Archives of real estate blog entries for May 12, 2009 (Page 3)

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Home Prices Across the Nation Slide 14%! - 10:31 AM
It's not a surprise.... the housing market has been hit hard by this "recession" we're in (but who hasn't been?). Fortunately the Madison area has not been impacted as much as other regions. However we're still in a decline from a year ago. During the first quarter 2008, the average list price of sold properties in Dane County was $254,134, compared to the first quarter of 2009 at $237,022. That's a decline of about one percent. Of those properties listed in Dane County during the first quarter 2009, 24 percent of them sold, while 27.7 percent of properties listed in the … (0 comments)

Weekly Market Update - Madison, WI - 05:37 PM
For the week ending May 6, 2009
The average listing price of homes for sale in Madison made another slight jump up by 1% during the past week from $246,904 last week to $249,428 this week. The median sales price for the quarter remained consistent at $210,000. There are currently 2544 homes for sale in Madison compared to last week of 1966. Foreclosures continue to hover close 180 each week.

 


Bob 608-235-6701
bob@bentleyrealtygroup.net www.bentleyrealtygroup.net
Bentley Realty Group is Your Clear Choice in Madison Area Real Estate!
The real estate market data provided was obtained from Trulia.com Information … (0 comments)

Weekly Market Update - Verona, WI - 05:48 PM
For the week ending May 6, 2009
The real estate trends in Verona continue on their upward track. The average listing price of homes for sale in Verona went up once again by 5.3% from $410,431 last week to $432,031 this week. The median sales price for the quarter dropped from $259,000 last quarter to $246,500 this quarter. There are currently 325 homes for sale in Verona compared to 259 last week.


Bob 608-235-6701
bob@bentleyrealtygroup.net www.bentleyrealtygroup.net
Bentley Realty Group is Your Clear Choice in Madison Area Real Estate!
The real estate market data provided was obtained from Trulia.com Information … (0 comments)

The Energy Ecosystem - Asheville, Your Town and the Smart Grid - 01:40 PM
"As we move forward in the future the energy ecosystem is going to change.. ." message  posted at the Cradle to Cradle Group at Linked In. --
 
The Energy Ecosystem is about to "sprout!"  No doubt about it...and I've been wondering how that will look here in Asheville NC and in your neighborhoods.
So I'm  asking questions like:
 1) What can consumers expect?  2) How are we, the public, going to be involved in implementing the changes?
IMAGE OF SMART GRID courtesy of US Department of Energy
And how will this affect the real estate marketin Asheville, Your Town, USA...and beyond....
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!!! MAY CHALLENGE 2009!!!! win the $15,000 honorarium. Go 4 It!!! - 10:29 PM
OK..Let's make THIS  A CHOICE FOR THE MAY CHALLENGE>>>>>...
The American Real Estate Society, in cooperation with and funding by the CoStar Group, announces a call for papers for a special issue of the real estate monograph series on
"green buildings and sustainable real estate"
The best research paper published will receive a $15,000 honorarium.  
All papers accepted for publication will receive $1,000.  
Authors are encouraged to submit original research that can help investors, developers, appraisers, lenders, asset managers, elected government officials and land use regulators improve their strategies, decision-making and understanding of the impact of sustainable real estate practices.
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More Changes On The Horizon. - 01:30 PM
I have been trying to blog about many of the changes going on in the Lending Industry, so that we can all stay on top of changes that are happening in the laws, as well as changes that investors, and PMI companies are implementing on their own.  These changes are critical to all of us because they are key to our survival these days.
Not to long ago investors were focused on increasing the volume of loans they had on the books, but today this philosophy has been replaced with loan quality.  Loan quality has become so much of a focus … (13 comments)

Estate Planning Seminar at Marlborough CT Health Care Center - 10:57 AM
(Marlborough, CT)
Marlborough Health Care Center will host a free Estate Planning Seminar, presented by Attorney Michael J. Keenan, Tuesday, May 19th from 5-6:30 pm.
The information provided will address frequently asked questions and documents that are needed for succesful estate planning. The public is invited to attend and refreshments will be served.
Marlborough Health Care Center is located at 85 Stage Harbor Road. Call 860-295-9531 to RSVP, which is encouraged, but not required.
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Portland High School Scholarship Established - 11:02 AM
(Portland, CT)
A memorial scholarship has been established in honor of James Frances Rich, a former teacher at Portland High School in Portland, CT. The $1000 scholarship will be awrded annually to a graduating senior who shares Rich's passion for the field of eductaion.
The winning student will receive the scholarship, at the Monday, June 4th, awards ceremony. Donations can be made to the Jane Frances Rich Scholarship fund by mailing checks to Portland High School, ATTN: Rose Mazzarella, 95 High Street, Portland CT 06480.
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Second Congregational Church Supper, Middle Haddam CT - 11:06 AM
The Ladies Aid Society of the Second Congregational Church, 52 Middle Haddam Road, Middle Haddam, CT, will have their third annual Chicken Cordon Bleu Supper, Saturday May 16th, from 5-7PM.
The menu will be chicken cordon bleu for adults and chicken fingers for children, baked potato, baby carrots, tossed salad, roll, dessert, coffee, tea or punch.
Adults $10 and $5 for children under 10. The church is handicap accessible. Proceeds to benefit ongoing projects.
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East Hampton CT Belltown Senior Club Bus Trip to Foxwoods - 11:09 AM
(East Hampton, CT)
The May Belltown Senior Club trip to Foxwoods Casino will be Thursday May 21.
The cost of $16 covers the round trip bus ride, Keno chances and free buffet. The bus leaves Shaws parking lot, 11 East High Street at 8AM and leaves Foxwoods at 3PM
To reserve your seat, call 860-267-4906 or pay at the East Hampton, CT Senior Center. Seats must be purchased in advance!
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Wordless Wednesday - Fragrance of Spring - 07:10 AM

Jennifer Fivelsdal- Associate Broker- Keller Williams Realty Team - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  and www.jfivehomes.com
    SEARCH FOR A HOME IN THE MID HUDSON VALLEY
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Beulah Colorado : Burnt Mill Road - 11:45 AM
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Rye Colorado - 04:57 PM

Rye Colorado: Photo By Dena Stevens
Colorado has suffered though some dry years with little to no snow or rain. Often people from out of the area will comment about how they thought the "Rocky Mountains" should be green. Well, the Front Range is basically prarie and it's dry. But this year we have been fortunate to be getting some moisture, and it shows!
This picture was taken May 11, 2009 in Rye Colorado. Look at the Greenhorn Mountains, they don't grow 'em like that in Connecticut!
Look for upcoming listings from Rye CO
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Hatchet Ranch / Sikes Ranch Market Report Jan - April 2009 - 05:19 PM

January 2009 - April 2009
Hatchet Ranch Colorado
Listing Price $35,000 - $199,000
Selling Price $40,000 - $40,000
List / Sold % 83.33%
Price per Acre $659.74 - $1,412,01
Days on the Market 19 - 1183 Avg 432
 
January 2009 - April 2009
Sikes Ranch
 
List Price $49.900 - $126,000
Selling Price $ 61,375 - $ $111,000
List / Sold % 83.43 - 88.10%
Price per Acre $799.57 - $ 2422.50
Days on the Market 21 - 806 Avg 240.5
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A Newbie Contest - Be different from the crowd - Spring into some SPRING fun!!!! - 08:19 PM
 
UPDATE :  I am reblogging this again, because the original deadline was May 10th. Yet we only had 1 entry. The new deadline is May 17th.  This is the fourth contest for newbies that I have held and we always got more than 7 or 8 entries. I am semi confused, because we have a lot more new members than before. I wrote this blog a few days ago, Active Rain Success Stories   Connie Harvey made an excellent comment that I think could pertain to so many, especially those new on AR. Please read Connie's comment.
On another note, I even left this as a … (5 comments)

a-newbie-contest-be-different-from-the-crowd-spring-into-some-spring-fun- - 09:32 PM

UPDATE :  I am reblogging this again, because the original deadline was May 10th. Yet we only had 1 entry. The new deadline is May 17th.  This is the fourth contest for newbies that I have held and we always got more than 7 or 8 entries. I am semi confused, because we have a lot more new members than before. I wrote this blog a few days ago, Active Rain Success Stories   Connie Harvey made an excellent comment that I think could pertain to so many, especially those new on AR. Please read Connie's comment.
On another note, I even left this as a … (1 comments)

Great News - 02:41 PM
Today, the HUD Secretary announced that first time home buyers will be allowed to use the $8000 tax credit as a "bridge" loan to use as a down payment for the purchase of a new home.  Before, the home buyer would have to wait until they filed their tax returns, and that really took a lot of people out of the market. 
One option, that I had used in the past was for the home buyer to borrow funds from a parent and repay them after they got their tax check in the mail.  But, not a lot of the parents … (1 comments)

A San Diego Dream Home Everyone Can Afford But Will They? - 12:55 AM
There is a A Dream Home in San Diego Everyone Can Afford. I ran across this little property over the weekend and I asked the builder/designer how the homes were selling. She said things had been pretty slow but that sales were definitely picking up. And she was prepared to make a real deal on the little beauty. 
I did some quick calculations of what the incentives were with the 15% allowance and this charmer seemed to pencil out. But then I heard about the bad news in the newspaper of the free fall of prices , the new higher proposed taxes and thought … (48 comments)

Recycle old cell phones at the CCAR GreenFest 2009 June 14, 2009 - 02:30 PM
Did you know*:
In 2007 1.2 billion phones were sold worldwide 65,000 tons of phones are thrown away yearly Only 5% of phones are recycled Recycling phones would savae enough energy to power more than 194,000 homes a year (*Source, Environmental Protection Agency)
Join us on June 14, 2009 in Heather Farms Park for the Contra Costa County Association of Realtors' First Annual GreenFest. We have a free recycling center where you can recycle your phones, cords, ewaste, shred and dispose of paper waste, etc. The phone recycling can benefit either Phones for Soldiers or Phones for Breast Cancer.
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Wheelchair Basketball in Orlando?? Need information - 11:10 AM
Hello,
Can anyone provide me with information on wheelchair basketball learning locations in the Central Florida area?  I have a client that is looking to purchase a home in the area but would really like to live close to an area where he can learn to play wheelchair basketball.  I know we have the pro Orlando Magic Wheels which is pretty exciting to learn about but my client has just recently become disabled and wants to learn.
I would love to help him..nothing is listed on the internet that I can find.
Please contact me if you can help.
Sincerely,
Debbie … (0 comments)

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