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What value can that add to a home's value?. Thanks. Bill Starkov]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:51:45 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What does NCAC do?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/What_does_NCAC_do_-183902]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:34:46 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On a short sale that has a contingent buyer: if the bank approves your short sale offer and proceeds to bump the first buyer, is your offer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/On_a_short_sale_that_has_a_contingent_buyer_if_th-176459]]></link><description><![CDATA[considered valid if no seller signatures are in place yet? Does the "bumping" buyer have legal obligation to proceed with the contract once the bank has given approval but there isn't mutual acceptance yet?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 3 Nov 2009 21:53:47 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I live in Seattle Wa and I let a friend move in to help him out when he was in between places. He has not paid any rent or any bills in over 6 months]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/I_live_in_Seattle_Wa_and_I_let_a_friend_move_in_to-183359]]></link><description><![CDATA[I would rather not involve the landlord as she doesn't know of his living here. I sent him an e-mail saying he had a moth to move yet he is still here. what do I do now? Does the e-mail constitute written notice? He has trashed this house and if my landlord were to see the condition he has turned this house into I may very well get evicted all for trying to help someone I thought was a friend. What should I do?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 6 Dec 2009 23:18:31 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[how can I find a home that's affordable or apply a grant for my 1st home?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/how_can_I_find_a_home_that_s_affordable_or_apply-180970]]></link><description><![CDATA[Just got married last month and my wife and I are trying to find some where to call home other than the extremly expencesive apartment that we are in. Our lease is up in about 6 weeks and we are trying to avoid singing another lease. We are seeking any advice or anything that can guide us in the correct direction]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:26:31 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[isn't it illegal for listing agent to share details about other competing offers with the interest of driving a bidding war? I was recently]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/isn_t_it_illegal_for_listing_agent_to_share_deta-166017]]></link><description><![CDATA[involved in a buying situation which involved one offer that had an escalation amount significantly above the asking price. Due to the difference between asking and escalation offer, they have decided to extend the offer period another day, have asked all offers to be highest bid only with the agent having shared details related to the escalation amount as well as other competing offer terms (waived finance contingency and inspection) with other agents in an effort to create a bidding war. This seems illegal or at least highly unethical...thoughts?  By the way, this occurred in Washington State (Seattle).]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:09:56 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does anyone have experience with buying property at the auction at King county courthouse steps? What is the typical discount one can expect?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Does_anyone_have_experience_with_buying_property_a-182388]]></link><description><![CDATA[What are the pitfalls? I know that full amount in cash has to be paid at the spot and if you don't research the title thoroughly, you can run into major trouble.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 1 Dec 2009 22:40:44 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much do I have to pay in utilities?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Moving/How_much_do_I_have_to_pay_in_utilities_-177360]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm trying to get an idea of how much my utility bill would be in the Seattle area. I would like to find out how much money I have to pay for utilities such as trash, sewer, electric, gas and water. What is a monthly estimate? Or is there a good website to utilize?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Nov 2009 07:23:52 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How much will the prices drop in Seattle? Is Seattle going to be another San Diego?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/How_much_will_the_prices_drop_in_Seattle_Is_Seatt-56912]]></link><description><![CDATA[Now that the NW MLS numbers are out  for August that shows almost 15% price decline in King County area, nobody can deny the fact that prices are steadily coming down. I know many of my RE agent friends don't want to admit this. But how much can the prices drop? I know nobody has a crystal ball. Things are much better here in Seattle compared to a lot of other places in the country - a reasonable economy, low unemployment, good paying jobs etc. 

There is fear that more adjustable rates are going to reset by end of the year that can make more people delinquent on their mortgage payments. This would have some negative impacts on the market. 

I tend to compare San Diego to Seattle. Similar demographics, economic condition - but still prices just dropped sharply contrary everyone's predictions. They are short of build-able land like we have. Their economy in general is in good shape. But still the market has gone way south.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:20:05 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purchasing property in Seattle whilst living outside the United States]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Purchasing_property_in_Seattle_whilst_living_outsi-181908]]></link><description><![CDATA[We have been living outside the US since 2001.  We would like to buy in Seattle which was where we lived previously.  All our banking is outside of the US and we are not residents for tax purposes.  Is there any way we can obtain finance?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 29 Nov 2009 17:46:20 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I want to live in Belltown and realistically can only afford a single bedroom, single bath, kitchen, living room condo in the area.  I'm looking]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_want_to_live_in_Belltown_and_realistically_can_o-165910]]></link><description><![CDATA[at condo's built to be condos that were NEVER apartments beforehand.  Who is the person that would buy a location like that should I ever choose to sell it?  Are there any locations with the criteria above that may offer another bedroom, but in order to meet my price needs (300,000 or below) are located east of I-5 AND in a nice neighborhood AND within walking distance to Belltown (no more than 2 miles).  How about the lower queen anne area?  One last question: Where is the light rail going to cut through seattle and how will that affect property values?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:05:01 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am a first time home buyer and I found a 1bdrm condo 642sq ft in kirkland, wa  that is priced for 109k is this a good buy?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_a_first_time_home_buyer_and_I_found_a_bdrm_co-181003]]></link><description><![CDATA[This condo has a nice little fenced yard plus pretty good amenities. I plan to fix it up then eventually rent it out or sell it a few years down the road. I think the resell value will be alot better later on as the housing market starts to climb any help would be appreciated.

Thanks]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:50:29 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have a rental property that my brother has been renting for 2 years. He'd like to buy it but can't afford]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/I_have_a_rental_property_that_my_brother_has_been_-42281]]></link><description><![CDATA[it at the market value. How would we go about selling him 1/2 an interest? We've only owned it for 3 years and wouldn't mind holding onto a portion as an investment in hopes of realizing a bigger return on our investment over the long run.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:40:52 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Agents Understand That When an SOC Is Offered by FSBO They Get The Same Commission They Normally Would?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Do_Agents_Understand_That_When_an_SOC_Is_Offered_b-25701]]></link><description><![CDATA[I buy fixers, fix then up and sell them. I have a property I am offering in Magnolia w/view. 3bed/1.5bath $689,500. I am not using an Agent but will pay SOC. I know every one of you can get it sold in 3 days or less, no problem, no matter the current market if you listed it. 

That being said, I’ve used Agents before to list only to have to eventually sell it myself anyway, after I have raised the price. (These were not pricing issues.) This has happened in Columbia City, Des Moines, Federal Way, Tukwila, Lacey and Edmonds. (Yes, I am friends with several Agents and I respect what y’all do.)

How do I get Agents to recognize that all that I am interested in is them bringing something to the table (a qualified buyer), selling my house, and giving the Agent their SOC?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Mar 2008 19:45:00 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it appropreate for a buyers Realitor to ask the Loan Agent if the buyer has enough funds to close, 2 weeks before closing?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Is_it_appropreate_for_a_buyers_Realitor_to_ask_the-180088]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm wondering what are approperate questions for the buyers realitor to ask of the buyers loan agent. My realitor asked my loan agent if I, the buyer, have enough funds to close. We are 2 weeks from closing and I feel this is 1) The concern of the Loan Agent. 2) A question that should be directed toward me do to Privacy Laws. 3) A question that is kind of late in the game to be asking.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:45:49 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it wise to renegotiate or to work out with the lender to modify a mortgage loan if I should go back into vacated home that it's in the?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Foreclosure/Is_it_wise_to_renegotiate_or_to_work_out_with_the_-180861]]></link><description><![CDATA[process of foreclosure now? I included  and surrendered this home to the lender in my chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge in june 09. what happened with the 1st and 2nd mortgage if I want to keep this home now?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:24:40 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[potentially moving from Nashville, TN to Seattle. I have heard wonderful things about Queen Anne. We have two children, ages 3 and 2. Is this area?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/In_My_Neighborhood/potentially_moving_from_Nashville_TN_to_Seattle_-172024]]></link><description><![CDATA[family friendly? I know nothing of the public school systems or preschools in the area and would love to talk to any moms out there?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Oct 2009 10:17:23 PDT]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
