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7 Privacy Policy Tips for Your Website
I recently read that only 5% of real estate agents post a formal Privacy Policy on their websites.  So, I did a little test of my own.  I randomly searched the Internet for real estate agent websites…
Orange Beach Auction/ Escapes To The Shores
Orange Beach/Gulf Shores auction with 30 condos to sell at absolute auction on July 25th. Seamitchell Team can help you with questions and details. The complex is designed with families in mind, owners…
whats a forbearance ? can you modify a loan after forbearance?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080703126-2340-Rosewood-Ave-Lake-Los-Angeles-CA-93535
would you be interested in a long term rental for this property . i have a couple that are ventura residents .
contact : emily or mary 321-663-7747 or stilliem@yahoo.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1058713864-3420-Brookwater-Cir-Orlando-FL-32822
Selling your Home? Curb Appeal Shortens “Shelf Life”.
If you were in the market for a peach, would you pick the one sitting in the bin that had the outer skin torn, was discolored or had bits of “other” green stuff stuck to it? Or would you choose the…
Short Sales and REO Sales in Truckee, California June 2009 Update
Amazingly enough thus far in June (only 13 days) and 119 homes have been sold or are pending closing for the month.  Fifteen are/were bank owned properties and eighteen are/were short sales situations. …
$7500 tax credit rerturn to fed rule.
What are the rules behind the $7500 tax credit which was given for 2008 purchases. It was suppoesed to be returned in 10-15 years. What happens if you do a foreclosure or you sell for small or no profit?…
Santa Fe New Mexico
I can not say enough wonderful things about my little city (pop. approx. 68,000).  Santa Fe has so much to offer every and any one.  We have government jobs with the city, county, state and federal. …
Buyer Dependancy
Buyer Dependancy I have come to realize that some of my buyers (those I have been working with for many, many months) have become dependant on my company.  They speak about how they are going to miss…
If I co-sign on a loan to bring the mortgage interest rate down for a family member, would that affect me in
the near future if I would like to purchase a home, coop, car under my name alone? In the situation of buying a home, coop, or condo in NYC, would I still be eligible for first time home buyer incentives?…
The Benefit of Raising Prices
The Benefit of Raising Prices Recently I had a seller who wanted to drastically lower the price of their home.  We did and we changed the demographic of the people coming to see the property.  We began…
Can an agent ask that you get cross qualified with a specific loan agent and company?
Can an agent ask that you get cross qualified with a specific loan agent and company? I heard there was a new law that prohibits this, is it true?
how do I find info on employment.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079705215-111-Monroe-St-Brooklyn-NY-11216
I am interested in purchasing home loans that are near default. Is that possible?
I would like to purchase 2nd Mortgages of properties that are undervalued, therefore the 2nd is no longer valuable to the lender, but is still owed by the homewoner. Is there a name for that? Where is…
MURPHY, NC. EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES...STOCKED RIVERS.
MURPHY, NC. EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES...STOCKED RIVERS.  Webster defines fishing as:1.  the act of catching fish.  2.  the technique, occupation, or diversion of catching fish.  3. a place…
Downtown Charleston Real EstateTax credit update‏/best downtown charleston real estate
This information should help make buying your new home easier.Someone had asked if you had a co-borrower that is a parent  but does have a home, can the son qualify for the 8,000. The answer that was…
How much is this property? Is this horse property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Bloomington/sold/6363267-11079-Alder-Ave-Bloomington-CA-92316
Is this a foreclosure home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/map/18204847-8316-Ranch-Hand-Trl-Fort-Worth-TX-76131
I just put an offer in for a short sale home. I gave them until 2 weeks to respond back to that offer. Is?
this too long? I know im dealing with the bank and my realtor adivised that this would be sufficient because these things can take a while.
Charleston AFB Dorchester Two School District
  Charleston AFB Real Estate Dorchester School District Two  Dorchester District Two serving Charleston Air Force Base, SC is the fastest growing school district in the state according to recent state…
I just got my Mobilehome paid off and received the title. How and where do I go to register it in my name and?
out of the name of the lender? They signed everything off on the title.
Boyfriend from hell great return.
I bought my house 4 years ago with my boyfriend. After 2 years we broke up and he moved to another country stating he wants nothing to do with the house. I have been living with my 3 kids maintaining the…
Help! Grills on Balconies in Downtown Chicago Highrises - Bust the Myth!
I thought this woould be a no-brainer. I have seriously searched high and low for the city ordinance that SPECIFICALLY prevents propane and/or gas grills on balconies in downtown Chicago highrises. I'm…
Living in Queens thinking of moving the Nassau. The houses seem nicer, more spacious, and the prices are
great but the property taxes are crazy. Is it really worth it to pay almost $10000 for property taxes? Looking for some advice on this.
My GF and I are looking for a rental home in Northampton (or the surrounding area). We have two and a half
dogs. One is so small she doesn't really count as a full dog. We would like to buy, but want to do a rental initially.
Real Estate …. Not for the Faint of Heart.
Real Estate ….  Not for the Faint of Heart. Real Estate investing is certainly not for everyone. During these times of uncertainty many investors just simply don’t know where to turn. Prices are…
It is too good to be true. Is there any hidden cost somewhere? Thanks.
2,878 for $ 35,000. Does it make any sense? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Naples/sold/21206551-383-Cypress-Way-W-Naples-FL-34110
is this house available? or is it under contract?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/42645843-856-Windermere-West-Pkwy-Alexander-City-AL-35010
Can you please take off the information and pictures of this property? We bought it for 6 months now. Thanks!!
I don't feel comfortable having our house disclosing to whoever on the website!! -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Audubon/sold/22980361-1024-Skyline-Cir-Audubon-PA-19403
Obama's Financial Regulation Reform: 7 Things You Need to Know
Ever since the credit markets began seizing up in the late summer of 2007, the federal government has worked franticly to prevent a full-scale financial meltdown. The Fed has slashed its benchmark interest…
Need to sell your home in Cape Coral, Florida
Are you looking to avoid foreclosure and unsure of what A SHORT SALE is then call me for a confidential interview. I can help you sell your house and slow down the foreclosure proceedings while applying…
Southern California Home Sales Rise Again...
Look what's the latest in the top business stories....home sales still rising!!Southern California home sales rose for the 11th consecutive month in May as sales of $500,000-plus homes started to come…
Have prices bottomed in your neighborhood or city? Or will they continue to fall?
Economist Robert Shiller predicted last week that the nation's declining home prices "may well continue for some time" and that "we will have a seller and no buyer, and there will be that much less demand…
Could this property be at anytime for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1078513279-15846-Oreana-Way-Palm-Springs-CA-92262
I am looking for a townhome/single family home in Alpharetta Fulton County.
I am looking for a townhome/single family home in Alpharetta Fulton County in good school district. Can I get a house for 160 K ?
Weird transaction in Bakersfield
I just had something odd happen and am hoping someone can shed some light. Home in question is an REO, 2500 sq ft, 5 bdrm, 2-story in good condition, asking price $225,000. I'm using a buyers agent who…
Title Insurance – What You Need To Know
Selling or buying a home is probably the largest single investment that you will make in your lifetime.  So, it is important to protect your investment against possible title problems that could arise…
I am going to be getting back pay on my social security & my credit score is very low. I have apx. $8,000.00
in debt. My question is, do I try to pay off my debt and try to get a loan later, or is there a way I can work on it with a lg. dwn. pmt. I hate to rent and this will be the only time I will ever have…
Can't seem to get an answer from you. Please respond
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1042654499-82237-Riverbend-Rd-Seaside-OR-97138
Real Estate Agent vs. FSBO - Should You Use an Agent to Sell Your Knoxville Property?
Let’s face it. Selling your home is probably one of the biggest financial transactions you’ll ever make. Of course you want to do it right. On the other hand, you also want to walk away at the end…
Day off so I made this FUNNY video! Enjoy
I've got today off so I wanted to leave everyone with a laugh. Support your local Nashville band and go to VH1 and vote for SafetySuit so we can put them in the #1 spot. This is a video done by the band. Stephen…
what is a special deed?
when purshing a home what is a special deed
closing costs
I am selling my home. Other than the 6% that goes to my real estate agent for commission, what are the other costs that I should expect?
Would you please send me the correct price of this property? The amount listed can't be right.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073238164-1445-Bunches-Chapel-Rd-Parsons-TN-38363
Considering a second home
Considering a second home in Brevard, NC and wanted to know if broadband internet service is available, especially in Eastatoe (Highland Forest subdivision).
is this a foreclosure home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080860312-Single-Family-Home-Fort-Worth-TX-76131
Is it true that some co-ops ask that you pay 5% of what your co-op is worth when you sell it??
Because I can imagine all the fees that you will be paying when you sell (real estate agent, lawyers and etc.) It comes out to be alot out of pocket fees...Can you atleast sell it for what you want????
I have found a spec home (actually the builder's model) that I love. Would it make sense to involve an agent?
in negotiations? They are asking $219,000. I would like to pay $200,000 plus get fencing and landscaping for the back yard, which is tiny and not private at alll Would the involvement of an agent add…
Del Mar, CA - 92014 Market Statistics
These April and May Del Mar real estate statistics track the month over month Del Mar real estate - sales price vs. listing price, the price per square foot, and the days on the market.  The things that…
There was a house that was flipped in Santa Barbara which was featured on the TV show Property Ladder. The 2
couples bought the tract house for 1 million and sold for 1.4 milion. Does anybody have any info on that house and how has property values been affected in your area. I found those 2 couples to be so unbelievably…
I'm looking for sales trends in the 90045 zip code for the following time periods, can anyone help?
I'm looking for average home sales price and price per square foot for the following: June 07 to January 08 January 08 to January 09 Thanks!
Encinitas Summer Concert Series
The summer is always my FAVORITE time of year.  Despite the fact that even though Carlsbad, Encinitas, and San Diego have what the rest of the country would consider year round summer - there are so many…
I am curious as to why the price has dropped so fast. Is there structural damage? or something else wrong?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1077284709-16555-S-Beechwood-Ln-Inola-OK-74036
Hi. I was wondering if the property on Queen Anne was still available? Thanks!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074034463-23-Queen-Anne-Pl-Hauppauge-NY-11788
We are selling a private house in Brooklyn and are closing in 2 weeks. The house still contains many of my
family's furnishings and possessions. We sold the house as is and not broom clean and have always made it clear that we are taking most of the furnishings out of the house prior to closing. In fact, on…
ARTS ALIVE
Date: June 20, 2009 - June 21, 2009www.ococean.com Event Description ARTS ALIVE Northside Park Area Arts Alive is a weekend arts and crafts show and exhitib held at beautiful Northside Park in Ocean…
Sell now? Buy now?
 As the housing market downturn drags on, plenty of would-be sellers are holding back on placing their house for sale. They're looking for more solid indicators that the market had reached it's buttom.…
what the address on these property what the close street?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006129763--Chambliss-Dr-Las-Vegas-NV-89130
Got Questions about the $8000 First Time Homebuyer Credit?
I'm so surprised about how may people are confused about the $8000 first time homebuyer tax credit.  I myself had many questions so I recently attended a seminar on it.  I was amazed to find out how…
Santa Fe New Mexico
I can not say enough wonderful things about my little city (pop. approx. 68,000).  Santa Fe has so much to offer every and any one.  We have government jobs with the city, county, state and federal. …
San Diego Short Sales
In a time where most homeowners have seen their Equity dwindle, and many are in pre-foreclosure, it is important to know your options when facing a hardship and know what you can do to minimize the long…
what is the address on these house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2006129763--Chambliss-Dr-Las-Vegas-NV-89130
I have my property on the market and received complimentary NYS home inspection from the broker. Can I get?
most of it fixed or replaced prior to closing not immediately? I don't want to spend too much and not have a buyer.
HUD announces guidelines on FHA loans for $8K tax credit
First time home buyers across the nation may now take advantage of a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) program to allow qualified purchasers to apply the $8,000 tax credit upfront when buying a primary…
Peters Twp Still Offers Everything People Want In A New Home
If you talk to someone who is shopping for a new place to call home in the South Hills - almost without fail you’ll find that Peters Township is right around the top of their list. Upper St. Clair and…
Connecticut Short Sale Sellers: Frequently Asked Questions
Short Sales: Selling – Frequently Asked Questions What is a Short Sale? In real estate, a short sale is when a bank or mortgage lender agrees to discount a loan balance due to an economic or financial…
First Time Homebuyers - $8000 tax credit now available upfront
Planning to purchase your first home is a step in the right direction.  There has never been a better time to buy.  The new $8000 tax credit is available towards closing costs, interest rate buydowns…
Where is this house located and what is the asking price for this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/42915970-Single-Family-Home-Katonah-NY-10536
When is the next open house for this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079601721-681-Mount-Washington-Dr-Los-Angeles-CA-90065
Professional Homemaker
How do I find an experienced professional homemaker in/for Northern Virginia? I need professional assistance with internal design and decor from a professional. Any trusted / known referrals will be greatly…
Tax Assessments To Determine Offer Price?
So many times buyers have asked me the question “What is the assessment?” when they are trying to determine an offer price.  No matter what the market is like, I say ignore the tax records! Why? …
regarding trulia listings:
what if there are 2 listings of the same house? which one will show up if someone does a search and finds that address? it could be an older & newer listing or a fsbo & a realtor listing? thank you…
Tips for Saving For a Down Payment
Realtor® Cheryl Westwood  ~  Lake Havasu City Real Estate  In this rough economy, it can really seem hard to put any extra money away.  That includes saving for a down payment to buy a new home. …
Hi, I was wondering how much the monthly Condo fees were. Thanks!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1072658781-3600-Conshohocken-Ave-2011-Philadelphia-PA-19131
ARE YOU PAYING MORE TAX THAN YOU SHOULD BE?
If you use your home as your primary residence, you may be entitled to STaR and other exemptions. Visit nyc.gov/finance or call 311 for an application. The STaR program. In the late 1990's the state instituted…
Annual Decatur Beach Party Happens this Friday, June 19, 2009
Less the 1 mile from Talley Street Lofts, the Annual Decatur Beach Party happens this Friday, June 19th from 5 p.m – midnight in the Downtown Decatur Square. Every year, the Decatur Business Association…
Can someone explain how the average list price for Area 6 (Bixby Knolls, Cal Heights) is $630K and the median?
sale price is $355K. Does that mean people are selling their homes at a huge discount from the listing price? My wife and I are looking to purchase our first house in Cal Heights and any advice would…
present occupancy rate?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079396465-1458-E-Desert-Inn-Rd-Las-Vegas-NV-89169
This property was listed as contingent and the seller's agent forward my offer to the lender, additionally
the agent said they did not want to go in a bidding war because it is a short sale; furthermore, the property expired from MLS, but was relisted as active. What do you think happened to my offer to the…
if you owe debt before you can be approved for your loan, can the debt be add into your mortgage?
or are sellers there sellers out there willing to pay it to sell their home?
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