud
News articles throughout the U.S. headline stories about indictments for mortgage fraud. Although you may think you could never be scammed, you should think again.Above-average, intelligent, middle-class…
4215 se.1st.ave,cape coral,fl.is it for sale and how much.?
i just wanted to know if it was for sale again? this house was my grandparents' house that they had built in 1964.
Share your wisdom "Fruit Fly"
I do need some help in this area.  A few days ago some fruit flys appeared and seem to be growing.  How can I get rid of them?  Any help would be grately appreciated.  Warm Regards Carmmen 
Why purchase at a foreclosure auction?
There are a number of advantages to purchasing property at foreclosure auction.Great values: Obtaining real estate at a property foreclosure auction can be a very worthwhile investment of time and money.…
Quote for day.....
All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Henry Ellis
Quote for day.....
All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on. Henry Ellis
United First Financial
October 21, 2009Lin: I just read your posting about United First Financial (aka U-First).  I cannot believe you would consider it to be a scam and you have not doe due diligence concerning the company. …
CONTINGENCIES: TAKING A CHANCE A WINNING IN THE END!
Most people don't understand what a contingency really means.  Most people think it means that something will happen after something else happens.  While that is true, there’s more to it.  What contingency…
Cheap Living!!
Have you ever heard of such a thing!! 2 bedroom apartments with all utilities paid.  Currently 3 available.  318 E Tipton Street and 305 Frederick Street in Huntington Indiana.  200 security deposit. …
What's Florida, NY like?
Saw two homes in the Village Park development but am unsure about Florida, NY and that area in particular. Would appreciate any further insight about Florida, NY and Village Park. Thanks.
Funny Foreclosure Video
Funny Foreclosure Video Foreclosure's, get the latest list at Orlando Home Store, if it's bank owned and on the market for sale have the list sent to your inbox with E-alert, an Orlando Home Store…
Seller refuses to play fair. Renigs on what was promised.
We have been trying to purchase a home in our area. The seller of the home who is a broker offered special financing (in print) since he works for a bank. In addition to the special financing, we were…
Rentals in Huntington Indiana
Great 2 bedroom apartments available. Located at 305 Frederick Street in Huntington.  120 to 140 weekly with all utilities furnished. Move in and enjoy. Call Teresa at 260-519-0168 or log on to www.TeresaKaylor.com
Hi, Are there tenants living in it? Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077548510-1009-Bergen-St-Brooklyn-NY-11216
I am interested in this property.Please contact me at 760-216-9000\ Rani
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079729300-1624-N-Coast-Highway-101-Encinitas-CA-92024
As gas prices rise, mortgage rates are rising too
  With crude oil at its highest levels since October 2008, retail gas is up 8 cents per gallon this week.  It's bad news for home buyers and mortgage rate shoppers.  The same force that's driving…
Price it Right the First Time
Now, more than ever, it is critical for sellers to price their home correctly on day one.  There are still a lot of sellers who are under the impression that it is a good tactic to price the house above…
Help Us Overturn the HVCC Appraisal Standards -- Sign the Petition!
As many of you know, New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has set out guidelines for new appraisal standards, nicknamed HVCC (Home Valuation Code of Conduct).  Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have chosen…
who owns this house ?, BANK???, it says sold on sept.3,2009 for $136,000, why now it is at $165,000 on oct. 17,2009
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/San_Jacinto/sold/24735013-821-Salinger-Pl-San-Jacinto-CA-92583
Tips for Listing Houses to Get Best Price (West Hartford/Glastonbury/Tolland/Farmington, CT) Prudential Rob
Published: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 The Journal Inquirer  | Harlan Levys Consumer Diary   Over the weekend my wife and her brother finally succeeded in selling their late mother’s 45-year-old house…
Hi. Is this a free standing condo? If so, what are the monthly association fees and are they FHA approved? Thank you in advance.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1058653892-37-Suffield-Meadow-Dr-Suffield-CT-06078
Is this house fire damaged?could a rep call me @ 781-706-5591?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1044608529-161-Summer-St-Scituate-MA-02066
The Top 10 Reasons to Live in Basking Ridge, NJ
Basking Ridge is one of the most highly regarded communities in New Jersey.  I enjoy living here and I am honored to be able to confidently market the homes in this community!  The following 10 reasons…
Lake Havasu City open house today!
Open House - TODAY 10/22/09 3-6pm Please come check out this fantastic golf course area home at 2410 Lema Dr. The weather should be great, so come enjoy the beautiful lake views and sunsets from the…
What Were They Thinking?
Tales from the Dark Side of Home Selling By Kathryn Maguire I think we can all agree that we are in a buyer’s market right now.  You would think that with the competition in the real estate market,…
how much would the property taxes be?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087297346-7777-Starlight-Dr-La-Jolla-CA-92037
is this prorerty a short sale please let me know thanks?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1089518750-26497-Sequoia-St-Moreno-Valley-CA-92555
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
Understanding Capital Gains in Real EstateWhen you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling…
is take over of a mortgage easy to do?
been paying mothers mortgage, thinking about taking over
What are the monthly fees and what do the fees include? Also, what are the taxes? How often have they had special assessments?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/mortgage/1087276988-7-Lina-Ln-West-Springfield-MA-01089
How to refinance a Hawaiian condo in California?
I am currently living and working in San Francisco, California. If I want to refinance my condo located in Honolulu, Hawaii, which lender would be a good match? For example, could I refinance my mortgage…
on the house located at 720 fullview what siding is on this home and property taxes any info would be appreciated and is it a foreclosure.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080199204-720-Fullview-St-Woodland-Park-CO-80863
Is the property still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1088341958-25645-Jason-Pl-Moreno-Valley-CA-92557
Seattle Foreclosures Are Up, But Still Much Lower Than Most Cities
Seattle foreclosures have been rising steadily for the past couple of years, but a new article from CNN Money puts the total numbers in perspective.  While Seattle got hit with the real estate downturn…
Jupiter Florida home prices-Standard deviation
DO YOU WANT TO BE A FOOTBALL OR BASEBALL COACH?In statistics, standard deviation is a very useful tool.  How many agents have ever explained your value proposition to the buying public with standard deviation?In…
HOW TO GET REO LISTINGS
How to Become an REO Agent! Make Thousands Listing and Selling Foreclosures For the Banks!  Learn How to Get REO Listings Now!   Over 3 million foreclosures are expected nationwide this year alone! Jump…
Answering the Biggest Real Estate Questions
The direction and health of the housing market is on everyone's mind. We tackle the biggest real estate questions. Ming Dong, a 37-year-old biochemist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory near San…
Foreclosure? No Equity In Your Home? Behind On Payments?
Hello Neighbor,If you find yourself in a position where you owe more than your home is worth and you need to sell, a short sale may be your best option. But don't get taken for a long, stressful ride by…
Preparing your home for the winter...and going green while you're at it.
Every fall, we button up the house by cleaning and checking, fixing and sealing. Turns out that getting the house ready for winter isn’t just a cold-winter thing—it’s an eco-friendly thing, too.…
Could you please tell me what waterfront property per foot is going at these days on South Shore Road? Please email me at lhms@aol.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1039627501-20721-S-Shore-Rd-Three-Mile-Bay-NY-13693
There isn't an agent listed. Can someone please contact Jb Mcginnis at 646 438 2531?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087074806-Condo-Brooklyn-NY-11231
HOW TO START A FORECLOSURE CLEANUP BUSINESS
Foreclosure Cleaning Business-How to Get Your New Business Up & Running Right Away What happens to the tons of foreclosed homes across the country when the families move out? Well, the banks send…
A Saturday Night Cocktail Party for a Great Cause
Over the past 11 years, Hair Port Salon & Day Spa has donated over $260,000 in support of the battle against breast cancer. This year our office, Ask Gina & Company, and Hooked, an award winning…
What happens if my wife loses her job a month before we close? If she has another job before we close making the same or more money, are we still ok?
What happens if my wife loses her job a month before we close? If she has another job before we close making the same or more money, are we still ok?
Are all Loam Modification Companies Scams?
Well, i am a real estate investor, and i was recently reading a story about a loan mod companies, and how they are milking home owners out of millions of dollars by charging upfront fees. But when the…
Sell Short, Get $1,500 in Closing Costs
The U.S. Treasury is poised to announce a finalized plan to expand mortgage relief efforts to include short sales. A short sale occurs when the bank allows the sale of a home for less than the existing…
Kids in Need to Benefit from 2009 Pumpkin Festival at Sterling on the Lake!
On Saturday, Oct. 24th, Sterling on the Lake (7004 Lake Sterling Blvd., Flowery Branch), will host the fourth annual Life is good® Pumpkin Festival and we at Peachtree Residential are proud to once…
Fantastic House in Miamisburg
Fantastic custom built ranch with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, located close to Dayton Mall, 675, 75 and minutes from WPAFB. This home is located in the Country Walk subdivision. The gourmet kitchen is…
Looking for something to do Friday night?
Come out to the Hot Jazz for a Cool Night on Friday, October 23rd from 7:30pm - 11pm in benefit of local citizens of our community!Enjoy an open wine & beer bar, dancing, desserts, silent auction,…
Market Explosion
An explosion as occurred here in SW. Florida.  It started at the very low priced properties under $100,000 bargains and spread to the $200,000 price range.  At the beach and in resort properties we are…
Sudbury MA Real Estate Market Conditions - Lots of Choices for Luxury Buyers
Welcome to the Sudbury MA real estate market update. Overall inventory is up from last year at this time - 138 current listings compared with 107 last year. Prices for single family homes In Sudbury range…
Flooded with new laws
I remember years ago a statement made by a speaker on real estate legal issues: "On average, there is one new law every year in the real estate industry. If they skip a year, they will make up for it…
how old is this home is master bedroom split is master bedroom seperated from other bedrooms?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087140837-24-Red-Oak-Ln-Texarkana-TX-75503
Why did this house increase by 500K in only 2 yrs. Sold on 8/24/09 for $783,000 in 2007 sold for $285,000.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Colorado/Denver/sold/948935-4529-Julian-St-Denver-CO-80211
Current Arizona Real Estate Market
Well not much has changed! Listing inventory went up slightly and sales dropped slightly. We are now sitting at a 5.3 months of supply Valley Wide. Please notice that the September numbers are posted.…
Salesperson Rule #1 Answer Your Phone!
It happened to me AGAIN!  How many times have you called a number on a web site or advertisement,  have the phone ring and ring and finally go to voice mail, you leave a message and no one calls you…
Happy New Homeowners, Belmont Station!
Congratulations to the The Kadarusman Family!9242 Kristy DriveManassas Park, VA Belmont Station SubdivisionIt was a pleasure assisting Bill and Seiko and their family with finding their new home.  This…
I am wanting to know how sales in Harriet Creek Ranch (76247) are faring & what the current average days on the market is right now for 3/2 1800
sqft The subdivision was hit quite hard by foreclosures and not to mention the builder significantly dropping prices in the last phase. Homes in the first 4 streets were finished out differently then…
Timing the Market
Don’t MISS  OUT  …. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC CEO, Jim Gillespie,discusses the issues of trying to time the real estate market.   There couldn't be a better time to buy and sell real estate…
Seller's MUST be more Aggressive!
Seller's MUST be more Aggressive!  By this statement, I mean ONLY IF you really intend to sell.  Even to Lease, you MUST be on top of the market..actually in front of the market.  Don't get caught watching…
The house we offered on has 2380 sq feet (listing as well as Public records), Appraisal says 1874 sq feet.
We put in an offer based on the 2380 (we did not bring tape measurer to showing). The difference is considerable enough to feel uncomfortable. What are my options?
Realtor that helps people avoid foreclosure
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The Power of Blogs For Real Estate Professionals
A blog can be a powerful tool for the real estate professionals.  It's your “home base” on the web, it is the foundation of a content marketing strategy. How can a blog benefit real estate pro…
How can I view this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1087281028-6270-Hood-St-Hollywood-FL-33024
Let Me Help You Find That Property
Hello! I am Andrew Varner with Keller  Williams Realty in Auburn, AL.  My specialty is working with buyers and helping them find that ideal property.  I work the entire Auburn-Opelika area as well as…
This request is about "Crossings" at Eden Shores, Hayward -- 1) We like the town house but still not sure if $500K is worth a townhouse
in Hayward? 2) All the things about Hayward we have heard so far are little scary but this area seem to be reasonable, any feedback? 3) Is it a safe buy in terms of the appreciation and value for…
Time to Buy
Is now the time to buy? That is the question. Yes, is the answer. This one of the best times possible to buy. With home prices at lower prices than they have been in years it is a great time to buy. Some…
How does a short sale or foreclosure impact you financially/legally? 3 years ago, we bought a loft in North Loop/Mpls for $300,000. Last year a CMA
and appraisal revealed the loft is now only worth about $260,000. Since then, we've had a baby and REALLY want to (need to) move into a single family home. We have investigated everything--refinancing…
I work in Spring Hill but would like to move my kids closer to Tampa. I need to be close to the suncoast so I
go to work within 30 mins. Is there any communities that have great schools and access to the parkway that is within that 30 minute driving distance to spring hill? I've heard of WatersEdge is that a good…
HOME EQUITY RISES FOR HOMEOWNERS BY $1 TRILLION
This month in Real Estate Video tells us about the equity in homes have risen and some valuable information about foreclosure properties affecting the sales in the market.Get with your realtor on finding…
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Running Out of Time
You can go to my webpage www.DavidWelch.com/taxcredit to keep an eye on the countdown clock for the tax credit. Keep in mind, this countdown is until closing. You must close your transaction by November…
20+ Foreclosures For Sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/22/09
20+ Foreclosures For Sale in Birmingham Alabama for 10/22/09. Had a great class yesterday to my fellow Realtors showing them about blogging with my birmingham foreclosures wordpress site being the center…
Hi, Is this the lot at the end of the road?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1052891757-239-Amache-Ln-Pueblo-West-CO-81007
still on market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/map/2006931609--Hillcrest-Ave-Stamford-CT-06902
Termites Can't Run In Tallahassee
Many people would argue that the Tallahassee Board of REALTORS® Contract for Sale and Purchase is the best document of its type in use in the State of Florida. While many housing markets in Florida use…
is this home still available for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Orlando/sold/23905958-19764-Paddock-St-Orlando-FL-32833
How can I view this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/map/1088470068-900-NW-69th-Way-Hollywood-FL-33024
Is this an updated advertisement of this property? If so, is it still for sale, and how long ago was it updated?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1067337791-2696-N-Ratliff-Rd-Jackson-MS-39209
rental problem question, no electricity
we just leased a mobile home and after moving in we find out there is no electricity at the front part of the house and some other problems like no AC unit which was supposed to be installed before we…
I am currently not represented by a buyer's agent and am interested in contacting the listing agent on a home.
What flexibility will the homeowner/listing agent have with respect to the buyer's commission? Can I assume that there is an additional 2.5% to 3% of negotiation room? Can the listing agent agree to take…
Looking to sell or buy???
 WE ARE YOUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE COMPANY Why choose us? Because we know our local communities, Wilmington, Tewksbury, Billerica, Woburn, No Reading, Reading, Burlington, Lowell, Dracut, Chelmsford, Andover,…
Eagle River Real Estate-Boom in the times of recession
Alaska is one of the fastest growing real estate markets in the United States. The allure of Alaska lies in the fact that it offers an unmatched combination of urban living as well as proximity to wilderness.…
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