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Any other Realtors experiencing a dramatic increase in high radon level test results this week?
I had three tests this week higher than the EPA acceptable level of 4 pCi/L. I understand the radon levels can flucuate seasonally and when the barometer drops or rises suddenly in a storm but I'm curious…
In Memoriam of our Armed Forces from Patty Da Silva
Many of us are excited about the 3 day weekend in honor of Memorial Day, and it’s a wonderful time for a mini getaway or just to relax at home. For those military families and veterans, we thank you…
Is this apartment still avaiable?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3057473794--Rte-1-Wells-ME-04090
Is this a community kitchen? It says 0.5 bedroom, i don't understand.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3079941688-6207-Whitsett-Ave-B-North-Hollywood-CA-91606
Latitude on The River Unit 1601 Miami,FL 33130 Just Listed for Sale
Downtown Miami Real Estate is on FIRE as prices are up year over year andInventory has shrunk to under 6 months. Still time to get in the Game beforeThe Brickell CitiCentre is finished by 2014.Asking $339K Bay,…
Why do some sellers shy away from accepting offers with FHA loan?
From both the listing and buying side, I've head clients talk about FHA loans as being undesirable or having too many conditions. What have your sellers give as reasons for rejecting offer with FHA…
Moving to Florida - debating Palm Beach County vs. Broward
I would appreciate any advice you can give me. My husband and I are ready to buy in FL and we're not quiet sure where we should live. We have 2 small children who will be starting Kindergarten in…
this is a scam there is no house for sale there.
find out bwho did this ??/ -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Louisiana/Edgard/sold/1000451446-137-E-10th-St-Edgard-LA-70049
I was trying to find this property in person and there is no address verification? I have been having issues finding this property on trendmls?
If you have any information regarding this property please send to snow.stitch83@gmail.com -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_Jersey/Tabernacle/sold/1000391824-1…
I didn't see a bathroom, Is there one? Lot size? Is the house insulated? Is the area acessible in the winter?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3079277331-Single-Family-Home-Winston-NM-87943
Relocation to Atlanta
Considering relocating to Atlanta but have no clue where to start looking for rental homes. I would be working up near Dunwoody near the Perimeter Mall. My wife would be working from home 3 days a week…
Sellers Are Happy!
Here it is - the end of May - and buyers are starting to catch on that this is not the same market we have experienced over the last months.  Even the "fix and flippers" are realizing that they must get…
is this still available does it allow pets?please call 719 429 0691 or email reeldvs@hotmail.com thanx
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083810958--W-6th-St-Greeley-CO-80634
Is this property still available and how much is the deposit.?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083667038--Cheatham-Ave-1339-Bakersfield-CA-93307
section 8 rental house
looking for a two bedroom 2 bath in the range of 700 max for my voucher. i am looking for a nice home with central air and heat. i was needing something by the end of june or first part of july. i would…
just got out of school and got job making 35k
hello. I just finished school and got a job in the field i was studying in making 35k working for the school district as a computer tech. Pay will go up to 40k after 6 months. Its a very secure job with…
Do you have any pictures of the home?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084196453--Grover-Shreveport-LA-71115
Relevant Real Estate Information for Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, Granite Bay CA
levant Real Estate Information for Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Folsom, Granite Bay CA.  If you are looking for a great source of Real Estate Information in these areas as well as Placer, Sacramento,…
fist time home buyer
I em first time home buyer looking for mortgage...My credit score is 680-690...yearly incom is 78.000... all my montly debit is less then 1.300..I have some older then 5 years colection on credit history..working…
Have owner finance house want to refinance. may move in 6months to year.?
I have a house that I have been owner financing for 2 and a half years. My credit score is 656 and I make 40k a year with no other dept except the house. I am wanting to refinance to get a much lower note.…
Rockville MD Homes For Sale - King Farm Real Estate
Rockville MD Homes Rockville Real Estate - Homes For SaleRockville Maryland's luxury premium planned community has to be King Farm.Whether you’re looking for homes for sale in Rockville, Gaitherbug…
Vacant Cape Coral lot transformed into community park
Still more growth...another reason, if you are able to invest or buy now, you be buying into a growing opportunity regardless what the housing prices are doing. Most of Cape Coral growth is being funded…
A megastar selling his Miami Beach retreat
Celebrity Homes: Billy Joel Lists Miami Beach Mansion For $14,750,000 Billy Joel has listed his home on Miami Beach’s gated La Gorce Island for $14,750,000.The 8,881 square foot Mediterranean Revival…
Grad Student with Generous Parents
I am a grad student living in Austin with my husband and renting. We will be living here for at least three more years. My parents suggested they purchase a house for me outright (200,000-400,000) to…
What You Say is What You Get????
One of the places buyers and sellers go to find information regarding local real estate is www.trulia.com. Trulia aggregates a lot of great real estate information; crime rates, information regarding schools…
Our Opinion: Home-Sales Figures Engender Optimism
Our Opinion: Home-Sales Figures Engender Optimism --- the Patriot Ledger, May 26th, 2012One of the defining features of the Great Recession of 2008 was the crash in the housing market, and it is fair to…
A Break From Your Home Search
Today, we live in a world where the little guy has a lot to say, but where nothing of what he says is heard or acknowledged by the rest of the world around him. We live in an age of a big government that…
Freddie Mac to allow e-signatures and other changes!
Freddie Mac has released a new servicer bulletin announcing changes to its underwriting requirements that expand the use of electronic signatures and reduce duplicative borrower information verification. The…
Just Sold in Stathams Landing Subdivision - Warner Robins Georgia
Just Sold in Stathams Landing Subdivision - Warner Robins Georgia Warner Robins GA home buyers and sellers…Another Stathams Landing Subdivision home in Warner Robins GA has SOLD, courtesy of Anita Clark,…
Hello, we are relocating from Texas and would love to be able to see this house. Is there a way my parents (who live close by) could come and see it?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3000131235-4350-Foxtail-Ln-Weston-FL-33331
Sell As-Is or Rebuild in Rancho Rinconada?
I live in a 2bd/1ba home (850 sqft) in Rancho Rinconada. Lot size is average: 5400sqft. Home location on the street is good. I am trying to decide whether I should sell as-is, or teardown and build a…
California Fast Facts Update!
Calif. median home price: April 2012: $308,050 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by region/county April 2012: Marin, $783,850 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by region/county…
Fjellestad in the News
Submitted by sdsu.edu/realestate and Published in their Spring 2012 Newsletter The Corky McMillin Center for Real Estate, The Real Estate Society of SDSU, and working real estate professionals in San…
Rent Sense: Investor Mistakes Void Rental Owner Benefits
By Neil Fjellestad and Chris De MarcoFBS Property ManagementThere are fundamental investment mistakes made by rental owners that can unravel the potential return and negate the inherent safety of the investment.…
FBS Property Management in the News
Take a quick look. FBS Property Management operates rental properties (houses, condos and apartments, commercial) for responsible independent rental owners in 69 zip codes throughout the San Diego reg…
Other Housing Voices
Single family rentals are $3 trillion business today and growing as investors turn to real estate and opt to rent out the bargains they buy until prices improve. Today the single family rental market accounts…
Will any lenders refi & cash out if you have not been on title for 12months?
Have bought a property at about 15% of FMV and want to refi for 50% to repeat the process. Can anyone suggest who to talk to? There is no debt associated with this property.
Rent Sense: Preventative Legal is an Ongoing Requirement (part 6)
I have asked Ted Kimball to regularly share some of his legal insights on important issues that arise in the ongoing operation of rental properties (single homes, individual condos and apartments). These…
Rent Sense: Is Month-to-Month Rental Best?
By Neil Fjellestad & Chris De MarcoFBS Property ManagementSome renters prefer a month-to-month rental agreement citing the high unemployment situation in San Diego or their personal current concerns…
HAFA Short Sale Approved and Closed in West Orange, NJ 07052
We just closed on yet another HAFA Short Sale in West Orange NJ.  And this one was not easy!  There were two short sale banks involved; the first mortgage was with GMAC, the second with Chase.  Nearly…
Foreclosed Home Owners Find a Way to Buy Again
Once-foreclosed home owners are slowly making a comeback in the housing market as some lenders give them a second chance at home ownership.  After defaulting on their home loans or doing a short sale…
I was intrested in this property and was wanting a little more information on it. How much are you asking down?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3084050236-105-Montego-Dr-Mesquite-TX-75149
Homes for Sale in Wigwam Creek Litchfield Park AZ 85340, Wigwam Creek Homes for Sale
BE THE FIRST TO KNOW about new listings of homes for sale in Wigwam Creek North and South Litchfield Park AZ 85340 by saving a search of the subdivision. Your search will be updated daily automatically…
New beach opens in South Cape Coral Florida
The South Cape Beach is a 16,000-square-foot amenity intended for fun and sun, but not for swimming.New beach opens in South Cape Coral. The original beach: Cape Coral Yacht Club in SE Cape Coral.Realtor…
yourzalwayzxo@gmail.com
Hey there! My name's Stephanie... Super cool, VERY respectful and great tenant, keep to myself really and don't/won't have people over partying (I'm 28/F VERY clean (and will make sure your place is spotless…
Millerwoods - Leesville, South Carolina Real Estate
   Lovely Millerwoods subdivision in Leesville, South Carolina rests peacefully under the shady oaks of rural Lexington County.  Located close to Interstate 20, residents cherish quiet country living,…
How To Prepare For A Home Inspection
As a home seller, there are things you can do to aid in a home inspection. As a general rule it is wise to have any necessary repairs completed in advance of the arrival of a home inspector. There are…
I wanted to know if this house is still for rent
I am moving from Utah to Az and have to be in a place by the first of July -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3083565031-2723-Leisure-World-Mesa-AZ-85206
Should we use the seller's realtor as our buyer's agent?
By not using a buyer's agent you are not getting the following services that you need when buying a home -   1. Prepare property value study 2. Represent buyers on MLS listed properties; PLUS: bank owned,…
Las Vegas NV Area Sales by Type (Short Sale, REO & Standard)
Las Vegas Area May 15, 2012 Active Listings by Type REO: 714 (15%) Short Sale: 1366 (28%) All Other: 2733 (57%) April 2012 Sales by Type: REO: 1480 (39%) Short Sale: 1152 (30%) Other: 1157 (31%) This…
Relocating to Metairie, LA
We are relocating to New Orleans, prefferably Metairie area, we have a 5 years old who will be going to kindergarten this summer. We are interested in buying a house (single family, close to 2000 sqft,…
i had a foreclosure in february 2010. but i paid cash in january 2009, for my home in national city. i sold the national city home to my daughter. i
was wondering if its possible for me to get a home loan. i have guaranteed income and over 100k in assets. the homes im looking at are under 200k. thanks a bunch for any help. now would like to buy a…
When is this house available? I will be relocating from SC during the 1st week of June. I would like to see the property.
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3079306142--S-Jamaica-Bronx-NY-10473
what is the law for selling a home in NC owned by a husband (signed over by Mother) as to the sales contracts?
The husband and wife reside in GA and the husband is selling the home in NC. Does the wife have to sign off on the house when she is no part of it?
Refinancing Your FHA Home Loan Now
Yesterday I received another “Mortgage Minute” video from one of my favorite lenders, Pat Cunningham at Home Savings Trust. These videos are sent to his sphere of real estate agents so we can provide…
BUYERS BROKERS DEMANDS AFTER I TOOK THE HOME OFF THE MARKET
Hi, i decided to take my home off the narket after i had a feeling that my broker did not do due diligence to get me the best offers..and he was being pushy that i sell within a short period of time.…
Houses for Sale in Dysart Ranch Glendale AZ 85307, Dysart Ranch Homes for Sale
The gated HOA community of Dysart Ranch Glendale AZ 85307, is located east of Luke Air Force Base, south of Glendale Ave on the east side of Dysart Rd. Dysart Ranch features single level large lot tile…
Hello, Is the property available?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3085005902-308-Louviers-Ave-Dupont-WA-98327
hello I wanted to know if this apartment is still available for rent please feel free to contact me at any time at 914 806 9026. thank you, marisol
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3047126527--Mile-Square-Rd-Yonkers-NY-10704
What kind of repairs are we talking about? Major or Minor?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3033362564-13787-Midway-Dr-Willis-TX-77318?ecampaign=con_day_propertycompdigest_bk
Should try to sell or rent my townhome?
I own a townhouse in Anoka county, free and clear, in a nice neighborhood. My circumstances have suddenly changed, and I need to move out of state soon. I thought about renting my place, since rentals…
Are there any HOA FEES for this property? Is the land leased?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/property/3071061690--Leo-Dr-Myrtle-Beach-SC-29575
What Middle School zone does this property fall within..?
Is it Hamilton International Middle School or McClure Middle School?
Whatcom County Relocation Inspections (King of the House Home Inspection)
People, in large numbers, are moving to Whatcom county.  This is, to a large degree, the result of our geographical location -- the proximity to the USA-Canada border. We have major border crossings in…
When can i come take a look at this property?
-- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/3080875414-302-29th-St-SE-101-Auburn-WA-98002
Looking for short-term lease in dells/ lake delton
Is it that hard to find a place for four for three months? I am going to dells for summer work with friends from June 23 to September 15 but haven't found a place to stay. Every e-mail I sent said NO!
About Me, Your Real Estate Professional
Greetings All, Real Estate is my passion. As a newly licensed agent with Realty ONE Group in the wonderful state of Nevada, I intend to uphold the honors of carrying this prestigious distinction. I recently graduated…
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