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what does co-op mean when looking to buy a condo?

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Mortgage Brokers will always have more options to offer than a bank
Try and find all these programs though any one Bank!100% LTV- VA àDebts paid off at closing on a Purchase 100% LTV- USDA à12 mo. into Chapter 13 BK…OK Too! 96.5 LTV- FHAà also only $100 Down FHA program97%…

Which condo complex in Kona is the strongest financially and best maintained? I'm interested in purchasing a condo in Kona in a desirable
complex. Due to the high rate of foreclosures and short sales, I am interested in those condo complexes that are doing well and have very low rates of foreclosures/short sales.

i want to buy a very good aircraft for the company a lease is the best for tax saving

I am a retired grandmother and want to find out how I can apply for a crossing guard but can't seem to find where to go. Any sugesstions?

TIPS TO GUIDE FOR YOUR HOME SEARCH
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing. 2. Be realistic. It’s…

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH A REALTOR
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS®. The term REALTOR® is a registered trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS® and subscribes…

Is a long-term lease possible? (I am looking for a home-sweet-home which I will decorate and make comfortable and clean. I cannot live month-to month.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3068299907--Flushing-Flushing-NY-11355

BANK OF AMERICA - MORTGAGE TO LEASE
What is the Mortgage to Lease Program?   Mortgage to Lease is a program offered by Bank of America to eligible customers. With the Mortgage to Lease program, the customer voluntarily transfers to Bank…

We are 1st time home buyers and didn't know much about it, so we signed up with a Realtor, who promised to help us every step of the way, but:
1. Within a week, we were ready to put an offer on a new home, our Realtor called us to set an appointment for putting in a written offer. I asked for CC&R and Disclosures - he said we will get those…

Specialty Mortgages: Risks and Rewards
 In high-priced housing markets, it can be difficult to afford a home. That’s why a growing number of home buyers are forgoing traditional fixed-rate mortgages and standard adjustable-rate mortgages…

CAN YOU AFFORD A HOME?
6 Creative Ways to Afford a Home 1. Investigate local, state, and national down payment assistance programs. These programs give qualified applicants loans or grants to cover all or part of your required…

BEFORE PUTTING YOUR HOME ON THE MARKET
5 Things to do Before Putting Your Home on the Market   1. Have a pre-sale home inspection. Be proactive by arranging for a pre-sale home inspection. An inspector will be able to give you a good indication…

FENG SHUI CONCEPTS
  5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home SellTo put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which…

CREDIT SCORES
5 Factors That Decide Your Credit ScoreCredit scores range between 200 and 800, with scores above 620 considered desirable for obtaining a mortgage. The following factors affect your score:1. Your payment…

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS
5 Common First Time Home Buyer MistakesThey don’t ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal. They don’t act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys…

Mortgage Rates Sink to New Records Once Again
For the third-straight week, fixed-rate mortgages reached new record lows, pushing home affordability even higher for those who can qualify. "The European debt crisis overshadowed improving economic indicators…

looking for a house by the beach

Is it now an good time to investment rental property near UTC now ??

What happens if you have received a notice to vacate by the holdings co. What does that mean?

Prices rising since 2010 for these Mountain View townhomes
Mountain View Ada Ave Townhouses have been rising since their bottom in 2010.  Here are charts that illustrate this.

i own a home that i rent back portion as storage,they moved in i had to file unlawful detainer ..it was declined.
so now city says they got to go ,if their not gone 15 days city will move them ,and im financially responsible to pay for a place for them to move...am i doomed?

What high school would my son go to if my address is 706 Anchor Bay Cove NN 23062?

hi my names nicole i would like to take a look at your house please contact me at 619 8629684 or email maciasnicole92@gmail.com thanks
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084485930--S-Date-Ave-Chula-Vista-CA-91911

Hi again, just wanted to make sure you got my last question. Is this property readily available? When can I come by for a tour?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084485930--S-Date-Ave-Chula-Vista-CA-91911

Is this property still available for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084485930--S-Date-Ave-Chula-Vista-CA-91911

Hello, I am interested in more info on your property for rent, if you could email me more information on deposit fees and when you are free so i can v
please email me at godisalwaysmyrock@gmail.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084485930--S-Date-Ave-Chula-Vista-CA-91911

I will like to take a look at this property
Shawabalak@aol.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084930165--N-Bronx-NY-10460

family of 6 looking to rent .. max $1600

Best location in SF to buy house/condo as investment, occasional living and possible rent.
Hi, I am wandering were is the best place in bay area to buy a house/ condo(whichever is the best option) as investment. I want to spend around 600-800k.

how to find home owner?
of a certain address

me and my kids just moved here from Chicago and we are looking for a house to live in.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3058442339--E-Weldon-St-Phoenix-AZ-85012

LAS VEGAS HOME for SALE PRICES SKYROCKET CHART HIGHER! 5/21/12. INVENTORY LOWER
LAS VEGAS Real Estate Prices continue to bump higher, as investors are finding the best positive cash flow in America.  Houses under $100,000 are getting multiple offers. Let the good times roll.100's…

I have a 3 year old 2400 sf home on 15 acres in Belton. I would like to sell and move back to Charleston but
would it be better to wait the Market out? I don't want to lose money.

Deceptive square footage representation for 1874 Bradbury rd?
The house seems smaller than the 2,414 sf the listing brochure indicates. The listing agent told us the 2,414 sf does not include the converted garage. However, we calculated the main house sf based on…

how much will a seller come down on the price for a house that costs $454,000 and needs some minor work?

A good lender for a Jumbo loan, great credit?
We want to get pre-approved before we amp-up our Palo Alto search. We are looking for a lender and wanted opinions from brokers on how easy the big banks Chase, Wells Fargo, Tech Credit Union, etc...…

It is a hot market. The seller wants to sell with high expectations! Why pick you as an agent in our current real estate economy today, right now?
I am an agent, assume we are talking about the seller, motivated to sell, right now, it has been a long time since the activity we are seeing in today's real estate markets in many counties. Why will they…

Is this still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3019945099--Melendy-Dr-San-Carlos-CA-94070

LAS VEGAS GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE HOMES FOR SALE LIST 5/20/12. BIG DISCOUNT PRICES
LISTED AND UNLISTED GOVERNMENT FORECLOSURE HOMES. From Mov-in to Fixer Uppers all priced to sell NOW! Available for 3% DOWN owner occupants and 10% down investors . Discount prices avaiable nowhere…

How do I find out about a certain property not listed. I am trying to find out who owns the property located in Chicago, IL. at 6208 S Champlain.

I bought a condo and went to closing last July thanks to Trulia.com Now I'm tring to buy another VA approved property.
big master bedroom with private bathroom,granted kitchen counter tops,seperate dinning and living.driveway garage,driveway or private parking.Washer/dryer complete family room three or four bed/two or…

What percentage of list price are homes selling for in the historic Yaquina Bay area, especially those with a bay view?

What are HOA or CDD fees on these properties?

I am moving to the Cape at the end of the month, from a high crime area in Michigan and am very concerned about safety. Any areas I should avoid?
I will be renting and living on a college student/waitress budget.

need rental near burnt store 4 br w/pool under 2k.
I also need a nearby rental for my parents 1 or 2 BR in 600-800 range. With the larger home i would prefer a pool and pets must be allowed, dog and a cat. Any ideas? I know it's a lot of conditions.…

Is it available now through June 23?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3066392122--San-Benito-944-Berkeley-CA-94707

Any chance you'd rent the property for less than a month?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3066345766--Windsor-Ave-Berkeley-CA-94708

Let's Learn About The Seattle Neighborhoods - Queen Anne
Queen Anne is broken into lower and upper areas. The upper area features large homes with sweeping views along tree-lined streets. Just below Queen Anne hill is Seattle Center known as lower Queen Anne.…

Chances of getting loan on $285k house if: 20% down, 740 fico, no debt, $50K salary. 24 y/o college grad and been working at that company for 10mo.

when was this property posted?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Huntington_Beach/sold/5271339-14331-Thunderbird-Cir-Huntington-Beach-CA-92647

How much value does a bedroom add to the value of your home?
We have a 2000 sq ft home with 2 bd & 2 ba. On average, how much would an addition bedroom add to the value of our home? Would a 4th bedroom increase the value proportionately to the 3rd? And, last…

92806 zip WANT OUT!
I hate where I live and want to move, but have to move "sideways." I feel like HELP MR. WIZARD GET ME AWAY FROM THE RR TRACK, THE LOUD NEIGHBORS I CAN HEAR COUGH AND I'm STUCK WITH THIS…

I am interested on purchasing a piece of land around 70 thousand beach front of possible thank u my name is Henry Cardiel cardiel838@msn.com

we have put an offer on a house and have most of the downpayment in our account. what we don't have at?
closing my grandma is giving us as a gift for an engagement present. they have counter offered us and we accepted and sent all documents required to them. is it going to be a problem that the whole downpayment…

Will renting out rooms in a home get us more from a lender?
My husband and I are interested in buying our first home. I'm a stay-at-home Mom and my husband works at an insurance company making a little over $40,000. We have very little debt-- we currently…

WHAT DO THE INSPECTORS LOOK FOR MOSTLY?

How to look out for myself when Buying a seller occupied property?
Is it true seller gets3 days" at the property post escrow since they have to find a place to stay Why it that my responsibility. What if they want to extend? I m renting I need to let my landlord…

SoCal Coast Update
This week in Real Estate along PCH in SoCal offered some interesting new listings and a change that I will be following closely.  At the north end of OC, the Seal Beach super home for $12 Million was…

Our second home in Arizona may be foreclosed on and we have 2 mortgages. If we "walk away," can they come after our primary residence?
1 year ago, it was apparent we weren't going to be able to afford our home in AZ anymore. Just then, we came into a small amount of cash and decided to buy a cheap home in another area (same state)…

LISTING OF PRIVATE SCHOOLD IN WAYLAN, MA FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH ELEMETARY OR HIGHER

I have been pre-approved for and FHA loan and am required to come up with 3% plus closing cost. I have been told that Walton County, FL
does not have any programs that assist buyers (i.e. SHIP funds) with closing cost. All total I will have to come up with $8,000.00 to purchase house. Is this correct and does anyone have any suggestions?

How can an existing home seller compete against the builder in the same development?
How can an existing home seller compete for buyers against the builder in the same community? Selling a property in a development where the builder is still building more houses can be challenging. After…

I want to know which lending instritutions in Tampa Bay area dores USDA and FHA morntages?

is this house still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3059604203--Red-Cedar-Hemet-CA-92543

How much deposit (Earnest Money) should I put for a $625,000 house in Lexington?

Professional Couple Seeks Waterfront Pool Home In Merritt Island Area
We are a SQUEEKY CLEAN professional Engineering couple who both work in Orlando but wish to reside in Merritt Island and we are looking for a waterfront pool home. We used to live on East Riviera Drive…

Homeowner in Indian Beach / Sapphires Shores needs service person to check house weekly
Dear Indian Beach / Sapphire Shores neighbors and friends, My homeowner loves his house, and the neighborhood. This morning he asked for two resources. Can you help? Homeowner needs a reliable person or…

is a condo in the radnor house a good investment? are the laundry facilities clean and modern?

What kind of extra costs go along with purchasing a home on Merrit Island? What about hurricane insurance on a 250k home?

What parts of Sicklerville are a part of Gloucester Township? We DON'T want a house in Winslow Township
Currently live in Gloucester Twp with our special needs son. Looking to purchase a larger home in Sicklerville (3 bedrooms, finished basement, 2 bathrooms, etc.) but don't know how to find homes…

Is this property still for sale? Who can I contact?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3073778352--Bayview-Dr-Fort-Lauderdale-FL-33308

I LOVE My Docusign!
If you’ve known me for a long time, then you probably know I am not a gadget geek. I do not own the latest greatest techno-toys and I don’t buy the first release of anything. New gadgets and systems…

What are some surprises that first-time buyers encounter when purchasing a home?

Does anyone know how long highway 5 is going to be closed this summer?

Foreclosures down in April...
I like seeing stats like this but don't get too excited yet.  We are not out of the woods by any means.  It is merely the start of a hopeful trend.  Check out the article below.Jeff Metcalf, REALTOR(R)Watson…

Hi, what are the HOAs? Taxes? Parking? What are requirements of Coop living in complex? Heat & HW included?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3081509587-98-Hastings-Ave-Rutherford-NJ-07070

We're looking to rent a home in Los Gatos that also has an office space with a separate entrance. We're not sure how to go about finding
such a space. Are there agents or companies that can help with this? Or websites we should be searching?

Mortgage applications nationwide jumped up over 9% last week!
This jump was attributed to the number of refinance apps filed to attempt to take advantage of the record low mortgage rate of 3.83% (which has since dropped to 3.79%!)  Click the link below for more…

How big is the house is it about 20 by something? Is there a Garage in the back?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3012910542-904-55th-St-Brooklyn-NY-11219

Is 13006 Vicar Woods Lane back on the Market? Whats the new asking price $749,0000 or $724,000?
I was informed by the listing agent a few months ago that is was rented. What's the staus on this property?

http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/House_for_sale_at_Hesyler_Rd_I_think_it_would_be-371645

HUNTAHOME REALTY / BUY - SELL - LEASE - MANAGE
Hunt HoldridgeHUNTAHOME, LLC214-457-1639hunt@huntahome.comwww.huntahome.com

What are some of the desireable areas to live near Dresher, PA within half hour commute and good schools? Our budget is around 500K.

Will investors be the solution to our problems?
Found some great info on recovery projections over the next few years.  Very detailed and timeline oriented.  As we suspected, the huge demand of investors for rental properties could be the stimulus…

i would like to know if there are some campgrounds for camping in Secord Lake of Michigan and prices if i could

I want to buy a move in ready 3 bedroom lakefront home on Houghton Lake, with lots of trees and grass to enjoy. I will need to partially rent.
How much should I expect to pay and how often can I expect to rent? How much will taxes be per month?

is this property still for rent?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3058448033--Mt-Everest-Dr-San-Jose-CA-95127

Are there Buyer's Agents out there who specialize in helping me find and secure a Lease/Purchase?
Most agents I've spoken to focus on steering me away from Lease/Purchase. I understand their reasons. Working with a Lease / Purchase client doesn't pay as well (or as soon) as brokering a…

Has this been sold, or was it pulled off by the seller? And what was the tipe heat that was use in last?
Jennifer jfribley@hotmail.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3050277153-112-S-Wood-St-Hersey-MI-49639

Conservation easements: Good or Bad?
They enhance the quality of the neighborhood, they increase the property values of the surrounding land and they offer great tax incentives.  They do have their drawbacks though.  They actually decrease…

I had an FHA inspection fail for peeling paint on the garage. Lender states work needed to be done by a Lead Based Certified painter. Is this True?

Does a pre approval letter expire?
I have a pre approval letter since April 26th.

Is this the house on the south side of the road with the garage? the one that backs up to the park?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3077052068--W-Pine-Ave-Mount-Morris-MI-48458

Bank of America offers cash incentives to homeowners to prevent foreclosures...
BOA is offering anywhere from $2,500 to $30,000 in "relocation assistance" to underwater homeowners to motivate them to choose a short sale before their home goes into foreclosure.  Seems like a good…

I would like to talk to someone about this property today
Cash buyer -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/3069009361--Missouri-St-Houston-TX-77006

Does it come with a washer and dryer? Do u give discounts to law enforcement?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3035101667-3301-W-Esplanade-Ave-N-Metairie-LA-70002?ecampaign=con_rlt_post_lead_agent_rent_fr

Why is the house being sold for such a low price?
Is there anything wrong with it or is it a house that got repossessed? -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3084172625-421-Marvins-Way-Buffalo-Grove-IL-60089

Who is the first owner of 3127 double lake Dr. in Missouri Texas