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Can you tell me of any mortgage programs for disabled persons with limited income?
dose any one have rent houses
I am looking for a two bedroom 1 bath room house or apt for rent and i dont know where to go to look. Must allowed kids and dogs i have 2 dogs and a baby on the way
How does Keller Williams handle not so perfect credit?
Looking to relocate to Newton County from South FL. Is this a good area for young single retiree?
What do you all think of Real Estate Auctions?
The one recently (July 14) in Honolulu bombed. Have they worked well in other locations?
I am looking to invest in the lower end homes and rehab them, are there any in Reading
I am looking for the 1100 to 1500 sf, 2-3BR, 1 to1.5 Baths, with the ability to rehab.
What is the market value for 2379 Conway Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL 33952 in 2006?
Tips on negotiating short sales with lenders
Any tips on protecting our commissions? I am working on two right now and it seems like our commissions are the first thing they target.
Is there a demand for the use of Stagers in trying to sell homes in todays market? If so, is it at the request
Reasking about sell date
We are trying to choose a realtor to sell our home. One says expect a lower price if we ask the potential buyer to move the date back to match our move in date to our new home. Another says expect fewer…
What is the highest commision you would pay to a Realtor & why?
Please do not tell me how much commission particular companies charge as that is against our Realtor rules. Please DO tell me how much you would be willing to pay and why you think it would be worth that…
Pulte kept our $9400. earnest money on a spec home we were purchasing for $350,000. Can we get it back?
Looking for 2 family home, near south brooklyn, with a garage to park 2 cars. Want to live near Manhattan!
East Bay Cities/Towns with largest average lot sizes.
Where in the East Bay should I focus a search if having more that 1/2 acre yard is the most important aspect and I want to stay under $1MM?
Fair Market price for a home in Columbus Ohio
5803 annarue pl built in 1975 cookie cutter home. 1988 house had a addition of 1400 sq ft and rest of home was gutted and re finished. Normal 1200 sq ft comps are priced at 175,000 and were asking 233,900…
do you have section 8 housing in Denver, Colo.?
I am looking to leave Austin, Tx, which is beautiful., but my health is not able to withstand the year around heat. I must go out in the early mornings to stay out of the heat. I have lived in Denver before…
3200 block of Park Ave. What's the scoop? Is it a neighborhood improving or decaying?
Looking for any information on Chandler Texas. We are relocating to Tyler/Athens area from Central Illinois.
Moving from Central Illinois to the Tyler / Athens area. Looking to find out what kind of town Chandler is. How much are the property taxes on an average $175,000 home....Is Chandler growing....Is real…
what is the elementary school and middle school and high school for 34714?
moving to clermont zip code 34714 and i have kids in the 5 th, 6th, and 10th grades what schools will they go to
Short Sale (1) - How to handle Earnest Money when Sale fell through at Last Minute due to Loan Fell Thru?
Short Sale seems to be a hot topic now due to the misfortunate of the sellers but with a lot of allure to buyers and realtors (whether they get into the short sale business by default or by design). The…
sell or rent?
I have a 2bd/2 br condo in edison,nj. it is a well maintaied one. I wud get a rent of 1550, am paying my mortgage for 1300. i am moving to a bigger home. shud i sell or rent this condo?
what is wallace, sc like? is there much to do there? thinking of buying there.
I would like to see sold homes
I like to see what homes sold in the last 30 days
are liar loans still available?
What services do buyers and sellers most value from Realtors?
I'm always looking to improve my services, as the industry progresses... please let me know what service you value!
i'm looking for the old forgotten farm, east of wausaukee, wi through 3 rivers landing
70 acres of access , 1/2 mile of menominee river
Is there a way to look up only those properties that are having Open Houses on a particular day (or weekend?)
Do any of your brokerages consult with attorneys when it comes to your marketing and advertising?
This question is meant for Realtors, primarily, but anyone is free to answer, of course. I met an attorney who specialized in providing legal advice in advertising/marketing, sweepstakes and intellectual…
What's the best area in North San Jose?
I'm looking to buy a townhouse in North San Jose in around the 600k ballpark. I've been mostly looking into communities at Oakland/Brokaw and Berryessa. I find that Oakland/Brokaw has a more modern and…
What are the listing vs. sales prices for homes in Glenshire, CA (east of Truckee), for the last 6 months?
Follow up on sell date
Thanks for the replies to our last question. We were showed information in which the last four houses in our area sold between 7-17 days. With our new house not ready until mid november (84 days!) Do we…
Long term or short term? What's a good strategy for today's market?
I'm looking for homes in North San Jose, and I'm trying to figure out if I should look for a short term home (five to seven years) or a long term home (twelve to fifteen years). Short term would mean I…
Is now really a good time to buy?
I've been looking for homes in North San Jose and prices don't seem to be going down because the inventory is so low. When anything pops up, it's gone in a week for a generally high price. At the same…
where in elko is there retirement living condos,like a club thing?
how are the schools in Malabar?
Please describe quality of schools and Malabar.
What was the selling price and sf of this condo @7209 flowers Avenue #6 Takoma Park,MD?
What is the best way to obtain reo listings in my area?
Which little white lie do Agents tell most to sellers?
I was wondering what area is least expensive to buy a home?
Is it better to buy real estate and wait, or wait to buy?
Should one save until he have accumulated a substantial downpayment, or until prices fall, to buy real estate?
stevenson highschool in livonia
Which offer has priority in timing in offer for buying real estate?
We have more agents in Northern California than ever. Does anyone have good tips on how to get new business?
is manor a good area to buy rental property?
how does it compare to buying property in austin?
Fun time question: Consumers and agents - What is {are} your favorite statistic(s) ? .
Special Rules for answers in this thread: 1 .Reference the source for your statistic. 2.. Why and how do you use the statistic...... Before the invention of the internet writers and speakers loved…
how do u find a apartment in low incoming housing?
Which is wiser, more down, or no downpayment?
If a buyer is buying "more house than he can afford, would you recommend that he puts up more downpayment , or no downpayment?
is west st., on southside of syracuse,ny
Single parent looking for something affordable for a single family.
I'm coming from Germany to work at the US Army Dunham Army Health Clinic. I'm going be with my teenage daughter who has never been stateside. Im looking for something that is not to far from the school…
need to a find builder of mtn. cabins.know any in hayesville n.c. area?
You spoke about the high end market in Miami Beach ,What about Key Biscayne Ocean Club and Grand Bay?
new construction versus resale -- what is the better
I do a lot of research on real estate when we need to move to an area. It appears that prices are dropping on resale homes, & there is a gluttony of resale homes. I have also read national trends that…
how to find market vale of area and neighborhoods?
How broad of a market do real estate agents (you) work?
My experience in the Chicago suburbs is that most agents just work their own suburb and the ones immediately surrounding it. When I was in a tourist area in NC, about half the agents worked the entire…
Photo Function
My Trulia "add a personal photo" function doesnt work. Anyone having the same malfunction?
Townhouses or high-rise condos, which is a tougher sell?
If it's a toss up between buying a townhouse and a high rise condo, I'm equally in love with both, which is the better investment when it comes time to sell? Both are located within blocks of each other.
Advice/suggestions, may relocate to Milledgeville or Eatonton
I am consiidering relocating from NJ to the Milledgeville/Eatonton area but I'm not to sure about the job market there I plan to stay in my healthcare field. Could you shed some light on the hospitals/health…
In my 20s, enjoy living in NYC but can't afford to buy Seeking condos in NJ, close to the city in the 200,000s
sun city west
my wife is 49 im 55. is sun city west a good move for us. we are active. . also whats the difference between suncity and sun city west? besides location. how can i slim down the web site search to golf…
I saw Sami Founder of trulia in Austin. Where in Finland is he from. I was in Lahte last Year.
If our realtor didn't assist us in finding a property, can we legally ask him to give us a gift after closing?
For example, can we ask him to give us a rebate/incentive/"kickback" from his earned commission from our purchase, e.g., buy us a refrigerator or washer/dryer, etc.? We hired him after we had initially…
Does anyone use humor in marketing your homes?
If so, how about some examples?
How to drive more people to our house?
We have had our house on the market since the 8th of August. Not one person has come to visit. The house is in a great location and we priced it below similar houses in our area. Any ideas?
Realtors I need to buy 5 GE Supra Lock boxes. The blue ones. Do you happen to know of any used ones for sale?
If you happen to know of a Realtor who is selling excess lock boxes I would appreciate it.
want to see more props like 29 red jonathan ct. simpsonville, sc
i need a new apartment building
i am looking for 2b room apartment and low income
I am looking to rent or buy an condo or house on one of the lakes in orlando to wakeboard on
I am a pro wakeboarder and want to find a lake condo or house to train.
How do peole afford property in So Cal?
I don't get it. I have a 6 figure income and am looking to buy property in Los Angeles county (Burbank to Arcadia), but prices are insane! How do all these people afford these homes? Here's my current…
i want to see lakefrontage ONLY
Should the way Trulia chooses Best Question be changed?
I've noticed that the "Best Questions" listed don't seem to have much punch. I think it was skewed by the newness of Trulia. The questions that seem to have value on the list are those with the most…
We are thinking of buying duplexes in lubbock for rentals is this a wise investment?
Is Park Lane Fremont a good investment?
I bought a 3 bed 3.5 bath corner townhome in Park Lane fremont in April. I see prices elsewhere in Fremont have fallen down since April , though Park Lane builders have increased comparable properties…
What areas of a building are common for people to break in through?
I have heard of pepople breaking into apartments/condos via using the fire escape of a building, i was just courious if there are other common areas of a building that people use to break into? Besides…
When buying a home do mortgage companies consider property taxes/maintenance fees how to raise credit score?
I was courious when going for a home loan, do mortgage companies look at the property tax/maintenance fee prices and say that if this is higher then you would need to make a higher salary than if it was…
Are there permanent beachfront rental homes available?
i am interested in renting a beach front property for my self alone - one bedroom - absolutely anything. No 'luxe' required - just working water and of course sewage - air conditioning (?) - clean. No…
How much should I budget for electricity for a 1350 sq. ft. home with two occupants?
are there strong markets in the dallas metroplex?
(optional)which areas am I better off renting, which am I better off buying?
Website bounce rate
I am looking for some suggestions to keep my bounce rate down on my website. I believe it has to do with keeping it content rich?
austin rental property
where should one look in austin to find rental property that gives positive cash flow and reasonable appreciation? is that not a possibility in austin? how about in san antonio or dallas?
Google Tracking code on a Point2 website
I have a secondary website with Point2agent and attempted to place a Google Tracking Code on my website. I placed it (so I thought) on my home page but it comes back that it was not detected. Any ideas…
looking to rent apartment for low income disabled adocated in paducah,ky.
I35 corridor in austin
I 'hear' from people that east of I35 isn;t a good place to look....what's your opinion of that area, Ki?
How do agents (you) deal with a husband and wife who don't agree?
Let's say the less powerful spouse agrees with you, but the real decision maker doesn't? I see this as a listing price situation. In a buyer situation, I see the difficulty being when husband and wife…
How can a I sell my property in a week?
My property is in other country.
which neighborhood is nicer. Countryclub Ridge or Shaddock Creek? Thx
Can Buyer refuse to purchase through original Realtor?
I recently saw a home in Central Florida I wanted to put an offer in on. As the Buyer, the Realtor represented me poorly in my opinion and other REAs. I will not be working with that person again.…
Can we break our purchase contract?
We decided to have a new house built. The builder would not accept pre-sales so we chose one under construction. As we looked at the same floor plan we asked the seller agent if our house would be built…
we are looking for an affordable, SAFE apt in suffolk. any advice?
how about the lead paint usage for this condo complex since it was built in 1965?
Do I have to pruchase the home?
Can I back out of contract at anytime. I know I will forfeit my $500 earnest and the $361 I paid for upgrades already. Is it stated anywhere in the purchase contract that I must by the house?
What are the average days on the market in Minneapolis for home sales?
Ki - are you ok discussing via phone?
how do I list my house on trulia?
Homes next to freeway - Good or Bad (from pricing perspective)?
We are interested in purchasing a home that is located quite close to freeway (200 ft or so). One can see (and hear) it clearly from the backyard and my wife is concerned about the noise factor. Will the…
What is the average prices of multi family (commerical) properties in edgewater (chicago)?
Where I can get information on the details of condo conversion for a multi-family home in Cambridge, MA?
Are there Realtors who specialize in a target price range (luxury) as opposed to a geographical area?
The key to this question is AS OPPOSED TO A GEOGRAPHICAL AREA? The Chicagoland area is so large that most agents stay in their own neck of the woods and most areas have reasonably homogeneous price ranges.…
I am in foreclosure, I need to sell the home but get some of the cash out. What should I do.?
i would like the website for danville section 8 housing authority
housing authority
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