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Avoid paying Mortgage Insurance with an 80/10/10
Traditionally, mortgage lenders have wanted to see 20% ddown payment on a property or they will request the borrower to provide mortgage insurance. In order to avoid paying mortgage insurance, a borrower can…
735 Hornet Gardnerville Nevada 89460 - Investors Note! Finish & Flip
Location: Gardnerville Ranchos 735 Hornet Gardnerville Nevada 89460 - Investors Take Note! Ready to be Finished and Flipped! This home has been stripped and is ready to be rebuilt. It had a serious…
Mortgage Rates Officially Hit New All-Time Lows!
Mortgage Rates hit new all-time lows today.  In most cases, lenders’ offerings are just slightly better across the board than they were in late January, the last time we officially noted “new all-time…
25 Things to do for Father's Day Weekend
Need ideas on how to celebrate Father’s Day this year? We’ve compiled a list of events occurring Father’s Day Weekend in metro Atlanta that you can do with Dad. Father’s Day 2012 is June 17. 1.…
BOA is providing up to $30,000 in relocation assistance!!!
Delinquent borrowers must obtain preapproved short-sale price from bank By Inman NewsInman News® Bank of America says it will provide up to $30,000 in relocation assistance to delinquent borrowers…
It's Tax Assessment Appeal time!!!
It may be possible to reduce the amount of real estate taxes that you pay every year to the Municipality, County and State that you live in.  Real Estate taxes are assessed on every property in the state…
What, in your view, is the most important trend in real estate today?
Identifying trends helps us forecast what will happen next in our fast moving society. The two most important that I see are the baby boomer 'downsizing' movement, and the effect it will have on current…
Closing Costs question in Philadelphia
Each mortgage company has given me estimates on closing costs. What closing costs are mandatory regardless of which company i go with.
HomeChoice Down Payment Assistance
HomeChoice is down payment assistance for first time home buyers. If you have a disability or have a family member with a disability living with you (as defined by the “Americans with Disabilities Act”…
How do REALTORS get paid?
I recently received this question several times recently when meeting with clients and thought it brought up a great subject for a simple Q&A.  How do REALTORS make their money and what on earth does…
Can you tell me of any homes for rent in schaumburg high school boundaries?
Want home of 3-4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms that are pet friendly.Want my children to attend schaumburg high school and a district 54 elementary from $1000-$2000
Foreclosures and "loan amount"?
My husband and I are looking to buy a house at the beginning of next year (when he will be getting a promotion/raise). We originally were thinking we'd move to Corona, CA where the houses are much…
Why do people decide to sell their home?
Even in our relatively slow market, people are still selling and buying homes. But the length of time people who are selling their home have lived there, as well as the reasons for selling, have changed…
SOLD and CLOSED! 1231 Pleasantview Drive Gardnerville, Nevada 89460
$259,900.00 - SOLD and CLOSED! 1231 Pleasantview Drive Gardnerville, Nevada 89460 - Stunning Home, Terrific Neighborhood and Tremendous Views! Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Parking Spaces: 3 Year Built:…
Have any home been sold in your area since Feb 22?
I keep tabs of recent homes sold. We go out to invite these new homeowners to our church. Well, in the last month not even ONE home in our area (32225) has been sold! Does anyone know if the banks are…
San Diego Condominiums for Sale Open Doors to a New Life
If you have always dreamed of living in San Diego, but are afraid of the high cost of purchasing a home, then your dreams have come true with San Diego condominiums for sale!  Condos are a great alternative…
Marina Bay questions
I am just starting a condo search and think that Marina Bay might be a good choice. Where can I find out information about the different bulidings in the development? What have prices done over the past…
Your Reflection Counts to You & The World!
“Your Reflection Counts To You & the World”!Make a Clear Statement; “see yourself in the things you are around”!Sometimes Individuals lose reality, they forget others see and feel their reflection,…
Mesquite Canyon Homes For Sale - 4 Bedroom 2886 Sqft in Mesa
Mesquite Canyon Homes For Sale. Regular TRADITIONAL SALE! NO WAITING on banks or Lenders! Model-like 2.5-bath POOL Home with 4-Bedrooms + Office + Loft + 4 Walk-In Closets + HUGE Greatroom + Lg separate…
Housing affordability reaches all-time high
Housing affordability in California set a new record high in first quarter 2012 rising to 56 percent, according to C.A.R.’s first quarter Housing Affordability Index. The increase can be attributed to…
I'm baffled by the fact that condos are so much more expensive than houses with lots. Why is that?
How can a 1000 ft2 condo with no lot cost as much or more than a 1000 ft2 house with land around it? And one doesn't even own the condo outright since there is always an HOA fee to pay which, to…
What exactly are we open for?
(Ran this a couple weeks ago...sorry I'm just posting it) So, here we are again. It’s the “Open House Weekend.” Realtors all over the country will be opening doors and closing sales; bringing buyers…
We need to see pictures of the other bedrooms & bathrooms.
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Combined Foreclosure Activity Wanes, Up in Certain States: RealtyTrac
Foreclosure filings – default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – totaled 188,780 in April 2012, which is the lowest monthly total since July 2007, according to RealtyTrac’s Foreclosure…
I wanted to inquire about the availability of this property in August. I will be moving to New Orleans in August. Thanks
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Income to qualify for mortgage well-below U.S. median
NAR found that the national median family income was $61,000 in the first quarter. If a buyer wanted to purchase a home at the national median price, he or she would need an annual income of $34,700 if…
My husband's potential future employer is in Abbot Park, IL. Looking for the best & safe areas for a family of 5 with great schools.
We have 3 children (High school & Elementary school. We are looking for a very safe family oriented neighborhood with great schools within a short commute to my husband's work. We are now looking…
How is the commute from Montara to the South Bay (Sunnyvale) via hwy 1 south and 92 and 280?
We know 92 can be a parking lot but what time does one have to leave to beat the traffic during the work week? What about going north on hwy 1 to Sharp Park road and 280 which is longer in terms of distance…
Hi, my husband and I are interested in this property. We need to know as much as we can about it. Any tips in what the questions are an who to ask?
Some friends have recommended asking for electricity bill, how old furnace is and available heating options. Roof estate. We have gone to see the property and we like it, now we need to find out what are…
About how much a month does it cost to heat and air condition this home?
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Real Estate Market Conditions for Wixom Lake, Gladwin County
Real Estate Market Conditions for Wixom Lake    Wixom Lake     Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Beaverton, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family,…
Massachusetts Single Family Pending Sales - number only
I have posted an article before about the general market. This post has only data.
Is there any other way to buy a house without a 20% down?
I live out of state right now but plan to move to Nevada and would love to buy a house first so I have some where to stay when I get there. But I have to spend most of what I have saved for moving. I…
Weekly Market Sales anf Financing Update!
Calif. median home price: March 2012: $291,080 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. highest median home price by region/county March 2012: San Mateo, $677,900 (Source: C.A.R.)Calif. lowest median home price by region/county…
Is this apartment still open? Can I come see it? Teri.
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anyone know who has this property?
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Massachusetts Condominium Pending Sales - numbers and percentage
I have posted an article before about the general market. This post has only data.
Real Estate Market Conditions for Secord Lake
Real Estate Market Conditions on Secord Lake  Secord Lake   Welcome! Visitors are welcome in Gladwin, Michigan especially the kind that like to stay and play awhile! Come with your family, your friends…
What is a retention basin? And what can that space be used for if in your fenced backyard?
We purchased an acre to build a house on. The drainage report came in and a large portion of the land needs to be used as a retention basin. We bought an acre because we had plans for all the land. Can…
is there ground rent if so how much is it?
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Nevada Trails (Las Vegas NV) Market Report
Nevada Trails April 2012 Real Estate Resale Market Report (Homes For Sale, Pending, Sold): Listings (5/15/2012): 11 Under Contract (5/15/2012): 43 Sold April 2012: 13 Since Last Month: Listings are DOWN…
Remember to Shop Edmond!
You are here: Home / Edmond, Oklahoma Living / Remember to Shop Edmond! We always remember to Shop Edmond at Christmas time,but how about now during the warmer months? You can have such…
Massachusetts REALTOR® Market Index and Price Index Hit All-Time Highs in April
WALTHAM, Mass. – May 15, 2012 – The Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MAR) today announced that increased activity over the past several months has pushed both the REALTOR® Market Index…
Park City Real Estate Best Buy of the Week - New Home In Old Town
Conveniently located on Park Avenue this home with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths is a  Park City best buy that has it all.  You instantly notice the sunny floor plan complemented by simple architectural lines,…
Mortgage Rates Officially Hit New All-Time Lows!
Mortgage News Daily reports  May 17 2012, 3:21PM Mortgage Rates hit new all-time lows today. In most cases, lenders' offerings are just slightly better across the board than they were in late January…
Real Estate Market Conditions for Sugar Springs
Real Estate Market Conditions for Sugar Springs  Lake Lancer & Lancelot   Lake Lancer & Lancelot offer 1,000 acres of water fun with Lake Lancer at 780 acres and Lancelot at 230 acres. These…
tax credit question: Are my husband and I eligible for at least partial $8000 tax credit on a home purchase?
I saw where you can't own a home in the past 3 years to be eligible but here is the problem. I have owned my home for 5 years. My husband moved in with me once we got married about 2 years ago. He has…
i m curious about trying to purchase a home before it goes up for auction-do i have to wait for auction?
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does this place take pets?
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2818 Amanda Ct. ~ Price Reduced $189,900~
Kathy Mccauley-Dames · Re/max Ultimate Professionals · (815) 741-50822818 Amanda CT - JOLIET, ILTypeSingle FamilyBedrooms3Bathrooms2.1Year Built1994Total Rooms8BasementYesLot Size.25-.49 AcreAssess…
My brand new home has had 4 water leaks, two major mold & water remediations. Builder will not honor warranty. What are chances I can sell home?
The builder supplied one year written warranty. Water leaks have been because of faulty plumbing fixtures and workmanship. Shower valve leaks caused mold in walls and under floor coverings. Water heater…
Is it possible for a parent to help a married/adult child buy a home as a first time buyer? This is in Las Vegas.
Child (couple really) have bad credit, no down payment, but child working at good, steady job $35,000 py. This would be a home home big enough for daughter/her husband and widowed parent, or maybe two…
Does this house have a basement?
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The Canals of Cape Coral Florida
I often have people asking about our more than 400 miles of canals in Cape Coral. So I put this together, from various sources, in hopes to help draw some understanding. Hope you find it informative.The…
hi i was wondering what the hoa fee of 350.00 covers at the 1171 summer spring dr middleburg fl address i dont see anything that it would pay for
i.e. cutting grass mosquito control due to all the lakes things of this nature if someone could tell me i would greatly appreciate it thank you very much
Can you tell me how much the property taxes for 2011 where? Are there any HMO fees? Thank you
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Augusta Ranch Homes For Sale - 3 Bedroom 2708 Sqft in Mesa
Augusta Ranch Homes For Sale. Beautiful home on 6th green, Great views, lots of model upgrades intercom, surround sound, wood banister. Short walk to school. Formal living room, dining room,plus office…
I am first time buyer. I presently rent in Philadelphia and working in King of Prussia. I can not afford or
want to live in King of Prussia. My credit isn't great. A family member is willing to help me purchase a house as long as the payment is equal to my present rent. I have been searching for a lease purchase…
Should I list my Garden Grove 92840 average home for sale now or wait it out. I could hold out 1 more year.
What do the experts predict for real estate/home prices in Southern Calif in the next year? We already have a place we will be moving to out of state. Not sure if the sellers market will improve and…
Purchasing a Duplex or Triplex with FHA Financing
My husband and I were planning on purchasing a single family residence. We're willing to settle for a smaller place to live given some rental income to help with a mortgage. I have a few questions about…
Please Stop Waiting :)
I've been working with some great buyers lately, only problem is they are reluctant to actually buy. They've read how the prices might fall further and they want to wait until the absolute bottom. And…
Has this house sold?
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Orange County Agent Marlene Dietrich Support Charitable Organizations
Orange County Agent Marlene Dietrich Support of Charitable Organizations The “Drive Out ALS Golf Tournament” was held at the Mission Viejo Private Country Club golf course Monday, May 14, 2012 to…
How to get on the national do‑not‑call registry?
How to get on the national do‑not‑call registry?You can register online at www.donotcall.gov or by calling (888) 382-1222 or TTY (866) 290-4236 from the phone number to be registered.  You may…
WHERE CAN I REFI MY TIC LOAN?
I AM LOOKING FOR A BANK OR OTHER INSTITUTION TO DO A REFI ON MY FRACTIONAL TIC LOAN. THERE APPEAR TO BE ONLY 2 AROUND SF THAT WILL DO IT. TIC STRUCTURE IS VERY SIMILAR TO CO-OP STRUCTURE IN NYC SO ITS…
Memphis Housing Market Trends
The housing trends in Memphis point to two things: short sales and foreclosures. The real estate market is filled with large quantity of short sales. Whether you're looking for a new home in East Memphis,…
Which is a better high school, Hightower or Kempner? Academic and college prep wise?
I'm looking for a great school to send my daughter her last two years of high school.
"Rule No.1: Never lose money. Rule No.2: Never forget rule No.1."~ Warren Buffett
Who is Warren Buffett?     According to Wikipedia Mr. Buffett  "is an American business magnate, investor, and philanthropist. He is widely considered the most successful investor of the 20th century.…
what is the address of this property?
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Mortgage Applications Surge 9.2%
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 17, 2012 Mortgage applications soared 9.2 percent last week, as more Americans sought to take advantage of record low mortgage rates, according to the Mortgage…
Saline real estate market report for May 2012
Here’s the latest Saline real estate market report for May 2012.  This is an update to my monthly sales report from the beginning of the month.   (Original article by Vance Shutes).   Let’s take…
I was monitoring online condo listed as F1186183 at $73K and today it shows SOLD at $20,100. Can you explain? Lily
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Foreclosures Plummet to 5-Year Lows
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, May 17, 2012 For the third consecutive month, foreclosure filings dropped, sinking to their lowest level since July 2007, according to RealtyTrac’s April report…
What is the high school of Boerne, TX's, ROTC's website?
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Power company won't restore power for appraisal/inspection because of exposed wires from missing light fixtures. HUD won't fix and I of
course can't. Can't proceed with loan without appraisal. Anyone else experience this? Did you get around it? I am located in NC if that makes a difference.
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