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Time to Buy? Time to Sell? Time to Rent?
The inventory has a large effect on pricing.  When supply is low homes move faster and go to contract at higher prices.  When inventory is high then homes have a tendency to sit longer on the market,…
Wondering what could happen to your taxes after a short sale or foreclosure?
This article has great information if you have been wondering what the tax implications could be following a short sale or foreclosure.http://realtormissy.blogspot.com/2012/03/short-sale-or-foreclosure-and-your.html
Would like to know how much the space rent is, and what park it is in? What is the cost of the lot?
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Get a jump on Spring. List your home with me NOW!
I am a licensed Realtor since 1995. I specialize in representing my clients in the purchase and sale of single-family residences and income property within MD, DC and VA. I truly love this area and pride…
What are the monthly associations fees with this property?
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Maintenance fees please, are there others in the building for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3074080945-3111-N-Ocean-Dr-302-Hollywood-FL-33019?ecampaign=con_day_propertycomp_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/property/3074080945-3111…
What are the HOA fees for this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3060373010-604-Woodcrest-Ln-E-Palm-Desert-CA-92260
Did you know that included in the 4,000 plus acres that make up Ladera Ranch residents have…..
Did you know that included in the 4,000 plus acres that make up Ladera Ranch residents have…..Four Clubhouses - Avendale, Covenant Hills, Oak Knoll and Flintridge. All can be rented by Ladera Ranch residents…
What are the HOA dues for this neighborhood/house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1041134210-30957-Granite-St-Mentone-CA-92359
is this property still available? Thanks.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Dunkirk/sold/20239099-637-Park-Ave-Dunkirk-NY-14048
Have you had experience with Loss Mitigation Network? Just curious if anyone has used them for their short sale negotiations and what their
experience was. I am particularly interested in experience with them with California short sales.
Looking for Sell-Side Realtor Assistance, Townhouse, Salem, MA (Pickman)
I am looking at listing my property this Summer. I have a townhouse in Salem, MA (Pickman Park) that has extensive updates. I am not desperate by any means but would like to see if I can sell it and…
LOWER FEES FOR PREVIOUS FHA MORTGAGE-HOLDERS!
Lower Fees for Previous FHA Mortgage-HoldersPresident Obama’s newest plan unveiled to ease some of the burden on homeowners seems like a two-sided coin. Still, there are benefits to as many as two to…
Colt & Gray, in Denver's Riverside neighborhood, is a great place for happy hour!
I must admit, since I began this blog feature, I have had tons of offers to join me on my adventures.  It's done wonders for my social life and made me feel pretty popular.  Plus, I get to spend time…
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Report: Week of 3/19/12 in Review
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Report: Week of 3/19 in Review New Listings- CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTINGS Price Changes- CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTINGS Under Contract- CLICK HERE TO VIEW LISTINGS Sold- CLICK…
Check the Status of a Property
Can you please tell if this property is still available? 27505 Tampa Ave #29, Hayward CA Thank you,
Attention Pup Moms (and Dads) - Broward County Wellness Clinic ~ Sat. March 31st
ATTENTION BROWARD COUNTY RESIDENTS: Take advantage of this great Event for ONLY $20.00Vaccination Event will be on March 31 from 10 am to 12 noon. Rabies vaccination, Pet License, Parvo Vaccine, Distemper…
Hello. How many bedrooms does the main house have? thank you!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057132588-1140-Fm-473-W-Spring-Branch-TX-78070
interested in Gellert Boulevard #4212, South San Francisco CA 94080
Interested in Gellert Boulevard #4212, South San Francisco CA 94080 and would like to talk to an anent who is expert in handling this type of real estate transaction. Any suggestions? -- This question…
IS 1157 THE HIGH ROAD STILL ON THE MARKET AND IF SO WHAT ARE THEY ASKING?
ALSO WHEN WOULD THEY BE FINISHED -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Austin/sold/24819461-1157-THE-HIGH-RD-AUSTIN-TX-78746
REO discounts to grow even bigger?
What happens if more foreclosures hit the market? Many don't expect prices to drop further thanks to increased demand. Read more.
this is my home. wrong info posted. strip of frontage for balto county road widening was bought from owner 11/11.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Baltimore/sold/663634-3501-N-Rolling-Rd-Baltimore-MD-21244
Paying more to be near a company shuttle stop
Read the complete article...http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2012/03/19/paying-more-to-be-near-a-company-shuttle-stop/Buyer 50%-60% Cash Rebate / Seller 50% Commission Discount Quality Full Service! Work…
9 Steps to Being Home Free- "Short Sale"
Nine Steps to being Home Free Strategy Short Sale Definition:A short sale is a sales transaction in which the seller's mortgage lender agrees to accept a payoff of less than the balance due on the loan.Step…
Find a private investor to buy home and then lease back to me?
We have tried to work with the mortgage company that was "payable upon death" when my father in law died for over a year now....they said NO on everything! Now that it is weeks away from a sheriff's…
Bullish Sign For Housing Growth: Pending Home Sales Rise
Read the complete article...http://www.forbes.com/sites/abrambrown/2012/02/27/pending-home-sales-rise-suggests-future-housing-growth/Buyer 50%-60% Cash Rebate / Seller 50% Commission Discount Quality Full…
Short Sale Delays
Everyone has heard of a friend or neighbor that has sold their home on short sale.  So what exactly is a short sale?  A short sale definition is simple: selling your home for less than what is owed…
What you this value of this house, I went yesterday to see this house with my agent, we really liked the house. But not sure about the value?
There is Holten Cemetery near to this property , does it effect the price of the house in future
What does "Off Market" status mean....?
I've seen several houses in the 80249 area that have a for sale sign in the yard but when I look up details on trulia they are listed as "off market". I've also seen several houses…
Home Insurance Basics
One of the largest investments you will make in your life is buying a home. To protect your investment, you need a homeowner's insurance policy.  More importantly, you need to know how to choose one that…
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BANK OF AMERICA LEASING PROPERTY BACK TO HOMEOWNERS FACING FORECLOSURE
In select hard-hit markets, Bank of America iis introducing a program that will give some of its customers who are facing foreclosure the option to remain in their homes as a tenant rather than as a homeowner.The…
Housing, the Bottom Is In
Read the complete article...http://finance.yahoo.com/news/housing-bottom-120000751.htmlBuyer 50%-60% Cash Rebate / Seller 50% Commission Discount Quality Full Service! Work directly with the Broker.         …
Aluminum Wiring -- Bad News for Sellers. A Warning for Buyers.
New Jersey insurers are refusing to issue new policies for homes with aluminum electrical wiring.  The only source for insurance is the NJ Fair high risk program and even then the wiring must be updated…
It's A Great Spring !
If you're a Buyer, wouldn't you like to get the Best deal, know where to find the "Shiniest Apples" in the marketplace?  Call me, Ted Burton Jacobsen RE/MAX 319-331-2500... Why not become a Direct Customer?
Can a mortgage be modified with only one of the two people on the note signing? My lawyer says no but my ex-wife just did it.
I was divorced in 2009 and my ex-wife wanted to keep the house. We are both on the mortgage. I deeded the house over to her and was removed from the title. In 2010 she asked me to sign a mortgage modification…
How To Replace Cracked, Dirty Grout
Tile is among the most versatile home surfacing materials. It can be as functional and good-looking on your home’s walls as it can be on counter tops, adding a polished look to your kitchen or bathrooms.Tile…
Building Permits On The Rise
The new construction housing market appears primed for growth this season.According to the Census Bureau, the number of single-family building permits issued in February rose to 472,000 on a seasonally-adjusted,…
Existing Home Sales Stay Strong; Spring Season Underway
The market for home resales stays strong.Despite sparse home inventory, the National Association of REALTORS® reports that 4.59 million existing homes were sold in February on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized…
would they be interested in renting this out?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3053086554-6-Country-Squire-Dr-6E-Cromwell-CT-06416
what are the taxes on this property? Do you need flood insurance?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3078263554-344-Main-St-Langhorne-PA-19047
Buyer Foot Traffic Through New Construction Up Nearly Threefold Since 2009
Home builder confidence in the newly-built, single-family housing market remains high.In March, for the second consecutive month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports the Housing Market Index…
Statpress Plugin For WordPress: How Are They Finding You
Create Better ContentI love WordPress. I cannot say that enough. WordPress has changed my business in so many ways. Let’s see, uh – I get found online now, I can create content easily and efficiently,…
Loans For Underwater Homeowners : HARP 2.0 Now Available
The new, revamped HARP program is now available in Illinois and   nationwide. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.HARP is an acronym. It stands for Home Affordable…
National Pending Homes Sales Dip 0.5 Percent In February
Contracts to purchase previously owned homes nationwide unexpectedly fell in February, suggesting a further pull back in sales as the housing market struggles to regain its footing.The National Association…
Checklist to Find a Great—not just a good—Agent
I run into daily examples where I hear about an agent handling a situation in a manner I gawk at because I can never see my responding in the manner than said agent did. Each time this happens I am reminded…
Is this 10 acres still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3038426238--Hwy-9-Seminole-OK-74868
Bradbury Ranch Homes: Just Listed 6 Bedroom Home - Nicest in Neighborhood!
Located just south of Lincoln off of Jordan Rd, Bradbury Ranch Homes comprise one of the most sought after neighborhoods for buyers searching for Parker homes for sale. It's location is ideally located…
Is there anyway you could update the current picture you have online for my house?
I purchased this house a year ago and have been working hard to fix it up. Obviously from the picture you have currently, it was in a horrible state of disrepair. Is there anyway you could update the…
March 26 - 30 2012 Market Report
Will Fed Expand MBS Purchase Program?  Highlights Average 30 yr fixed rate Stocks (Weekly)  Jobless Claims fell to the lowest level since February 2008 Building Permits climbed to the highest level…
Brand New Luxury Home in stunning, groomed neighborhood
Wow! $359,000 for a Brand New home! 1st Floor Living at its best! Now under construction w/many added upgrades: The Vineyard Ranch Style Home in ‘Schooner Village’, a groomed, NEW neighborhood, close…
what is the next step once you find a home your intrested in?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3078948807--Baden-Ave-South-San-Francisco-CA-94080
Find a private investor to buy home and then lease back to me?
We have tried to work with the mortgage company that was "payable upon death" when my father in law died for over a year now....they said NO on everything! Now that it is weeks away from a sheriff's…
change home info
Trulia has wrong info on property. How can I change into.
With so many agents out there & each one proclaiming to be an "expert" how do I know who really is an expert?
I'm an investor and need to know how to separate good deals from the bad and how to know what the house will be worth after I fix it up to sell.
New Price on this Deerfield, WI Short Sale Home
Are you looking for a great deal on a Deerfield Wisconsin short sale home? This updated home is now listed at $138,000!Beautifully maintained home with many updates. Wood burning fireplace with stone mantle…
It is best to finish split level basement with additional bedroom & 1/2 bath or expand the family room to include wetbar & 1/2 bath?
Family room area includes wood burning fireplace (brick) and 2 windows - room is 21x14. Unfinished portion is 16x13
I'm confused by this same property being listed under S373671 for $358K and S372488 for $179K. I must be missing something. Any help?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3029718781-56-River-Run-Rd-203-Keystone-CO-80435
Tips On Reducing Your Property Taxes
Home values in the Santa Maria real estate market and have come down quite a bit in the last few years and many with mortgage home loans find themselves owing more than what the home is actually worth. …
What is the HARP program
HARP or Home Affordable Refinance ProgramThe Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is designed to assist homeowners in refinancing their mortgages – even if they owe more than the home’s current…
Lido Island in Newport Beach, CA - Market Update - February, 2012
Lido Island Homes for Sale in Newport Beach | Market Report February 2012Lido Island in Newport Beach is a beautiful community of homes in Newport Beach which is actually an island. There is a bridge…
Is it unethical for a realtor to stop by unannouced when you have a House For Sale by Owner and demand to get in the house?
I had a realtor stop by my in-laws house with a House for Sale by Owner sign and get out of the car, didn't say Hi and said I'm here with clients and they want to see the house? I said that…
Protecting Your Identity And Stopping The Calls And Junk Mail
This has happened to me countless number of times when I have had a client looking in to buying one of the Santa Maria homes for sale on the market and they need to qualify for a new mortgage home loan.  …
Confidence is UP!
The Consumer Confidence Index keeps rising; up over 9 points for February to 70.8. Plus the Present Situation Index is also up from 38.8 in January to 45. The short term looks good too with an increase…
Santa Maria Homes For Sale Less Than 150k
If you are looking for Santa Maria homes for sale less than 150k just click the link below this link will time out after 30 days of posting so as of 03-08-2011 these are homes currently available.…
which direction does the house face
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1051034386-6934-White-Feather-Rd-Joshua-Tree-CA-92252
Changes In Getting A Loan Is Gonna Get Harder
This is a great article for those that are still sitting on the fence which is some thing that I come across all the time with clients looking to buy one of the Santa Maria homes for sale and contemplating…
Attention HomeBuyers!
This is a great buyer opportunity for a 3% down CONVENTIONAL loan. No PMI! no appraisal! financed as-is. No HOA cert on condos. No restriction on area No income restrictions No requirement to be a…
Santa Maria Home For Sale
This home is located on the east side of Santa Maria in a nice and quiet nieghborhood.  Home has an extra large room big enough to have a full size pool table with room to spare.  You still have your…
Does this home has a garage parking?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3079842206--W-McLean-Ave-Elmwood-Park-IL-60707
How Many Pre-Foreclosures In Santa Barbara County
It is not a secret that a good portion of the Santa Maria homes for sale are either a foreclosure or soon to be if its not sold so if you are still on the fence of whether its time to take out a new mortgage…
Getting An FHA Loan When Buying A Condo Possible?
There is going to be an estimated 2,200 condominium projects nationwide they will more than likely lose their eligibility for Federal Housing Administration-guaranteed sales and refinancing,when getting…
Are the owners interested in renting this small house to a section 8 renter?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3066111835-3641-Knowlesville-Rd-Knowlesville-NY-14479
Pinterest for Real Estate Agents
by Joe HeathAlthough development for the online pin board known as Pinterest originally started in 2009, the site is only just now starting to gain momentum among the general public. If you’re still…
LAS VEGAS FORECLOSURE HOMES TO BE LEASED BACK by BofA
Eligibility requirements for Mortgage to LeaseLoan owned by Bank of America Delinquent for more than 60 days Already exhausted modification solutions or have not responded to alternatives to foreclosure,…
How To Lower Your Property Taxes In Santa Barbara County / California
Home values in the Santa Maria real estate market and have come down quite a bit in the last few years and many with mortgage home loans find themselves owing more than what the home is actually worth. …
Homes For Sale In The Golden Triangle, Coral Gables
The Golden Triangle is an area of Coral Gables that is highly desirable due to its proximity to The Biltmore Golf Course.  You typically find two types of homes in this neighborhood, either Old Spanish…
Marketing Real Estate: IF You Wouldn’t – DON’T DO IT!
Have you ever seen a reality TV show where someone was embarrassed? You know, where someone says or does something so out of right field, something so rude, so crazy that you feel awkward – for them?…
Everybody Wants to Rule the World of Real Estate! (Why Sellers Need to Be Serious About Updating their Homes)!
Each day as real estate professionals we called in by homeowners for a listing consultation.  Stepping through the front door we are often confronted with a home in need of updating.  We offer them our…
HUD Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Permitted Seller Concessions
HUD Announces Proposed Rule to Reduce Permitted Seller Concessions In recent years Federal Housing Administration (FHA) reserves have suffered from the rising number of homeowners who have defaulted…
Global Safe Haven Trading and Your Home
1847 Rita Street Sarasota, FL  Listing Provided by Sandra Voss, Realtor Coldwell BankerWhat does safe haven trading have to do with real estate?  Well, if you look at what keeps our bonds flush with…
What is the size of this lot?
Optional details about your question -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3077261150--Other-Spearfish-SD-57783
Delaware County moving forward with economic blueprint
Delaware County moving forward with economic blueprint According to Delaware County Council Chairman Tom McGarrigle the county is moving forward with the creation of an economic blueprint for the future,…
Make Your Own Holiday Day * Always March 26th
Make Your Own Holiday Day allows you to make today a special day for anything you want. The objective of today, is to allow one day for any topic or event that has otherwise escaped recognition... up…
Home With Two Cars
Real EstateNewsday > Classifieds > Real EstateReal LIBuying and selling real estate in the communities of Long Island.  Kings Point home comes with two luxury cars Wednesday February 18, 2009 9:45…
Choosing a Real Estate Agent
by Fareen Effendi - 15 March 2012 Are you in the market to buy or sell a home, and are now looking for the perfect real estate agent? Since the process of becoming an agent is fairly easy (in most states…
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