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New Real Estate Marketing Business
Real Tour Vision™ Announces New Full Service Provider in Crescent City, IL Heartland Property Tours has recently partnered with Real Tour Vision™ (RTV), the world’s largest and fastest growing virtual…
Does the building have an elevator ????
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083331063-413-1st-St-S-402-Jacksonville-Beach-FL-32250
Marketing - Question for the RE Agents...
Since you guys are all obviously on this site to begin with, I assume most of you are probably more web savvy that most Realtors. My question is what marketing do you do via the internet for yourself…
I'm looking into a price on this house. I saw that it was on sheriff sale, but who do I contact for a price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Philadelphia/sold/415421-4307-Bleigh-Ave-Philadelphia-PA-19136
Find the Lender in the Hay Stack...
Find the lender in the Haystack....It can seriously be that frustrating, confusing, and well.. quite costly.Does it seem everywhere you turn around there is someone broadcasting their services for financing? Does…
Would anyone be able to provide me details about this foreclosure in McLean?
http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006801149--Lemon-Rd-McLean-VA-22101
Renovation Financing: An Opportunity For Everyone
We have all seen properties that aren’t in the greatest of shape, but is there a way to realize that potential? With renovation financing, you can turn a property you are thinking of buying – or the…
WHAT ARE THE TAX DEDUCTIONS FOR SECOND HOME OWNERS?
I like to believe that my buyers understand the best tax moves when it comes to structuring their real estate investments, so when writing this article I will assume that my friends and clients have some…
Malibu Market Activity - July 2009 - 4Malibu.com
The market is making strides again We had increased activity with sales of homes, townhomes / condos, and land. The lease market is doing well with 267 leases closed so far this year. There are still…
Wellington Polo Season
Looking forward to Polo this season...The town really comes alive! Its amazing the people that come into town! You can be standing on line in Publix with Bruce Springsteen, getting gas at the local station…
I am in need of an attorney in the Virginia Beach area who specializes in short sales.
Attorney in the Virginia Beach area who specializes in short sales? Recommendations please!
I am currently buying a short sale home in Mt. Morris, MI. I have found that there are two lien on the
property. The first company has excepted the short sale and is offering 1,000 to the second, the second wanted 3,000. As a buyer is there anything I can do it has been weeks now since we have heard anything.
Keep Money in Your Pocket
Preventive maintenance can mean the difference between maintaining the value in your home or depleting the equity you might have gained; keeping hard earned cash in your pocket, or throwing it into the…
Is this correct? and If so, is it still available and when can I see it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006490824--Cutler-Rd-Greenwich-CT-06831
Can I buy a home before my home sells?
I have a large 3 br. home in Blue Island that I want to sell. I will probably have to come to the closing owing money but I want desperately out of this home. If I put my home on the market and find…
Short Sales and Bank Owned in Fleming Island
Moving or being transferred here? Just want to get into an investment property? Properties prices are at a 5 year low. Interest rates maybe 40 years ago were this low. So the deals abound here, but the…
Market recovery in Phoenix area
The latest reports as of 8-17-09 show in the Phoenix Metro area the inventory of homes is down to a 4.3 month supply that is the lowest it has been in more than 2 years!   This is a good indicator that…
this house information?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2004566549--Stoneview-West-Bloomfield-MI-48322
how to deal with tenant owners that do not comply with house rules and or ccr's regarding remodeling thier?
units? I called the city for a complaint of code compliance and they said that they could not really do anything, what can a self managed property association do as a result of this disrespect and neglect.
How can I find out if the house were I am renting is on foreclosure or pre foreclosure,?
the address is 3838 amy place union city ca 94587 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006692110--Amy-Pl-Union-City-CA-94587
THIS WEEKS GREAT BUYS IN LOS VERDES, RANCHO PALOS VERDES
Hello,Today is AUGUST 18th. I saw  three great new listings in Los Verdes today during the Broker's open houses.They were all priced below $900,000 and had tons of potential.28244 Trailriders     $865,000 …
Tampa Real Estate Market is Rebounding
There is a trend that indicates stabilization of the Tampa real estate market.  The Greater Tampa Assn. of Realtors reported in June, 2009, the number of units sold was up, days on market were less, inventory…
My daughter is looking at a condo in Westown, specifically around 1020-1040 Mozart. What is the area like?
My daughter is looking at a condo in the Westown area, around 1020-1040 Mozart. What area would hold its value better, this one or one at 2900 Western- The Riverwalk Loft Condos? Dog mom
First Time Buyers: There's Still Time to Get the $8000 Tax Credit If You Do This First
Yesterday one of my favorite Realtors referred me to a first time buyer. This buyer had all but given up on the idea that there was enough time to get her act together before the November 30th deadline…
How to be a SERIOUS Buyer! Part 6.
Let me start with a recap.  Please read my earlier posts if you want to "fill in the blanks".You have gotten "pre-qualified"with a reputable lender and determined how much of your hard earned money you…
Visit Murfreesboro June 16-17. Retired couple. Thinking of buying condo or small home. Keep current home in SC
Close to triangle of medical center, MTSU, and St. Rose of Lima Church. $75-100K range. No phone calls please.
who is the listing broker on this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Studio_City/sold/3649745-11574-Sunshine-Ter-Studio-City-CA-91604
New Federal Income Tax Credit For First Time Home Buyers
Just when you thought it couldn't get any better Governer Paterson unveils a new New York State tax credit to help keep the housing market alive!Governor David A. Paterson  announced that New York will…
locate listing broker
I want to find the name of the broker who listed the house at 535 n detroit st los angeles ca 90036 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Los_Angeles/sold/59…
interested in a home. bank filed foreclosure in 12/2007 and was granted summary judgement against homeowner.
homeowner filed chapter 7 on 7/2009. house has been listed for 6 months. back taxes are 22,000. what problems can i run into?
We just found out that the house we are going to close on has an illegal third bathroom. We live in Longbeach
ny. What are the legal ramifications if we close without settling this issue.
How far is new castle from northeast philadelphia?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1064427272-132-Linstone-Ave-New-Castle-DE-19720
my credit score 525 and my wife to be score 638 should we go in together to get approved for a home loan or
should i let her in alone and have my named added to the house later?
From the 'Exclusive Buyer agency agreement' DE:
Duration: A.The term of this agency begins when this agreement is signed and it ends on 90 days signing date... B. .. either party may terminate this agreement or any renewal thereof by giving at least…
Seattle Mortgage Reel Weekly Kick Off August 14, 2009
Last week the record Treasury auction had mixed results but overall went well.  This improves mortgage rates late in the week.  The following week is pretty mellow for announcements.      Fed is…
My home sold so fast I don’t know if we are in 2003 or 2009!
I work closely with buyers and sellers of real estate and have had some experiences recently that I want to share.  I know that many people out there are scared of listing their homes for sale in this…
Whiteford Lakes - Lexington SC Homes For Sale
Whiteford Lakes- Lexington SC Homes For Sale   Whiteford Lakes is located just off Highway 6 in Lexington SC.  This neighborhood is very conveniently located just a short drive from the Lake Murray…
Royal Creek Homes - Lexington SC Homes For Sale
Royal Creek Homes - Lexington SC Homes For Sale   Royal Creek is conveniently located in Lexington SC and offers a wide variety of homes to choose from.  There are currently a number of spec homes on…
New Law Now in Effect for Tenant-Occupied Foreclosure Properties in CA
Longer Stay for Tenants of Foreclosed Homes: Effective immediately, an REO lender or buyer who acquires title through a foreclosure sale must give at least a 90-day notice to terminate a bona fide tenant…
Exit Real Estate Consultants - Lexington SC Real Estate Agents Web Strategy Training
Exit Real Estate Consultants - Lexington SC Real Estate Agents Web Strategy Training   Exit Real Estate Consultants, located in Lexington, SC is pleased to announce that Key Yessaad will be back, by…
Transaction Tranquility!!!!
There is a time when purchasing a home that happiness and overwhelming satisfaction take ahold of you. It's nestled right between leaving the closing table and moving into your newly acquired property.…
Can I please have someone check this out for me. I already saw this house and someone told me it was sold.
Is that true that it is sold or just the listing expired? I would love to know. Please let me know asap. Thanks, Mary. orovac@aol.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.co…
Did you know how buyers look for your home for sale today?
89% of all buyers start their home search online to make that home purchase.  Most searched sites are Realtor.com, Truila.com, Zillow.com, Yahoo.com and Google.com.   So if you thought that the news…
Murphy, NC - Excellent Views from 815 Carolina Fox Circle
Murphy, NC - Excellent Views from 815 Carolina Fox Circle. Come live in the beautiful mountains in Murphy, NC located in Western North Carolina. Murphy is nestled in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains.…
Convert 2 Family to 1 Family?
I want to know if it's worth converting a 2 Family back to a 1 Family and/or how to determine whether it's worth it? What do I need to take into consideration? 2 family to 1 family would be a…
Time is running out
If you are a first time home buyer, you may have heard of the $8,000 tax credit being offer. This tax credit is about to sunset and time is running out if you wish to take advantage of it.  I’m hearing…
Blogging and Q&A on Trulia.com is a direct link to clients!
One of the rookie agents I coach asked me why I blog and answer questions on trulia.com just about every day of the week.  I told her that trulia.com is a great tool for meeting clients.  The blog feature…
Incredible Hermitage Short Sale--Will sell fast
LOTS of space for the PRICE! Get the LOCATION, SQUARE FOOTAGE, and PRICE all in a bundled package!! NICE home in a QUIET Hermitage subdivision less than 5 minutes from I-40! Short Sale. Will sell fast! …
how much is this home??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Nevada/Las_Vegas/sold/328813-908-Noorozian-Ct-Las-Vegas-NV-89107
Real Estate and the Internet - Help or Hindrance?
Hey Everyone,With the Internet being such a main form of communication and information, it's no wonder that it also has had an effect on real estate. The question is, is it helping or hurting the industry?…
regency park community
Can anyone tell me the price range (3/2.5)/ as well as the general community living in regency park community, San Jose, with cup schools (dilworth/miller/Lynbrook)
True Lofts in Westchester in Old Industrial Knickerbocker Press Building
Is there anything as beautiful and unique in the Westchester area as the Knickerbocker Lofts? I think you would need to go to Brooklyn or downtown New York City to find such space... AND you would certainly…
CAN AN APPRAISER THAT IS IN TRAINING DO THE APPRAISAL BY HIMSELF, OR DOES SOMEBODY HAVE TO BE WITH HIM?
NEED TO KNOW IF APPRAISALS HAVE TO BE DONE BY CERTIFIED APPRAISERS?
Is this house still for sale? There is no MLS that I see nor an agent listed.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077665556-1010-County-Road-22-Headland-AL-36345
If you find a house you like and can afford, then you find out through city records that it has been improved
without permits, what is the best way to handle the situation? Do you make an offer pending inspection? Who would pay past fees and any fines?
My home has been for sale in Shallotte, NC 28470 since November 2008. Why is it not listed on your website.?
My home, as well as, several others are for sale in Shallotte, NC 28470 and they are all on the MLS. Why is my home not on your Turlia.com site. The other homes are, but not mine?
Is this still available and is there a time I could come and check it out?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/44207723-4442-Cricket-Ridge-Dr-Holt-MI-48842
Anyone interested in a package of 11 homes in Detroit? I'll owner finance the entire package for only 3k down.
Terms will be 25 years at 10%, 2750 per month AND the first 3 months are free. 728 Lawrence Detroit MI 48202 1995 Geneva Detroit MI 48203 4464 Bewick Detroit MI 48214 6114 Fischer Detroi…
House + Personality = Houseonality.
The new Houseonality Quiz from Azevedo & Associates discovers that there is more to choosing a home than the old adage “location, location, location”.  By tapping into the psychological and emotional…
$15,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit Rejected For Cash For Clunkers Bill
It’s Cash for Clunkers - but for home buyers. That’s how Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) described his $15,000 home buyer tax credit proposal. The proposed legislation would have given a $15,000 tax credit…
FORT LAUDERDALE WELCOMES DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND L.A.
Not only is Fort Lauderdale proving to be a hot Honeymoon destination with exotic, luxury hotels like the W offering a complimentary 3rd night’s stay for free, this Venice of America is attracting tons…
I advertised my listings on your website but it does not have my name and number. It has the Century 21
contact. How can I get my name in there? Not the agency phone number
Task force urges foreclosure mediation
A judicial court's final report calls for form changes, an Internet clearinghouse and mandatory mediation with lenders. Read more.
Buying Tips!
  Before you start looking for a home, get pre-qualified for a loan:In today’s market place you will be asked to show a prequalification letter at the time you decide to make an offer to purchase a…
Illinois Outreach Program to Avoid Bank Foreclosed Homes
An outreach program has been launched to help distressed homeowners in Chicago, Illinois avoid bank foreclosed homes. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn announced the outreach program which will provide guidance…
California Sales Sizzle
Affordability, low interest rates, tax credits, and higher conforming loan rates are combining to boost sales in California, far above last year's sales. That could bode well for the rest of the nation…
Can you tell me if this is on the north or south side of the bldg? Do you have any photos? Thanks Marty mbw817
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1083581917-11-Baymont-St-1005-Clearwater-Beach-FL-33767
Tax Credit and Down Payment question
My husband and I are looking to purchase a new home. He owns the home we live in now, and it was purchased before we were married. If we purchase a new home this year, does it have to be solely in my name…
Foreclosure Listings Up, Home Price Drop in Tennessee
July saw increases in foreclosure listings nationwide and statewide. In Sullivan County, Tennessee, there were 202 bank foreclosures and 18 properties for trustee sales last month. Also, the county posted…
Why is there no price? Why can't I save this listing?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/North_Carolina/Biltmore_Forest/sold/313556-327-Vanderbilt-Rd-Biltmore-Forest-NC-28803
Strange response and unable to post answers!
I'm trying to answer a post, but keep getting the response "Your response doesn't appear to be valid"
can a 1st time home buyer get approved for a home with a middle score of 596?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2004317374--Falling-Leaves-Ct-Navarre-FL-32566
I would like to know the approx value of an investment property
Hi, I am an overseas investor and have a multi family (2 families) property in allentown buffalo, st paul street, 14209. It has 6 beds and 2 baths. I am thinking of selling. Are you able to give it an…
My husband and I are looking to purchase a single family home that will eventually be used as a single family
rental property in the Euclid/Wickliffe area. What type of features are important to consider? What is the general rental market look like in that area?
Is this property still avail , or has it sold ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1083568883--Lake-Los-Angeles-CA-93591
Seats Going Fast For One-of-a-Kind Real Estate Investment Opportunity
August 2009-Seats are filling up fast for My First Michigan Home (MFMH) and Cheap Detroit Metro Homes (CDMH) unique Foreclosure Bus Tour on August 22nd, 2009.   This one-of-a-kind real estate investment…
Selling Homes and Creating Great Experiences!
After a client I had spent many hours with to find the perfect home dumped me and went directly to a builder who withheld commission, I had had ENOUGH (not a typo but looks strange).I made the decision…
Should we help daughter buy a house with our HELOC, or co-sign an FHA Loan? She wants to qualify for the FTHBC
My college age daughter is bidding on a home near campus to take advantage of the First Time Home Buyer's Credit. Since she does not qualify on her own for a lawn, our lender pre-qualified her with…
Brett Favre is a Viking
Brett Favre just signed a contract to be the new quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. As one of the NFL’’s most dominant quarterbacks over the years, I guess he still has one or more years left in…
how can i see this appartment? My name is Lea, my email is:leakush@gmail.com thanks
how can i see this appartment? My name is Lea, my email is:leakush@gmail.com thanks. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073483832-26-Highlawn-Ave-Brooklyn-NY-11223
I'm 19 years old, just got my florida real estate license and I know to get with a local broker, but any tips
for a young guy? I just feel people arent going to take me seriously. I drive a 2006 Colorado Truck with rims on it, is that a negative?
Get This Free Mortgage Rate Widget for your Website
MonitorBankRates.com, a leading site for finding the best mortgage rates announces the release a new National Average Mortgage Rates widget. Keep your website visitors informed and up to date with the…
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