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Where can someone purchase tax deed sales for Riverside, CA. Where do I begin.?

The Woodlands Real Estate Market - Part 4 - Months of Inventory
The Months Of Inventory is calculated dividing current active listing inventory by average monthly sales of the prior 12 months. The Woodlands Months Of Inventory in February is 4.5 months. A number above…

luxury condo near disney that I can rent. use personally 2-3wks. was told about world quest resort. any ideas?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Florida/Orlando/sold/1041419060-8849-Worldquest-Blvd-101-Orlando-FL-32821

False Alarms at Di Fara: Pie Holds Steady at $20
[Kathryn Yu] Midwood: Just one year ago pizza institution Di Fara shocked the city when it raised the its price of a slice to $4. So today when we read a Chowhounder report that the pizza place has enacted…

Reader Rant: FiDi Newcomer Says Free the Sidewalks!
While more of a gentle chiding than a stinging rebuke, a Financial District resident has still had it up to here (N.B., we are making aggressive hand motions way above our heads) with the FiDi parking…

8920 Southwest 97th Lane Road #B, Ocala FL 34481 Is this OTOW?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1071952435-8920-SW-97th-Lane-Rd-B-Ocala-FL-34481

The Woodlands Real Estate Market - Part 2 - Contracts
The number of contracts for the month of January was 100. Both 2008 and 2007 started the year in the 150 range. Reasons for the decline in number of contracts include buyers waiting for still lower interest…

what is the assoc. fee & taxes on this unit
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1070475302-17545-Front-Beach-Rd-2202-Panama-City-Beach-FL-32413

Thursday AM Clickage
Local · Valentine's Day brought a brief rise in sales for chain stores [LAT] · Reading while eating at Stories: An investigative report [Evil Monito] · Seatbelt bag purveyor Harvey's opens on Melrose…

Is this school affliated with Lasalle college?
-- This question is about De La Salle In Towne School: http://www.trulia.com/schools/PA-Philadelphia/De_La_Salle_In_Towne_School/

Im looking for S. Philly realty advice!
I am looking to purchase a single family, 2-3 bd, 1-2 bath home in the 110k-160k range. I have been looking in the Point Breeze area of S Philly as well as Pennsport. Would you agree that each area is…

Street Scenes Fashion Week: Tamara in the Tents
Today's Street Scenes subject is Tamara, shot in the Tents in Bryant Park. Feel free to vote on whether you like or dislike her outfit below. Your choices are 'Perfection!,' 'I feel strangely ambivalent…

who is the lender?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Rancho_Mirage/sold/24917944-40025-Cholla-Ln-Rancho-Mirage-CA

Land price in Ocean Beach
I had previously written all of you about a piece of land that was willed to me in Ocean Beach. It sits on top of the hill and overlooks the ocean and and Mission Bay. I know it's near impossible to…

SOBE Wine & Food '09: Food World Descends on Miami
Miami: The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is finally upon us, and food bloggers, writers, chefs, and all their hangers on are currently in transit to Miami to participate. We'll be keeping you up to…

Does anyone know how to go about rasing the roof on a home? Or could steer me in the direction of contractors
that could get me some information?

Hi, Is there an access to the basement from outside of the house? Thanks, Norm
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/41403015-37-Union-St-Enfield-CT-06082

Is there an open house planned for this home? Thanks, Ryan
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074049454-1208-Day-St-Philadelphia-PA-19125

Foreclosures increase substantially in Milford Massachusetts
Via Massachusetts Real Estate VoiceForeclosures and the Milford Massachusetts Real Estate Market If you live in the Boston Massachusetts or New England area you may have caught the news piece done by…

City Hall Wants to Turn You On With Its Electric Feel
Yesterday Gavin proudly took the wraps off his promised "Green Vehicle Showcase" in front of City Hall, which is meant to herald the Bay Area's becoming the "EV Capital of the U.S." (Why not go for the…

is there a well with standing water rights?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1071205282-3434-N-1100-East-Buhl-ID-83316

How Will the $8,000 First Time Home Buyer Credit Help You?
The tax credit is for first-time home buyers only. What is the definition of a first time home buyer?  A first time home buyer is a taxpayer that has not owned a primary residence within the last 3 years. …

Can anyone offer any advice on buyinga home from the sheriff sale or acution?

Hollywood's First Ghost Building? Madrone Developer Files for Bankruptcy
This one was coming: Southern California homebuilder John Laing, which has been pretty mum amid plenty of damning reports, has filed for Chapter 11. Bloomberg News reports that WL Homes LLC, which owns…

I am confused. Thought this said it was a ranch yet there is a stairwell--to where? How many stairs overall?
Am looking for something that is potentially good for mobility impaired. Does this fill the bill? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/photos/1074746822-80-Whitehav…

Looking for a Buyer's Agent experienced with the UTC - UCSD area
Hi, I am looking for a Buyer's Agent experienced with the UTC - UCSD area, preferably someone who is patient and knowledgable as well. Where would be a good place to find one? Thanks!

the property listed at 137 haggetts pond rd..andover mass.01810 is listed as sold . this is not rue . It's sti
for sale . check zillow.com details on it, and get your data right or remove it from your listing. thankl you e. veilleux

Eater Headhunter: In today's edition of late-night business...
In today's edition of late-night business brainstorming gone overboard: "Looking for counter help in our highly unusual donut shop. The candidates must be fun loving, friendly and willing to support our…

What The Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan Doesn't Mean For Homeowners
In Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday, the President presented the Homeowner Affordability and Stability plan, a multi-pronged effort to support the housing market. The story made the front page of nearly every…

I don't think he likes it....
Rick Santelli of CNBC on President Obama's mortgage bailout plan http://tinyurl.com/rickcnbc

Is the $7500 dollar tax credit going to have to be paid back?
I closed on my first home on December 17, 2008. I had my taxes done for 2008 the first week in Feb. I did receive my $7500 dollar tax credit (but for some reason it was 7800 when I got it back). I was…

Free Eats, Pt. 2: Among Blackbook's list of NYC's top...
Among Blackbook's list of NYC's top ten free bar snacks, Il Mulino's antipasti, Dell'Anima's free small plates from 4-6 on weekends, curried popcorn at Tailor, and pretzels at Blaue Gans. [BB] Copyright…

Liveblogging the Shows: Rebecca Taylor
In an effort to make reading Racked as much like being in the tents as humanly possible, we'll be liveblogging the shows all week, from the suspense of waiting in line (will the seats be any good?) to…

When will the mortgage foreclosure program become available the public.?
When will the mortgage foreloure program become available to the people that need it and where should they start the process to refinance or restructure they mortgages.

Seeking my dream Realtor! It's all set - my husband and I will fly out to California to visit mid March!
Somone with . . -patience, be willing to spend half a day showing us around town plus a few homes. -2 references homebuyers within the last year I can email/contact before March -min 8-10 years exp,…

Hunts Point - Exclusive waterfront locale
Hunts Point juts out into Lake Washington between Kirkland and Bellevue.  Its high-end neighbors to the Northeast and South are Yarrow Point and Medina.  This small, exclusive community is surrounded…

6 Most Common Expenses Associated with Owning an Disney Area Vacation Home
Originally Posted at: www.ThePinkFlamingo.infoIf you're in the market to invest in a sunny vacation home near Disney World in Orlando,Florida then lets talk money.  These are five of the most common expenses…

Anyone knows about reasonable monthly rental for 1B/1B at Cupertino Villas in Sunnyvale, CA?
I'd like to rent out my 1B/1B unit at Cupertino Villas in Sunnyvale, CA. Any one know what is a reasonable monthly rental?

Flip Taxes of the Rich & Famous: Famed Upper East Side co-op 740...
Famed Upper East Side co-op 740 Park hates the spotlight, so it's no surprise the building's sellers are retreating following an item this week about market turmoil perhaps affecting 740's tenants. Michael…

Colicchio's Picky Eater: Colicchio, shifting his focus to kids...
Colicchio, shifting his focus to kids and healthy eating, on his own teenage offspring: "For him, he’ll eat peas, but he doesn’t like broccoli. Green was always an issue. For a while he wouldn’t…

Good afternoon! I am interested in possibly purchasing your property listed for $107,000.
Do you have the actual address for this lsiting Thanks, Phillip Adair -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1074403244-Single-Family-Home-Kyle-TX-78640

the text says 7 baths but lists 1 full, 1 half bath which seems odd...how many baths? How many acres?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/41457825-5616-Highway-61-Silver-Bay-MN-55614

LOOKING FOR A RENTAL HOUSE IN BROWNSVILLE, TX
I MAY POSSIBLY BE MOVING TO BROWNSVILLE HERE WITHIN THE NEXT 3-4 MONTHS AND I WAS LOOKING FOR A HOUSE FOR RENT AND I AM REALLY NOT HAVING ANY LUCK AS FAR AS FINDING THEM ONLINE, MY BUDGET FOR A RENTAL…

What If You Threw a Runway Show and Nobody Came?: We weren't planning on going to...
We weren't planning on going to the Rebecca Taylor show at Bryant Park at 1pm, but when we saw that there was no line to get in, we walked up and asked for a ticket. Insanely, the tactic worked, and now…

RIP: Leo Giorgetti, the restaurateur who ran...
Leo Giorgetti, the restaurateur who ran the legendary Iron Horse on Maiden Lane, passed away over the weekend: "In its day - in the '50s '60s and early '70s - the Iron Horse was one of the city's top dining…

Week in Reviews: Keeping with the theme of a...
Keeping with the theme of a big week for Santa Monica's dining scene, Jonathan Gold files his full review from Riva, the Italian joint from Thierry Perez and Jason Travi. Riva has high points (tonno di…

Buyers & Sellers Can Both Win in Florence, Alabama!
"Low Rates Boost Housing", a recent article in the Florence, AL local newspaper, the Times Daily, noted that it's a perfect time for for buyers to buy and for sellers to sell...at least in our area. …

Hi, What is a fair offer for this property,land requires a lot of work? Is underground oil tank dangerous?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073733703-6212-Sharon-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28210

New Custom Homes in The Woodlands Update
Custom residences are offered in beautiful settings including East Shore, the “Garden District” of The Woodlands Town Center on Lake Woodlands; near the Gary Player Signature golf course in the Village…

Dealfeed Map: A Guide to LES/East Village/Nolita Deals
EVill/LES: When we first launched our Dealfeed and subsequent Dealfeed Map, we had no idea how many recession specials were on the way. The map eventually got so unwieldy that we had to edit it down to…

I am looking for a beachfront condo being sold well below market value
Would like to take advantage of sellers market to find a bargain that can be used as a vacation home generating rental income short term.....and a potential retirement home longer term

DEALFEED: The Hundreds
Label: The HundredsDeal: Up to 75% off streetwear When/Where: Friday, February 20th through Sunday, February 22nd. Fri, Sat 9am—6pm, Sun noon—4pm. The Reed Space Annex, 151 Orchard St between Stanton…

What bank has this property up for Foreclosure! Would like to buy directly!!?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1060935307-81-Peach-Farm-Rd-East-Hampton-CT-06424

Thursday Morning Linkage
[Photog Bredgur's caption; "One of the entrance doors to my friend's apartment (student housing) near USC."] · Legislation introduced that would target derelict/abandoned boats [Argonaut] · Glendale…

James Island Realtor Launches Newly Designed Website
Kristi Reagor is a Charleston Native as well as a James Island Realtor who has successfully worked with both Buyers and Sellers in meeting their goals over the last 7 years.  She has recently redesigned…

What are the Bethesda area neighborhoods in DelRay? Are they good neighborhoods re crime and schools?

What size is the lot where this home is located? Is this the correct price?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066970205-Single-Family-Home-Klamath-Falls-OR-97601

The Woodlands Creekside Park Village Update
MORE THAN 520 FAMILIES HAVE PURCHASED NEW HOMES IN CREEKSIDE PARK More than 520 families have purchased new homes in The Woodlands’ ninth and newest village, Creekside Park, and are enjoying the area’s…

nys our agent who also represented the buyer brought a bid to us and negotiated a price which we accepted
we found out that this is the same client that llow balled us a month ago but only after we received thefax of a purchase agreement our agent who was workibg in the dual capacity never said it was the…

Chestnut
The Restaurant: ChestnutThe Deal: 3-courses (any ap, entree, and dessert) for $30.When/Where: All night Tuesday and Wednesday; 271 Smith St., 718-243-0049. Copyright © 2009 Eater —Amanda

Is Premier High School accredited and if so, by which accrediting agency? SACS, TEA?
-- This question is about Premier High School: http://www.trulia.com/schools/TX-Pharr/Premier_High_School/

does this property have septic and a well?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066910704-Lot-Land-Grove-OK-74344

there is no price listed for this property. What is the price and is there a basement under it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Minnesota/Minneapolis/sold/20286173-5205-Aldrich-Ave-N-Minneapolis-MN-55430

$8,000 Tax Credit for Homebuyers passes, not $15,000 that everyone hoped for..READ THE BILL. LasVegas
Well folks, it is a done deal now...But, not the $15,000 that was originally submitted...See previous blogs Senate passes $15,000 credit for homebuyers..but wait...its not a done deal yet... Senator Johnny…

Two's a Trend: Eat Fresh at 111 Central Park North
Posh 23rd Street condo building Gramercy by Starck took some heat from tenants and some barbs from Curbed readers when a McDonald's opened in one of its retail spaces (earning the "McStarck" nickname),…

I'm a first time homebuyer. Where should I start? Find a mortgage lender? Get pre-approved? See an agent?

New Stimulus Bill passed. Information from The Wisconsin Realtors Assoc.
 February 14, 2009 The Economic Stimulus Bill (The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, H.R. 1.) has been passed by the US House of Representatives and US Senate. The bill has been forwarded…

How does the median price for 97601 compare with resort property?
We live at the Running Ranch resort on Klamath Lake and have heardn that resort property tends to hold it's value better than other......

Can you give driving directions to 6932 Windmere Lane, Crozet, Va 22932?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Virginia/Crozet/sold/1067797099-6932-Windmere-Ln-Crozet-VA-22932

What is the current market figure for price of square foot of a home, I am seeing anywhere from 61.00 to 87.00
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073127404-3806-Country-Club-Rd-Arlington-TX-76013

are there any pictures of this house available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1062635218-320-Canterbury-Rd-Wells-ME-04090

Listage
Waiting at 1810 Restaurant in Pasadena [Photo: Flickr/Ca-los] · Jonathan Gold's First Bite: Mar Vista's Curious Palate [LAW] · Orange County Tries Its Hand at Restaurant Week [LAT] · Visiting America's…

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Spotted in Union Square. [Photo: Flickr/Planet Money] · Visiting America's Biggest Foie Gras Farm [VV] · Waterbar's Bar Menu Gets Some Attention [Chron] · Yoshi's Adds Rock and R&B to Music Calendar…

The property looks great, but wouldn't the ocean view be obstructed if the house below put on another story?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073480580-2064-Glasgow-Ave-Cardiff-by-the-Sea-CA-92007

Little Help Here?: California Extra Hard Up for Housing Plan
The president's $75 billion plan to keeping the housing market from eating it (see: news) is said to have special significance in California, the "epicenter of boom-and-bust real estate." The three-fold…

And So, It Has Passed...
  After months of deliberation it is finally here. The United States financing nightmare is on its way out. We still have hard work in front of us. But we will recover and be stronger than before! As…

looking,and just looking for a affordable,150k prefer single family close to NAU

If I want to buy a house in Foreclosure, is an auction the only way to buy it or is there another way?

How can the stimulus help me as a widow left with a mortgage based on 2 incomes and now only 1???
I can not afford the payments starting March and I am with Countrywide. I can not find a rate low enough to be able to make the payments and there is no one else to help me. I have spoken with Country…

I am UK citizen looking for a mortgage to purchase in the Bradenton USA.
I am UK citizen looking for a inexpensive condo to buy for future trips to watch the Rays.Can i get a mortgage in the USA for this purchase?I am looking to buy in Bradenton.

Belltown - downtown Seattle, water views, waterfront living
Belltown is located just North of Downtown Seattle and just South of Queen Anne and the Seattle Center.  This lively neighborhood has a wide range of restaurants, businesses, and clubs that give it a…

Is this a gated community?
It lists a security guard but doesn't say if it is gated. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/33934857-739-NW-101st-Ter-Plantation-FL-33324

How much is the property at 1751 Central Avenue?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1048796224-1751-Central-Ave-Bridgeport-CT-06610

Are any of this units for lease or rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1064148102-140-Breakers-Bend-Dr-Buchanan-TN-38222

on the 200 block of North Front Street, in the last 1 year what homes have sold and at what price. Thank you
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Pennsylvania/Darby/sold/21196619-1374-Edgehill-Rd-Darby-PA-19023

Why isn't this house listed as being for sale? It has been on the market for 3 years.
We are interested in this property and waiting to see if the price will drop a bit in the near future (especially considering that they only paid $445 for it). Thanks. -- This question is about this…

do you know the name of the listing agent who i should talk to? what is the real estate company name?what #?

The Woodlands Real Estate Market - Part 5 - List Price versus Sale Price
The January sale price as a percent of list price in The Woodlands was 93.5. Every calendar year begins at a lower percentage than the average 97%. Homes closed in January were the result of negotiated…

Ryan Sutton's Twitter: The Bloomberg critic's an early fan:...
The Bloomberg critic's an early fan: "is stoked 'inoteca kept most of bar milano's cocktails and their best dish: tagliatelle alla bolognese." [Twitter] Copyright © 2009 Eater —Amanda

Employment Opportunities In Southeast Georgia
In the midst of growing unemployment nationally, we have significant employment growth and job transfer opportunities here in Camden County, GA. We are located on the I-95 corridor mid-way between and…

Foreclosure-Fighting Bill: Round-Up of Reactions
Following yesterday's unveiling of the White House's $75 billion "Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan," reactions ranged from cautious optimism to disappointment to cheerleading, but if there was…

I would like to see pictures of the inside of this house. I am ready to buy a house in the area.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1075073720-956-Tympani-Ct-Herndon-VA-20170

Stimulus Includes $8,000 Credit
GREAT NEWS!  The new Tax Credit has been increased to $8,000!  And it does not have to be paid back!  WOW! Talk about incentive to buy a home in 2009!  First time home buyers (see definition below)…

How do I know which public school is associated to an address?
Is the public school you're assigned to purely based on what is closest to where you live? How would I find out which schools are options based on an address?

Is the property for sale or up for foreclosure? How do we contact the owner?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Georgia/Fairburn/sold/32849-730-Pecan-Wood-Ct-Fairburn-GA-30213

Can my wife be considered a new homebuyer if our current house is in my name?
I puchased this house before we were married.

The Woodlands Real Estate Market - Part 3 - Days On Market
Days On Market is defined as number of days from list date to close date. The 66 closed sales in January were on the market a median 55 days. The median list price was $234,800; ranging from $101,900 to…

Email Scan
We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, two items of note: Best Bets Daily: The tiny, comfortable SlimBlade MouseBrooklyn Based: Writers' rooms to rent in BrooklynDailyCandy: Sales from Earnest…

On Site: Gossip Girls, Rich British Hippies at Anna Sui
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. The first thing we noticed upon entering the Anna Sui show at the Tent last night was red-haired model Coco Rocha, who's been traipsing around Bryant…

What is the average of sales price off the listing price in Missoula?