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My buyer wants me to just "leave" furniture. I am afraid they may walk away if I say no. Is it worth it to just "give in?"
They have delayed request for repairs for almost 2 weeks. I think this may be the reason. That they are waiting for me to acquiesce.
I wonder if there is anything For Sale around here?
I wonder if there is anything For Sale around here?    I wonder if there is anything For Sale around here? The answer may surprise you ...This picture was taken today in downtown Silver Spring,…
Seller's Agents Vs. Buyer's Agents
I'm going to keep this short and to the point. I had a conversation with a potential buyer today and they insisted it is better dealing with ten different listing agents rather than get one buyer's agent…
San Ramon Homes Sales Activity February 2012
San Ramon Home Sales activity is brisk with 84 new listings on the market during February 2012 and 36 closed sales. All total there are 101 homes for sale in San Ramon ranging in price from $412,000…
All Agents Are The Same
Many people believe there is little or no difference between agents. That theory is dead wrong. Agents are people so you will always have the normal personality and value differences. Throw in the marketing…
Home Inventory ... Demand is up, supply is down
One year ago the number of closed transactions (DEMAND) was down 6.4% and the number of active listings (SUPPLY) was up 5.2% over the prior year in metro Denver. But the story is different this year!…
GOOD EVENING, I;M ROSALYN WILLIAMS ARE THE HOUSE AT 2521MILLS FOR SELL.
I WAS IMPRESS WHEN I SAW THE LOVELY HOME ON MILLS STREET. PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT rosalynwilliams90@YAHOO.COM. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3036480685-2521-Mill…
selling merrillville, indiana real estate, home improvement, lake county, indiana real estate
Century 21 South County Real EstateScott Gallagher, Associate Broker, 219-588-6787Safety tips for heating your home Anyone in the merrillville, indiana real estate marketplace, or anywhere in the lake…
Affordable Sand Section with GORGEOUS Ocean Views
If you have no plans Sunday March 17th Open House 2-4 PM.... go for a stroll on the beach grab a cappuchino afterwards!
I'm a signal mom that wants to find a home that I can rent to own a home in the 95129 area code or near by.
I'm looking for a 4 bedroom , 3 bathroom, 2 car grange , big backyard , big front yard, 2300 square feet -3,000 Square feet, with new plumbing ,and central heat and air conditioning.
2 Bedrooms Coop $299,000.00 Bensonhurst
Open House Sunday March 18, 2012 from 1 to 3:30pm. 8735 Bay Parkway apt B26. Fully renovated 2 bdrm co-op in European style on 2nd floor, large sunny rooms, wood doors, custom kitchen with granite counter…
Hi Was wondering about the basement--do you have any pictures and does the season room have heating or air?
What kind of siding. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3050733943-81-Wheeler-Rd-Avon-CT-06001?ecampaign=con_day_propertysearchforsale_bk&eurl=www.trulia.com/prop…
Which pocket or area has homes selling the fastest around South Bay, CA?
And what price range of homes is selling the most or the fastest?
Wholesaling and Rehabbing Houses
Wholesale Real Estate in California: You can make money even in today’s real estate market by buying houses wholesale and rehabbing them. What you do with the houses once you’ve bought and fixed…
Atlanta Symphony Decorators' Show House 2012
The 42nd annual Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Decorators' Show House & Gardens 2012 will be held  April 21 through May 13, 2012.  This year's event which will feature the Southeast's finest interior…
I am submitting an offer on a REO property. Listing agent requires pre-approval from Prospect mortgage - mortgage broker. Is this legal?
The listing agent tells me there is no exceptions to this, she will not submit my offer without this pre-approval. I have had agents before requiring a direct lender approval. Prospect mortgage is not…
If i finance a $450K home with a conventional loan 5% down, what will be my PMI rate and is there a mandatory minimum duration for PMI?
Can I pay down loan say 2 or 3 years later and eliminate PMI? What about FHA, is there a five year minimum PMI or can I pay down loan prior to that and eliminate PMI?
Beverly Hills Real Estate – List Of All Open Houses For Beverly Hills Homes Scheduled for 03/18/2012
Weekend is almost here and it’s time to view open houses for Beverly Hills homes and Westside residents can take advantage to look at some homes. There are about 12 open houses scheduled for…
Beverly Hills Real Estate – List Of All Open Houses For Beverly Hills Condos Scheduled for 03/18/2012
With weekend here, time to view open houses for Beverly Hills condos and Westside residents can take advantage to look at some homes and condos. This Sunday, there are about  open houses scheduled…
How is the little flower neighborhood? My wife and I have looked also at Fishers (totally different, of
Obviously the two areas are very different. However, we love the craftsman style homes closer to Indy. This would be our first home so a comp for us would be a condo or small home in Fishers/Castleton. Crime…
What is the scoop on non-FHA rehabilitation loans?
I want to buy a condominium which needs repairs. i looked at 203k loans but condos are not eligible. are there any other programs out there? 36 months post-bk discharges. 700 credit score.
Well you sell two acres.
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It looks like this house has a separate office... could it be turned into a 4th bedroom? Are all the bedrooms upstairs?
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Has anyone had a recent successful home purchase with NACA? (in SD?)
NACA.com I am representing a buyer who recently applied for a 0 down/0closing cost loan at San Diego Convention center & now can not get ahold of anyone.
How to get a mortgage for foreign investor?
I am looking to buy a investment house or condo in Las Vegas/Henderson, how I can get a mortgage with 30-40% downpayment? I don't have an ss number because I don't live in US.
Australian Investors looking for foreign national mortgages to purchase investment real estate in the US - any mortgage brokers able to assist?
I'm part of a group of Australian Real Estate Investors who are investing in residential real estate in several states. We all have the money to purchase with cash, however would like to leverage…
New Watercolor from Pearland Sam
I painted this watercolor based on what I look at every single day of my life!  First of all, the inevitable multi-colored Google logo . . . interestingly, the only colors used in this watercolor are…
Short Sale! 608 Blue Lake Lane, Lexington SC - Home for Sale
Short Sale! 608 Blue Lake Lane is a beautiful split-plan home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Located in the Oak Pointe subdivision in Lexington County. This traditional style home includes a large living…
is this home sold? the sign is still up in the yard
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Foreign Persons Receiving Rental Income From U.S. Real Property
Foreign Persons Receiving Rental Income From U.S. Real Property U.S. real estate professionals and rental agents/property managers are encountering an increasing number of situations that involve foreign…
How can I find more out about this house? Is that the final price?
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Interested to see this house.
We would like to see this house.Give us a call on this number (719)351-4651 Thanks Naveen -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3026313282-1121-Talbridge-Way-Saint-Charles-MO-63303
HUD Makes Signficant Underwriting Changes Beginning April 1, 2012
Miami  Home Loan presents the FHA Revised Guidelines which are  Effective 04.01.2012 These are some exerts of the February 28 Mortgagee letter from the U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. Miami…
HENDERSON,LAS VEGAS, NV MARKET UPDATE 3/18/12. SEE HUD PROPERTIES + GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURES with WICKED DISCOUNTS
The median sales price for homes in ZIP code 89044 in Henderson from Dec 11 to Feb 12 was $220,500 based on 190 sales. Compared to the same period one year ago, the median sales price decreased 0.1%, or…
What is the typical broker's fee for a rental apt in Brooklyn?
We are looking to rent an apt and I would like to find out what the fee would be if we go through a broker. Would the fee be different if we the lease is for a year vs a shorter-term rental (ie just for…
When is the right time to buy a home?
With the statewide median single family detached home prices for California slipping 0.6 percent again from January's number, or from $268,280 to $266,660(according the new data from CAR), you might think…
Short sales should receive a boost from "Robo-Signing" Settlement
The detailed terms of the so called "Robo-Signing" agreement between mortgage servicers and a coalition of state attorneys general and federal agencies were filed this week.  The government's $25 billion…
Blaine, Wa. Home Inspector and Tequila Mockingbird
      Every year, in the Northwest, we are revisited by many indigenous birds and critters that seem to display uncanny “homing” ability.  Among these, there are several species of birds that…
Does this home have a basement? -Lisa
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Does the rent include utilities?
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i was looking at the condo at 70-31 108th st, and i was wondering if there were any pictures of the inside of the apartment.
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I saw this ad. I was wondering if there were any other pictures available for this listing. What are the maintenance fees for this apartment?
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Ca$h or Credit: Las Vegas NV Area REO Financing Profiles
Cash is the obvious dominator with overall Las Vegas Area REO Purchases. Cash not only dominates but CRUSHES financed purchases under $75000. The primary reason is the stuff priced under $75000 is unhabitable…
Mountain's Edge (Las Vegas NV) Market Report
Mountain's Edge January 2012 Real Estate Resale Market Report: Listings (2/15/2012): 176 Under Contract (2/15/2012): 324 Sold January 2012: 79 Since Last Month: Listings are DOWN -30, Pendings are UP +13,…
Are you up-to-date on the new tax laws that will be imposed for 2011 and 2012?
Courtesy of Valley Natural Hazard Disclosure - First of all, the standard deductions will be increased for most taxpayers. The increased amounts are reflected by the status you file for example: Married…
Is this property a condo or a co-op?
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Rents Rise In Brooklyn
The Real Deal has published an interesting article concerning rents in Brooklyn, check this link to read the article by Adam Fusfeld;  http://trdny.com/yABaMl
Caruso's Touches on the Millennial Generation....
  RECENT GENERATIONS FOCUS MORE ON FAME, MONEY THAN GIVING BACK   Young Adults Less Interested in Community Issues, Politics and Environment, Finds New Research   The times are changing, and not necessarily…
Douglas County Homes News - Foreclosures Down, Short LIved
Douglas County Homes News - According to TheNicheReport.com, the amount of homes being foreclosed dropped in February, but foreclosures are expected to heat back up again.Why? The $26 billion settlement between…
Castle Rock Homes News - Foreclosures Down, Short Lived
Castle Rock Homes News - According to TheNicheReport.com the amount of homes being foreclosed dropped in February, but foreclosures are expected to heat back up again.Why? The $26 billion settlement between…
Castle Pines Homes News - Foreclosures Down, Short Lived
Castle Pines Homes News - According to TheNicheReport.com, the amount of homes being foreclosed dropped in February, but foreclosures are expected to heat back up again.Why? The $26 billion settlement between…
how does a 5/1 or 7/1 arm mortgage work?
i see on website either option states 5.00/2.00/5.00. what is this telling me about this type of loan?
Can you twll me who the owner of record is for: 2209 N 57th Terr, Kansas City, KS 66104?
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2011 Bedford County, Virginia Land Sales - Large Tracts
Since 1998 I have been reviewing sales statistics compiled by the Bedford County Real Estate Department. Some sales have to be omitted because the acreage is unknown, but I suspect that most of these sales…
My wife is US Citizen and im not, where to start if we want to buy house in CA?
My wife is US citizen but im not, and we are thinking to buy a house in CA for investment, we have a mortgage in Hong Kong already, what are the options and where can we get started? In this case, will…
Can I test my drinking water in LV?
Metals, Phenol, Pesticides...Chlorine!
Happy St Patricks Day!
Wishing you the Luck of the Irish in all your real estate ventures...Hope you find a Pot of Gold!From your Scottsdale Condos and Homes agent:Carmen BrodeurRealtor & AttorneyThe Brodeur Luxury Group …
New Listings from Marc White : March 17th
Today's NEW Property listings in the High Country of North Carolina – From Marc White… If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me anytime. Click on the link below to open…
Foreclosure Listings from Marc White : March 17th
NEW Foreclosure/Short Sale Listings & Price Changes: Today's Foreclosure and Potential Short Sale Property listings in the High Country of North Carolina – From Marc White… If you have any questions,…
MORTGAGE LOANS FOR NON-US CITIZENS
MORTGAGE LOANS FOR NON-US CITIZENS   We receive requests from people interested in buying a home in the United States who are not US citizens. The status of a person in the United States makes different…
Moving houses is so stressful! Any advice or horror stories please?
I enjoyed reading Susan Stellin's article in the New York Times about moving and it reminded me of my horrible and stressful experiences moving houses in the past. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/29/b…
When can I visit this condo?
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I lost my dream home - because I didn't make an offer!
I've heard this more than once or twice... "I would have bought it for that price!". If you find a home that you would really like, but think it may be over priced or you you don't want to offend the seller…
Is this house available or sold?
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can i short sale my house after bankruptcy?
I received a chapter 7 discharge in June, 2010. I "surrendered" my house at that time. I am aware that my lenders received a "stay" from the bankruptcy, which we didn't contest.…
A Buyer's Agent's Responsibility to Help a Buyer Make a Good Offer
A Buyer's Agent's Responsibility to Help a Buyer Make a Good Offer The media has been reminding us that it has been a buyer's market for quite some time now.  This has portrayed the misconception that…
From County Cork to Donegal, It's a Gray St. Patty's Day
And it's also a Gray Day in the Bay Area.  Happy Authentic Irish St. Patricks Day! Throughout our trip home from Seattle, the weather was a universal gray, wet, and rainy.  In the dining car we met…
is this property for rental?
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JACKSONVILLE FL FHA MORTGAGE LENDER :: FHA HOME LOAN JACKSONVILLE FL
Jacksonville Florida FHA Mortgage Programs  :: Jacksonville FL FHA HOME LOANS         FHA MORTGAGE LENDER JACKSONVILLE FLORIDAFLORIDA MORTGAGE::FHA LOANS::FHA REFINANCE::FHA LOAN INFO::BAD CREDIT As…
VOE & OVERTIME.......ANY OPTIONS ON VERIFICATION.?
I HAVE A BASE SALARY, & PAID OVERTIME EVERY PAY PERIOD. MY EMPLOYER WILL NOT SAY OT IS LIKELY TO CONTINUE, AND MY DTI RATIO RAISES. LOAN OFFICER STATES: EMPLOYER WILL VERBAL VERIFY OT, BUT WILL NOT…
i was told that this house is no longer on the market is this true
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Would it be wise to buy in Washington Village given the slowed "real estate economy" in recent years?
I am looking to buy in Southern Baltimore, within the next 6 to 9 months, in a community with a potential for growth and rehabilitiation (like a locust point clone) I am a 1st time home buyer, with no…
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