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San Jose Short Sale Got Wells Fargo Approval
I just got approval on a Wells Fargo Short sale in San Jose. It was both a long and short road.The long road first:Town home put on the market in October of 2011 at $575,000. After one week we received…
What Does it Take to Win in a Silicon Valley Short Sale Multiple Offer Situation
The real estate market in the Silicon Valley is very heated up this days, but there are still plenty of short sales being offered. Many of these short sales are in higher price ranges that have previously…
How Many Short Sales Are on the Market in the Santa Clara County?
Inventory is down in all segments of the market in the Silicon Valley and multiple offers are driving prices up. However, there are still short sales, and in some areas they make up a good percentage…
76 Crescent Avenue, Sausalito, California
76 Crescent Avenue, Sausalito, California   PRICE-REDUCED $145K! Gorgeous SF Bay & Alcatraz views. Flowing floorplan great for entertaining, & spacious den perfect for home-based businesses.…
Monroe Connector Bypass a Go for Northern Union County NC
Monroe Connector Bypass a Go for Northern Union County NCIf you are buying a home in northern Union County NC, you need to know about the Monroe Connector Bypass.  This proposed toll road just passed…
Lafayette, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Lafayette, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and…
Walnut Creek, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Walnut Creek, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached…
Pleasanton, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Pleasanton, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached…
Dublin, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Dublin, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and…
Alamo, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Alamo, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and Attached…
Why am I waiting so long to hear back from real estate agent and getting run around?
I recently looked at a property that my agent showed to another couple previously. I liked the home and put an offer in and know after 72 hours of waiting and my agent telling me the sellers agent hasn't…
Blackhawk, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Blackhawk, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and…
San Ramon, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
San Ramon, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and…
Danville, CA - New Home Listing Report (Week Ending March 9, 2012)
Danville, CA - New Home Listing Report for the Week of March 02, 2012 - March 09, 2012This report covers the weekly period from March 02, 2012 to March 09, 2012 and includes Single Family Detached and…
A Red Hook home with great views
This Red Hook homes has stunning mountain views.  Priced at $400,000Call for more details. 845-758-6842
Lots of Good Ideas But Seems Like Only One Good Solution
Today I managed to sneak out of the office and head over to Cashman Field where Nevada's Hardest Hit Fund sponsored the Home Means Nevada Event to try to show NV homeowner's the options available to them.While…
Winning with Foreclosures and Distressed Assets
It’s no secret that we are in the midst of one of the most drastic "shift" markets in our nation’s history. Since the real estate bubble in 2008, our real estate economy has shifted from an inflated sellers…
Mortgage Rates Today, Will They Remain Low for 2012?
Mortgage Rates Today, will they remain low for 2012?As you probably know mortgage rates today have been low for last couple of years and they probably will remain the same way, but mortgage experts are…
Should the owner be present during the appraisal process even though I (the buyer) is paying for the appraisal?
My wife & I are currently renting the house in question. We are under contract to purchase this home pending appraisal & inspection. There are no Realtor's involved. The owner has requested…
Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Housing Market Update~Foreclosure Homes for sale in Vegas Inventory Still Dropping (Below 7,000)
Las Vegas Real Estate Agent Housing Market Update -Foreclosure Homes for sale in Vegas for March 9, 2012 As you can see from some of my previous updates we are still seeing our inventory drop, even with…
Never leave the house again w/out 5 BUSINESS CARDS in your pocket.
This article was posted by AMIT in January 2012 on a website called Lockbox---a web sponsored by Realtor.com. After reading this simple and no-sweat methodology, you will never leave the house again…
The Talking Pictures Festival Now Through March 12th!
There are never a shortage of things to do in the Chicago North Shore and if you love movies then you will want to get your tickets for this local event!The fourth annual Talking Pictures Festival, which…
Report criticizes housing regulator on mortgage servicing?
Report criticizes housing regulator on mortgage servicingA report by the Inspector General for the Federal Housing Finance Agency says that the FHFA hasn’t done enough to oversee mortgage-servicing companies…
Why would an owner accept an offer of $195K, knowing full well it wouldn't appraise for that.?
So we're out the appraisal and he won't bring the house price down - there is a whopping $35K discrepancy. Did he expect us to come up with that cash outside of the mortgage? This seems unsavory and…
Are more new foreclosures a good thing?
Foreclosures starts jumped 28 percent in January compared with December, although starts were down 11.5 percent from the same month in 2011, according to data firm Lender Processing Services. Read the…
New housing scam emerges in California?
State officials have noticed an emerging scam: Callers say they will help homeowners apply for Keep Your Home California benefits for fees of up to $900.  The calls are happening statewide.  Applying…
Valuable real estate most people overlook
Valuable real estate most people overlookRedefining 'outdoor living'By Arrol Gellner, Inman News®Outdoor deck image via Shutterstock.Is it possible to double your home's living area without adding a single…
Valuable real estate most people overlook
Valuable real estate most people overlookRedefining 'outdoor living'By Arrol Gellner, Inman News®Outdoor deck image via Shutterstock.Editor's note: This is the first of a two-part series.Is it possible…
The data on this home is incorrect. It was built in 2003. How can this be changed?
843 W Wrightwood Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 Some of the data on this home is incorrect. It was built in 2003. It has 4 bedrooms. 3 full and 2 half baths. How can we update this information on your site?
BofA to slash mortgage balances by $100,000 or more
BofA to slash mortgage balances by $100,000 or moreBy Les ChristieNEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Bank of America will significantly slash mortgage balances for as many as 200,000 borrowers.As part of the $26 billion…
is this home still available?
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Consumer Attitudes about Personal Finances and Housing Stabilize Alongside Positive Economic News
By: Pete Bakel, Washington DC, March 7 2012Share of Americans Who Think Economy is on the Right Track IncreasesAmericans' concerns about key economic and housing issues are beginning to subside, according…
The Allen Report: Weekly real estate highlights for Darien, CT
Weekly residential real estate highlights for Darien, CT, as of Mar. 9, 2012:
Cleaning Services
hi looking to see if there are any realtors looking for help , we are a cleaning company, we have exp , cleaning foreclosure homes , residential homes , offices, thank you for your time , amy &…
is this property for sale or is it is a foreclosed property?
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What is the status on this house??? Can it be purchased???
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Timeshare for Sale or Rent...Raintree Regina Resort Cancun, Mexico
Timeshare for Sale or Rent...Raintree Regina Resort Cancun, MexicoHi:Have a client with a TIMESHARE FOR SALE or RENT....Located in Cancun, Mexico in the Raintree Regina Resort.With this timeshare, you…
Financing Issues That Can Arise When Buying/Selling A Home
Today lenders are far more strict with their financing when you are buying a home.  This is one of the main reasons why so many contracts never make it to settlement.  One thing to remember is your financing…
Mormon Temple Replacing Parking Lots On Vine Street
Have you heard about the parking lot on the northeast corner of 18th and Vine Sts. in Logan Square that is being replaced by a very large Mormon temple. Current view Future site plan It still may be many…
Posting listings on craigslist made easy by html code created by my photographer
OpenHomesPhotography is my go-to company for professional photos of my listings.  And I am happy to share them with whoever in the Bay Area (CA) wants to check them out. And you should.My photographer…
Is there any way that 800 a month would be accepted?
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Is this property still on the market?
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How to fix a squeaky floor
DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWSMarch 9, 2012A remedy for a squeaky floor Carpet replacement is perfect time to drive new screws into joists By Bill and Kevin BurnettInman News®Share This Q: Our floors squeak when…
Charlotte, Where There’s Always Something to Do!
They say you can’t have your cake and eat it too, but why can’t you have country living with the excitement of the big city? Well, there is a place where you can have exactly what you are looking for.…
High-Tech Security for Your Colorado Home
Not so long ago, home security meant simply locking doors and windows.  But with all the new electronics and other expensive items in our homes, we desire and require much more to keep out intruders.   The…
Summer Concerts Announced - Ironstone Winery - Murphys Ca
Summer Concerts Announced - Ironstone Winery - Murphys Ca Yesterday March 9, 2012 the summer concerts at Ironstone Winery in Murphys Ca were announced.  As usual there is a variety of acts coming to the…
is this property still on the Market?
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WhyBuy Now If You Are Going FHA? / Talbott TN
Why buy now if you are going FHA?  With FHA, down payment will soon go from 3.5 to 5%.Talbott Tn Homes for Sale and Talbott TN Real Estate For Sale – April Ezell, Realtor with Exit Triple “E” Realty…
Pending Home Sales Trend Up
Monthly Archives: March 2012Pending Home Sales Trend Up05Mar Highest Figures Reported in Nearly Two Years NAR’s index highest since April 2010 Good news from the National Association of Realtors…
The "Home Alone" House Has Sold...And What We Can Learn From It
The Winnetka, IL residence made famous by being the home where John Hughes' filmed his 1990 cult favorite "Home Alone" has sold.Originally listed in May of 2011, the sale closed on March 8, 2012 for $1,585,000.…
Silver Spring, MD St. Patrick's Day 2012
Silver Spring, MD 2012 St. Patrick's Day at McGinty's Public House 2012 St. Patrick's Day at McGinty's Public House in Silver Spring, MD When I lived in Dublin in the mid-90s my very Irish…
FHA to increase Mortgage Insurance Premiums
For all FHA case numbers assigned on or after April 1, 2012, and this is no joke the Mortgage Insurance Premiums will be increasing. First you need to understand there are 2 forms on Mortgage Insurance…
Friday Funny ~ Take off my Clothes....
  When a successful farmer died, he left everything to his devoted wife. She was a very good-looking woman, & determined to keep the farm,but knew very little about farming, so she decided to place…
We have 12,000.00 towards a down payment. If we can get owner financing. If this is agreeable we would like to look at the property.
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Most Tallahassee Real Estate Agents Will Neglect This Powerful Marketing Tactic
Tallahassee Fl - What can your real estate agent in Tallahassee offer you? That is the question you ought to be asking yourself these days.With the huge shift in traditional marketing methods to the…
Please let me know how can I bid for this property, thanks.
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A rental property has been left to me in need of repair. Would I do better to sell now or apply for financing to get the work done?
I would like to know if I should get a home equity loan or a HELOC to get this property in working order to supplement my income or would I be better off selling the property. I would be using the revenue…
Is this house for family or for senior?
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would like to talk to someone regarding this property. Please call, David at 716-908-1664...feel free to contact anytime up to 10:00 pm
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lost deed to property. how can i get another one?
Need another copy of deed to my property
Garbage talk!
I was reading one of the most pontificating explanations of having to put-up with the (Realtor) surviving, thriving and other true garbage! The website is trying to compete with Trulia &  ActiveRain,…
LAS VEGAS FORECLOSURE NOTICES Down "UNBELIEVABLE" 80%, Prices Up, Affordability Great, Interest Rates low
Las Vegas Foreclosure Data, Listings, and TrendsFORECLOSURES are Down, Prices are Up, Affordability is Great, Interest Rates are Low.ForeclosureRadar offers the freshest Las Vegas, Nevada foreclosure listings,…
Most Florida Real Estate Agents Will Neglect This Powerful Marketing Tactic
Florida Connects - What can your real estate agent in Florida offer you? That is the question you ought to be asking yourself these days.With the huge shift in traditional marketing methods to the internet,…
This Month in Real Estate 2012
It's time to Spring Forward! Don't forget to set your clock ahead 1 hour at 2am this Sunday, March 11, 2012. It's also a great time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors!March 2012  Market…
when can we see the property ? Call us at 818-775-1088 or call our Agent Athena Tiongson from Pinnacle 818 730 8595 Artin and Rocio Kehyeyan
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818 New Hope Road Manchester TN Home For Sale
Residential Real Estate for Sale in Manchester TN at 818 New Hope Road Charming 4 bedroom home in the country. This living room is a great place for the family. The kitchen has an abundance of cabinets…
5 Cities Buck Real Estate Trends While Housing Market Still Struggles
The Debate Over Fannie and FreddieDoes the answer to falling home prices and rising foreclosures lie in empowering Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?That’s what the Federal Reserve thinks. The Fed told Congress…
How to Pick a Property Manager
How to Pick a Property ManagerA stranger is about to move into what very likely used to be your home. And you're busy. You don't have time to manage the details of your own household much less fix broken…
Should I rent or buy in the Denver Metro area?
For many consumers, the decision to purchase a home or continue paying rent has come under closer scrutiny. Overall, owning a home is still viewed positively and that it makes more sense to own a home…
5 Things to Know about Buying A House at A Golf Course
5 Things to Know about Buying A House at A Golf CourseThe idea of life on a golf course is a dream to many prospective homebuyers. Through each window, a golf course can create lush picture-perfect views…
What are Easement Restrictions? How to Ensure Clear Title on a Property
What are Easement Restrictions? How to Ensure Clear Title on a PropertyWhen buying a home you’re bound to encounter some things that you don’t know anything about. They are things that outside of…
I am wondering how an agent gets paid? If I have an agent showing me houses do I have to pay them for showing
me the houses? or is it only if I buy a house from them? I dont plan on skipping from agent to agent, i just dont know if im going to find a house or not and I dont know how the agent gets paid. It is…
Art and Yoga at the Museum
This spring, the San Diego Museum of Art is featuring two Asian art shows, Echoes of the Past and Dyeing Elegance.  Echoes of the Past features some of the artwork of the Buddhist cave temples of Xiangtangshan,…
Art and Yoga at the Museum
This spring, the San Diego Museum of Art is featuring two Asian art shows, Echoes of the Past and Dyeing Elegance.  Echoes of the Past features some of the artwork of the Buddhist cave temples of Xiangtangshan,…
It's not always about price!
It’s not always about price?! ... That’s right, I just said that… It’s NOT always about price! A lot of buyers think that price is what makes your offer the best… that is not always true. In…
Giving Away House
AGENTS:  2K BONUS ON THIS LISTING AT IT'S FINAL REDUCTION PRICE OF 162,000. PLAZA MIDWOOD BUNGALOW.  SHOW AND SELL THIS WEEKEND!!
Seller Home Inspections
Seller Home Inspections-Grand Rapids When a homeowner gets ready to put their home on the market to sell, they think all that needs to be done is a little clean up.  While a clean-up does not hurt the…
is this home on the market still ?
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Homes Will Cost 2% More for FHA Buyers Starting April 1st
On April 1st there will be an increase to upfront FHA Mortgage insurance and FHA monthly mortgage insuranance. On a $250,000 purchase price the increase to upfront insurance premiums would increase by…
is this condo still for sale?
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what is the address??
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is this the real price for the home?????
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