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IT'S BEEN A MONTH SINCE I WAS SUSPOSE TO CLOSE ON MY FIRST PLACE. THE BANK ALREADY TOOK EARNEST
MONEY FOR MY ACCOUNT BUT THE LENDER HAVE'NT OKED MY LOAN YET HE JUST NOW LOCKING ME IN. BUT WE HAD TO GET ANOTHER EXTENSION SOMEONE PLEASE TELL WHAT'S GOING ON

THINK LOTS!
There are a BOATLOAD of lots that are at bargain-basement prices, many of these lots are in foreclosure. You cannot even believe the deals, in some areas, lots have lost more than half their former value…

I am looking for foreclosure listings in DC for free. Any advice on best place to see them online?

I need to find an art teacher for in home lessons in Kansas City, MO.

Looking for a home for my client in S.Orange, W.O., or Maplewood, who runs a daycare from her home .
Must be under $400,000, have 3 beds, large finished bsmnt, and ample parking. A large walk-out back yard, .5 bath and kitchen in basement a plus.

Is the house on 43 eagle street, williamsville ny up for sale or can it be purchased?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Williamsville/sold/20507144-43-Eagle-St-Williamsville-NY

How much are the taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3977030-34345-Lipke-St-Clinton-Township-MI-48035

Is Chinese Drywall the next asbestos or lead based paint???
I am sure you have seen the recent news talking of the problems with Drywall imported from China, and used to build thousands of Florida homes during the boom years.  The question going forward is how…

Now is a great time to buy your own piece of American pie!!
Now is a terrific time to invest in American real estate. With the American foreclosure market driving down home values, you can purchase a terrific home at deep discount prices.  Now is a great time…

I want to make an offer
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1068806341-213-Harmony-Ln-Brandon-FL-33511

can you show the property map of the property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Watertown/sold/20776289-1290-Gotham-St-Watertown-NY-13601

is this price (217,600) for the house and the land? or is this an existing home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1077007374-1736-Cakebread-Ct-Port-Orange-FL-32128

did somebody buy it
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Paterson/sold/21588414-74-N-6th-St-Paterson-NJ-07522

Pasadena Free Electronic Waste Disposal Saturday, April 4
Are you doing some spring cleaning?  Wonder what to do with electronic waste?Here's your opportunity to dispose of e-waste safely, and for free!The City of Pasadena is holding an electronic waste collection…

Buyers Tour Florida Foreclosed Homes on a Boat
In Florida’s Cape Coral area, real estate broker Marc Joseph has been holding boat tours to show foreclosed homes to potential homebuyers and investors. The city, located in Lee County, has more than…

when is ownership transfered in a real estate transaction?

I heard this home was up 4 auction recently. Was there a bid on it if not when is the next auction date?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Massachusetts/Springfield/sold/274437-100-Slater-Ave-Springfield-MA-01119-SMA

The first order of green is
I love much of what is happening in the green movement.. As a realtor, Oakland homeowner and former contractor I advocate using non-toxic and eco-friendly materials and utilizing green practices.What…

NAR'S GREEN DESIGNATION
I just completed training for NAR’s Green Designation Course.  This course provided advanced training and resources so that I may: Respond to consumer demand for green homes&buildings as well as…

Waterway Village Homes For Sale
     WATERWAY VILLAGE, VERO BEACH FLORIDAWATERWAY VILLAGE offers both new construction and re-sale homes in a beautifulgated community.  Quality constructed homes with great open floor plans with…

I heard this house was up for auction recently, was there a bid placed on it, if not when is next auction date
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Massachusetts/Springfield/sold/274437-100-Slater-Ave-Springfield-MA-01119-SMA

Buyer's Market Gone In Glendale AZ?
If you have been "sitting on the fence" waiting for the "bottom of the market" then you may have missed the boat if you are considering purchasing a home in Glendale Arizona (suburb of Phoenix).  According…

what is the real estate agents appropriate commisison?

how much a month??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Trenton/sold/573412-732-GREENWOOD-AVE-TRENTON-NJ-08609

were there any kind of arrest or criminal activities involved with this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Georgia/Hephzibah/sold/244343-2807-PTARMIGAN-RD-HEPHZIBAH-GA-30815

how to open auto insurance agency?
I have been doing auto insurance for around 5 years and I am ready to venture out on my own. I have my lic. already and know who is and is not going to let me write for them. Where do I go from here? I…

Inviting all my fellow Real Estate friends and anyone else that wants to learn... YOU ARE INVITED!
TOWN HALL FOR HOPE EVENT Whether you are a DAVE RAMSEY FAN OR NOT THIS IS A OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN how to stand on your own, not the Government!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND ACTUALLY MAY WALK AWAY HEARING SOMETHING…

what was the cost of the most recent sells in this neighborhood?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Bowie/sold/1271236-1009-Didmarton-Dr-Bowie-MD-20721-SMD

I would like to learn the name and contact information for the property owner, i'm interested in the property.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Ohio/Vermilion/sold/914924-910-Exchange-St-Vermilion-OH-44089

Can someone tell me if this home, 1214 Cambria St, Baltimore, MD is sold? Thanks, Ms. Hudson
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Maryland/Baltimore/sold/455623-1214-CAMBRIA-ST-BALTIMORE-MD-21225

How can realtors best service the needs and requirements of Buyers, Sellers and Investors?
What are the most critical attributes that you as buyers, sellers and investors look for in a Realtor? I thoroughly enjoy answering the many questions that are posted on Trulia and other Real Estate Blogging…

Bryan College Station Home Selling Advantage - Gold Star Property
  STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD!!!  Put your home on the move and sell your home faster, for more money and fewer hassles with ERA's Gold Star Property Program. This program will increase your selling price…

who was the builder for this home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075323406-40501-Chantemar-Way-Temecula-CA-92591

How is the market right now for hercules,ca?What do you predict two years from now?

BRYAN COLLEGE STATION RESIDENTS NEED TO CHECK YOUR HVAC SYSTEMS
BRYAN COLLEGE STATION RESIDENTS NEED TO REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THEIR CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS BEFORE SUMMER. REGULAR MAINTENANCE IS PROVEN TO ENHANCE THE LIFE OF YOUR A/C SYSTEM. YOU…

GOOD NEWS ABOUT THE TEXAS HOUSING MARKET
Click here to see the videoTexas Opportunity and Growth   ckobelt@dfwrealtycompany.comwww.dfwrealtycompany.com

I was wondering how much this house rented for and I would love to take a look at it.
Please give me a call as soon as possible so we could hopefully set up a time to look at the house. 419-705-0429 or e mail me at mmuhlema@emich.edu -- This question is about this property: http://www…

What career opportunities are nearby? Universities? Business and banking districts?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075052785-24-W-Locke-Ln-5-Richmond-VA-23226

How do I schedule an a chance to come see this house? Is there a direct contact. 6307 Broadway West NY
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075052807-6307-Broadway-West-New-York-NJ-07093

In a practical sense, how much negotiation room does one have on an inventory home listed at $315,00?
Home is located in Lancaster, SC and has been on the market for a few months.

Buy the house!
This is for those folks waiting for the market to bottom out.  No one knows when the market will hit bottom, but what I do know is that interest rates are still low (although they are slowing inching…

Taxes on 47 Stelfox St, Demarest, NJ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/nearby/z-16/t-G_MAP_TYPE/40.95661,-73.96787/1074322884-47-Stelfox-St-Demarest-NJ-07627

Can I set up a time to see this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1074110782-6-Warren-Lodge-Ct-2C-Cockeysville-MD-21030

I am looking into buying a condo at a building called 401 blu of north beach.
I need different opinions on this place. I have relatives that rent there but they don't know if it is a good building to buy. They say it's nice and they like it. Does any agent know if anyone bought…

How long has this been in forclosure? Does this affect the property value of other towhomes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1076183937-238-Cascade-Dr-Indian-Head-Park-IL-60525

Is 225 Long Meadow Road, Bedminster NJ 07921 still on the market?
Is 225 Long Meadow Road, Bedminster NJ 07921 still on the market? Does anyone know what the monthly fee and property taxes are for this property? Thanks!

Would the owners consider renting this property? Or rent to own?
We have been renting in the area for two years and would like to rent a bigger house with a pool My email is cpwonderwoman@gmail.com Thank you Courtney -- This question is about this property: http:…

Are we there yet? When will the housing market in Seattle hit bottom?
When people hear I'm a real estate agent, their first question is usually, "when do you think the market will hit bottom"?  My answer is usually, "it doesn't matter, we are probably pretty close - if…

Should You Buy a Home?
  ??RENT OR BUY??Question 1:So you want buy a house. What's the FIRST thing you should do before you even start looking?ANSWER: Examine your budgetHaving a household budget is your top priority. You need…

price drops in marin
Can anyone tell me what the future of foreclosures and reos in Marin will have on overall pricing. the area still seem hugely overpriced, but nothing seems to be selling either.

CONROE, TX KIDZFEST
CONROE KIDZFEST IS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 18, 2009 WHERE:   HERITAGE PLACE PARK (SEE MAP BELOW) TIME:   10AM-10PM The Friends of Conroe, Inc. are presenting the 6th annual Conroe Kidzfest in downtown Conroe,…

Is this listing still available>. please email me at nhpharmd@yahoo.com
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1027309469-5535-Canoga-Ave-322-Woodland-Hills-CA-91367

What is w-o-w and y-o-y?

I am considering this property and would live in the property and rent. Anything I should know about this?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/41419535-127-W-Lafayette-Ave-Baltimore-MD-21217

30 yr fixed rates drop to 4.85% this week
30 year mortgage interest rates dropped to 4.85% this week, a 38 year low according to Freddie Mac (FHMC).After the Fed's announcement of plans to buy $750B in MBSs and $300MM in Treasuries, the mortgage…

i was lookin for a yearboook picture in 1960 - 1962
-- This question is about Luther Jackson Middle School: http://www.trulia.com/schools/VA-Falls_Church/Luther_Jackson_Middle_School/

First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit - What you should know
So you keep hearing about this great new first time Homebuyer tax credit...but you are not really sure how it works or if you qualify...the video below will put you on the right track to understanding…

When is this school accepting applications for new pre-k students?
-- This question is about Belmont - Cragin Ecc: http://www.trulia.com/schools/IL-Chicago/Belmont_-_Cragin_Ecc/

Where are all the newspaper advertising dollars going?
I saw this morning that the Newspaper Association of America released the 2008 figures for advertising revenues. Here is the news: Total newspaper advertising revenue fell 16.6 percent in 2008 over the…

When are they excepting applications for new pre-k students?
-- This question is about Belmont - Cragin Ecc: http://www.trulia.com/schools/IL-Chicago/Belmont_-_Cragin_Ecc/

Can you tell me the elem, middle & HS for this property? There is no address listed.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1076771734-Single-Family-Home-Tampa-FL-33647

Can you advise on market conditions in Plam coast; the garnd haven development?

My name is June Donnelly and I am looking to rent a 4/2 with a pool in Melbourne Beach. My price range is
1,200.00 -1,300.00. If there are any sellers that might consider renting please call. 321-537-0295. Need by 4/01 if possible. Thank-you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http…

is this a timeshare or a year round ownership?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1075329058-100-SE-5th-Ave-401-Boca-Raton-FL-33432

How do you change a home from personal property to real estate?
I am looking at buying a modular that is classified as personal property. I am looking to see what my options are for financing and if it can be changed during the purchase?

What interest rates are going to do???????
Interest rates has been historically low. Pay attention! if you go back to about November of 2008 till now you will notice that interest rates been pretty stable. There is talk about them staying low…

is this home still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1001902897-117-Normandy-Pl-Melbourne-Beach-FL-32951

Hi everyone, I have a question. My husband and I got a Va Loan on a bnak owned house we just did our closing
but no keys were handed to us until the title company sends them over and does the final closing. How long will this typically take and when will we get our keys to our house that we just bought?

Foreclosure Stats
I do a lot of "short sales" and would like to find useful BANK SOURCES for foreclosure stats. I'm finding the loss mitigation employees don't accept statistics from outside the banking comunity too easily.

Would like more information on the lease option on this property.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Oceanside/sold/6578195-3319-PAR-DR-OCEANSIDE-CA-92056

How do I get info. on this property? I am a realestate agent in Indiana and have a customer for ref.
My client is interested in all bank owned and foreclosures Sherry Bedwell -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074614538-5328-29th-St-SW-Lehigh-Acres-FL-33973

Does the listing agent of a bank owned property have to give confirmation to the buyers agent or buyer, to?
insure offers were received and submitted to the seller

Hi!! My name is Adan and I would like to know if there is figure drawing classes . and it is for any Person?
-- This question is about Brooklyn High School Of The Arts: http://www.trulia.com/schools/NY-Brooklyn/Brooklyn_High_School_Of_The_Arts/

Foundation Specialist Recommendation
Hello, I have seen a fair number of single family houses in the Oakland and they all seem to need some foundation work. Does anybody have a recommendation for (preferably somebody you have used before): (a)…

I filed Bankruptcy in 2007 and I now I want to buy a home. Can I? I have since been approved for a credit
card and have been making timely payments. I have a enough savings for a down payment and inspection costs. With my salary, I would qualify for about $150,000. How can I go about getting approved.…

Survey says…… 85% Consider Home Prices Affordable - Imagine If They Were in College Station!
   Century 21 surveyed First-Time Buyers and found optimism  in the market! With prices falling throughout the country (Except Bryan/College Station) and additional buyer incentives, first-time home…

I made an offer equal to the asking price. I was told the asking price was low because the owner wanted a
bidding war to bring up the price. I'm in Florida, can the owner do this or must he accept my offer at the selling price?

Realtors and rentals
Considering moving to bay area with family and would like to first rent (single family home) on the peninsula b/w Millbrae and Redwood City while we get a feel for the market and the communities. Should…

Hello, is this former model home selling with the furniture?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075995279-18749-N-Miller-Way-Maricopa-AZ-85239

I am going to try to buy a $25,000 house.
My credit is 447. I make $45,000 a year. My fiance has a credit score of over 620 and makes $20,000 a year. Will we qualify?

is the seller the same person who bought this house in september 2000?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Arizona/Phoenix/sold/786439-12809-S-46TH-ST-PHOENIX-AZ-85044

1) How much does flood insurance run? 2) Still under agreement?

IS THIS FOR SALE? WHO DO I CONTACT TO SEE IT INSIDE? IS IT OCCUPIED NOW?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Fullerton/sold/2257647-632-W-Fern-Dr-Fullerton-CA-92832

Is this home still available? Thank you!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074346713-1931-W-Houston-Ave-Fullerton-CA

is this house for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Fullerton/sold/5128303-649-W-Valencia-Mesa-Dr-Fullerton-CA-92835

What is the square ft.? When was it built? Is there a pool?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2004060267--N-Swilican-Bridge-Rd-Lake-Havasu-City-AZ-86404

740 fallon ave house is in market . if yes please let me know.call me @(650) 542-2768 thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/San_Mateo/sold/2022127-740-FALLON-AVE-SAN-MATEO-CA-94401

How can I find out what bank holds this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Virginia/Lorton/sold/21757374-5811-Oak-Grove-St-Lorton-VA-22079

my husband lost his job as a store manager so we so the company put him oakhurst ca which is way far from
where we live in tulare ca they bhad also lowered his pay buy 800 dollars a month at this time gas was sky rocketing so we began to fall behind on our payments home we tryrd working with the lender but…

I have found a promising property that is now bank owned by Soveign Bank. Who do I contact to make an offer?

Is this house sold??? I see the listing still posted- yet sold date of 2/26/09??
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074590992-33569-Shamrock-Ln-Murrieta-CA-92563

If you have a 2 and half bathroom, is it wise to turn one full bath into a 3/4 bath with a large shower?

will you rent this property at $2000.00?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075642378-72-Earl-St-Union-NJ-07083

Is this home a foreclosed or bank-owned home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/District_Of_Columbia/Washington/sold/106741-301-ONEIDA-ST-NE-WASHINGTON-DC-20011

The Bank-Owned Property Conundrum
To put it delicately, many of the bank owned properties need... a little work. However, there are wonderful deals to be found for the courageous Buyer.  I currently have a home under contract around…

Inventory for Torrance : 90505 & Market Conditions .
As of today March, 28, 2009 The following information came from the MLS and is accurate to the best of my knowledge but is not Guaranteed:There are currently 58 SFH on the Market in Zip Code 90505;  Prices…

Are there ethics regarding submitting offers for Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson and brokers?
I've been searching for over 1 year. I'm on the low range and find myself up against investors and cash bids. After at least 20-30 offers going nowhere, I found a house that was on the market for 3 days.…

it is a good idea to the owner financing. i am selling my house and people is interested on this.

it is a good idea to the owner financing. i am selling my house and people is interested on this kind of
negociation , can you give advises?

who sold this house and who bought this house?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Oakland/sold/2427695-2842-73rd-Ave-Oakland-CA-94605-SCA