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Is this place still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073673854-Apt-Condo-Twnhs-Walnut-Creek-CA-94595

Successful Home Selling In 2009 & Beyond: Price & Understanding Buyers
Over the last year I worked exclusively with buyers.  It was an interesting experience that gave me better insight into how and why buyers are making buying decisions.  From the seller standpoint…

what is the lot size and approximate yearly taxes?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1052395434-1217-Iris-Ln-Grafton-WI-53024

Did We Just See The First 2 Signs Of A Housing Recovery?
Don't let the plunging median sales price fool you -- December's Existing Home Sales data has home sellers smiling.  Just one month after falling below the 5-million unit trend line, sales volume…

Launches & Releases: California-based site BooRah is launching a...
California-based site BooRah is launching a new service that allows restaurateurs and chefs to track everything written about their restaurants on the interwebs. Like Google Alerts, but not free: "The…

Five Things Everyone Should Know Before Buying A Home
A few years ago, a home buyer could almost buy the first home they looked at and be assured that it would be worth more when it came time to sell. In today’s real estate market, you have…

does anybody think short sales are just delaying tactics by the sellers?
we tried putting in offers on short sale homes and always get turned down by the banks -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1072494753-1-Welling-Pl-Palm-Coast-FL-32164

Is this property still on the market as of 1/27/09?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003562530--W-Lemon-Ave-Lompoc-CA-93436

Back Forty: The Restaurant: Back FortyThe Deal: All...
The Restaurant: Back FortyThe Deal: All drinks are half off at the bar on Monday nights.Where/When: All night Mondays; 190 Avenue B, 212-388-1990 Copyright © 2009 Eater —Amanda

Jean Nouvel's West Side Wonder Getting Glassed
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. What's the more impressive number concerning Pritzker Prize-winning starchitect Jean Nouvel's 100 Eleventh Avenue vision machine—that it's to be wrapped…

DEALFEED: Breil Milano
Label: Breil MilanoDeal: Watches, jewelry, sunglasses and bags 70% offWhen/Where: Through Saturday, February 14th. Mon—Sat 11am—7pm; Sun 11am—6pm. 148 Spring St between West Broadway and Wooster…

I am looking for any house, apartment, farm, etc. for rent in Greensburg, PA that will accept pets. I have 9
cats and 3 dogs. Is anyone willing to rent their house to me and my pets?

Hopes and Dreams: $75 Mil for SFPUC: A little more on the new...
A little more on the new SFPUC building at 525 Golden Gate, and its hopes for a well-aimed federal stimulus: PUC director Ed Harrington's hoping to nab $75 million from the federal government, out of a…

Number of Homes in New Jersey Foreclosure Listings Defies Gravity
The volume of houses included in New Jersey foreclosure listings seemed to defy gravity in October. That is because the number shrank despite a drastic 75% jump in total number of foreclosures.…

What public elementary schools on Oahu have the best services for children with autism/special needs?
-- This question is about Leeward Oahu School District: http://www.trulia.com/school-district/HI-Honolulu_County/Leeward_Oahu_School_District/

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Launches & Releases: For all you industry folk, BooRah...
For all you industry folk, BooRah is launching a new service that allows restaurateurs and chefs to track everything written about their restaurants on the interwebs: "The 2-year-old firm, which started…

Can I see pictures of the property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003663157--42nd-St-Pittsburgh-PA-15201

Philadelphia zoning laws regarding access to row home back yards?
I live in a Philly row home. The homes on my block all have back yards. On other side of fence is another homes back yard. Are there zoning rules that give me the right to cut through their yard to get…

Street Scenes: Don on the F Train
Today's Street Scenes subject is Don, shot on the F train at the York Street stop in Brooklyn. Feel free to vote on whether you like or dislike his outfit below. Your choices are 'Perfection!,' 'I feel…

Shilling 101: The Textbook Case of Stanton
It's time for another edition of Adventures in Shilling, in which we fight shilling the best way we can, by shaming tasteless, unscrupulous shills into submission. Well, that's the plan, at least. Fight…

Looking at market data from Trulia in New Braunfels I see that only 10 homes have sold in the past 9 months.
Is that data really correct? That seems like a really, really low number. I'm currently selling my house (I have listed it at 5% below Comal Appraisal). I have a great agent, and the house is in great…

How do you convince buyers that NOW is a good time to invest in property vs. the stock market.

DEALFEED: Sodafine
Label: SodafineDeal: Up to 60% off clothing and accessories from lines like Chie Mihara, Bahar Shapar and PurldropWhen/Where: Ongoing. Tue—Sat noon—7pm; Sun 1—6pm. 119 Grand St between Berry St and…

Is this house still on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1062351868-8847-Pacific-Bay-Ln-Las-Vegas-NV-89117

Can you please disclose the 2008 taxes for this home.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1070563331-779-Knollwood-Ter-Westfield-NJ-07090

Is this property available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066587633-35039-N-Central-Ave-Phoenix-AZ-85086

I an interestsed
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073806636-813-Tropicana-Pkwy-W-Cape-Coral-FL-33993

I am renting a house that went into foreclosure. It will be auctioned on the 2nd of February. How much time?
do I have to get out of the house?

Tishman Speyer Seeks Positive Tenant Interaction: Now that the Times has exposed...
Now that the Times has exposed Rockrose's tenant-spying ways, the window of opportunity is there for Tishman Speyer to pass off the crown as New York's most mocked landlord. And they're trying! Check out…

Who was the lender was for the mortgage for 204 Roses Grove Road when purchased by Paul Delzatto in 2007?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Southampton/sold/825067-204-Roses-Grove-Rd-NY-Southampton-11968

what if the owner owes liens or tax will you own the property?

This home is currently on the market for 154,600. Has this home had any offers to date?

How much have housing prices in Glastonbury depreciated since the peak in 05/06?

How do I get more information about this Piedmont property? My husband and I are very interested.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2002758293--Piedmont-St-San-Francisco-CA-94117

No surprise here: Reuters releases negative real estate news
Despite the good news released yesterday about an unexpected rebound in home sales last month, Reuters reported today that home prices plunged 18.2 percent in November, as "the country's housing market…

Mortgage Rates on the Rise
Did mortgage rates drop as low as they are going to go and are now on their way back up? According to Freddie Mac, average 30-year fixed mortgage rates are back above 5%, after falling to 4.96%…

Construction Watch: WTC Reflecting Pool Takes Shape
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Usually our only World Trade Center excitement comes from updating the timeline with the latest delays, but the Port Authority has just issued a genuinely…

YEAH! GOT MY HOUSE!!! FINALLY!!! THANKS EVERYONE FOR THE SUPPORT.
GREAT ANSWERS FROM EVRYONE..

Where can i get a brand new home for the priza between 150.000.00 or 175.000.00 4 bed 2 bath 2,799 sq ft
should be 34746 area

is this townhouse still for sale?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073262324-150-Willow-Blvd-Willow-Springs-IL-60480

Are there any liens against this property? and how do I go about finding out the price and how to purchase ?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003577221--Shadycroft-Ave-Torrance-CA-90505

I am looking to purchase a condo at the the Ardan House in Union City, the Beacon, or a condo/loft in
Jersey City. I am a 31 year old single NYC teacher from NY so I know little about the area. Therefore, I would like to ask if the area is safe, do you think it is a wise idea to purchase in either of the…

When is the next open house scheduled?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1052810187-3773-37th-St-N-Lake-Elmo-MN-55042

When is the next open house scheduled?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/43671833-4870-Olson-Lake-Trl-Oakdale-MN-55128

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I was interested in some listings in Grantsburg, Wisc. My only downfall is credit. This will be my first
home. What can I do for assistance in financing with no down payment

The Undrying of NYC: It's nice when a place envisioned...
It's nice when a place envisioned as a wine bar/coffee shop (see Mercury Dime) actually gets a wine and beer license, albeit, 6 months after opening. The Feed reports that 1 Dominick, the new venture by…

Gavin Wants to Hold on Transbay Until It Gets Fast Train
The standoff begins: Gavin Newsom, while on way official important business in Paris, said that we should put construction on the Transbay Terminal on hold until we can find money to bring the high-speed…

Do you have interior pictures? Is it one or two floors?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003489266--nw-123 rd-ct-415-miami-fl-33182 -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003…

No Boymelheat?: Ah, Novo Park Slope. It looks...
Ah, Novo Park Slope. It looks like the boiler at the brand spanking new Shaya Boymelgreen on Fourth Avenue that loathed by many passersby and has been compared to a mental institution in terms of its aesthetics,…

The Housing CRISIS--Is it really that difficult to stabilize???
I recieved a copy of a letter from Ameridream today, they wrote to our new President urging him to pass the H.R. 600, the FHA Downpayment Reform Act. I have been a real estate broker  for 20+ years---almost…

Does anyone know about buying property from the sheriff sale?

Is this house pre-foreclosure? If it is, how much is the current offer?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1053656908-12227-Moose-Hollow-Dr-Jacksonville-FL-32226

Questionable Advice: Who'd have thought that the man...
Who'd have thought that the man behind Band Of Outsiders' winning hipster-prep duds was so...angry? Two of designer Scott Sternberg's rules of style, as told to Details: (1) "Opening a conversation with…

FSBO in Enfield CT for only $179,900 - NOW REDUCED $174,900
SPECIAL FINANCING OFFER!! If you have a FICO of 620 and higher, an income of 35K or higher (depending other monthly obligations) and a down payment of 6K you may be qualified for a mortgage for my house.REDUCED!!!!…

is the place still available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066014287-2207-Todd-Dr-Bloomington-IL-61704

Kittichai: The Restaurant: KittichaiThe Deal: The restaurant...
The Restaurant: KittichaiThe Deal: The restaurant is extending the 3-course $24.07 lunch and $35 dinner Restaurant Week special through the end of March.Where/When: All times; 60 Thompson St., 212-219-2000…

How many condos in this community?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1059028614-4570-Vail-Racquet-Club-Dr-9-Vail-CO-81657

what % of listings are selling in the wichita MLS each month? I think the market is good but I'm not sure.

Pros and Cons of National Real Estate Data
It seems like every day that Real Estate industry data will be released on a nation-wide basis.  Sometimes, it is scary reporting existing home sales for the month.  Other times, it is CNBC report announcing…

Obedient Sons & Daughters Host a Real Final Sale
Small label Obedient Sons & Daughters called it quits in early January, after more than a year spent trying to secure adequate funding. The husband-and-wife team behind the line, Christina and Swaim…

Has this home ever been lived in? What is the cash price? What are the taxes? Are there any local covenants?
Please forward comps and sold prices? Traffic count of two closest mode of conveyance? Airports, railroads, fire statations, hospitals ,etc. Average cost to insure this home, any exceptions? -- This…

I would like, pictures, and futher info on this home
Can you provide me with all the information you can possible obtain on this home? How many bedrooms, bathrooms, the condition of the interior of the home. I also wanted to know what school district it…

Is the marketing getting better?
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When will inside pictures be available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073909603-529-Cabernet-Pl-Saint-Augustine-FL-32084

Marketing getting better?
WASHINGTON - Sales of existing homes posted an unexpected increase last month, as sales of bargain-basement foreclosures in California and Florida boomed, closing out the worst year for…

Pipes burst in foreclosure home . . . FHA inspection won't pass????
I am trying to purchase a foreclosed home with pipes that had burst. I am working on getting an FHA Renovation loan to cover other things in the home (to replaced drywall and flooring that the bank removed…

Brooklyn Businesses Are Not Breaking Out the Champagne
The news that things kind of suck right now for Brooklyn businesses and that 2009 is scaring the stuffing out of them comes from no less than the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, which is in the business,…

i went to my bank and ask abuth loan for invesment property yust qualify for 80k w/ 20%Down today for
invesment property i there something outthere for this price and were i live in los angeles i thing i need a realtor

I live in the Forest Haven subdivision with a Lake Forest address. We purchased the house in Dec 2007 and
did reovations over the summer last year that consisted of replace the bathroom and kitchen floors, replaced kitchen cabinets and appliances for the 70's (or older) and replacing the roof along with the…

how can I find a picture of this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2002677507--Chamberlyne-Dr-Frisco-TX-75034

Know who bought/leases this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/California/Seal_Beach/sold/5273742-208-6th-St-Seal-Beach-CA-90740

The Plywood Report: Food Fight, Beer Garden, Kool Bloo, Chicory, and More
Welcome to the plywood report wherein Eater editors, correspondents, and tipsters report on the newest spots going up across the city. Have some new plywood in your nabe? Let us know.Click the image above…

Canadian Real Estate, Prices Down When Oil Industry Down
Calgary, Alberta is an oil city, nestled just off the beautiful Rocky Mountains, it is one of the most desirable places to call home.  Two years ago, real estate values went shooting up.  Houses that…

DEALFEED: Foley + Corinna
Label: Foley + CorinnaDeal: Up to 75% off vintage, ready-to-wear, and bagsWhen/Where: Wednesday, January 28 to Sunday, February 1. Wed—Sat 12pm—8pm, Sun 12pm—7pm. 143 Ludlow St between Stanton and…

With a sheriffs deed, can there still be other liens against that property that buyer is responsible for?
Is property clear and free of liens, other loans against it etc.?

2 weeks ago I put a 100,000 cash offer for a house that has been listed as a short sale for over a year. When?
our offer went in, the house was listed for 137,9 but the next day after our bid went in, the house dropped to 129,700. Is this a fair bid? I have so many questions about short sales!

Email Scan
We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, three items of note: Best Bets Daily: Pink and yellow neon unity bracelet by Sabrina Dehoff (pictured)Brooklyn Based: Bensonhurst turns out to have the city's…

Mystery Meat: Lost in the hubbub over the...
Lost in the hubbub over the shocking revealed/rejected Meatpacking District office building planned at the corner of Washington and West 13th Streets: the old meatpacking plant that would be demolished…

Need a Job?: While retailers like Saks and Williams-Sonoma...
While retailers like Saks and Williams-Sonoma shed employees like a thirsty Christmas tree sheds needles, American Apparel is hiring. The chain held an open call for salespeople at their Flatiron store…

What are the current taxes on this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073377678-225-Kings-Croft-Cherry-Hill-NJ-08034

Would you like a 3.8% mortgage?
If you are in the market for a New home in an Excellent school district with a price point between $270,000 & $320,000. 3 homes to choose from, builder is offering 3.8% 30 year fixed! Contact me for details.

How many days on the market?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073503491-4690-Vail-Racquet-Club-Dr-10-Vail-CO-81657

Teen Helps City Bust Bodegas Selling Tobacco to Kids; Ruins Social Life
How not to win the affection of your peers: Bronx Science senior Hayden Miller has vastly improved the city's attempts to keep stores from selling cigarettes to minors. Last year, a city study found that…

I would like to know if the 6% commission is still standard in todays market.

Existing Home Sales Higher in December (Northern VA)
Existing Home Sales Higher in December Defying expectations, the number of existing homes sold during December rose 6.5 percent from the previous month, according to the NAR report just released. Existing…

Sea Isle City Foreclosures and Short Sales
     Currently foreclosures and short sale opportunities abound on the Cape May County MLS.  Keeping up to date on recent offerings can be the key to finding a home or condo.  In an effort to keep…

Tough Times Call for Tough Measures: One's opinion about this will depend...
One's opinion about this will depend on how one feels about the editor of the Brooklyn Paper shedding his clothes, posing nude for the "Drink and Draw" class at Third Ward, featuring PBR, and publishing…

FiDi Follies: It's the Bankrupt vs. the Beleagured on Broad St.
We briefly mentioned the foreclosure proceeds at the planned Nobu Hotel in the Financial District on Friday, but now that the confusing situation has had a few days to shake out, this much is clear: Lehman…

The Shutter: LeNell's shutter/relocation isn't the only change...
LeNell's shutter/relocation isn't the only change coming to Red Hook: "It would seem that Annabelle’s/La Bouilllabaisse, the restaurant across the street from IKEA, continues to pay homage to it’s…

How many townhomes in community?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1065591654-4770-Big-Horn-Rd-2-Vail-CO-81657

Hello, What is the square footage of this house? Along with the # of bedrooms/bathrooms. Year built
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/foreclosure/2003161995--Cheshire-Bridge-Rd-Durham-NC-27712

My condo has been on the market for 18 months priced under market value. Any suggestions?

Sunday to Sunday - Scottsdale TOP 3 CLOSED - week 1- 18-25, 2009
4 Homes were on the SOLD Over a Million Dollar list in Scottsdale this week. 2 homes in the Shea Corridor and two in north Scottsdale. The listing to close time on one property was only 3 weeks. Wow!This…

Are there any apartments for rent in this building? If so, can you provide price information? Thanks!
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1073625742-1414-N-Wells-St-502-Chicago-IL-60610

Copycats: Knock offs of Michelle Obama's inauguration...
Knock offs of Michelle Obama's inauguration gear—Jason Wu's gown and Isabel Toledo's dress and coat—are already available popping up online. "Allen Schwartz, whose ABS label is known for knocking off…

PLEASE CALL ME ON THIS LAND...516-841-7474 DAVID MERRITT SR
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/1066071538-1509-Jenkins-Rd-Wake-Forest-NC-27587

Ago-a-No-Go: Jean-Georges Drops Ago Deal
Tribeca: Though the PR never confirmed the rumors, it was pretty much assumed by the food media that mega-restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten's takeover of the Tribeca flop Ago was a done deal. First…

Should I be responsible to pay for a home appraisal if I did not buy the house.?
Me and a friends almost bought a house from his mom. I paid for the inspection on my own since they did not want one. I realized there were some issues with the house that made me second guess buying…