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Who is responsible for CODE VIOLATIONS?
Am I Responsible For Unpermitted Work Done By The Previous Homeowner? YES! The building code's primary purpose is Life Safety of the owner and the public so violations must be corrected regardless…
72 Palomino Drive Franklin MA-Home for Sale
The Kuney-Todaro Team is pleased to be the marketing team for the home at 72 Palomino Drive in Franklin MA.  This subdivision has 72 homes and is called Dover Farms.  This home is a Belmont Style colonial…
With a recent BK discharge, a credit score of 696, income of $90K; low debt to income ratio & stable jobs, would we be able to do a lease
purchase? We could put pay $3K upfront - we just hate to throw rent money away and would like to find a home to stay in long term. Can someone please give me advice?
Can you tell me if this house is in good shape or has it been trashed like so many foreclosures. Thank you very much.
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National Home Prices at 2003 Levels
New blog post:  National home prices at 2003 levels, so what's that mean for Sarasota real estate?  http://bit.ly/GYEpiK
Five Reasons I Like Negotiating Short Sales with GMAC Mortgage...
I love doing Sacramento short sales with GMAC for a couple reasons...the first reason is that they generally use the online system Equator to facilitate their short sales, which makes transmitting documentation…
SF home buying and H1-B visa limitations?
How many immigrants on H1 B visas or whose green card has been filed stages buy a SF home in USA? How risky is this? Any limitations? Is it worth buying or should we wait for next 5 yrs till we get our…
Sole Condo Hotel Sunny Isles Beach
Sole Condo Hotel Sunny Isles Beach Sole Condo Hotel Sunny Isles Beach Miami real estate now has a hotel that has guest rooms as well as suites available for purchase. These Sunny Isles condos have all…
Stanislaus County Home Owners - Best time to sell in years!
Stanislaus County Home Owners - Best time to sell in years! If you are thinking about selling your Stanislaus County home, either as a short sale or traditional sale, now may be the best time in years…
Fairfield CA REO Foreclosure Homes 3/26/2012
The Fairfield, CA communities of Green Valley and Cordelia offer some of the best home buying opportunities right now, for both standard sales and REO (bank-owned) foreclosure homes. Here are Green Valley…
Home Inspections vs. Appraisals
Most people confuse the two.  The easiest explanation that can be given to differentiate the two inspections is that a home inspection is performed for the purchaser.  The home inspector spends 2-3 hours…
One of the lucky 200,000 B of A homeowners?
One of the lucky 200,000 B of A homeowners?If your loan is owned byBank of America, you will want to keep an eye open for information that is just coming out. B of A intends to do some principal reductions…
What's Happening 3-27-12
Does reading out the unfiltered truth about rising mortgage rates, Wells Fargo ignoring SEC subpoenas, the latest Housing Pulse Survey, Case Shiller HPI, & Pending Home Sales drop sound like something…
How to add or remove pictures?
After claiming my property, how do i add or remove pictures?
First time buyer qualifications
My husband and I refinanced the mortgage under both names. His name is not on the deed. Can he qualify for first time buyer? I am primary and he is secondary on the mortgage. We have outgrown our 2 bdrm…
Home Prices Fall to 2002 Level...
By Les Christie @CNNMoney March 27, 2012: 11:11 AM NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The housing market started the new year with a thud. Home prices dropped for the fifth consecutive month in January, reaching…
is there a square footage limit large or small or any othe restrictions on these lots? joshnimblett@yahoo.com
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is this property really $ 44,839 ??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3066971035--Turfside-Cir-Huron-OH-44839
Lost all cash offer
I bought my home for $795k 2009 brand new. I paid total $810 with transfer tax . Biulder sold home next door for $750k in 2010 , 765K with transfer tax. This was last new home in community sold by by builder…
NEW HOME BUILDERS in GILBERT AZ - REALTOR REBATES COMMISSION to BUYERS - 50%
Champion Realty rebates 50% of the sales commission to AZ new home buyers.  Almost all home builders pay a 3% commission to realtors  –  buyers receive a 1.5% CASH BACK rebate. Builders have a…
Caruso Never Sleeps ~ Spring Forward to Water Efficiency
  As winter begins its transition to spring, the weather will soon become warmer and our water habits will start to change. It’s natural for MNWD customers to use more water in the warm spring and summer…
Can a seller sell a house to a FHA buyer ASIS with violations and encumbrances?
I have a house for sale. I advertised it as a fixer-upper and was selling it in AS IS condition. The buyer has secured a FHA and ask that I remove all violations and encumbrances in order for the sale…
On your site, where do I find property taxes and if it's available or pending?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3014865017-1131-Westmoor-Pl-Camano-Island-WA-98282
i have cash and want to purchase this home how do I do it
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With 75k cash to spend. Not afraid to get my hands dirty. Should I use cash to my advantage? Maybe spend 60-65k at auction and spend 10-15k rehab?
Basically, I'm a younger single guy that has savings but wouldn't qualify for financing. I'd love to squeeze every ounce of opportunity out of my situation. I'm paying cash and looking…
is this property for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Miramar/sold/2309559-8409-N-Missionwood-Cir-D-30-Miramar-FL-33025
Weekly Sedona Transaction Report for March 27th 2012
For a Free weekly list of Foreclosures and Short Sales in Sedona and the Verde Valley emailed to you, visit my web site now and ask for DISTRESSED PROPERTY list when you fill out contact form:http:/…
DOES IT HAVE FIRST FLOOR MASTER? WHAT ARE THE TOTAL TAXES?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3054656600-2090-Maple-Ave-Charlton-NY-12019
Bend Oregon Elk's Club
Elk in Bend Oregon by Mackie Elk in Bend I’ve been working pretty hard, patiently  trying to train my master. You know, the general obedience stuff . . . walking on a leash, staying, not rushing…
Sedona and the Verde Valley Foreclosure/Short Sale Weekly Transaction Report -March 27th 2012
For a Free weekly list of Foreclosures and Short Sales in Sedona and the Verde Valley emailed to you, visit my web site now and ask for DISTRESSED PROPERTY list when you fill out contact form:http:/…
Real Estate in Bend Oregon
Bend Oregon Real Estate Recovering by John and Sandy Kohlmoos Bend real estate recovering And interesting article by Elon Glucklich in The Bulletin states that a long-awaited real estate recovery in…
Verde Valley Weekly Transaction Report - March 27th 2012
For a Free weekly list of Foreclosures and Short Sales in Sedona and the Verde Valley emailed to you, visit my web site now and ask for DISTRESSED PROPERTY list when you fill out contact form:http:/…
Homes For Sale in Bend Oregon
Homes for Sale in Bend . . . under $200,000 by John and Sandy Kohlmoos I was thinking a bit about the Bend real estate market (something I do quite frequently), and specifically about homes for sale…
Lovely Real Estate for Sale in Balcones, Village, Austin, TX
Balcones Village, Austin, TX Real EstateLocated in Northwest Austin, homes in Balcones Village, Austin, TX are a great option for those looking to start a new life in a great neighborhood! A beautiful…
$112,900 in Bend Oregon
$112,900 . . . A Traditonal Sale in Bend by John and Sandy Kohlmoos 1154 NE Ulysses Dr. Bend OR 97701 MLS# 201201330 SORRY . . . this one went pending after just 5 days; it closed in 26 days!! Offered…
HI I am intrested in this house. Is there any way that you can give me details and pictures inside of this house?
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How can I found out the address to this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3071284931--Buckeye-Dr-Rowlett-TX-75089
Falling Waters, Lindenhurst Townhouse for Sale: End Unit Location!
Falling Waters, Lindenhurst Townhouse for Sale: End Unit Location!3020 Falling Waters Lane, Lindnehurst IL 60046Click here for more details on 3020 Falling Waters, Lindenhurst IL 60046Click here to search…
IS havertown (close to the Ardmore Line) a good place to live? As good as Ardmore/Haverford?
My fiance and I are currently in the market for a house (and have been looking for the perfect one since June - I've seen over 80!), and ideally, we would like to be in Villanova, Bryn Mawr, Ardmore,…
I'm trying to buy a log house & lack of comps seems to have killed the deal.
I'm floored by how difficult it's been to secure financing for this property. I have an 801 credit score and am offering 20% down. I got word today that the bank is rejecting the mortgage…
I was just wondering of I could get anymore information regarding the house. My husband and I would like to possibly come and see it.
Optional details about your question -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3076282022-410-Jackson-St-Summerhill-PA-15958
when will these homes be build.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3068455897-702-Crystal-Spring-Ct-Gibsonia-PA-15044
How I Would Steal Their Business. An Insiders Guide To Video Real Estate Marketing
If I was a REALTOR®, I would write this post. . . . to them, my competition.  Pretty ballsy headline right? Never the less it is true. I am going to steal their business. I am a REALTOR® and “they”…
Regency Woods, Libertyville Home for Sale with Finished Basement
Regency Woods, Libertyville Home for Sale with Finished Basement4563 Wren Court, Libertyville IL 60048Click here for more details on 4563 Wren Ct, Libertyville IL 60048Click here to search Libertyville…
Buying a HUD Home
Many agents shy away from HUD properties for their clients because they are unfamiliar with the process. Watch the video below to get great information on HUD properties-what they are, who can get them…
Doug Reynolds Real Estate has upgraded their Marketing Department to better serve Buyers, Sellers and Investors in Sacramento R
We’ve Upgraded our Marketing Department !!!Doug Reynolds916.494.8441www.SellWithDoug.com             He loves referrals. It means he can work with people just like you!
What a Good Buyer Agent will do for you
1.   Help finding the right home to purchase. 2.   Help negotiating the price. 3.   Help negotiating the terms of the sale. 4.   Determining what comparable homes are selling for so assist with…
Hammock Beach Club - For the Most Demanding Vacationer
Margie Casey's Blog:The most popular beach vacation destination in Palm Coast Florida, Hammock Beach Resort has just about every family activity your heart could desire inspiring many families into purchasing…
Refinancing: fixed rate, or???
Refinancing: fixed rate, or ??? A fixed rate alternativeWith interest rates at historically low levels, many borrowers are finding value with a reliable fixed-rate mortgage. However, as clients often…
AZ NEW HOME BUILDERS - BROKER REBATES 50% of COMMISSION to BUYERS
Champion Realty rebates 50% of the sales commission to Arizona new home buyers.  Almost all home builders pay a 3% commission to realtors  –  buyers receive a 1.5% CASH BACK rebate.Builders have…
Lakewood Grove: Half Duplex Home with Hardwood Floors
Lakewood Grove: Half Duplex Home with Hardwood Floors275 W Norwell Lane, Round Lake IL 60073Click here for more details on 275 Norwell, Round Lake.Click here to search Round Lake Homes for Sale. Jim…
I noticed that 2089 Alameda De Las Pulgas has been withdrawn. What would be the price of sale? Rob McCann
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Three Things To Consider Before Listing As For Sale By Owner (FSBO) in Tallahassee
Tallahassee FL - If you’re looking to sell your Tallahassee home in the near future, you may feel inclined to list it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) before working with a Realtor. For many, this is considered…
Florida Homes: Three Things To Consider Before Listing As For Sale By Owner (FSBO)
Florida Connects - If you’re looking to sell your Florida home in the near future, you may feel inclined to list it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) before working with a Realtor. For many, this is considered…
Before you throw that suspicious email out . . . .
Before you throw that suspicious email out . . . . I'm sure most of you have received the scam emails Karen Fiddler wrote about in her recent blog, "Do you open spam email?  Why not?"  They promise…
Great Dallas Condo in a Peaceful Community! El Camino Real Condos, Dallas, TX 75230
Great Dallas Condo in a Peaceful Community!  El Camino Real Condos, Dallas, TX 75230 10224 Regal Oaks Drive #C, Dallas, TX 75230 Click to search more Dallas condos for sale. Wow!  What an awesome Dallas…
California Pending Home sale increase from January, and from February 2011. Tight housing inventory persists.
LOS ANGELES (March 26) – Pending home sales in California gained ground for the second consecutive month in February, while the share of equity sales posted higher after two months of decline, the…
New Price: Estates of Eastlake, Grayslake Home for Sale
New Price: Estates of Eastlake, Grayslake Home for Sale795 Walton Lane, Grayslake IL 60030Click here for my details on 795 Walton, GrayslakeClick here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim Starwalt Thinking…
This free lunch smells funny (closing costs)
There is no free lunch. I don’t know who said that first, but they had the squirrel by the tail when they coined the phrase. One of the things that bothers people the most about sales is the trickery.…
7 Deadly Sins of Overpricing
It was in one of your newsletters
Could this home be bought out from under owner if the price was right?
I grew up in this house and now that my mom passed and dad is moving to Ny I'd love to live here -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Houston/sold/22606856-5907-…
M Streets And Lakewood Are Delightful In Spring
What is more delightful than springtime in the M-Street/Lakewood neighborhoods?Absolutely nothing on God's Green Earth.-------------------------------------------------------Ken Lampton, RE/MAX About DallasCRS…
A BOOM-let in Sarasota Real Estate?
Sarasota Real Estate on the RiseAccording to Realtor.com, national median list prices for housing rose 6.82% in February compared to the previous year. Florida continues to be the state where some of…
Is there was any advantage to buying your parents’ home and then renting it back to them?
Is there was any advantage to buying your parents’ home and then renting it back to them?    (Answered by Joe Librandi, Librandi Consulting and Tax Preparation)  "Your…
Which elementary school would be for this listing?
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Lakewood Ranch Real Estate - Most Homes Sold in Tampa Bay (2011)
Lakewood Ranch Real Estate is #1 for Tampa Bay Home Sales in 2011Lakewood Ranch (which includes Sarasota & Manatee County homes) had more home sales than any other Tampa Bay area in 2011, according…
Luxury Real Estate Sales on the Rise in Southwest Florida
Mansion sales in Southwest Florida are seeing a modest recovery. Southwest Florida luxury home sales were up slightly in December and January, compared to the same two months a year earlier.43 Southwest…
Marketing your home Effectively!
ANOTHER FEATURE I OFFER WHEN I LIST YOUR HOME!Also Check out my website for my personal marketing strategy!www.NicoloFodera.comcall me for a Market Analysis Today to see how much your house is worth!
Highland Lake Ranch Home for Sale with Finished Basement!
Highland Lake Ranch Home for Sale with Finished Basement!34139 Gerwal, Grayslake IL 60030Click here for more details on 34139 Gerwal, GrayslakeClick here to search Grayslake Homes for Sale. Jim StarwaltThinking…
Neighborhood Update: Loudoun County Homes with Pools
Neighborhood Update: Loudoun County Homes with Pools Posted on March 27, 2012 01:46 PM by Kelly Cooper As spring arrives in Loudoun County, those of us who have been inside all winter…
Tartesso Homes For Sale - Home For Sale in Buckeye 29422 W Whitton Avenue
This is the home that so many buyers desire to own. The home is over 2400 sq ft and is Move in Ready. The home features tile flooring in all the right areas. There is a guest room, bath and large family…
is this property in a park if so how much is rent?
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Importance of Credit Score When Purchasing a Brooklyn Home
  You’ve found the perfect Brooklyn home that you know should be well within your budget. Now all you need to do is secure the loan — but you’re turned down by bank after bank. In today’s economy,…
Online Marketing!
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is this house still on the market?
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10 Possible Reasons Your Home Won't Sell
"There are a few realities sellers must look at when listing their home. Number one- we are still in a buyer’s market.  Number two-today’s homebuyer is more discerning than ever.  Number three- a…
Evanston Recovering Faster Than Chicago
Even when the general media is reporting less than exciting news, that doesn't mean some pockets of strength do not exist. Take Evanston for instance, a relatively small area just north of Chicago, right…
is this something that is to rent or rent to own?
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How old is the roof? Can you build a fence in the backyard and how much property do you have in the backyard? Do you have any pictures of the inside?
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FHFA: Fla. tops in year-late home loans
166K Fla. homes had been in the foreclosure process for over a year at end of 2011; No. 2 state had only 42K that old. Read more.
Here on mcewen rd is this lots and is it set up for a triler to be put on?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3051000887-335-McEwen-Rd-North-Lawrence-NY-12967
How much is your credit score raised when a charge off is removed?
My husbands credit score was around 580. He had three charge offs on his credit that were actually mine. I was able to get them completely removed from his reports. How much will this raise his credit…
Tartesso Homes For Sale - Home For Sale in Buckeye 29250 W Weldon Avenue
SHORT SALE OPPORTUNITY YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON!! Very clean, spacious, well maintained 3 BR, 2.5 BA home in the beautiful TARTESSO Community, just minutes off the I-10. The kitchen features a breakfast…
Las Vegas Homeowners: There Is No Magic Time Machine
From time to time everyone thinks about high school and ponders, ‘If I only knew then what I know now’, or ‘If I could just go back, I would do this differently...’  Heck, Hollywood makes a movie…
Waterfront Condo Living: Bayview Terrace in SE Pensacola Heights~
Scenic Hwy is a favorite location among localsGorgeous views offered from affordable waterfront condo in Southeast Pensacola!We get a lot of calls looking for affordable one and two bedroom condos in…
How to save your home from foreclosure - OPTIONS
Home owners who are facing foreclosure often dread dealing with the facts that got them to that place. If they think back to when they first bought that home, losing the home was probably the furthest…
Practical House Selling Tips for Houses in Parma OH
As an experienced real estate agent in Parma OH, I’ve helped many clients buy and sell many houses. In this article, I’m going to reveal some of the top practical tips I’ve found to help you sell…
Bidding Wars Erupt as U.S. Supply of Homes for Sale Falls
Bidding Wars Erupt as U.S. Supply of Homes for Sale Falls- BloombergBuyers are being squeezed out of deals all over the country as the supply of homes for sale shrink.  In markets like Phoenix, the supply…
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