Archives of real estate blog entries for October 17, 2008 (Page 4)

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Like New Marion condo $119,000 - 02:00 PM
This 3 year old condo is in better than new condition with many extras including all appliances! Close to new Linn Grove Elementary and shopping.
Great extras include large deck, built in computer desk area, master bedroom has large walk-in closet and first floor laundry.
To see multiple photos and more details go to http://197250thst.garywolter.com
Wolterteam@aol.com
www.GaryWolter.com
319-350-7901
Skogman Realty
Licensed in Iowa since 2001
 
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Cedar Rapids NE side two story in Bowman Woods-$214,900! - 02:08 PM
This two story located in a prestigious NE side location in north Bowman Woods is a spectacular home that appears much newer than its built date of 1991.
Updated flooring, paint and carpet along with 3 and one half baths. This is a must see home with its catwalk hallway upstairs and a master that is large and luxerious with a whirlpool bath and double "shell" sinks.
See 28 photos at http://7600Thorndaledrne.garywolter.com
www.garywolter.com
Wolterteam@aol.com
319-350-7901
Licensed in Iowa since 2001
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House sellers in Linn County, Iowa experience a seller's market post flood. - 02:20 PM
In the last month or so we have experience a seller's market with houses priced between 90-160K selling quickly and for top dollar.
Here is a list of homes that we have sold, for how much and how long it took to get an accepted offer.Now  may be better than waiting until spring to sell your house in this price range. To top that, inventories about the 200K range are very high and a buyer in this range can really pick up a good deal as winter nears.
506 Bezdek Dr. NW sold in 7 days for 97% of the asking … (0 comments)

Buyer Lead Ready to See Houses - GREAT! Or NOT? - 09:32 PM
Ok here's a recent dilemma. I received an email from a prospective buyer who has been searching for houses on my website. He's found quite a few that he likes and is going to be making a trip down to Cape Coral to see these great houses.
He wants to meet with me while he down. He s me a 3 day window. I pick the first which happens to be a Monday.
He responds back with: Can it be Tuesday instead? I am meeting with so & so agent on Monday already?
Ok so now I'm confused. Is he shopping/interviewing agents? … (22 comments)

Oceanside Real Estate - 55+ Community at Oceana - 10:56 AM
Buyers interested in Oceanside real estate, in particular those seeking a 55+ (age-restricted) community, have a number of choices. Oceana is just one of them.
Oceanside is the northern-most coastal community in San Diego County just south of Camp Pendleton, and the 3rd largest city in San Diego County. With an area of around 41 square miles, rolling hills, and several miles of coastline, Oceanside offers a diverse geography to the 170,000 residents. There is a broad mix of housing, including multiple 55+ communities, and the rapid growth of the community since the 1970s has transformed it into a city of … (2 comments)

Official Opening of The Andrews Gallery in Leucadia (Encinitas) California - 11:51 PM
Tonight was the official opening of The Andrews Gallery in Leucadia. I wrote about this just recently but wanted to share the festivities of the opening and reception.
There was a eclectic, lively crowd enjoying the band(our favorite owners of Sanctum, next door, were there), the gallery looked stellar, and the food was wonderful (of course, being catered by our fave restaurant, Le Papagayo). Drew's paintings looked even better than when I was last in, now that they are hung and the lighting is complete, and the gallery space is inviting and warm, minus the stark minimalism one sees so often … (2 comments)

North Wales PA Home Sold - 10:44 AM
I am pleased to announce I have sold another one of my listed homes in North Wales, PA.
My real estate reputation in the North Penn and Indian Valley areas is based upon the consistent personal service I offer to my clients. I deliver quality service through each step of the transaction, and you can be certain that your smallest concerns are my top priority. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, you can expect the best from me.
You can visit me at www.WarbrickRealEstate.com
Proudly serving the North Penn and Indian Valley areas!
 
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Harleysville PA Home Sold - 01:58 PM
I am pleased to announce this month that I have sold another buyer/client a beautiful single family home in Harleysville, PA.
My real estate reputation in the North Penn and Indian Valley areas is based upon the consistent personal service I offer to my clients. I deliver quality service through each step of the transaction, and you can be certain that your smallest concerns are my top priority. Whether you are moving across town or across the country, you can expect the best from me.
You can visit me at www.WarbrickRealEstate.com
Proudly serving the North Penn and Indian Valley areas!
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Is NOW the Time to Buy in Lake Forest California? - 08:11 PM
Now that prices in Lake Forest have declined almost 30% in the last year, the "fundamentals" that so many "bubble bloggers" talk about are getting much closer to justifying a purchase!

My word-of-mouth, shoot-from-the-hip, gut feeling, and informal survey of average rents in Lake Forest give me the following starting basis for comparison:
2 bedroom average rent = $1550
If you have decent credit and have saved up about 6% for a down payment plus closing costs (or can get a relative to "gift" it to you), and use an FHA loan with the mortgage insurance premium added to the … (1 comments)

I WANT TO BE A REAL ESTATE AGENT!!! - 05:38 PM
These are the words we heard from our 25 year old son Mike, after spending 5 years at Central Michigan University.  First we said "Are You Crazy"? We knew he did some drinking at Party Central but he must have killed a ton of brain cells to want to be a real estate agent in Macomb County, Michigan NOW.
But Mike thought about this long and hard and figured being a REALTOR would be a great way to get his feet wet in sales, business, real estate investing and honing his people skills.  Yea right. Now Mike is no dummy he graduated Magna Cu Lade with 3 degrees. But … (2 comments)

New Price For 65 Florence - Below Replacement Cost!!! - 08:16 AM
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Townhomes For Sale - $319,900 - $384,900 - Walk To The Lake! - 08:20 AM
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Fishkill Real Estate Report Market Report - Single Family Houses September 2008 - 08:12 AM
 

BLODGETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY FISHKILL NY
 
Fishkill Real Estate Report Market Report - Single Family Houses September 2008
In Fishkill there is still much inventory, with price ranging from $62,900-$800,000.  The majority of these listings falls in the 200's-400's price range. 
Fishkill is a popular relocation for many moving up from Westchester because of it's location to important highways and train service nearby.
 

*****Data used to compiled report obtained from Midhudson MLS Service
Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com
www.jfivehomes.com or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com
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Washington DC Weekend Guide October 17-19 - 04:36 AM
Hello world! Its friday. That day of the week that just about everyone looks forward to. Why? Because of the weekend. And of course you get another Washington DC Weekend Guide Blog from yours truly. So do you know what are you going to do this weekend? Me,I am probably going to get some sleep because I need it-very bad.
But if you are not doing nothing this weekend,I hope my "Washington DC Weekend Guide"can give you some suggestions on some things to do.
                                                                FRIDAY
12th Annual Grits & Gravy Howard University Home coming "Old School" Reunion. Its a free homecoming party that … (3 comments)

40 Homewood Avenue Toronto, ON $184,900 - 10:36 AM
 
Turnkey investment!  Fully furnished bachelor unit in great building.  Close to TTC, Subway, parks, Ryerson, Hospitals, Church/Wellesley village.  High floor with preferred West view.  Long-term tenant of 2 years willing to stay.
 
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FHA Loans - FHA Mortgages are not a bad mortgage !!!!! - 02:05 PM

We have been in a doom and gloom housing market for the last 6 months to a year. Largely due to the part of the media and uneducated loan officers and realtors. Let me tell you something, there is still plenty of mortgage money to lend.
The problem is that you have some lenders that don't know anything other than conventional mortgages. Or they aren't FHA approved to do FHA Loans. And not to knock realtors, but there are many realtors that have been in this business for 20 years or so, that keep relating to FHA mortgages of the … (50 comments)

Home Stagers A Dime A Dozen... Don't insult our intelligence - 08:36 PM
Let me begin with this statement, I love Professional Realtors that believe in Home Staging and even if they don't, I still respect them and of course keep working to convert them. But today I drew a line in the sand and here's the story...
I was contacted yesterday via email by a Realtor (as were many other AR Stagers) for a staging quote.  Here is how the email read.
Realtor Email:  "Hi My name is blah, blah.  I am with blah, blah realty. I have been requested by the bank to get quotes for staging & you would have to … (20 comments)

Buying a Home Requires Teamwork with your Agent - 05:14 PM
Buying a home requires teamwork.  You need a professional team to work with you:  your real estate agent, your mortgage broker, your attorney and your inspectors.
Buying a home without the professional team will not work:  you need a loan...you need an agent...you need the attorney...and you really need the inspectors, even if you don't think you do.
Of course, working with a team requires communication and trust.  And, that communication and trust must go both ways...
I received a phone call this evening from a woman who wanted to see homes tomorrow.  Here are a few snippets from that conversation:
"My … (11 comments)

Current York County Market Report For September 2008 - 12:24 PM
The number of homes sold for September of '08 compared to September of '07 were lower but the median sale price was about the same.
Number of residential homes sold in 2007 - 427Number of residential homes sold in 2008 - 302
Total dollar amount sold in Sept. of 2007 - $80,305,852Total dollar amount sold in Sept. of 2008 - $54,062,011
Median sale price for Sept. of 2007 - $165,000Median sale price for Sept. of 2008 - $164,450
Median days on the market for Sept. 2007 - 33Median days on the market for Sept. 2008 - 55
 
So it shows what … (0 comments)

Feng Shui New York--The BEDROOM - 12:41 AM
This is so important in Vancouver.
Via Carole Provenzale Owner, Feng Shui Long Island & New York :
Feng Shui in New York- BEDROOMS and Interior Design
As a Feng Shui practitioner in Manhattan and Long Island, I love seeing the different spaces in both apartments and homes.  It's interesting that many of the Principles of Feng Shui do NOT go along with the principles of Interior Design and it's also interesting to me that more Interior Designers, Decorators and Home Stagers are more interested In Feng Shui then ever before. The differences we share are often in BEDROOMS.
This room in Smithtown  Long Island in … (4 comments)

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