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How can I find the average utilities for a house? Can I simply call MLGW and ask them about the address or is there another way?
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A Good Agent knows a good value for their Clients IN ANY MARKET
BEING BOTH A BUYERS AND SELLERS AGENT GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN. WHEN NEGOTIATING FOR MY CLIENT'S, I MAKE CERTAIN THAT I HAVE ALL MY RESOURCES IN ORDER...I…
Is this property a short sale? Are there hoa fees?
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A Good Agent knows a good value for their Clients in ANY MARKET!
BEING BOTH A BUYERS AND SELLERS AGENT GIVES ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE EXPERIENCE IN BOTH SIDES OF THE COIN. WHEN NEGOTIATING FOR MY CLIENT'S, I MAKE CERTAIN THAT I HAVE ALL MY RESOURCES IN ORDER...I…
home for sale Knoxville, Farragut, Fox Run, Lake Front, Laurel Grandle, REALTOR
Laurel Grandle works in Knoxville, TN: Her focus is Farragut, Fox Run, Farragut Crossing, Fort West, Powell, Halls, Fountain City, McFee Manor and surrounding counties.Laurel is a full-time, award winning…
I recently put an offer for 400,000 on a short sale that was listed at 450,000. My agent got back with me
after a few weeks and said the bank appraised the house for 460,000 and the bank had 4 backup offers that are very close to the asking price. My agent told me if we offered 450,000 he was confident we…
Way to go California!
This came just a minute ago from Cliff Cooler, the CEO of Central Valley Association of Realtors: ADVANCE FEES FOR LOAN MODIFICATIONS NOW PROHIBITTED"On October 11, 2009, Governor Schwarzenegger signed…
How do i contact the owner??
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Can this condo and ones like it be viewed this Sat. 10/17
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Tustin, CA ~ Bank owned REO homes for sale after foreclosure
Tustin is a beautiful and important residential and business community located at hills areas east of Irvine, south and east of Santa Ana, Orange County, California.See Tustin bank owned REO homes now…
Debt-Relief Firms Attract Complaints
Wally Bowman, a part-time security guard in Miamisburg, Ohio, had roughly $15,000 in credit-card debt when he signed up with a "debt settlement" firm last year. The company said it could resolve his debts…
Was successful business person, now struggling
I have always been successful in my careers in the past, making it to the top with hard work, dedication and good personality with great work ethics. However, since owning my own mortgage business and…
Upgrades to Avoid When Staging Your Real Estate Home for Sale
In a down market, it is tremendously hard to compete with other properties in the listings. This is why several homeowners adapt numerous wacky strategies in order to effectively market their home. From…
Average settlement help
On average, how much are buyers getting in settlement help/concession from the sellers towards closing costs? I know some lenders will cap how much settlement help can be provided (ie 3% - 5%). Just…
Do It Yourself Debt Settlement - How To
If you find yourself better enough to negotiate with your creditors or collection party, then you can end up saving yourself by settling debt on your own. While dealing with your creditors talk confidently…
Credit Card Debt Settlement Webinar
Credit card companies settle for pennies on the dollar.  Learn how to make this happen! Why take this webinar? Whether you want to do this for your self, or point your clients in the right direction,…
Piggyback Loan – An Option for Deposit-Short Miami Real Estate Homebuyers
You just found the Miami real estate property you want to buy but there’s a snag: you can’t come up with the down payment. Lenders usually require a 20 percent of the total home value as down payment.…
Debt Settlement as an alternate to Bankruptcy
Debt Settlement more than often than not saves a Consumer from all the hassles he/she has to go when the financial condition deteriorates. This has been the best alternative to Bankruptcy as first of all…
Does Debt Settlement work?
I just had a bunch of collections show up on my credit. My broker says to get a debt negotiator to help me get it done fast. Can it really save you money or is it a scam.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Miami Commercial Real Estate Leasing
Miami is home to a lot of developing commercial real estate areas. Most of these are used for business ventures while others are developed for residential purposes. If you’re breaking in to the real…
I would like to schedule an appointment to see this house
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Is it possible to do a double closing in this market?
JUst wondering if their are any real estate investors or agents who could answer this question. I know that some frown upon this, but from what I hear, as long as you disclose everything, you will be good…
Consider a Rate-Lock before Closing on a Miami Beach Luxury Condo
A rate-lock allows you to secure the interest rate of your mortgage. This is especially useful if you don’t want to be affected by a sudden rise in the mortgage rates. Likewise, this puts you at risk…
The Common Benefits of Miami Condo Ownership
Even though homeownership is becoming more and more accessible due to the affordability of most homes in the city, many are still captivated by the allures of Miami condo ownership. A single-detached family…
FORT LAUDERDALE RANKS FIRST AS BEST CITY FOR RECOVERY
This summer, Forbes.com reported a list of what they found to be the top ten cities in the United States for housing recovery based on the findings defined by the US Office of Management and Budgets (OMB)…
Is this property for rent?
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Bonney Lake Two-Story
         You will love this immaculate Bonney LakeTwo-Story home on a cul-de-sac. Walking in you are greeted by a tile entry with an open staircase, tons of windows that fill the interior with…
i am going through some cahos caused by the banks. the lender i first initially applied to stated that they denied my loan due to the appraisal. then
they broker my loan to another bank. after sending it to the underwritter, document was requested that i was never aware of. so they also denied my loan. which makes it two denials that is no fualt of…
What does "red tagged" mean due to landslide? Is this area landslide prone is that why the price is so low?
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Kim Kardashian West Hollywood Condo For Sale
Kim Kardashian's 1,720 square foot condo is for sale for $1,099,000. The condo has 1,720 square feet which incorporates 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. Kim bought the condo 4 years ago at $850,000, and it is…
Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez purchase Miami Waterfront Condo
Marc Anthony, Minority partner with the Miami Dolphins and husband to Jennifer Lopez has just purchased a new condo in Miami. The new home is located at Icon Brickell located close to downtown Miami and…
Condo Auction for Nouvelle at Natick
55 premier luxury condo's were auctioned off Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Boston. Individuals that purchased a condo received a bargain of 36-64% off the original asking price. The penthouse suite at Nouvelle…
Leading Online Real Estate Portal Adds New Talent to Marketing Team
Miami, FL. (October 9, 2009) – Condo.com has announced the recent hiring of Virginia Mendez, newly appointed Marketing Manager. Ms. Mendez will play a crucial role in supporting and building the company’s…
Hello, which year is this built in and what is address? Does it have a baement?
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Just Listed on Great home in West Lafayette!
Great well maintained 4 bedroom home in a well established neighborhood just minutes from Purdue! 5422 Hillside Lane - $185,000 Call Lu Ann Parker to set up a showing today at: 765-490-0520!
Heatherstone Irmo, SC Real Estate for Sale
Heatherstone: Irmo, SC Real Estate for Sale Heatherstone is a laid back, quiet neighborhood in Irmo, SC with homes selling for an average of $130,000. The homes are mostly vinyl sided or partial…
Great home in move in Condition!
Just listed a Great 2 Story home, 7 minutes from Purdue, walking distance to McCutcheon High School, park close by, huge backyard, and in move in Condition. Click the link below for more details. 208 Buckingham…
Home values in La Jolla
Call Patrick for Real Estate buy, selling and advice 858-829-2539 Visit http://www.patrickalexanderproperties.com/ Here are some local factors that affect home values in La Jolla. La Jolla Financial StatisticsMedian…
Home values in La Jolla
Call Patrick for Real Estate buy, selling and advice 858-829-2539 Visit http://www.patrickalexanderproperties.com/ Here are some local factors that affect home values in La Jolla. La Jolla Financial StatisticsMedian…
How well do you know your HOA?
Working in the real estate business can give you an interesting perspective on the value of having an active Homeowners Association.  Many times, I find that home buyers will question the value they…
Wilmington NC Home Sales Increase
Wilmington NC home sales for September saw an increase over August 09 and August 08 sales.Read the rest of the story..
Life Around Scott Air Force Base
Scott Air Force Base & The Metro East   Scott Air Force Base was named after Corporal Frank S. Scott the first enlisted person killed in an aviation crash.  The decision to name aviation site after…
Any Chance the owner would be willing to rent? I am a new physician looking to rent a home for 2-3 years.
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I am looking for a 2-3 bedroom condo in Pocono area on or very close to a lake for fishing ,boating etc. Condo could also have a pool I want for
investment and possible vacation use. Might even buy 2 . Looking to pay cash. I have no experiance in this area
$99,000 * REO * 2bd,2bth condo near UCR college * REO * INVESTOR'S ALERT *
* * * $99,000 * * * This is an all cash price.. . . If you want to finance it will be min. 25% down and around $110-118,000 price Bank wants it sold and will take less to close fast. REO/Bank Owned unit…
Why did my house flood?
I found this ingenious setup between some townhouses.  Inside the grate is a sump pump.  All of the surrounding yards drain to this pump.  What's in the bag you ask?  It wasn't always in a bag.  Originally…
I am selling my historic home and uncertain how much to lower my price, Comparables are few and the buying pool is small so it seems to me that the
usual advice to LOWER PRICE! may be an easy answer for the agent but not necessarily in my best interests. I would like (at least) to see the marketing plan fully implemented before drastic price redections.…
WHO IS THE OWNER OF 5716 TULIP STREET?
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I could have sworn that this house was listed well below 100k earlier in the summer and now it has sold for 228k, what gives?Why the huge discrepancy?
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Are additional photos of interior available ?
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Reply to Why won't my house sell
Thank you for all your responses, we found them to be helpful and painful at the same time. Its hard to understand the "chasing the market" reply, when the price was set by a professional realtor…
Friends of the Mystic River - Fall CleanUp 10/17
Friends Of The Mystic River - Fall Cleanup 10/17 Image via Wikipedia Friends of theMystic River has rescheduled its 15th annual Mystic River Fall Cleanup to Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Trash…
TIPS FOR HOME SELLERS ON SHOWING YOUR HOME: HOW MAKE A GREAT FIRST IMPRESSION EVERY TIME (part 3 of 3)
Here are 3 more tips which concludes this 3 part series for effectively showing your home.8. Curb Appeal is Important.  Do you recall that feeling you got when your Realtor® first drove you up to your…
When can I come by for a viewing/showing of this property?
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First time home-buyer tax credit extended for troops overseas
written by Shelby Bateson: The House of Representatives has voted to extend the popular $8000 first time home buyers tax credit to military personnel who are currently serving overseas. These soldiers…
Jupiter/Tequesta latest home statistics
Jupiter/Tequesta Current Market Analysis as of October 14, 2009   Number of properties on the market in Jupiter & Tequesta:  1,510 Median living square footage: 2,000     Median list price:…
Get Ready Now for Fall & Winter! Tips for preparing your home.
Home Maintenance Tips - It's Fall: Time to Prepare Your Home for Winter Fall maintenance is important because it helps make homes more energy efficient during the winter months, and will safeguard homes…
Is your city in Builder’s List of Top 20 Real Estate Markets?
Builder magazine has just updated its list for the Top Real Estate Markets in USA. Since the list was published in early 2009, the economy seems to be staggering to recover the federal government $8000…
I have added a bathroom, bedroom and about 600 sq ft to my property. How do I update the listing?
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Anyone Can Search for Homes on Their Phone with B&W's New Mobile App!
Now you can search for homes on your SMART phone using Baird & Warner's new mobile application! B&W Mobile Search, powered by Smarter Agent, is available for download on virtually any cell phone.…
can a tenant call inspectional services on you 12 days after you gave them a 14 day notice to quit?
inspectional services came out and found no code voilations in her apt and said that we should be fine, our thing is ... we gave her a 14 day notice to quit on 10/2/09 and she called inspectional services…
Maui Bottoms (not bikinis!) Good For Honolulu Real Estate
October 14th, 2009 categories: Honolulu Real Estate 101, Rants & Riffs In the past I have separated the Honolulu real estate market from the respective markets of the neighbor islands.  Generally,…
Ahwatukee Foothills
If you’ve ever driven through The Foothills of Ahwatukee, with the gorgeous homes, golf courses and mountain views, you know what I’m talking about!  The other day I was out driving my topless jeep…
how much does it usually cost to add 2 bedrooms and a bath to a house?
I have a story and a half house. I would make these additions to the second story. There would also be a hallway.
I have more than 25% equity in my home purchased 2 years ago. I was out of work over a year and depleted much of my savings. Now I am under employed.
I'd like to refinance since my mortgage interest rate is 6.685% However, I don't qualify on my current salary. I have roommates to help pay mortgage now, but Fannie Mae won't include their…
Fla. shuts down home warranty service
National Home Protection must stop selling home service warranty products in Fla. but continue to honor existing contracts. Read more.
Fla. shuts down home warranty service
National Home Protection must stop selling home service warranty products in Fla. but continue to honor existing contracts. Read more.
Flip Week 7.......Under Contract!!!
Well after a few showings and several interested parties, the flip is under contract.  It is scheduled to close next month.  Things are starting to pick back up as far as buyer activity goes.  If you…
What's it like on Jefferson & 7th??
I am considering buying an apartment on Jefferson between 7th and 8th. When I first started house hunting I was very focused on "location location location". My "A zone" had 6th St…
How to Sell Your Home at the Highest Possible Price
For professional Real Estate help click here or call Pete at 858-922-3377 Making a mistake in selling a home can cost you hundreds or thousands of dollars in lost profit. Often home sellers make the same…
What is the status of this house? Is this house in foreclosure?
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How much can I offer (lower than listing) on a property in Hoboken?
Is it usually 10% less? Or with the market how far can I go? I know in most areas its 15%-20% but I wanted to find what the norm is in Hoboken and Jersey City. Thanks!!!
I am interested in a foreclosure house on 508 E. Irvin Ave. How do I buy it?
I am first time buyer, so I dont know how the process of buying a foreclosure house work. I am paying by cash.
New Price on a Diamond in the Rough
Here is a new price on a home with good bones in a good Neighborhood.  With just a little work on the cosmetics and you have a great home....just check out the link below. http://fairfieldrealestate.…
Can I find a TRUE 2 br in Hoboken NJ for 400K - with laundry in the building and a decent location?
I am looking for a true 2 bedroom condo in hoboken with the ability to take the path (a reasonable walk is fair). I would like more than 900 sq ft. Also would like laundry in the condo or building.…
are u selling thishouse on contract?
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Is it possible to get a 5% down conventional mortgage on a Hoboken condo?
I hear that the PMI companies are no longer insuring anything LESS than 10%. So you can get lots of estimates from lenders that are for 5% or 8% down, but they never get all the way through the process…
Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy save my home from foreclosure?
Probably.If you are facing foreclosure you have likely missed a few mortgage payments. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy DOES allow you to make up your missed payments over time, 3-5 years, via a monthly payment plan.…
Temecula Corn Maze - Check Out My Localism Post - 1/2 off for Military Families!!!
The "Corn Maze" in Temecula is Back!   Last year to the disappointment of many, "Big Horse", feed didn't have the maze.   But it's back!!!!CLICK HERE to see my COLORFUL localism post with all of the…
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