Archives of real estate blog entries for January 24, 2010 (Page 9)

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Odenton MD Real Estate - Status for Week Ending 01-23-10 - 07:17 PM
Odenton MD Real Estate - Status for Week Ending 01/23/10
Odenton MD added 9 new active listings to the current inventory last week. These were a good combination of offerings for anyone from first time home buyers to move up purchasers. All of the listings were townhouse or duplex style with the most expensive going for $359,900. Seven new rental listings came on the market and eight had applications registered. Right now, the rental market is very robust in Odenton, MD, as usual. Twelve properties moved or changed status into some sort of Contract status. This is a future indicator … (0 comments)

Crofton MD Real Estate - Status for Week Ending 01/23/10 - 07:23 PM
Crofton MD Real Estate - Status Week Ending 01/23/10
As you can see from the chart below, ten new listings came on the market in Crofton MD last week. These were a good combination of offerings for anyone from first time home buyers to move up purchasers. Two of the new listings were priced below $200,000, which is pretty rare for Crofton, MD. The largest of the new listings was a 4 br, 3.5 bath house in the Walden section listed for $575,000. Five new rental listings came on the market and five had applications registered. Right now, the rental market … (0 comments)

Speechless Sunday - Do you think a new front door would help? - 07:40 PM

 
Richard Iarossi, REALTOR® Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc. Crofton, MD 21114
410-451-6255 Office 443-995-9595 Cell Web: http://www.RichSellsHomes.com eMail: Rich@RichSellsHomes.com
Annapolis MD Real Estate Specialist Bowie MD Real Estate Specialist Crofton MD Real Estate Specialist
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All photos and written content were produced by Richard Iarossi. Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved. This content may not be reproduced or reprinted, except for Active Rain Re-blogging, without express written permission of Richard Iarossi, REALTOR®, Long and Foster® Real Estate, Inc., Crofton, MD.
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Green Valley Lake ~ A tiny treasure in the San Bernardino Mountains - 06:52 PM
If you have never been to GREEN VALLEY LAKE, then you've been missing a tiny treasure tucked away in the San Bernardino Mountains. With a population of approx 800 folks (living there year round), it really is all about "small town atmosphere." People spend their summer months on the lake, which by the way, is an easy walk to from almost any cabin or home. The fishing is great!!! Just ask a local. Winters give way to cross country skiing and, if you want to hit the slopes, you only have a short drive back to highway 18 and head up … (9 comments)

Silent Sunday- Apex or Giverny? - 01:37 PM
Crowder Park was filled with people enjoying the first sunny day in a week yesterday,  as were the ducks. Because of all the recent rain, the pond was muddy, causing the reflections and the ripples to give a impressionistic, look, almost as those Monet could have painted it.

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Speechless Sunday J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!!! - 01:24 PM

 
 




About The Author Craig Rutman is a North Carolina Residential Real Estate Specialist that can assist you with the purchase and/or sale of real estate in the Raleigh - Cary – Apex metro areas; or any place else in the country by connecting you with a relocation professional in your destination of choice.

To find all available homes for sale in the Triangle area of North Carolina, please visit www.justnchomes.com
Call me TODAY at 919-349-9530 Email me with your Raleigh - Cary – Apex area questions … (26 comments)

Tips for The Home Buyer Tax Credit - 06:11 PM
Tips for The Home Buyer Tax Credit 
The federal homebuyer tax credit is available and will benefit first-time homebuyers and homeowners who want to sell their current home and buy a new one. The credit is reasonably straightforward, but there are some tips for those who want to take advantage of it. Here's what you should know:
1. Deadline: April 30, 2010
The most important tip is to be aware of the deadline. Buyers who want to use the tax credit must have their new home under contract (i.e., in escrow) by April 30, 2010, and must close the transaction within … (3 comments)

Gorgeous Opportunity in Rio Vista, Mahwah - 06:29 PM
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Your Cow Wanders Off Your Farm, Your Withered Crops Need Fertilizer..Talking FarmVille. - 10:40 AM
     The Facebook game FarmVille has a huge following. There are 100 million users of this rural based agricultural cyber day on a farm time burner. This FarmVille tune will play in your head in a loop if you venture in to set up your own spread, your own virtual farm. Over the last few months, folks have sent me messages about helping them find a wandering farm animal, have gifted me a fruit tree and made pleas for help fertilizing puny plants. I grew up on a farm, own one and still intially thought these folks have way way too … (7 comments)

Haiti Earthquake photographs of sadness and hope - 02:52 AM
Our hearts have all been touched by the sad disaster in Haiti.  We know of one church in our area that has worked with a church and school in an area outlying from Port Au Prince.  The school has survived the earthquake, but most of the teachers' homes have been destroyed.  Money has been raised to help out, but the bank has not re-opened.  Fortunately one of the local stores has extended credit to the pastor to buy supplies to help his community immediately.  When funds arrive he will take a truck to the Dominican Republic to purchase additional supplies.  We … (1 comments)

Commission on Seller Concessions - 08:25 PM
I have noted that in my MLS System there are over 200 listings with the phrase, "No commission paid on seller concessions," or words to that effect in the agent to agent remarks section. Naturally sellers do not want to pay a commission on the thousands of dollars they are crediting to the buyers for closing costs, etc. The MLS has now indicated that the statement cannot be used since current rules state that commission is paid on the gross purchase price unless otherwise mutually agreed. I understand that, however why does the notification that there will be no commission on … (2 comments)

Alexandria VA Local Market Conditions Delivered To You By Email - 01:52 PM
Alexandria VA Local Market Conditions Delivered To You By Email

Are you on the fence about selling your Alexandria VA home and wondering what the homes are selling for in your area?
Maybe you're a new Alexandria VA homeowner, staying put, and just want to stay current on what's selling in your neighborhood.
Or, you'll be selling soon, and want to get an idea of what you may be able to get for your Alexandria VA home.
Just click here for your Real-Time Market Snapshot report, and you'll automatically get notified about what's selling in your Alexandria VA neighborhood.
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Buying … (0 comments)

Woodbridge VA Homeowner Avoids Foreclosure | Woodbridge VA Short Sale Just Sold In Summerhouse Condos 1030 Gardenview Loop - 03:03 PM
Woodbridge VA Homeowner Avoids Foreclosure | Woodbridge VA Short Sale Just Sold In Summerhouse Condos 1030 Gardenview Loop
  

Another homeowner avoids foreclosure! This Suntrust short sale recently sold for $159,900.  Top floor, loft model home in Summerhouse Condos that had over 1,000 square feet.
We went through THREE buyers because of the total processing time for this short sale.  So, why do they call them short sales?  It has nothing to do with the length of time it takes to get the home closed, just that the homeowner is 'short' when it comes to how much they own on … (2 comments)

Hillwood Condominiums In Alexandria Va House Prices | Free Report For Hillwood Condominium Homeowners - 07:34 PM
Hillwood Condominiums In Alexandria Va House Prices | Free Real Estate Market Statistics Report For Hillwood Condominium Homeowners
 

 
Hillwood condominium and townhome homeowners in Alexandria VA can now stay informed on real estate sales in the area.  The $6500 tax credit for move-up buyers won't be around long, and the Hillwood condos in Alexandria VA is one of the most sought-after communities for first-time homebuyers because of the 22314 zip code and it's close proximity to the Van Dorn metro on the blue line.
If you currently own a home in Hillwood Condos in Alexandria VA, just click here for your FREE REPORT.
If … (2 comments)

2009 Area Home Sales for Colorado Springs and El Paso County - 07:05 PM
There were a total of 8,745 single family home sales in El Paso County in 2009 compared to 8,339 in 2008. Take a look below to view the total sales for major areas in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
The Powers area of Colorado Springs had more home sales than any other area in Colorado Springs for the fifth year in a row. The Northeast area came in second while the Marksheffel area (new area added in 2009) came in last.
Looking at all of El Paso County, Fountain Valley had the highest number of single family home sales and even … (7 comments)

Is it time to reduce your Price? - 03:49 PM
New Price, Reduced Price, or Just Reduced Price; how every you want to say it the price on this listed property just went down. That is good news for any buyers out there looking for this type of property. Every buyer wants to pay less.  As a Realtor, I know that a Reduced price also helps renew interest in a listing that may have been suffering from too few showings. It is always a part of the job to continue monitoring and adjusting the price after listing, espeically if the home is not getting any offers. This particular home has had far to … (10 comments)

Does Your Reading Define Who You Are? - 08:17 PM
I was thinking the other day about all of the material that I choose to read or have to read.  I enjoy statistical data especially regarding the real estate industry and what applies to the consumer investing in a home for personal or professional reasons.
I admit to browsing through the grocery store gossip magazines while I wait to check out but find no reason to have a subscription.  Generally the headlines are enough entertainment.
In my reading basket are the industry magazine of CRS, Florida Realtor and Realtor magazine.  I will read them before the month is over but they are … (0 comments)

Where is your MIND with regard to Social Media - you better make it RIGHT! - 02:16 PM
Befriending us on Facebook - is this really necessary?
From a marketing perspective it sure is. IN fact if you are not emblazoning some type of emblem that is click-able that reroutes your viewer to your Twitter and Facebook Pages, you are doing yourself and your business a HUGE disservice.
So here is the Plan - go to all of your pages, sites, blogs, etc and start with the adding of the Icon's that have folks rerouting to your Facebook and Twitter Pages.
It will be quite labor intensive, but it is very necessary - It should be the first thing … (2 comments)

CHANGES AT FHA - 09:59 AM
Here are the new changes for FHA borrowers. It looks like they go into effect about the same time the tax credits fall off.  If you are thinking about a home purchase in the Houston housing market, get on the stick! you have less than 100 days to make your move and be eligible for Uncle Sam's free money!
Via David H Stevens (United States Dept. of HUD):
I wanted to take a moment to make sure you are familiar with events surrounding a sweeping set of policy changes for FHA announced earlier this week. The announcement details the changes that Secretary Donovan … (1 comments)

Speechless Sunday - New beginnings!! - 08:48 PM

On our daughter's Flickr site she called this Dead and Living.  I am calling it New Beginnings!  Years ago I remember a radio commentator saying we have two seasons in Houston; summer and January.  I for one am ready for January to be over with and the new spring beginnings to start.
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If you are buying or relocating to Spring Texas and need help from a professional REALTOR®, Marchel can be reached at Marchel@AgentwithResults.com or by phone at 832-721-8332. 
If you would like information about Spring TX please visit my websites at www.AgentwithResults.com and at www.ResultsRealtytx.com. The AgentwithResults site is rich in Content about Spring and … (39 comments)

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