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What can Mortgage professionals do to help Realtors generate business in today's market??
I have been working with Realtors for over 21 years and looking for input from a Realtor how we can work togther in a slower market
can i afford a single family/townhome, 2bed 2bath in miami area??
military member, transfering hopefully to the Miami area, credit is ok, and improving, with little to no down payment available. my BAH (basic housing allowance) is 1630, would i be able to afford a a…
how do I find out about bank-owned houses for sale?
We would like to purchase a home w/acreage for under 215,000 dollars in or near Shenandoah Co. VA.
Buyer's......What's more important?
Buyer's......what do you think is more important, a realtors knowledge of the industry and negotiating ability or their personality and communication skills?
I'm sending two young boys to college at san diego state. I would like to invest in a small...
I'm sending two young boys to college at san diego state. I would like to invest in a small 2 bedroom condo or town home in the area instead of paying rent for the two of them in an apartment or at the…
Are there any real estate brokers that would be ideal for a new, part-time agent to work for in Contra Costa?
I just received my license and would like to start learning the ins-and-outs of the industry on a part time basis (ie, evenings and weekends). I've received mixed responses from a limited number of agents,…
How to buy a foreclosure home?
Looking for a foreclosure home in SW Salt Lake County
What is the average selling price per acre of ranch/farm land around Stanton. Land only. 130-140 acre track.
History of selling prices, not asking or listed price for this type track.
what is better for a new buyers house?
I'm on the stress to make a decision for my husband if we are going to buy a house in Oakland or Richmond and where. My options are Oakland 68th ave near 14th st you know international? OK its small i…
Since Michigan is near or at top of foreclosures - are lending requirements tougher in this state?
What are lenders looking for? We want a traditional 30 year mortgage...do we need a large down payment?
Thinking ahead 10 years, is a 5 bedroom house in Elmwood designed by Julia Morgan, a good investment?
That is, as an investment, how would it compare to, say, the stock market, over an equal amount of time?
What makes an agent a good negotiator?
I ask because I've read posts here and heard stories elsewhere from buyers who felt their agents didn't "get them the best deal". I'm wondering, agents AND consumers, what DOES make an agent a good…
Do you have any rentals home rentals on sage rd or near that?
at least a two bedroom for about 600 to 700
Ok, I know I'm setting myself up here, but...
it seems Trulia readers have become, for lack of a better word, really "stingy" with the positive reinforcement (thumbs up). All of us on here who take the time out of our day to answer questions thoughtfully…
is 95K for 3880 s.f detroit home needing 50K of work a good price the property sold for 425K 4 years ago?
Property is a foreclosure in a historic district but the tax rate is 71/1000 ! or on this house over 9K per year
HOW CAN I SEE PICTURES OF A HOUSE IN PARKLAND DRIVE NUMBER OF THE HOUSE 4303?
I WAN TO SEE HOW DOES THAT HOUSE LOOKS BY THE OUTSIDE
Online Rental Comps resource in Chicago
Can anyone recommend good online rental comp resources in Chicago? What I've done so far is just check THE READER...but, I'm finding that the range for a 2br/2ba is larger than I'd expect and it's hard…
Where do you go to list your rental property?
Most of my rental properties have done well in attracting buyers from signs out front. I'm wondering what are popular sites used now by renters to search for property.
Do the buyers have to provide proof of down payment.?
My clients (buyers) are putting down 20% and financing the remainder. The sellers agent wrote on my contact that the buyer is to provide proof of funds to seller. My client feels that is not something…
I keep reading about a big residential development around Wittmann, AZ. All hype?
We are just beginning our search for land in Arizona and want to know where we can get the best investment for our $. We plan to purchase and then take our time building. We are looking at as far north…
towns w/ decent 3br 2ba single fam max 500k has to be 30min to Wayne & Mahwah NJ & < 10 min to nyc train
looking for decent 3br 2bath single family for max 500 which has to be close to Wayne & Mahwah NJ (30-35min commute/drive max), good schools and must must must be close to train station to nyc
I purchased a home in the summer of 2006 in South West Phoenix. I currently have a interest only loan.
I would like to get out of it into a 30 year fixed loan. With the property value decline in the area are there any options other than coming up with a big payment to cover the difference in the appraised…
I purchased a home in the summer of 2006 in South West Phoenix. I currently have a interest only loan.
I would like to get out of it into a 30 year fixed loan. With the property value decline in the area are there any options other than coming up with a big payment to cover the difference in the appraised…
Who Really pays the commission?
We all know that on paper at least, the seller pays the negotiated commission. But in reality, is that really the case. Seller's don't price adjust to some extent to compensate for this expense? Just curious…
What are the basics of a contract for deed incluing the answers to ...?
(1) Are there 1 or 2 closings?, (2) Who is on the property title during the term of the contract?, (3) What if there is a mortgage on the property when a you sell by contract for deed? (4) Is it usual…
My parents gifted me $40,000 ($10,000 each in Dec 2003 and Jan 2004) that I used as down payment on my condo.
It was a gift, but it came with too many strings. Can I just sell, give them their money back and buy what I want? I want to move about 30 miles away which is closer to my job and friends. My…
Is it a poor decision to trade down in size if I will be happier living in a different community?
The new location is hot. It will cost me to buy and sell. I intend to buy around the same price as I sell, and I will get a smaller condo in a more desirable area. Will having a great location offset…
Is the crime really that bad in the Miami area?
really wanted to know if the crime in the Miami area is really as bad as people make it out to be? Moving my family down there soon hopefully, have a 10 year old and a infant, any insight as to where the…
What will better help in getting financed - paying off revolving credit or installments loans first?
We have great credit 780 and we want to qualify for a mortgage, but we feel our debt will hold us back. Since our installment (auto) loan tends to carry a larger monthly payment ( and a slightly higher…
Do u have Address for a property in Mocksvill,nc- 46Acres farm/ranch?
The property I am interested in more information on is listed on page 3 of the sight I am on now. It is a 46 acre farm/ranch , on address or MLS number is given . I can't get into homesandland.com to find…
How can I find a copy or sample of a short sale that has been done already?
I need a short sale package that has been done already so I can duplicate how the short sale was done. Sample of all documents that been done.
How do you measure True Square Footage and bedrooms in a home?
What is allowed in the actual square footage? I.e. hallways, bathrooms, sunrooms, etc? Do bedrooms have to have a closet?
homes for rent?
3-4 rooms. 2 bath. spacious, finished basement. central air would be nice.
Seller keep Buyer deposit?
Buyers got loan approval after contingency time-frame but refused to sign off on anyother contingencies after time-frame. Abused contingencies refusing to sign, and colluded a super low appraisal by using…
My listing does not appear on TRUILA,why?
I see my competitors'listings but not mine firms. So I am asking why?
What should our selling price be?
I am the executor of my father's estate. It is on the market for $16M, but has just been formally appraised at $11.5M. It is located on a beautiful piece of land, near the ocean on the East End of Long…
South Raleigh Purchases
South Raleigh seems to have reasonable prices compared to the rest of Raleigh. Is there a reason?
What are the expenses a buyer pays? What about a seller?
I am lookin for a list of the items each pays. I know the amounts will vary by location.
looking for town with character north of Raliegh, NC. ie, aquatic neighborhood, historical, heavy recreation.
Looking for a neighborhood that has character. Not looking for dense homes with Target and Costco strip malls. Perhaps extensive fitness paths, historical town, artsy neighborhoods, lake district. Needs…
I'm not happy with the inspection on a home i was gonna buy >
It has major water erosion around foundation and the neighbors are draining there gutters into the back yard and they hid that by putting grass clipping over the ditch the water created > this is a new…
Should you get an attorney if you are considering a short sale if so can you refer me to someone in my area?
that specializes in this before my house goes into foreclosure as I don't know what to do.
nearby stores ,shops,where?
near by shopping
Is an appraisal essential prior to closing on a new construction that will be completed in July 2008?
I am negotiating a price on a new construction in Santa Rosa, California. The lot is empty, and the completion estimate is July 2008. When I placed the offer, I added a stipulation that the price is subject…
Would like to know if there are any more positive developments?
in terms of foreclosures and mortgage crises. Thanks.
decision? on 3bed/1.5 bath (279,000) or 2bed/1bath (250,000) which one is better and what could be my bid?
so we go for one of these 4425potrero ave, richmond, ca 250,000(its a very good area so nice and near bart, shoping but it needs a lot of repair inside and out there are trees over the back fence and the…
Will downtown Knoxville condo prices come down?
I've looked at what's available to buy downtown. Are developments like the Burwell, the YMCA & the Candy Factory currently overpriced? What does your crystal ball say is happening to downtown prices…
I have fair-to-poor credit. Will I ever be able to have my own home?
I'd like a three bedroom two bath home with a nice fenced yard and maybe a pool. Should I give up hope of home ownership-I want to benefit from this buyers' market.
Anybody care to offer an architect advice about marketing my services?
Hi! I'm an architect with licensure in Colorado who recently moved to Austin (I'm in the process of getting Texas reciprocity, but until that is complete, I'm just doing residential work). I started my…
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