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Can anyone stage a home?
A  Chicago Tribune article cites a National Association of Realtors (NAR) study validating the importance of staging your home before going on market. The article states, Owners..."cannot view their homes…
When a realitor says we are $35,000 off for a trade of two houses, should we expect to meet in the middle?
Our 2005 new construction house is listed for $160,000, the house we are looking to trade for is listed for $265,000 (new construction). We have asked for more upgrades raising the price to $278,000.…
Did homeowners cause the recession?
Working with a reporter from Forbes who is wondering if homeowners caused the recession. Economists identify the over-hot pursuit of homes as one critical cause for the recession. Many people who bought…
What credit score is a good score to buy a home?
I don't have a home in my name and was thinking about buying but, with all of the changes going on in the market I was wondering what FICO score is a good score. I heard that a 680 was considered a bad…
Would these people be willing to rent out this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079066603-3345-56th-Street-Trl-Center-Point-IA-52213
How an I update listings directly in Trulia that have flowed to trulia from therealestatebook.com?
I need to add 3 new photos & change the virtual tour link please
Would they be willing to rent out the house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/44901852-523-Boulder-Dr-Center-Point-IA
How can I find single-level residences on sale in Cherry-Guardino with 3 bedrooms?
When I try to search on various sites, they do not seem to let me filter out multi-level residences. No problem specifying number of bedrooms, but have not found a site that allows us to specify the number…
Do they rent these townhomes out at all and if so how much is the monthly rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1045798920-2531-Reflections-Dr-Crest-Hill-IL-60403
Short Sale Realtor Specializing in Santa Clarita, Jennifer & Gary Ricco Keller Williams VIP Properties 661.290.3837
Here is the number one question I'm asked by struggling homeowners facing foreclosure, "Is it better to do a short sale or go through foreclosure?"  Unfortunately most Realtors don't have the education…
7 Social Media blunders that might hurt your career
7 social media blunders that might hurt your career June 26, 2009 at 4:28 am by Tracy Ormsbee It was so gratifying to see this story earlier this week confirming what we’ve all thought a billion times…
what are the issues with building pre-fab homes?
I am looking into building a pre-fab home. The cost of land and those homes are lower and I think that one can get what we want in a home. my question is the overall cost of the process. What should…
Hello I have just signed on to this web site and a little confused.Is the default prices the purchase price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006112025--Orchard-Dr-Boulder-Creek-CA-95006
How long does it usually take to find out how much your approved for or even approved at all?Does it come by?
mail or do they call you.We have been wating 40 days,and when we called them they said we will let you know when we do.
How do I find out what the right rent should be for my home, I am relocating so need to rent out.?
Please share your experience with rental propeorty management agencies also, any advice will be much appreciated.
We filed bankruptcy almost a yr. ago. How long before we can get a home again? What will the banks require?
Our credit was really good until our bankruptcy last year, if that even matters.
HELLO, KIM, I SAW YOU ARE A REO SPECIALIST. I AM A AGENT IN ATLANTA, IS THERE A TRAINING THAT YOU CAN RECOMEND
REO TRAINING -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080724802-6920-SW-24th-Ct-Miramar-FL-33023
As an unmarried couple trying to buy a condo, the lender seems to have an issue with my boyfriend
contributing the down payment, as it is only me on the mortgage. Even if he submits a 'gift' letter saying that the money is not a loan. Why is this so complicated? We are two individuals that have…
My bank approved a short sale offer on my apartment building. The buyer backed out. My brother wants to buy
the property at the same price. Can he legally purchase the property if the relationship is disclosed to the bank, and the bank agrees to the sale? Can a 4th party regulatory body question the sale after…
is this property two condos side by side? and if so, is the fenced in back yard shared?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077792817-1098-Say-Ave-Columbus-OH-43201
What are the best questions and things I should know when interviewing a potential sponsoring broker?
Is there one atmosphere that is better than another for a beginning salesperson? (small vs. large office)Thank you!
Interested in buying property near university campus. NCSU, Duke, UNC, or elsewhere in state.
Somewhat unique circumstances, in that we live abroad, but spend summers in US. Thinking about buying something here that we could rent out from September to June, then reside in ourselves during summer…
SUMMER'S HERE AND THE TIME IS RIGHT FOR DANCING IN THE STREET!
SUMMER HAS FINALLY ARRIVED - YAHOO!!Why am I excited?  Because I believe, as do the experts, that the real estate market may have hit bottom or at least close to it.  Prices have or are close to leveling…
If a seller lists their home for 450K, and the comps in the area don't support that asking price?
What would be considered a fair offer, and what would be considered an lowball offer?
Tax lien certificate
Hello, I want to know that. (1)if there is any loan or mortgage on property before I buy florida property tax lien certificate, and owner is not abel to pay any amount, do I become responsible for…
Is this home Under Contract?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1075925516-320-NW-119th-St-Miami-FL-33168
Canada doubles investment in U.S. Homes - Tips for Canadians buying American real estate
We've helped a large number of Canadian buyers in the Seattle area over the past couple of years.  Many of our clients come down from Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia, to buy second homes and…
what schools would kids attend at 8701 Vineyard Ave residence?
Would that be Miles Park Elementary and South High School?
Tax lien certificate
Hello, I want to know that. (1)if there is any loan or mortgage on property before I buy florida property tax lien certificate, and owner is not abel to pay any amount, do I become responsible for…
Please help with Mortgage situation
BackGround: We extended a contract on a property with 20,000 deposit and I was provided a Mortgage commitment, however a day before my closing, I was told Bank (BOFA) had a glitch in their system and…
With The Year Half-Over, How Accurately Did Economists Predict 2009?
At the start of the year, the "experts" made a lot of predictions about the U.S. economy and what to expect in 2009. Some said housing would rise Some said housing would fall Some said mortgage rates…
Palm Coast Saltwater Canal Real Estate Market Statistics - June 2009
Are we finally seeing a stabilization in the Market Conditions of Saltwater Canal Homes in Palm Coast, FL?  After almost 2 years of declining home prices on the canals, June gave sellers a little glimmer…
Is this house still for sale ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/41831080-1416-Fox-Dr-Brunswick-OH-44212
Looking for a farm style home with option to purchase land maybe within an hour or so of New Orleans. Wanting
something isolated and needing some work but structurally sound. Any websites out there I could look on?
I know that this is Cleveland Municiple School District. What middle & high school would kids attend?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/44894724-8701-Vineyard-Ave-Cleveland-OH-44105
My son is currently a student w/no income currently, can i buy a home for him in his name & he gets tax credit
how would i go about this if possible? He would be a first time homebuyer but with me financing it, is that possible?
What about bad credit? If I have credit cards that have not been paid on for some time due to divorce,
living with, and taking care of, my dying (now deceased) father and having 6 months off work to do that. With a rather large down payment, would a lender be willing to work with me? On the plus side,…
I am interested in this property, please call Sandro Diaz at # 407-474-6669
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/photos/2006105639--Vat-Rd-Osteen-FL-32764
We want to sell our two story in a very nice Howard location (54313).The houses are approximately 8-17 years
old in our area. A 2-story just sold one block away for $198, a ranch near us is asking $210, another is asking $234.Our yard is planted with trees, gardens, a pond, flowerbeds, stone patios and two decks.…
how do i find out if this property is for sale or lease? im looking for a lease property for my mother?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1061084376-6007-Horseshoe-Ln-Fairburn-GA-30213
I am wanting to relocated and trying to weigh out the pro's and con's of renting vs. selling at this time.
Also, what if I am unable to get approved for a new home loan. Looking to move to Phoenix, AZ area towards Chandler. Thank you.
Condo Metropolis - Orlando's Condo Listing Agents
Orlando's condo brokerage Condo Metropolis is moving into the listings arena. Until now, CondoMetropolis.com has been helping buyers find the best Orlando condo deals, which it will continue to do, but…
I have excellent credit score, no debt and am seriously looking into foreclose homes in Irvine!!
My brother got his 4bd/3ba 3 year old foreclosed home in Winchester Riverside County for 185k originally valued at 467k. through a VA loan with no money down!! I'm looking for something similar for my…
Considering a move to Sacramento - Can anyone suggest Neighborhoods?
Looking for an affordable home in an established neighborhood with mature trees, preferably large lots, a nearby park or greenbelts, and a short commute to State Capitol.
How much is the typical difference between the asking and actual selling price of a home in Sarasota,fl.?
The house is located in Bent Tree Village, sarasota, Fl. and needs about $35,000 of work.
How much is a golf course view worth? The house is listed for 280k (no pool). Comps for this month are ...
Three identical model homes closed this month. One for 255k (short sale, no view), 267k (nice view, pool, not a short sale), 270k (amazing view, no pool, not a short sale). What do you think a good…
My husband and I would like to come by this weekend and view this property. When will it be open?
Thank You, Rebecca Rebosky Dinh Rrebosky@yahoo.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079178638-115-100th-Ave-NE-Bellevue-WA-98004
My house was auctioned and sold even though the bank had told me they had postponed the auction and that they
would look into the offer I had for a short sale. My house is in California and it's my primary home. A woman showed up at my house and said that she had paid for the house in cash and that we have three…
buying a shortsale sellers bank wellsfargo last week my realtor called said bank is doing bpo on house how
long does this take also i offered listing price do i have anything to worry about
In Real Estate sales, the market controls the number of days on the market (DOM) for a perfectly staged and prepared home!
How do you sell homes quickly in a challenging market? At Pierreandgia.com we are real estate experts. On average, our listings sell under 30 days at over 97% of the list price! Why, because we understand…
Tips on Schools and Moving Your Kids
The big move...Okay, that would be ANY move! It all starts innocently enough. You start looking at homes on the Internet, then in the Sunday paper;  you might even stop by an Open House or a new home…
What is the listing price of this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1078267733-14688-Penny-Ln-Plattsmouth-NE-68048
Hoboken Condo Market Weekly Stats
Important update:  An unfortunate request has been made by my MLS, the Hudson County Multiple Listing Service (HCMLS). They are enforcing a “rule” that members are not able to post links to other…
Short Sales, Foreclosures, ENOUGH Already!
LENDERS NEED TO TAKE A PAGE FROM PARENTING GUIDES Wouldn’t it be great if banks would recognize a giant service opportunity to their existing clients by working with them as parents do with their children!…
Regarding property taxes in Sarasota:
If an assessment on a for-sale property is made next August and closes for much less in the following December will the prior assessed tax rate hold for the entire year?
Short Sale
I recently put a bid in on a house for $175,000. The sellers were asking $189,000. Come to find out, the sellers had just received their notice of defalt and were applying for short sale status. So the…
Should I consider building instead of buying?
I am one of those fence sitters. I am looking to either buy or build in the $500K-$1.0M price range but I have not found what I am looking for in the Mt P area. It seems many sellers want top of the…
Should I consider building instead of buying?
I am one of those fence sitters. I am looking to either buy or build in the $500K-$1.0M price range but I have not found what I am looking for in the Mt P area. It seems many sellers want top of the…
Hi there, Can you tell me why this house is so cheap?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077268287-824-Whitman-Square-Rd-Township-of-Washington-NJ-07676
We are looking for a family friendly neighborhood in Chesapeake.
We like Las Gaviotas and Cheshire Forest. Any suggestions for others? Elementary school is really important. Our price range is between $300 and $350. Thanks!
How to buy a foreclosure when being a foreigner?
I am a French Citizen and woul be interested in buying a foreclosure in USA. Is it possible? What would the be different steps?
Little Elm homes are being checked out on trulia.com
This past week, the top spot for views to my spotlight on trulia has been coming out of Little Elm.  Are you surprised?  I was.  Arlington is usually the top spot around here.  But, as there is a rapidly…
I am interested in viewing this property.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1063456359-67-Michaels-Woods-Dr-Hampton-VA-23666
Is this property still for sale? How can I activate the virtual tour feature?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/photos/Illinois/Evanston/sold/20193314-801-Roslyn-Ter-Evanston-IL-60201
is this house sold?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1024263810-567-Colebrook-Dr-Troy-MI-48083
Closing Pushed Back due to lien on title
We are about to close on a house and our closing date just got pushed back b/c there's a lien on the title & we're waiting for docs from the attorney to clear the title. We also just found out that the…
i am a 100 percent service connected disabled veteran what are my tax advantages if i decide to move and buy
a hom e in the middleberg area what are the local taxes such as sales taxes.
House for sale in Granite City,IL
I have my house up for sale by Owner. I have lots more information on www.zillow.com with lots of pictures and the address of my home for sale is1745 Poplar stGranite City,IL. 62040If you have any questions…
how do i go about getting a loan for this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1081582457-626-W-Maumee-St-Adrian-MI-49221
I would love to see this property, is that possible in this stage of foreclosure?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2005966266--Country-Creek-Dr-Boca-Raton-FL-33428
Why doesn't this house appear in a city search, and only as a comparison to when typing in it's address?
I was notified of this house (323 E Chestnut St, Souderton, PA) being available for purchase from another site, and their it shows as having 2 baths not one. Why doesn't it come up in the search listings…
Why would PMI contact the seller/owner and not the bank?
I am in the middle of foreclose and my PMI company has contacted me for financial information. I can't get a straight answer from them on exactly how they plan to 'help'. I tried to short my house twice…
is this property still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/schools/2006271638--Herrick-Rd-ROAD-HECM-North-Andover-MA-01845
Has the bottom hit in St. Johns County? Latest News
Has the bottom hit in St. Johns County?  The state of Florida has some of the highest foreclosure concentrations in the country.  I am currently working with several young couples trying to find…
First time buyer. My husband and I have credit score above 700. But we cannot afford a huge down payment.
My husband has a secure and good job. How should we proceed? We did go to the banks but the mortgage specialist asked for a huge amount of down payment. We would like to buy a Condo in Sunnyvale/Santa…
I am looking for a house in a town that is 30 min or less of a drive to South San Francisco (rush hour)
Is San Mateo too far south? Am I confined to Millbrae and Burlingame?
Worthington Christian Schools (WCS) and Grace Brethren Church (GBC)
The WCS and GBC administrators got caught in October 2007 after over 8 years of continuously and deliberately putting the students at risk with several repeat child molesters led into temptation to molest…
This property is a Single family home , Raise Ranch with 1067 sqft , 3 bed rms , 1 bath , .46 acre lot .
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Connecticut/Griswold/sold/197085-109-Leha-Ave-Griswold-CT-06351
is this property still available and what school district is it in?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2004340275--Lombardy-Rd-San-Marino-CA-91108
Video relating to Mortgage info, Refinance, Tax Credit, and More
Here is a video I thought was informative and helpful relating to real estate mortgages, first time buyers, refinance, tax credit, and more.To see the video go to:http://finishrich.com/tv/index.php
My husband may be relocated to Fort Worth and we need to find a school district that has a good reputation
for special needs kids, or that has been noted for having a good special ed. program. Any comments would help. We are looking to rent for a while, somewhere around $1200-$1500 a month.
I am considering selling...need some comps.
Hi, I am considering selling my investment property at 718 Vale Crt., Rock Hill, SC 29730. The current lease will expire in about 5 months. Obviously, no one knows what the market will be like in…
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