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As a real estate Agent servicing North Phoenix and Scottsdale communities, my view of the current market is that it's a very good time to buy a home!  Home values have stabilized, interest rates are low and more homes are available to choose from.  Home owners can also benefit in this market and ... Posted 13 minutes ago

Lifestyle Garage Screens Blue Lake, CA Welcome to Sholes Overhead Door inc. We have something home owners are going to love for hanging out in the garage this summer called the "Lifestyle Garage Screen Door. I gotta tell ya, I have never seen anything like this. In fact I had no idea something li... Posted 33 minutes ago

  NEW HOMES PARKER CO - Denver Homes Update 3/14/14 Announcing New Homes In Parker Co - Everythings Included Homes!   Lennar Opens Dove Meadows In Parker Co   New Homes In Parker COLow 350's - $400Call Mike @ (303) 514-4000 Features:3-4 Bedrooms2-4 Baths1657 - 2800 SF2 Ranches & 4-Story Plans2 Ca... Posted 38 minutes ago

As per the below infographic/image from the  California Association of Realtors' website, the following interesting data appear:       In 2013, majority of Californians preferred 30-year fixed rate rate than other financing options;       91% of Californians financed their homes in 2013;       25... Posted 43 minutes ago

The real estate market is starting to bounce back in select locations throughout the United States. But the luxury housing market is downright smoking in several areas. Barring a drastic stock market correction, which is less likely given investors positive reaction to the Federal Reserve’s redu... Posted about 1 hour ago

The dream of home ownership traditionally meant that anyone could get ahead using their ability and working hard. Over the past several decades, the United States government created housing policies that created incentive laced housing programs and the tax code that changed the dream for many Ame... Posted about 1 hour ago

Photo in Summer Showing The Landscaping Well crafted home with one-floor living in the community of Stonecroft Village, Womelsdprf, PA. Stonecroft Village is an active, age restricted community (55+) with a clubhouse and grand pond. If you are under 55 years of age you may still be eligible to l... Posted about 1 hour ago

It is a pleasing experience to walk into a home and see that it has been taken care of by the owners. It makes the task of finding a new owner much more pleasing to all parties. This particular property located in Exeter Township, Berks County, PA, is one of those types of homes. The present owne... Posted about 1 hour ago

Homes for Sale in Stonebury of Highlands Ranch   Why Do People Choose Stonebury? Stonebury is a smaller community of upscale homes located in Highlands Ranch. It is just to the south of Mansion Hills and north of the Backcountry. Home buyers love the well maintained homes that are centrally locat... Posted about 1 hour ago

What do these 7 Red arrows mean?All these arrows are pointing DOWN in this search. I did this search tonight while I was looking for a home for a Temecula buyer. It hit me that almost half of the homes showed a price reduction (Red Arrows ). Looks to me that many of the sellers in our Temecula ma... Posted about 1 hour ago

The following post about the value of many home improvements was originally authored by fellow Activerain blogger, Conrad Allen.  It gets right to the point that oftentimes many homeowners install large-dollar items that will not recover the money spent.  Sellers sometimes get confused between 'm... Posted about 1 hour ago

I am sharing this article that appeared in California Association of Realtor's website with this link - http://www.npr.org/2014/03/10/286261937/big-investors-boosting-home-prices-and-not-everyones-pleased  that may serve as one of the reasons why there is not enough inventory of homes for sales ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Homes for Sale in Southridge of Highlands Ranch   Why Do People Choose Southridge? Southridge in Highlands Ranch is an attactive community for home buyers wanting a newer home in what most consider a more rural setting in Highlands Ranch. Most of the homes in this neighborhood were built between ... Posted about 1 hour ago

Are You a Seller?   Can You Think Like a Buyer? So, you are a seller and want to sell your home for top dollar! OK, I'll buy into that, what seller doesn't? You tell your listing agent all the time and money you spent fixing things, the float in the toilet tank with the newest, greatest, money/ w... Posted about 1 hour ago

Car Surfing in Sunny California                          Hello Pretty Boy in Calimesa, CA. California is a dream come true state no matter what your needs or wants are. We have year round warm weather, beautiful beaches, rustic mountains and desert communities. If you are looking for a home in so... Posted about 2 hours ago

OK Am I the best at what I do... YES without question I approve and close loans NO OTHER can or will, period. I am solid in my underwriting skills, ability to assess risk and look outside the box to make things happen, LEGALLY, that others walk from ALL THE TIME! So with that said I recently had ... Posted about 2 hours ago

  Challenges During Home Inspections    Home inspections can be fun and a real challenge. I am in the middle of three inspections.   There have been many issues including FOUR postponements due to weather... Just to name a few.     -A broken pipe leading to flooding and the need for replacement o... Posted about 2 hours ago

What to look for when purchasing an agent?  Did I hear that correctly? Do you mean Selecting the Right Agent to represent you?   You as the buyer are paying for your agent. Let me explain but first I need to tell you technically the sellers agent is offering to the buyer’s agents brokerage a co-... Posted about 2 hours ago

Wanda is right on the the money with her obsevation of being able to laugh at life and be authentic being key to any situation! Thanks for the post, Wanda!   Love and light, Laura Learn to laugh at yourself. It does a business good! After attending a seminar on social media, I came away with a fe... Posted about 2 hours ago

Open Sunday from 1-4pm. This prestigious Spanish Colonial Estate Style home has 4 Bedroom, all with En Suite baths, Powder and a Den, 5266 Livable square feet, .8 acre (completely usable),entryway has dramatic groin vault ceiling, 12ft. with some 14ft. ceilings, 3+ car garages with room in rear ... Posted about 2 hours ago