http://www.trulia.com/voices/profile/Real_Estate_Pro-10950-291467/The latest answers submitted by wsmith1213 to questions asked on Trulia Voicesen-ushttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/Previous_homeowner_appealing_eviction_after_forecl-85796Answer by wsmith1213: any updates? has the house gtone to auction already?Wed, 1 Jul 2009 12:48:08 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/Previous_homeowner_appealing_eviction_after_forecl-85796Answer by wsmith1213: Talk to a real estate lawyer. See if he'll take a couple grand to walk. I've heard of people taking off the front door for repairs but I'm not sure if thats legal in NY, so ask an attorney. Tell him that with the eviction on his record, no landlord anywhere is going to rent to him. if your a landlord, always check for prior evictions, if they know how to play that game, do not let them anywhere near your rental.Sat, 7 Feb 2009 12:22:32 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Why_are_homes_over_k_not_moving_in_this_area_-141928Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Gary, Mortgages are alot harder to get these days, most of the homes I'm selling right now in that part of the county are priced fro $250k-$350k, it's alot of first time home owners, police, fireman, people that aren't worried about losing their job. I just bought a condo in New Windsor off of rt 300 that I'm renovating, that was a foreclosure that I picked up for $120k, my first home, I gutted it and I'm renovating it right now, still haven't moved in. Anyway, I'm friends with your agent Mary and you are in excellent hands, it's just a really tough market for a home in any price range. Thank you, Bill Smith Keller Williams RealtyWed, 1 Jul 2009 12:46:01 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Looking_to_invest_in_a_multi_family_home_Was_ori-139275Answer by wsmith1213: usually you'll get a higher return on investment in an area like newburgh as compared to a much nicer are. I don't recommend buying in a neighborhood with "a high police presence" but you can find some nice investments just outside of those areas, always remember to drive through the area a couple of different times throughout the day just to see what the area is like. check out HudsonValleyInvestors.com as well for deals that aren't listed in the MLS, and to look in the MLS you can check out my site at OrangeAndRocklandHomes.com Thank you, Bill Smith Keller Williams realty Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC 914-420-1974Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:43:34 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/if_I_apply_for_a_home_loan_and_am_turned_down_doe-137963Answer by wsmith1213: it'll show that there was a credit search, but it shouldn't adversely affect your credit, just go to a credit repair agency and get everything straightened out. BillWed, 17 Jun 2009 21:59:48 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/I_would_like_to_know_the_name_of_the_broker_who_i-132598Answer by wsmith1213: Its currently listed as expired, hers is a list of bank owned homes and estate sales in orange county: http://org.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=925402807&s=ORG&t=ORG If you'd like any oinformation on these, just let me know Thank you, William Smith Keller Williams Realty 914-420-1974Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:30:07 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/what_shape_is_this_building_in_what_is_theconditi-130658Answer by wsmith1213: the building is in extremely poor condition and had a fire on the second floor to boot. You need a crow bar to enter the building at this point. How much experience do you have doing major renovations? Thank you, Bill Smith Keller Williams Realty Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC 914-420-1974Sat, 30 May 2009 09:40:29 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Can_anyone_tell_me_about_the_Canterbury_Knolls_Com-130001Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Ridpc, Theres 5 units on the market there, if you'd like to see any of them this weekend give me a call by friday afternoon so I can get us in there. Thank you, Bill Smith Keller Williams Realty 914-420-1974 OrangeAndRocklandHomes.comThu, 28 May 2009 18:33:57 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Did_ricki_lane_sell_-128196Answer by wsmith1213: Yes, it transferred title on 3/4/08 for $127k. If your looking for wholesale real estate, leave your info on http://www.HudsonValleyInvestors.com . if you'd like me to email you similar types of homes, go to OrangeAndRocklandHomes.com and I'll send you all of the listings that match your criteria. Thank you, William Smith Keller Williams realty 914-420-1974Sun, 24 May 2009 10:07:15 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/i_want_to_know_if_this_property_still_available_an-93550Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Beth, what your seeing is pictures of a property that was renovated and resold for around $222k and was originally bought for $89k. Trulia is showing the after pictures but showing the before price so don't be fooled. If you'd like some up to date house listings for orange, rockland, ulster , or sullivan counties go to http://www.OrangeAndRocklandHomes.com, you can save search criteria and whenever somethin gnew comes on the market that meets your criteria, you get an email about that property. I can also set up a more exact search for you that actually stays on the Multiple Listings server and will send homes to you even quicker, just let me know what your looking for. Thank you, Williams Smith Lic Real Estate Salesperson Keller Williams Realty 845-728-6162Fri, 22 May 2009 10:34:44 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/just_wondering_if_this_house_definatley_sold_if_n-126541Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Erica, That home is no longer available, however, I have put together a list os 73 homes that are still active, have 3 or more bedrooms, are priced between $245k-$350k, and are in the Minisink school district area. If you'd like to see some more home that fit a different criteria, just let me know. I've also put them in the order of nerwest to oldest listing timewise. If you see anything you'd like to take a look at, give me a call. Thank you, William Smith Keller WIlliams Realty 845-728-6162 http://www.OrangeAndRocklandHomes.comWed, 20 May 2009 09:17:55 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Why_are_so_many_condos_for_sale_on_Heritage_Drive_-122626Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Rockland, Whats happening there is the same thing thats happening to homes all over, it's a buyer market and it's taking longer to sell them, so they kinda pile up, this is the best time to get a good price on a home anywhere. Let me know if you'd like to see any of the untis there, or anywhere else in Orange or Rockland. Thank you, Bill Smith Keller WIlliams Realty OrangeAndRocklandHomes.com 914-420-1974Tue, 19 May 2009 22:00:05 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Agent2Agent/What_is_your_day_like_as_a_real_estate_agent_I_a-126459Answer by wsmith1213: First, I get up at the crack of noon, Just kidding, technically, your an independant contractor, your own boss. there is always one more thing you can do to improve your biz or to market to get more prospective buyers, sellers, or renters. this site and craigslist are great for finding business, I get alot of my business, from my websites, referrals from friends, and from sending out postcards and letters. Because of the are your in, I'm sure it would have be a little different. I'm not even sure if you guys are allowed to put for sale signs on peoples houses down there. The company I work for gives me a lot of freedom which is really important for me as I'm very creative in my marketing. I work for Keller Willaims realty now, but I started out with weichert realtors first, they did alot of hand holding and were very structured, but they also took a much bigger split out of the commission I got :( send me an email if you have any questions, also, I'm an real estate investor as well. Bill Smith Keller WIlliams realty Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC wsmith1213@optonline.net 914-420-1974Tue, 19 May 2009 21:25:49 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Hello_I_am_thinking_moving_to_New_Windsor_and_I_-124163Answer by wsmith1213: The Estimated taxes for 717 Jackson Ave, New Windsor are $ 6,551Thu, 14 May 2009 11:56:06 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Hello_I_am_thinking_moving_to_New_Windsor_and_I_-124163Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Sveta, I'm moving to a condo in Continental Manor near schlesingers in about 3 weeks and the taxes for that 2 bedroom condo are around $2800. If you want to let me know what type of property your looking for I can email you some matches with theyre corresponding tax rates. Thank you, Bill Smith Keller WIlliams realty 845-728-6162 www.OrangeAndRocklandHomes.comThu, 14 May 2009 11:52:58 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/who_do_i_make_an_offer_to_matt_gallagh-123618Answer by wsmith1213: Theres 2 properties listed in the ML on Lake Claire drive but I don't think either one of those is this one, I don't know the name of the defendant so I can't be sure. There was a lis Pendens filed against Daniel Byrons at 41 Lake Claire drive showing the original mortgage being $75k on 2008-04-24. Realtytrac usually runs late with the preforeclosures, but I don't think this is it either. If you want a list of owners mailing address for everyone that lives on that road let me know and you can send letters to them saying you want to buy a house on claire drive. You would probably be dealing with the owner directly, give me a buzz and I can give3 you some pointers.' thanks, Bill Smith Keller Williams Realty Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC 914-420-1974Wed, 13 May 2009 10:42:28 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/My_husband_and_I_have_found_a_foreclosed_home_int_-110041Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Christina, you want to find out what the home will be worth after its reapaired, take 30% off of that, then subtract what it's going to cost to fix it, that's the most(MAO) you should offer them, make sure you start lower than that too. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Bill Smith Fair Deal Home Buyer,LLC Keller Williams realty - Lic Real Est. Sales Person 914-420-1974Mon, 4 May 2009 14:49:41 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/We_re_thinking_about_purchasing_a_condo_at_the_Gro-119283Answer by wsmith1213: The K Hov units aren't under the approach and take off paths of the airport the last time I checked, but the units that Pulte is building are. I just abought a 2 bedroom condo right down the road near schlesingers steakhouse that I'm currently renovating, so maybe I'll see you out and about once you get moved in there :-) BillSun, 3 May 2009 17:28:24 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/For_this_house_what_would_be_a_more_realistic_ask-119130Answer by wsmith1213: Also, I'm renovating a condo in new windsor(continental manor) for the next 2 weeks, if you want to stop in I should have my laptop with me and can pull recent sales up for you right on the spot. thanks, BillSun, 3 May 2009 11:33:12 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/For_this_house_what_would_be_a_more_realistic_ask-119130Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Amanda, What you want to do is hae the agent your working with pull up all the recent sales of homes between about 1200 and 1650 square feet that were in really good condition to give you a good idea of what the home is worth. Also if you have your agent print you up a map of where those homes are on a map will also help. These are also the same homes that an appraiser will be looking at when they do the appraisal for your morgage on the home. If your not currently working with an agent you contact me and I would be happy to help you. Thank you, Bill Smith Lic Real estate salesperson Keller WIlliams Realty 845-728-6162Sun, 3 May 2009 09:02:53 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/We_have_a_preapproval_inspector_bids_on_frclosu-101162Answer by wsmith1213: I'm almost under contract with a guy with a house over in duck town for under $250k, it's not listed with anyone and only I would be able to assign the contract to you if it was what your looking for. it's not in foreclosure but it is priced right. give me a buzz or email so I'll know what your looking for and if this house could work for you. thanks, Bill Smith Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC Keller WIlliams realty 914-420-1974Sun, 26 Apr 2009 10:42:10 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Buyer_s_Agent_Charging_for_Services_-54834Answer by wsmith1213: If they didn't mention anything about it front then you shouldn't pay it. If you did sign a contract wwith the agent, the a contract is a contract. I haven't heard of anyone in this area charging like that, but back when gas prices were really high, alot of people talked about it. Good luck with your house hunt. Bill Smith Keller WIlliams Realty 845-728-6162Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:37:17 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/hi_Could_the_real_estate_office_dealing_with_this-102832Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Denise, The home at one point was condemned, I'm trying to reach the owner now, to see whats going on with it, I'll let you know what the deal is if I hear anything. Thanks, Bill SMith Keller Williams Realty 845-728-6162Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:30:40 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/I_am_looking_to_buy_a_pre_foreclosure_but_i_want_t-100935Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Krystal, I'm not just a realtor, I'm also a real estate investor . Ar you looking for a bargain that you can flip? Are you looking for something nice that you can move into? I use alot of the "We Buy Houses" signss, letters, and postcards. If you'd like to contact me I can give you a sample letter if your looking for a specific home thats not listed. If it's listed, I can get you in to see it without any problems. Do you have financing set up already? Alot of the home that investors buy require cash, which means you'll have to borrow hard money or go to a private lender. Anyway, If you'll sit down with me sometime I'll give you one of the best books a real esatte investor can own and answer your questions for you. Thank you, Bill Smith Keller Williams Realty Fair Deal Home Buyer, LLC SellHouseNY.com 914-420-1974Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:40:23 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/Can_you_provide_me_with_a_link_to_view_this_proper-102506Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Carolyn, That home was pretty much gone the day it came on the market. People find out about home like that first because they get set up to receive automatic email updates on a daily basis, screen their mail daily, and can react swiftly when a bargain does come on the market. If you want to leave me you contact info it would only take me a couple of minutes to have you set up so you get notification sent to you straight out of the local Multiple listing system instead of a third party site. Thank you, William Smith Keller Williams Realty 845-728-6162 NewListingsNY.comTue, 24 Mar 2009 08:29:43 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/What_are_the_property_taxes_Photos_-101514Answer by wsmith1213: The current estimated taxes are $12,121, If you'd like to look at up to Date MLS listings, you can look on my site or I can set you up for automatic emails, just leave me your email address and I'll be happy to set it up for you. Thank you, William Smith Keller Williams realty 845-728-6162Sat, 21 Mar 2009 15:23:38 PDThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/i_am_looking_for_the_tax_foreclosures_properties_i-82907Answer by wsmith1213: http://www.co.orange.ny.us/documentView.asp?docID=429 the sale is only once a year, if your interested in buying wholesale real estate, theres a club for real esatte investors that meets once a month in wappingers and also register at HudsonValleyInvestors.com if you want to sell wholesale real estate or buy itSat, 24 Jan 2009 11:28:06 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/was_this_property_bought_by_the_bank_and_is_this_p-69334Answer by wsmith1213: Hi Kaisia, The house just came on the market a few days ago priced at $324,900, the bank bought it back on 7/10/2008 for $335,500. A house this nice at this price probably won't last too long, just give me a call at 845-728-6162 as late as midnight and I'll get us in there. Thanks, Bill Smith Keller Williams RealtyThu, 22 Jan 2009 14:45:09 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/was_this_property_bought_by_the_bank_and_is_this_p-69334Answer by wsmith1213: Check out the inside! http://org.mlxchange.com/Pub/EmailView.asp?r=748788519&s=ORG&t=ORG we can do a drive by this weekend if your interested. Thanks, Bill Smith Keller WIlliams Realty 845-728-6162Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:16:39 PSThttp://www.trulia.com/voices/Property_QandA/was_this_property_bought_by_the_bank_and_is_this_p-69334Answer by wsmith1213: I checked out my notice of pendens website and didn't find any records of a foreclosure filing against it, however, upon doing a little research, it was bought back by the bank for $335,500 on 7/10/2008 . this was probably a deed in leu of foreclosure and it should be coming onto the market in the next few weeks as a bank owned home. If you would like me to notify you as soon as it becomes available, leave me you information at NewListingNY.com or www.OrangAndRocklandHomes.com and I will notify you the day it becomes available. Thank you, William Smith Keller Williams realty 845-728-6162Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:38 PST