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The first time it was financing...the second time it was also financin---well according to the listing agent...

 

The third time the deal went all the way to closing (I was not the buyer) and I was hopeing it would fall though...

 

Anyway, so it went off the market and didn't close so I assumed it fell though....

 

So I e-mailed the listing agent and he said that the property didn't close due to title issues.

 

What could this mean?

 

I tried to find out from the listing agent but he didn't really want to tell me...


He also said that when the title issues are resolved it will return to the MLS...]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 08:00:49 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[If I cant buy a house by myself and need my sister so we can buy it together, how does the tax credit work?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/If_I_cant_buy_a_house_by_myself_and_need_my_sister-142422]]></link><description><![CDATA[she's not interested in buyin a house but lives with me and is willin to cosign with me... do we get the tax credit in half? or only one person claims it? if so who ? when doing incometaxes for the mortgage interest and property tax, do we have to split in half or can just one claim it and the other get the standard deduction? 
thank you]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 18:46:35 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does anyone have an educated guess as to when the interest rates and home prices are going to start to rise?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Market_Conditions/Does_anyone_have_an_educated_guess_as_to_when_the_-142509]]></link><description><![CDATA[again in general and, specifically, in the Boston/Metro-West area?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:24:37 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My girlfriend and I want to buy a house together.  Would we are both first time home buyers.  Would we each?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/My_girlfriend_and_I_want_to_buy_a_house_together_-142345]]></link><description><![CDATA[qualify for the $8000 tax credit (total $16000) or would we have to split it?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:08:59 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am searching for a townhouse & wonder if it is financialy better to buy an "over 55" or not. Any advice??]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_searching_for_a_townhouse_wonder_if_it_is_f-142955]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 16:29:41 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am considering a property on Cape Cod that is bank-owned.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_considering_a_property_on_Cape_Cod_that_is_ba-142812]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am considering a property on Cape Cod that is bank-owned.  The real estate agent is not a local (or not known to me)  What are the pros of working with a local agent while attempting to buy versus working directly with this non-local broker.  I am of the school of thought that my price negotiations will be better without an additional agent to pay commission - Help me decide Thank you

Also are there agents that specialize in working with short sales and foreclosures in the area]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 07:28:10 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are looking to relocate to Concord in the near future.  We are interested in house locations that's more]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/We_are_looking_to_relocate_to_Concord_in_the_near_-142744]]></link><description><![CDATA[walkable...to town, the T, shops, etc.  W. Concord vs Concord center area?  Advice...  Thanks.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:04:53 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IS SPELLING IMPORTANT?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/IS_SPELLING_IMPORTANT_-102262]]></link><description><![CDATA[This is more of a survey than a question and it is directed to just about anyone...whether you are a Real Estate Practitioner, Home Buyer, Home Seller, of None Of The Above.

HOW IMPORTANT IS IT... TO YOU ... TO SEE ACCURATE SPELLING IN REAL ESTATE LISTINGS?

As a Realtor myself, I know it is sometimes necessary to abbreviate to get the most information in the listing.  I am referring to simple spelling errors.  

Thanks for your thoughts and opinions!]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Mar 2009 14:18:44 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why would a RE Agent tell my client to stay away from Short Sales?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Why_would_a_RE_Agent_tell_my_client_to_stay_away_f-142005]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Jul 2009 10:29:30 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it a good idea to get pre-approved from several banks or no?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/Is_it_a_good_idea_to_get_pre_approved_from_several-142402]]></link><description><![CDATA[If I am going to shop rates a little just to compare,  and I want buying power so I want to go ahead and get pre-approved vs pre-qualified, can I get pre-approved from a few banks or no?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 17:12:30 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the benefit of using a mortgage broker as opposed to shopping somewhere like bankrate?
Thanks!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/What_is_the_benefit_of_using_a_mortgage_broker_as_-142443]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 20:40:32 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it better to use a real estate agent or appraisor when trying to make an informed decision to sell?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Is_it_better_to_use_a_real_estate_agent_or_apprais-141965]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have a unique property in central mass, we are planning to relocate. Huge log home and seperate legal accesory apt with permits 900sqft, above a huge 4-6 car barn/garage. Our question is, should we ask a local real estate agent for a fair market appraisal, or an independent appraisor/not agent?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 1 Jul 2009 08:20:23 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I want to put an offer in on a house that I feel is priced too high.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_want_to_put_an_offer_in_on_a_house_that_I_feel_i-121449]]></link><description><![CDATA[It is new construction 1/2 duplex, but has been listed for over 500 days.  The property is located at the end of a dead end street in an area of older holmes.  There is an unobstructed view of the apartment complex located on the otherside of the dead end(which abuts the property, only seperated by about 2-3 feet of property no fence or trees to block the view).  What percent of the price should be deducted to compensate for this?  Can I ask the seller to install a fence?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 8 May 2009 08:34:11 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where can I find info on mult-family homes SOLD in Westboro, MA in last 3 months?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Where_can_I_find_info_on_mult_family_homes_SOLD_in-137955]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:12:33 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[what happens if I get an offer after the contract has expired and I'm just about to sign on with another?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/what_happens_if_I_get_an_offer_after_the_contract_-142351]]></link><description><![CDATA[agent because I don't want to continue with the one that just expired?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:31:03 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[foreclosure listing]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/foreclosure_listing-85633]]></link><description><![CDATA[how can i getvthe foreclosure list in my town? I don't like those weddsides with a free trial for 7 days.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 3 Feb 2009 10:08:46 PST]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
