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Which is the best option to pursue and what are the respective costs of each likely to be.  

I bought my house in Dec 08 for $502K and it is currently assesed by the county at $694K.  Thanks!]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:47:58 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[any info on 15001 69ct Palmetto bay Florida
the house is empty for other a year would like to make an offer?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/any_info_on_ct_Palmetto_bay_Florida_the_house_is-125780]]></link><description><![CDATA[please advise
Sarah]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 May 2009 11:16:52 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buyer issues with realtor...please help.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Buyer_issues_with_realtor_please_help_-143164]]></link><description><![CDATA[I called a listing agent to see a property.  It wasn't for me.  She said that she's love to show me others.
I agreed.  I found a property that I'm interested in.  My problem is that the agent is working more for the seller than me.  She talks to the seller all the time (we have a mutual friend) and is telling her to hold out' that I'll come around.  She has become absolutely rude to me and is pushing me...I've told her that if the price isn't right, I'll find another.  I'd really like to drop her, but feel it's a conflict in the middle of this deal......what is the ethical thing to do.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:25:05 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should I increase the amount of my earnest money deposit if I am offering lower than asking price?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Should_I_increase_the_amount_of_my_earnest_money_d-142995]]></link><description><![CDATA[The seller requires a minimum 2% deposit and I am offering 5K less than asking price. This is a bank-owned property.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 19:21:25 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am looking to purchase a home in the zip areas of 29579 or 29588 location, I live out of town and wanted to]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_looking_to_purchase_a_home_in_the_zip_areas_o-116973]]></link><description><![CDATA[purchase a primary home in this area.  I recently visited MB and contacted a realtor.  Who took me around to look at several houses.  I had in interest in a home in a development where the builder and i couldn't come up w/an agreed upon purchase amount. Needless to say I now have this realtor under contract as a buyers agent.  I now back home surfing the net looking for a house.  And, I just don't feel that my realtor is actively helping me search for homes.  I am finding houses on my own as new listings and inquiring about these homes.  How much responsibility does this realtor have other than sending me listings through a drip listing ??  I am feeling frustrated.....]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:35:14 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where can I get info about mshda loans?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Where_can_I_get_info_about_mshda_loans_-143176]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:15:45 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm trying to purchase a short sale in Downtown Orlando. The property has two mortgages. One is with Citi and]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_m_trying_to_purchase_a_short_sale_in_Downtown_Or-143168]]></link><description><![CDATA[the second is with Suntrust. Does anyone have any feedback on this process and any idea what kind of time line I should be considering? It's been about a month now since the offer was sent to the bank.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:40:25 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Looking for a front lake lot. Aprox 2 to 4 acres in Grand Island, Fl area.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Looking_for_a_front_lake_lot_Aprox_to_acres_in_-143157]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:02:00 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[For Sale by Owner, what are the pros and cons and how beneficial is it for both parties?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/For_Sale_by_Owner_what_are_the_pros_and_cons_and_-143101]]></link><description><![CDATA[In purchasing a property through a For Sale by Owner who benefits more from this? I am considering this but will the owners be able to get a loan to purchase another property, will I be able to refinance and transition to a more conventional loan at some point, what should I be aware of before entering into this type of agreement, what are the legal ramifications from entering into this type of purchase...can they default on their loan and lose the property and I have to move if I have not defaulted on the mortgage payments? Any advice, please help.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:02:13 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I will need to buy a home next July/Aug. When can I start and what are the steps involved.?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_will_need_to_buy_a_home_next_July_Aug_When_can_-143116]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:22:08 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Above asking price on a short sale?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Above_asking_price_on_a_short_sale_-143163]]></link><description><![CDATA[Im in California and there is a house I have an offer on the comps show that the home will probably appraise for 250-260 at the very best.  The asking price is set at 250, I have a bid at 260 and ill pay closing cost and have a 30 day closing.  The selling agent has said we are second best!  Im thinking the other bid is about 270 and the agent told us they want the seller to pay closing and have 60 days on their contract to close.  Do you think we should increase our offer on the home to at least 270 to ensure we get the house? Do you think the bank will select us?  Thanks]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:24:40 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am very impressed by the big brick colonials in the area around Chaparral Estates/Ball Mill/Spalding Drive.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_very_impressed_by_the_big_brick_colonials_in_-143171]]></link><description><![CDATA[Does anyone have any comments about that area?  What other areas might be of interest if that sort of atmosphere is my preference?  Also, forgive the silly question, but am I reading my map wrong, or is the Dunwoody Country Club not really in Dunwoody?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:58:22 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am interested in buying a condo (2/2) at Cite on the Bay. Does anyone have any insight/reccomendations on?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_interested_in_buying_a_condo_at_Cite_on_t-143154]]></link><description><![CDATA[this building and other condos in the area?

Thanks.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:53:33 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am interested in retaining a buyer broker for a purchase of a Single Family near the baech on Kiawah Island.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_interested_in_retaining_a_buyer_broker_for_a_-143170]]></link><description><![CDATA[If interested, please send your information to Dave at djs327@yahoo.com]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:47:29 PDT]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
