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Need advice about buying a home. 1st time home buyers!
My boyfriend and I are looking to buy a house. His credit score is around 620, mine I'm not sure about. Combined we make around 25,000 a year not including his tips. We are tired of wasting money renting,…
Was this property a foreclosure?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/North_Carolina/Kure_Beach/sold/92755-805-Cutter-Ct-Kure-Beach-NC-28449
South Hills Area of Cleveland
I am looking at a nice house on a nice street in the South Hills area of Cleveland. I plan to purchase and lease out for 5 or more years then sell hopefully for a profit. For those who know that area,…
this is my current property and I've owned it for 6 years, the home info is wrong and sales history wrong.
how do I get changed and where did the info come from "public records" -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/San_Diego/sold/58520-624-Vista-Santa-Rosalia-San-Diego-CA-92154
My acquaintance who is an assistant to a broker wanted to help me out and give me half of her commission in a
short sale. is this completely up to her and the broker if she wants to do this? (they are the selling broker)
How much value will a second master suite (new) add?
We are looking at a house that has a master suite on the first floor. We actually do not like this as it feels weird to live on the first floor while everyone else is on the second floor. I can see the…
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHEN THIS HOUSE WILL BE FOR SALE?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Brooklyn/sold/20813829-577-Saint-Marks-Ave-Brooklyn-NY-11216
When purchasing a forclosure, what are the risks after sale? Once a home is on the list can it be removed?
We want to buy a home that is on the foreclosure list in Edmond, OK. Prior to the sale who should we contact? It is listed under a bank, attorney and the owner it was forclosed under. Who should we…
Housing Starts Jump in May
Construction of new homes jumped in May by the largest amount in three months, an encouraging sign that the nation's deep housing recession was beginning to bottom out. The Commerce Department said Tuesday…
How much is this condo?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/map/1046485822-44C-Eastbrook-Hts-Mansfield-Center-CT-06250
Buying town home only for a couple of years. Good decision?
I am thinking about buying a town home in Irving near 183. It is 2 years old and in excellent condition. It is on the market for 85K lower than its city appraisal and if I get a new one built it would…
We are remodelling our master bathroom.
Is it a good idea to replace the Whirlpool with a claw foot tub? (house in 350, 000 range in SW Durham)
is this house foreclosure?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Newark/sold/21915003-35-Norwood-St-Newark-NJ-07106
Who can I talk to about this property? I don't see a phone number.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Nottingham/sold/454083-225-Red-Pump-Rd-Nottingham-PA-19362
This is a model home staffed currently by SeaGate Homes agents and it is not for sale. What gives?
There are two other listings on Trulia returned to me for this address with different prices. No agent contact. New Home Source gets the inquiries. Sounds like a scam or a very poorly run lead generating…
can i get more pictures on this property1003 Dudley Drive?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080519468-1003-Dudley-Dr-Kissimmee-FL-34758
Is there a way to finance a park model?
I am in love with those cute little resort cotteges but because they are concidered RVs to lenders the rates are really high. I want to use one as a primary home but can not afford the loan! Any help?
is this house have a lawsuit ?
somebody told me so. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Tallahassee/sold/131398-4206-Ruth-Dr-Tallahassee-FL-32303
Is this close to the city? Is there a lot of traffic around this area often.?
Im currently in Iraq with a little over a year left in the Marine Corps and was looking for a little place to own for me and my Fiancee while I go to college and she Dances. I was wondering if there are…
Why are the owner fees for this property so high? 10,000$/month is kind of impossible to pay
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074964326-35-E-76th-St-New-York-NY-10021
How do we find a RE agent who will take us seriously?
The problem is the RE agents we have spoken with have either blown us off or just been plain flakey. We are very flex with our price, reasonable people. We do have renters in our house until Sept. and…
Dear sir /madam i would like to buy commercial plot or cheap buildnng please guide me
thanks -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003779799--Woodburn-Ave-Cincinnati-OH-45207
Looking for suggestions on how to recruit agents to help with rental leads.
Our new rental service department has leads up to their ears but they aren't finding it so easy to locate agents that want to put in a little hard work to secure a profitable career in our Kendall/Miami…
Good Morning! Could you please email me the current rent roll and income and expense report!?
Any additional pictures and description of the area would be helpful too! -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1067259756-65-Monroe-St-New-Britain-CT-06051
is this apartment up for rent right now or is it occupied already?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Sarasota/sold/25855165-3377-Bee-Ridge-Rd-18C-Sarasota-FL-34239
Vero Beach FL Homes For Sale
Vero Beach FL Homes For SaleVero Beach FL Homes For Sale is the place to come to find the perfect Vero Beach Fl homes for sale. Prices in Vero Beach, FL are lower than other Florida destinations like Miami…
what are the prices of nearby properties in this neighbourhood? Is fishing, boating, kayaking allowed? Thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068508416-6614-Sabina-Rd-Sarasota-FL-34243
Is this home for sale? How can I contact the owner.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Clearwater/sold/3658963-1420-Rogers-St-Clearwater-FL-33756-SFL
How do I compare my taxes with other similar properties in my area?
Looking to compare Freehold township, NJ taxes
Is $1000 rent increase in Philadelphia normal?
My apartment lease is up in September. The office just informed that if I decide to go month-to-month after September. The rent increase is $1000 per month! $1000. I cannot believe it. Is such huge hike…
Dulles Corridor Metrorail
Dulles Metrorail seems to have been years in the making. Finally, back in March of this year, ground breaking work took place to commence this long over due project.  Dulles Metrorail will provide a rail…
This house was supposed to be under contract, why is it still listed a month later?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Arizona/Phoenix/sold/20631542-531-E-Marco-Polo-Rd-Phoenix-AZ-85024
Is 24 too young to buy a starter house? We are a young couple out of college for 1-2 years with some savings
which we would like to invest in a single-family 2br home in the Hackettstown/Great Meadows/Belvidere area. Would banks even consider signing a loan for us?
How to Claim the $8,000 Home Buyer Tax Credit of 2009
kevin pellatiro (615)714-7918 (client comments) from author Flexo from Consumerism Commentary blog:Thanks to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, formerly known as the “stimulus bill,”…
Can anyone tell me the property taxes per year and if the master upstairs has its own bath? Thank you.!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079617167-130-NW-Pine-Valley-Rd-Winston-Salem-NC-27104
Is this property still for sale? 956 E Diamond Drive, Tempe, 85283? Do you offer financing?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Arizona/Tempe/sold/173988-956-E-Diamond-Dr-Tempe-AZ-85283
Finding an Affordable Prairieville Home
After the problems of the last few years, new home buyers are encouraged to buy "affordable homes," a very attainable goal in the Ascension - East Baton Rouge area. Five years ago, lenders encouraged home…
Selling Your Baton Rouge Home When You Want to Be a Buyer Too
  With all the emphasis on first time buyers this year, the great opportunities for sellers in this current market are often neglected.  People sell homes because they want to move on - to a bigger…
I am wondering if you are renting out this place for the ads states that it is for sale or for ???rent.
Let me know for I am interested in renting it.I am a tenant with a good credit,has a job that pays 4-5k/month after tax. Email me back at: alvie26_gb@yahoo.com -- This question is about this property:…
New Homeowner's Tax Credit Can Get You Settled in Your Prairieville Home
Maybe you have heard lately about using the $8,000 first time homebuyer's credit as a downpayment.  This sounds great at first hearing, but when the details were announced by HUD on May 29, it's clear…
Free Seminar for Baton Rouge Area Homebuyers
 FREE 1st Time Home Buyers Seminar Offered The Sandy Ogburn-Sandlin team at Re/Max Excellent Properties will be hosting a first time home buyer seminar June 23rd @ 6 p.m. The seminar will cover topics…
Making the right choice for you in choosing a mortgage.
How to decide which mortgage is right for you or Step 2 in 1st time home ownership process.   Shopping for a mortgage is a bit like stepping into an ice cream parlor with chocolate chip on your mind…
What does assessment mean when home buying? If assessed at 42,000 but is listed at 199,000 is that bad deal?
Our home is up for sale and while searching we found a new construction home that needs minimal finishing, but was assessed at 43,000 according to TREND website from our realtor, but asking price is 199,999..is…
Property was "purchased" by HSBC in December 08 according to county auditor. Not listed now. Sill for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Ohio/Bratenahl/sold/315706-12910-Lake-Shore-Blvd-Bratenahl-OH-44108
Southern Maryland Free First-Time Home Buyers Classes Starting Soon!
 Please join us in  A   "First Time Home Buyers Classes"Date: Tuesday March 24, 2009Time: 7pm- 8:30pmLocation: Cheaspeake Water CompanyAddress: 11560 H. G. Trueman Rd., Lusby Md 20657(Lusby Town Center)RESERVE…
can i post a home if i am not a realtor?
Its a handyman special. needs a little tlc
what is square feet?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Gilmer/sold/25039409-3700-Nutmeg-Rd-Gilmer-TX-75644
Does this property have a private driveway?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1080776525-362-Highland-Ter-Holmes-PA-19043
Where exactly is this lot?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1069871850--Crooks-Rd-Rochester-Hills-MI-48309
Is this property for sale? I recently saw a For Sale sign at this Address,and would like to know the price.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Tennessee/Graysville/sold/21137449-46-Laurelwood-Trl-Graysville-TN-37338
I read here in the Q & A that it is advisable to check out 3 agents before committing a purchase a property
such as as hi-rise condo in Vegas. Is that ethical if one agent is already showing the property and then ask another agent to show a similar property. What conflicts can arise from such a situation?
FHA Streamline Mortgage
VA Streamline Refinance Program (aka The VA IRRRL Program) The VA Streamline Refinance is designed to help veterans secure the lowest fixed interest rate available and is also known as the VA Interest…
what are the best areas to invest in around houston?
im a fairly new investor...i'd like to start investing around the houston areas...such as houston , pearland, lake jackson, angelton ..etc. What are the"hot spots" in these areas....?
What Shall it Be? Loan Modification, Short Sale, Foreclosure?
You are among the millions underwater and over stressed. What shall you do. Your credit will be most negatively affected with a Foreclosure, then a short sale. As long as you stay current on your loan,…
Will you please remove my house from this page. Thank you.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Alabama/Brookwood/sold/680961-15415-Brackner-Dr-Brookwood-AL
Is this house still taking offers?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079483417-4917-Chism-Way-Antioch-CA-94531
does anyone know the lot number to this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2005923074--Homewood-Way-Riverbank-CA-95367
Is this home still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/43760051-73-Pixy-Pl-Santa-Rosa-CA-95409
Realty Generator
Any Brokers or agents using this lead generation and lead capture system.
How much does a view of Snoqualmie Valley and the Cascades add to an eastside property value?
I'm trying to determine the relative value of somewhat comparable properties around Fall City.
What are the major and minor problems?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/43380120-1111-E-14th-St-Davenport-IA-52803
In California does a HELOC get wiped out if the seller files bankruptcy in a short sale?
Reducing the list price puts us in short sale territory with the HELOC (Wells Fargo) can the seller get off the hook by filing bankrupcy?
Can an exterior appraisal value go down significantly after a walk-thru appraisal?
Quick question, for which I am pretty sure there is a variable of answers. We are purchasing a foreclosure home and are asking the bank for 180k. They did an exterior only appraisal which came back with…
How do I make an appointment to view this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1041902381-1200-Harbor-Dr-N-3C-Oceanside-CA
Free First Time Home Buyers' Seminar Los Angeles, CA
Free!Tuesday  - June 23, 2009 7pm - 8:30 at 5900 Wilshire Blvd Suite 610, LA 90036 across from the LACMA - FREE Learn about the process of buying your 1st home with professional Realtors (me!), Mortgage…
Relocating but need to sell a condo: I'm upside down
I owe more than the worth of my condo now, with a 1st and 2nd mortagage with the same lender. What are my options? I have to get rid of the house asap.
Tax Credit explained for you
Here is the tax credit explained for you so you understand,if you want to buy your first home you should do it this year what a deal.
My lender changed interest rate by 1% day before closing...HELP!
We are closing on a house tomorrow. Our lender quoted us 5.89% on the 1st and 4.89% on the 2nd. He even gave us our monthly payments. Then today, the day before closing he said he made a mistake when he…
What to Look for in an Existing House for a Healthier Home
Site The following should be avoided: Air and noise pollution from traffic and industry Pesticide use in neighborhood (golf courses, mosquito abatement, roadsides, neighbors) Winter air…
Second Month For Sarasota, Florida
Again, Sarasota, Florida monthly home sales statistics are in, and it's good news!!! Visit www.sarasotapropertysearch.com
254 Copper Ridge Rd
Is 254 Copper Ridge Rd a short sale? Wondering because it has been on the market a long time while other condos in that price range seem to be selling faster.
How far away is the Chuck E Cheese from The Hampton Inn Woodbridge NJ?
we are from nyc but are coming to stay in woodbridge for a week. any other kid friendly things to do? anywhere u can bbq?
Coronado Best Buys List, 6.15.09
Greetings! In Coronado right now, there are 20 properties currently in escrow, and new listings coming up every day. We are also seeing a few more well-priced distress sales, including short sales and…
CopiaGate: Interim CEO Garry McGuire Resigns
Napa: Amazingly, the gyre keeps widening at Copia, and it doesn't look like the center won't be holding for much longer. The latest in the mess is that interim CEO Garry McGuire—the public face who attempted…
Doesn't my mortgage broker have to honor our rate lock agreement?
on May 26 we signed paperwork for a loan and locked in an interest rate of 4.625 our loan has been approved and the appraisal was done and on June 12 our mortgage broker sent us email stating that he is…
Advise for First-Time Buyers
Advice for First-Time Buyers Pre-Qualification: Meet with a mortgage broker and find out how much you can afford to pay for a home.    Pre-Approval: While knowing how much you can afford is the first…
I was wondering if someone could answer a question for me regarding listing a house for sale. I know that in
California, a seller must disclose to potential buyers if the house has ever had a mold problem. (The house in question had a bathroom leak which resulted in some mold in the wall, and a bit in the closet…
Government Program Provides 22% Down Payment Assistance
It has become pretty evident to me that we are starting to turn back the clock to the days where a real estate purchase was more about the first time home buyer using an FHA loan to buy a place to live…
I currently have a condo... that is UPSIDE down...I also have a villa (my Dads..) that will be left to me..
(he is very sick and in Hospice)..and i am soo confused.... working on a loan mod. with NACA.. to put me in a normal 30 yr. fixed...Dad's villa is free and clear... can't rent Dads villa (they do not allow…
RE Agent here, views: any buildings going up that will block the view?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071611442-120-Greenwich-St-New-York-NY-10006
has this property definatly sold, please let me know Thank you, Jeannine email: jnine@bellsouth.net
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/North_Carolina/Apex/sold/236641-8941-Willow-Trace-Ct-Apex-NC-27539
is this home still available for purchase? how much????
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Victorville/sold/25850849-12654-Dulce-St-Victorville-CA-92392
Hi, is it a good price for this property? 85,000 is it a good FVM? what is the Exemptions mean? Thanks!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1068145347-1805-Biscayne-Bay-Cir-Jacksonville-FL-32218
Free $$$ From the IRS is Always a Good Thing!
Portlanders are a frugal bunch and so taking advantage of every single possible tax credit is always prudent, don't you think?  I believe most everyone has heard about the 1st-time buyer tax credit of…
is this house for sale ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1072782472-8539-Acree-Rd-Jacksonville-FL-32219
Is it correct? the info here in Trulia This property located at 3800 North Ocean Drive #1051, Singer IslandF
only $4/sqft? Is it an error? If not, I'll buy it. Thank you -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/44818087-3800-N-Ocean-Dr-1051-Singer-Island-FL-33404
I am bidding on a house in reo should I pay the ask of 269,000 and ask 3% consessions or add the conssession
onto the total and bid $280,000 what kind of market are we in now. is it still favorable to even ask 6%
Is this a short sale- what is its status?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1079370820-8672-Nw-57th-Ct-Coral-Springs-FL-33067
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