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Do you know that home's Walk Score?
The North Texas region is really spread out.  When a buyer wants a home from which they can walk to the store, the post office, the movie theatre, the park, and/or restaurants, we are hard-pressed to…

Bluegrass Kentucky Real Estate
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3 More Signs Of A Strengthening Housing Market
The housing market got another dose of good news yesterday. According to the National Association of REALTORS, the number of homes sold in May increased for the third straight month and the national housing…

i want to talk to someone. can you please contact me an agent?
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York Pa Real Estate - Investment "Propertunity" Near York Colllege. (816 Beaver)
York Pa Investment Real Estate property at 816 Beaver. Last rented for $800/month to college students at York College.3 Bedrooms, solid rental condition.Visit CentralPaLiving.Com for more info and video…

What feedback are you getting from clients regarding purchasing property offshore (ie: 2nd home in resort)?
My sense is that interest is picking up, but I would like to know what agents and brokers are seeing. I'm particularly interested in the level of interest buyers have in markets such as Costa Rica, Dominican…

Hi guys, Do you have a list of rent to own condos in brownstone brooklyn?

comingsoonhomes.com continues to drive interest during down-time!
Many times, we real estate agents meet with a new client and find that they have a 'to-do' list of chores they need to, or want to, get completed before listing the home.  These may be repairs, staging,…

Suburban Retreat - - Purchase a Home with 1.4 Acres of Wooded Land
The referenced home&land has its own web site!  Check out http://www.6542wolf.com

FORECLOSURE SOLUTIONS ~ Short Sale & Loan Mods
SHORT SALES  ~  LOAN MODS WATCH VIDEO click hereAre You Behind On Your Payments?Is Your Lender Or Attorney Hassling You?Did Your Interest Rates Go Up?Does Your Home Have Negative Equity?You Have Choices…

Short Sale Seminar
I will be attending a short Sale Seminar this afternoon and will report any news worthy items on the next blog.  Camilla M. FergusonREALTOR®, GRI, SRES, TRC ST AUGUSTINE REAL ESTATE INC 2692 US 1 South,…

do you have nonqualifying homes in hawaii?
I am thinking of transfering back home. I am seeking a comfortable home for me and my family in Hawaii. I am interested in moving to the Mililani area because my brother lives around there.

Cary Raleigh Realty Real Estate Market Update June 2009
Welcome to  Cary-Raleigh Realty's monthly Triangle Real Estate Update!!  Cary-Raleigh  Realty, Inc. serves buyers, sellers, investors who are interested to buy and sell their Residential and Commerical…

How much value does a roof deck add to an apartment?
If you're looking in say, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, or Fort Greene, and you have two comparable apartments in the same neighborhood, but one has a roof deck, how much more would you expect the fair…

Do you have rental postings and if not will you be in the near future?

percent of decrease in the price per square foot of Lubbock homes with a 79416 zip code in 2009

can this house qualify for fha/hud 203/203k?

Ukaranian Village Developers Closeout! Prices drop up to 100k!!!
2408 W RICE, CHICAGO IL 606223 bedrooms 2 bath Units starting at $349,900DEVELOPERS CLOSE OUT, UP TO 100K PRICE REDUCTIONS!! THE LUMIERE ARE FORWARD THINKING FROM THE OUTSIDE IN, CAESAR STONE COUNTERS…

I'm looking at a ground floor condo. Besides possible flooding, are there any other pros/ cons?
Ground floor condo

HI ? MY THING IS STAGING THE HOME BEFORE AN AGENT SHOW THE PROPERTY. WHICH SEVERAL AGENTS ,AS WELL AS
POTENTIAL TENANTS REALLY LIKED. I WOULD LIKE A DEGREE IN DESIGNING & HOME IMPROVEMENT. MY QUESTION IS ,ARE THERE AGENCIES THAT HIRE STAGERS, BECAUSE I WOULD ENJOY GETTING INVOLVED IN THE BUSINESS PROFESSIONALLY,…

Great time to buy a duplex
With interest rates at historic lows and a great inventory, this is a great time buy a duplex or often called a double.  If you buy a double in live in one side, you can use the FHA loan to purchase…

Why does Trulia think that is is OK to spam mail people?

We've recently moved to the Dallas area and need some advice on areas to focus our house-hunt.
We're currently in corporate housing in Irving. Some of our requirements are: 1. Want to live in Dallas city 2. Commute to Irving (where my work is) < 20-25 min 3. Not too far from airports (husband…

I am looking for a home (or land) that would qualify for having a bed and breakfast? Where can I go for help?

Can someone explain what the clicks and views are??
clicks and views

how many walk-ins are in this house?
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Hello, there was a property for Short sale in Quartz Hill Ca that i and another person bid on......
the bank?? or realtor office was asking $199,000 they(the bank?) wanted $250,000. I put in a second bid (the highest) of $215,000 never to be accepted/acknowledged by the (bank?). The same tenent…

News, Mortgage Rates and More...
Sales of existing homes increased in May, for the second straight month.  Purchases increased 2.4%, but while great news, it disappointed Wall Street where they were expecting higher numbers.  It seems…

Could you kindly send me more info regarding this property. I might be interested in cash buying. Thks in adv
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Residential Sales Stats
Residential Sales in Units   Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 2005 126 145 193 208 219 247 207 227 230 146 139 178 2006 112 133 177 166 180 156 137 14…

I put a bid in on a short sale. The listing agent advised that they would have an answer in 30 days. It has
now been 2 months and the listing agent seems to be avoiding follow up calls to get status updates. Is there a way for a buyer to contact the lender, handling the short sale, directly or do you have to…

Waterfront Mercer Island Real Estate - 2009 sales
There have been 3 waterfront homes sold in Mercer Island so far in 2009.  Two are in the Lakes neighborhood, while the third is on the Lake Washington waterfront. The Lakes neighborhood is comprised…

How To Predict The Housing Market Turn
After reading The State of the Nation’s Housing 2009 from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University, it became clear to me that much of the rest of the country is already seeing some…

Please contact me about this lot 209 985 0603.
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Inventory Stats
Some Stats for the past 12 months regarding St. Augustine Inventory.  It is reducing!6/9/08 – 2613 Units 7/11/08 – 2589 Units 8/11/08 – 2576 Units 9/9/08 – 2547 Units 10/9/08 – 2524 Units 11/11/08…

where can I find properties for rent in zip code 48336 farmington hills MI?

What's the difference between a real estate agent and real estate broker?
Which one are we looking for if we are first time home buyers?

what about apartment buildings in new construction?? how would that price differ from homes?
If i am looking to build from scratch a pretty pregtige apartment complex. I'm guessing 250 per square foot. If it is estimated by square feet. I'm really not sure.

How do I find my way to McArthur Landing Circle from the mall off of Morganton Road?
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Is home ownership still part of your American Dream? Yes.
The only problem that's holding me back is the fact that I have old credit score report for over 7 years and I need to clear it up. I'm not sure what or who can assist me on how to fix the problem, I received…

Passaic County Real Estate Sales Statistics: May 2009
Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The…

How can I get a copy of my sons report card?

I will not be able to buy for a year. When should I start the search?

Hi! I have a 2 bedroom 2.1 bath townhome in Palatine. We have it on the market now with an independent
realtor. This is my first time selling and I'm not sure I'm getting the attention I need. It's been on the market 3 weeks and we have not had one single showing past the agents tour and one open house.…

Wading Through All The Short Sale vs. Foreclosure Hype
There is a lot of false information floating around these days regarding the effects of foreclosure vs. a Short Sale. If considering accomplishing a Short Sale on your home, please advise from a reputable…

Alabama Federal Court Decision on Brokers Charging Transaction Administration Fees
www.HomeSeekerCenter.comBy now you may have heard about a recent decision from an Alabama federal court regarding a broker charging transaction fees in a case called Busby v. Realty South.  Since that…

I want to do a short sell in my lot in cape coral, please I need real estate pro in this area, I live in Miami
My lender is Bank of america , I'm behind payment Thanks Isidro

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Free First-Time Home-Buyers Seminar
NOW IS THE TIME TO BUY - NOT ONLY DO YOU RECEIVE THE $8000.00 CREDIT BUT THE PRICES ARE SO LOW, THE INVENTORY HIGH AND THE INTEREST RATES UNBEATABLE!Senator Johnny Isakson welcomes you to a free First-Time…

Good Time To Buy Home For First Time Buyers
This was published by Nar. I thought it was good information to pass on.Historically low interest rates. Attractive home prices. Impressive inventory. And now an $8,000 tax credit for first-time buyers…

A Comprehensive Guide To Property Taxes
  Property Tax Info Is a Few Clicks Away The Lincoln Institute of Land Policy has put its property tax database ( http://www.lincolninst.edu/subcenters/significant-features-property-tax/).  The database…

Need Help Finding listings around Orlando
I am looking for places around Orlando. I guess the agents I have been trying to talk to are to busy. I am looking for a 3/2/2 outside a HOA. I have 8 dogs so thats againest their policy. I would like…

What is the average # of days on the market for a 4BR/3BA home in portage, In?

I have been thinking of retiring in MacDonald Ranch, however, I am unclear if there are condominiums that are
actually part of MacDonald Ranch or must I buy a single family detached home? I located a condominium in the Mission Hills complex on Carnegie Street, which was listed as being in MacDonald Ranch, but…

Home for sale in Goochland County, Virginia
Go to this URL to view a video of this home:http://www.wellcomemat.com/mlspopup/A7C63041E1/Listing agent: Cathy Pully, Long and FosterEmail: cathypully@comcast.comPhone: 804-364-5783 or 804-839-7981 (cell)

if the Net is 16,598 multi family and the new loan based on 337,800 do the numbers work if not what list
price will be more appropriate?

How can I get the price history for a property?

is this home still for sale?
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I am looking for a home to rent in warren county indianca, can someone please help?
trying to find a home to rent asap, have been looking for a couple months, warren county, neat/safe home

Does anyone know much about short sales in Hot Springs. My wife and I made an offer over a month ago and the
agent says the bank has 45 days to respond on a short sale, although the seller wants the offer. Is there any way to speed up the process if we are pre-qualified?

Anyone know of a lender who will put up the down payment money that Obamas new law offers? I count zero.
I'm an Realtor and I can't find any mortgage brokers who offer the new down payment money. I count zero lenders.

Found a condo in Sun City. Price reduced to $112,000. Someone said my house at 3826 West Echo Ln, Phoenix,
85051 is worth only $68,000. What a surprise. At one time $225,000, I would seel for $90,000 but if that is over maket no sense in listing it since it will not sell. What gives. My place is nicer, biger…

Coop/ Condo down payment
I am a first time buyer looking to pay around $190,000 on a Coop or Condo and am planning to give a down payment of around $80,000. When a Coop or Condo specifies a minimum down payment (for example 25%)…

The State of the Nation’s Housing
Every year, the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University puts together a report on the State of the Nation’s Housing. This year’s report was published a few days ago and I thought I would…

Is this the wrong price?
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What kind of credit score do you have to have in order to get a loan through NACA?

DFW Home Selling Mistakes
Sellers have a strong relationship with their DFW homes. Homes hold precious memories for families and it's common for sellers to be very emotional about selling their homes.  Some DFW home sellers are…

NJ HOME SALES...Burgdorff, Coldwell Banker merger to close offices
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (EXCERPT)"With home sales in New Jersey recently running at about half the levels of 2005, real estate companies have seen commission revenue drop dramatically. Realogy Corp.,…

I live in Florida but am interested in a home I saw in Uniontown... how would I go about trying to get a loan?

IS THIS HOME STILL ON THE MARKET, AND IS THE ROADWAY LEADING TO THE CEMETARY A PUBLIC WAY?
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What Kind of Real Estate Market Are We In Today?
There has been a shift in the real estate market.  Not long ago, it was a sellers market.  List your home and find a buyer.  The home builders were in control.  "If you don't pay our price today, we'll…

I am interested in the treasure coast, from Sebastian to Stuart. Any suggestions for a small,safe, coastal?
town with good schools? Price range around 150-200,000?

is there any more pictures on this property? am interested.?
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I am planning on making an offer on a house with out an agent. How much money is this agent saving?
I am planning on making an offer on a home being listed by a Real Estate Agent. I do not have an agent and will not be bringing one on. How much money is this sellers agent saving by me not bringing…

What is the name of the housing area that starts at Cheltenham Ave and Trumbauer Dr? What's the $$?
It's a recently developed community that is closed off and it consists of twin homes and row homes. Can someone please tell me the name of that development and the average price of the properties in that…

I'm relocating to Evans GA. I like the home styles and craftsmanship quality in Northridge. I'd like some
opinions on this neighborhood and it's market value.

Is it true I can get a HUD Home for a dollar?

Watch that price...$199,900 might not be such a good idea!
There are several things to think about when pricing your home. We all know the most important like current market activity, but what about search ability? Typically, searches auto-populate the price ranges…

i would like to purchase a home in the san marcos area. But i have limited income and would like to know more
about programs that can help me out with downpayment and also government loans for the mortgage.

You have to pay to stay and especially to buy. Wilmington, NC!
If you have any questions or disagree please contact Jessica at 910-352-1043 or email JessicaRiffle@SeaCoastRealty.com.

is this property in a mobile home park thanks?
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looking for the real estate broker that sells most homes in zip code 33624 in the price range of $350,000 t
$500,000.

Communication is key in Real Estate, Wilmington, NC!
Communication is often the most important part of any real estate sale and or tranaction. Unfortunately, sometimes the simplest things are the hardest for some people to do...If you have any comments or…

Securing Land for Your Log Home Investments
Securing Land for Your Log Home Investments Perhaps the most critical step in building the log home of your dreams is securing the land that will serve as its backdrop. A magnificent log home deserves…

Woodstock, NY Statistics June 1-23, 2009
Here are the stats for June 1-23, 2009 for Woodstock, NYSold: 6Lowest Sold Price: $52,000Highest Sold Price: $415,000Accepted Offer/In Contract: 27Lowest Asking Price: $115,000Highest Asking Price: $1,399,000Active…

I am considering to buy a 2 bedroom apt in Blvd Gardens.
I would like to know how often they raise the maintenance fee and how much is the electric bill. Thank you very much.

Virginia Offers $8000 Downpayment to Home Buyers
If you are a new home buyer or have not owned a home in the past 3 years, we have good news.The Federal Government is offering an $8000 tax rebate to first time home buyers.  The 8K is received after…

i am looking for pre-foreclosure/foreclure/distress sale home in Ridgefield. Requirements: Mini 2000 sq ft,
budget: $500,000, newer home, min 3 BR 3 BTH

8000 and Ca.10,000 tax credit for First Time Buyers!!
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 offers homebuyers a tax credit of up to $8,000 for purchasing their first home. Families can only access this credit after filing their tax returns with…

Do you know anyone that wants to Rent to own in Weehawken?

What am I missing on this property? Oil well in the backyard? Gold mine in the basement? Seriously, what gives
on this find? Priced about right? Over or under priced? http://www.trulia.com/property/1047516819-628-Cole-Dr-Lilburn-GA-30047

Great buy in East Hampton
Follow the links to a wonderful property in East Hampton....http://www.prudentialct.com/Listing_Content.aspx?AWK=51448

Is this home still for sale?? What is the price?? What are the approximate property taxes?? Insurance cost??
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RENT A HOUSES

A couple friends and I are looking for a reasonably priced apartment in Poplarville, or close by?
There's either going to be two or three of us and all of us attend classes at Pearl River Community College on the Poplarville campus. Right now, we all live in Picayune and have known each other since…

How do you list a home that has no equity?

Advice needed on whether I can comfortably afford to purchase a property in Jersey City, NJ ...
I recently switched jobs and now reverse commute from NYC to NJ. At the same time, I've been very interested in purchasing a property in Jersey City, NJ due to the ease of accessibility to NYC and work.…

Foreclosures in Atlanta - good investment?
I have just been doing searches on property in Atlanta, however I am not sure about the areas I should be looking at. I have read about high crime rates in Atlanta, therefore I want to make sure I look…

Is there a property in buffalo with roi of 25%?Price range of $20000 to $30000.
Looking for a property to buy in buffalo with a price range between $20000 to $30000 , with tenants willing to stay or long term tenants and if it is possible a section 8 propery , with some upgrades…

Looking for a rent-to-own situation near downtown Fort Lauderdale, Davie Blvd or 17th St. Causeway
I don't have the ability to get a home-loan right now, but I'm interested in exploring rent-to-own scenarios with potential Sellers in the area - anyone know of someone who may be interested in that sort…