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Not On Market Yet!
Check out the flyer for the amazing Open House I am holding this Sunday from 2-4 pm. This modern renovation has all the bells and whistles. Come check it out BEFORE it goes on the market!
There's A Price Reduction On 22 Windsor in Kensington!
  22 Windsor: A  Jewel in a Lovely Setting: Kensington. We held a second Broker's Tour for 22 Windsor in Kensignton.  After a price drop, we usually hold a second broker's tour to bring the property…
Renting Out Your Mahtomedi Home To Buy Another
Many Mahtomedi home sellers are challenged with the problem of owing more on their home loans than what their property is worth in today's market. The fact is that in order to sell your property in the…
Palos Verdes Foreclosures and Auctions
Foreclosure auctions in Palos Verdes, South Torrance and the Beach Cities What are the opportunities for Investors, Home Buyers and Homeowners Upside Down in their Mortgages What are the Advantages…
Estrella Mountain Home for Sale!
$330,000Estrella Mountain Home for Sale! Stunning Mountain Views!Check out this New move-in ready semi custom William Ryan Home in the mountain side community of Serenity in Estrella. 3.0 Kw solar energy…
What is happening with todays Economy?
What is happening in todays market place? Everyone wants to know!  Never before have we seen both prices down and interest rates down. Normally when one is down the other is up!  Today when banks post…
Mountain Views! Goodyear Home for Sale
$301,990Mountain Views!Goodyear Home for Sale!Check out this New Home to be completed in November.3.0 Kw solar energy system and home automation system included in this home. On large, quiet cul de sac…
Enjoy the beauty of Shamrock Estates in Gilbert, Arizona
If you would like to live in one of the most picturesque areas of one of Money Magazine's best small cities of America 2010, consider Shamrock Estates in Gilbert, Arizona.  Nestled near the natural beauty…
Beach Stickers: Buy online, save time and money
Beach Stickers:  Buy Online, save Time and Money --- Mary Jane Hanron, The Marshfield Mariner, January 25th - 31st, 2012.Despite the calendar's indication it is mid-January selectmen encourage residents…
Fishers Indiana for December, 2011 Months of Inventory Report Indicates It Is Still a Buyer's Market, Slightly
December 2011 saw the Fishers homes for sale stay in a buyers’ market of 6.5 months of inventory. This was down from the November 2011 numbers of 9 months. Indianapolis real estate trended a little…
Mold in the home via slab foundation? Mold is sheetrock in the barn walls?
Hello I am looking for a home as a first time home buyer. Im GREEN and do not want to get burned. Does a slab offer contaimination of mold into a home from the soil. The home appears dry and OK. There…
Will the housing market turn around in 2012
 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 — Improved employment figures and record home affordability levels could spawn a minor housing recovery this year, analyst Mark Fleming said Wednesday in the CoreLogic (CLGX:…
The Kuney-Todaro Team Ranks #7 in N.E. and #5 in Massachusetts for 2011
RE/MAX of New England announced the top 25 teams and individuals for 2011 in each of the six New England States and for all of New England. The Kuney-Todaro Team attained a ranking of #5 in the State…
Smart Ways to use Credit when Redecorating
Smart Ways to Use Credit when Redecorating --- Courtesy of ARAContent When your redecorating project is done, you want everyone who sees it to think it looks like a million bucks.  However, woe to your…
Gracemont Subdivision Real Estate Market Update - 1/2012
 The following data is taken from the KAARS MLS as of 1/27/2012  Current Active Listings: 5 homes for sale- Avergage Listing Price: $191,740     Average Sq. ft: 2331 Homes Sold In Past 12 Months: 4…
Short Sale Advice: Portland, Oregon Part 5
PortlandHouseListings.com Links:  Today's Newest Listings        What's My Home Worth?       Daily Mortgage Rates         Search for Homes     Qualifying for Short Sales Short Sale…
Anaheim Hills Statistics - January 27, 2012
If you would like to search the MLS the same way I do, email me at LesslieG@aol.com   The following statistics include real estate transactions for Anaheim Hills as of Friday, January 27, 2012.   Condo…
Why Bother With an Inspection?
I'm a Realtor, not a home builder, but I certainly have a base-line understanding of home construction. I have watched how homes go up, how they are inspected, and how they have fallen down, literally. When…
do u have handycap kids in cushing oak grove school?
yes i would like to no if u take handycap kids
RDC moves Roxborough forward
For generations, Roxborough has held strong to its core beliefs that made it a thriving community back in the late 1600s. Given that was over 300 years ago, communities do change; for better, and for…
Why am I getting email verification validation issues when posting a blog?
I can do everything but post a new blog. I clicked the validation button and received a confirmation number, but when I then click the link and enter the validation code it is saying the code is incorrect.…
i want to buy this home and property if it ever comes up for sale again
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More Government Regulation
New blog post:  More governmental regulation, more bad results for the housing market.http://bit.ly/zrP5Lr
Interest Rates-How Low Can You Go?
Interest rates will stay low, low, low WASHINGTON – Jan. 26, 2011 – Consumers and businesses can brace for another two years of exceptionally low interest rates after the Federal Reserve said…
Stunning Lake Winnipesaukee View Home
64 Briarcliff Road Gilford, NH   Offered at $599,900 3 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 3549 Square Feet 0.76 Acres Built in 2001 More Details at Lakes Region Home Enjoy stunning panoramic views of Winnipesaukee…
Home Affordable Refinance Program Update Harp 2 Bay Area Berkeley California March 2012
  Direct Link: http://www.youtube.com/user/RealEstateBuzzz?feature=mhee#p/u/0/8GWw3OWohcI The Buzzz is growing for the "Home Affordable Refinance Program" revisions, referred to as HARP 2.0. Well HARP…
Florida Open for Business-No State Income Tax
Fla. No. 5 nationally as ‘best for business’ WASHINGTON – Jan. 26, 2012 – Wyoming, Florida and Texas rank among the 10 best states for taxes on business, while companies in states like New…
One-of-a-kind View, Might be right for you!
OPEN HOUSESUNDAY 1/2911AM - 4PMPre-Approved Short Sale! - Buyer Walked and We need an offer NOW! Amazing views await you in the upgraded Country Hills home. As you enter the front of the house into living…
Feds Announce Bay Area Real Estate Mortgage Interest Rates to Stay Low Until 2014 in Oakland
For the past couple weeks mortgage rates have been inching up. That changed today, January 25th 2012 when we saw a huge rally in interest rates largely in part to the FOMC statement that rates are staying…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/306…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/306…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/307…
why is it that the best answer for ? about contingency by Mays was not listed first as he answered the? correctly not a circular def. as White gave?
In answering a question one should not use the word as part of the definition, that is called a circular definition and does not answer the question, correctly explaining/defining the word to the layman…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/305…
Tech trends in real estate agency
I regularly read the Trulia Pro blog for real estate professionals. Emily from Trulia is a terrific marketer, and she makes the Trulia Pro world a better place.On January 17, she published a quick…
This property at 108 Hunting Ridge, zip 29680 sold for $174,000 not $1,740,000. I checked the tax records.
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Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/306…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/306…
Hello, Is there any possibility of renting your home for just a month?
My name is Ashley and I would love to rent your house for the month of April this year if possible. Thank you for your time. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/rental/307…
I own the property on this listing. Truilia has it listed as a 1 bedroom 1 bathroom home. How do I fix this? This is a 5 bedroom 2 bathroom home.
Makes it hard for me to sell the house in the future when it's listed wrong -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Alabama/Dothan/sold/438064-109-Knoxville-Dr-Dothan-AL-36301
Is this the asking price for the property?
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My Favorite Palm Springs Gated Communities: Mountain Gate
My Favorite Palm Springs Gated Communities:  Mountain GateThis newer gated community of single family homes is located in north Palm Springs with homes that were built from 2004 to 2006 and ranging in…
Direct River Home in Merritt Island Fl
This Direct River Home is Superior in Quality and Location is Unbeatable! Custom Built in 2005, This Home has the Best Views on the Banana River. Many Custom appointments such has Tile Floors, Hardwood…
Way to boost Home Sales....
What do you think will improve or enhance the housing market (interest rates, pricing, location)?
Seller's Are You Giving Buyers the Creeps
Best way to sell a house? Get out of the way WASHINGTON – Jan. 27, 2012 – Realtors say sellers may believe they’re being helpful by following buyers and their agents around a home during a showing,…
EMERALD COAST GETS READY FOR MARDI GRAS AT HARBOR WALK VILLAGE
Everyone is invited!  Above is an open invitation from HarborWalk Village, on the Emerald Coast, for you to come on up during any or all of three different weekends in February to enjoy our unique Mardi…
webinars
where do I find the list of webinars?
Rates Improve on Fed Announcement
Mortgage TimeMortgage Market News for the week ending January 27, 2012Wednesday's Fed announcement was very favorable for mortgage rates. This week's mixed economic data, Treasury auctions, and news from…
Say you have a client looking for a house, how many times would you take them out to look during an average week?
We met with our realtor for the first time on Dec 8th just to get acquainted and have been out only 2x since to look at homes. Phone calls and voice mails go unanswered and it takes days to get a response…
Getting Ready for Fishing Season
It's almost that time, so ready the rods. Whether you prefer fishing from the bank or from the boat one can find relaxation and exhileration when rod is in hand. There are many streams and lakes within…
Government Foreclosure Plans a Flop?
Foreclosure refinancing plan doesn’t go far enough for somePHILADELPHIA – Jan. 27, 2012 – The housing industry has been appealing for a coherent policy that will end the market’s five-year-old…
I have, repeatedly, for several years...attempted to get OFF YOUR email list. Your system does not work correctly, and your customer service
represe I have, repeatedly, for several years...attempted to get OFF YOUR email list. Your system does not work correctly, and your customer service representatives do not help. Please see if you…
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Mariner's Cove, in the Hawaii Kai Region
My Favorite Honolulu Neighborhoods: Mariner's Cove, in the Hawaii Kai RegionMariner’s Cove is a subdivision of 416 homes, many built in the late 1990′s. Many of the homes are marina front and have…
10 tips for a perfect closet remodel
Q: My husband and I have a house that was built in the 1950s. One of the little remodeling jobs that was done by a previous owner was to turn two built-in recessed cabinets that were on top of each other…
Making Florida More Attractive to Private Insurance?
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Jan. 27, 2012 – In week three of the 2012 legislative session, a number of real estate-related bills saw action.     The Realtor-supported insurance bill that could make…
Anyone refinancing rented condo property LTV is likely less than 25%. In Central NJ
I own the condo and have stable good tenants . Current is 5/1ARM at 5%. Likely not FHA approved.
Could you please correct the status of this property? It is still an active listing. You can confirm this via local MLS.
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FHA Mortgages Frustrate Condo Buyers
CHICAGO – Jan. 27, 2012 – Buying a condominium is getting trickier for anyone who wants to put down only 3.5 percent and have the government insure their mortgage. The issue isn’t just the borrower’s…
How I contact the landlord on this property?
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what high schools are by this property?
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UM...you're showing a price of $298 per month. Perhaps you're missing a zero at the end? Thanks.
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Where is the picture of the home?
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What should this home price be?
Home actually has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 4 bed septic. -- This question is about this property: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Massachusetts/Osterville/sold/515558-9-Thyme-Ln-Osterville-MA-02655
Are pets allowed in this building?
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Cape Cod Open Houses
  View RSS feed What's happening for Open Houses this weekend? We have quite a few Open Houses happening this weekend. Open Houses are update weekly & may be found by clicking on this…
Are there currently enough West Allis, WI listings for Buyers?
Regardless of market conditions, there are never enough West Allis, WI listings for Buyers, especially first time buyers.
Wakefield, New Hampshire Residential 2010… A Year In Review
January 4th, 2011by Kathleen M. Kizer Sales Volume & Market Activity Down…Average Sales Prices Increase In 2010 Wakefield’s Residential Listings volume increased by 2% over the previous year. …
Wakefield, New Hampshire Year-to-Date Market Review
Wakefield reports a 12% decline in new Wakefield Residential Listings.  Pretty typical for this time of year given all the “winter” we’ve had.  Inventory continues to hold with 114 residential homes…
Carroll County, New Hampshire | Year-end Market Report 2011
Winter In Carroll County, New Hampshire 2011 Year-end stats for Residential homes in Carroll County report a marginal increase in new listing activity while back on the market properties remain unchanged. …
A Month in Review…Wakefield, New Hampshire
The May market reports a 50% decrease in new Wakefield Residential Listings; while Back on the Market homes have increased better than 33% over 2009’s MTD report.  Homeowners who had previously exhausted…
Why Do 29% of Real Estate Transactions Never Close?
Today 3 out of 10 real estate transactions never make it to closing!  With lending standards more strict and the market more confusing that ever, it is important to have real estate representation from…
Welcome to the New Hampshire Lakes Region
Towns in the Lakes Region: Alexandria, Alton, Ashland, Barnstead, Barrington, Belmont, Bridgewater, Bristol, Brookfield, Center Harbor, Eaton, Effingham, Farmington, Franklin, Freedom, Gilford, Gilmanton,…
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire August 2010…A Month in Review
September 6th, 2010by Kathleen M. Kizer The August market reports a 33% increase in new Wolfeboro Residential Listings; with Back on the Market homes also up 57% over 2009’s MTD report.  Successful…
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire September 2010…A Month in Review
October 8th, 2010by Kathleen M. Kizer Pending Sales Down…Successful Sales Down…Average Sales Prices Down… Wolfeboro Residential Listings report an increase of 16 new listing for the month when…
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire November 2010…A Month in Review
December 2nd, 2010by Kathleen M. Kizer Wolfeboro Reports Decreases In Residential Sales & Increase in Average Sale Prices! Wolfeboro’s listing data reflects a decrease in overall inventory by 38.4%…
Wakefield, New Hampshire November 2010… A Month in Review
December 2nd, 2010by Kathleen M. Kizer Sales Volume and Market Activity are Down - Average Sales Price Increases Wakefield’s new listings for November - unchanged when compared to 2009’s MTD listings. …
Wolfeboro, New Hampshire Year-to-Date Market Report – November, 2011
Wolfeboro’s Residential listing data reflects an increase in market inventory by a modest 5.7% when compared to last year’s YTD stats.  At Novembers end 167 residential homes were available for purchase,…
Wakefield, New Hampshire Year- to-Date Market Review – April, 2011
Wakefield reports an 11% decline in new Wakefield Residential Listings.  Inventory continues to hold a significant number totaling 147 residential homes available for purchase with 79 active listings…
Carroll County, New Hampshire 2nd Quarter Market Report 2010
August 2nd, 2010by Kathleen M. Kizer Values, Transactions, Pending and Contingent Sales All Showing Increases over 2009 YTD! 2nd Quarter stats for residential homes in Carroll County, New Hampshire…
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