Archives of real estate blog entries for July 10, 2012 (Page 2)

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My ActiveRain Will - 08:37 PM
One of the many things that stimulate me to write is my birthday.  Now, while I consider it a fairly overrated holiday, akin to Valentine's Day (shouldn't every day be celebrated the same when it comes to the one you love?), it does provide us that extra Corporate reason to celebrate.  For yours truly, birthdays should be fun and even emotional at times.  A celebration of your birth.
Wikipedia though, doesn't seem to think much of me:
Jason Michael Sardi (born July 17, 1976) is a Human being.  And then something more important happened.
Now, I've roasted myself on my birthday … (0 comments)

Buyers Agent looking for Black Eye & Kick in the Pants - 12:23 PM
I place many ads on CraigsList and I go through them to be sure that my ads are standing out with all the many real estate listings.  Purusing the ads one just happened to catch my eye that at first seemed 'original'.  OK, I'll bite, let's see what you have to say after you've gotten my attention. The ad was from a 'buyers agent' and was talking about how they represent buyers only and do not work with listings.  That's OK, and is done quite frequently.  But then a light bulb (and ding-dong noise) went off in my head - what … (16 comments)

Delaware Shed Demolition And Removal - 05:23 PM
Delaware Shed Demolition And Removal
Delaware Junk Removal removes just about anything from anywhere.  Last week we tore down and removed a large shed from a clients home.  Below are a few photos

This shed was 8' by 10' and 8' high with a solid wall in the middle they kept dogs or some kind of animal in there.

When we demo a shed we make sure to do it correctly and in a safe manner to protect our workers and property.  Notice we removed the chain link fence and some of the wood fence.

 
 After removal, the … (0 comments)

Price Slashed on Hutchinson Island Waterfront Lot - 04:40 AM
Price Slashed on Hutchinson Island Waterfront Lot 4.29 Acres with Deep Water Dock in Place Suitable for Estate Home with views of both Ocean and River Price slashed on Hutchinson Island Waterfront Lot with deep water dock for larger vessels.  Now available for $455,000!  This incredible price is available through then end of July only, after which this lot will no longer be available for sale.  Take advantage of this limited time opportunity while it lasts.

Build your dream home on this estate sized waterfront lot on prestigious Hutchinson Island in Stuart, Florida. With over 4 acres of land and … (3 comments)

Portofino Condos at Jensen Beach - 10:19 AM
Portofino Condos at Jensen Beach
 
 
Portofino Condos at Jensen Beach is one of the newest condominium subdivisions in Martin County.  Originally built as an upscale apartment complex around 2000, this development was turned into condominiums and began sales in 2005.  Due to the downturn in the housing market, not all units were sold and some are now being offered for lease.  Portofino Condos at Jensen Beach features 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units with separate garage parking as an added purchase when available.  Unit sizes are 802 sq. ft. for the 1 Bedroom 1 bath, 1074 sq. ft. … (4 comments)

IS THIS A COMPARISON OF ORGANIZATIONS? OR OF A FELLOW HOME INSPECTOR? - 03:38 AM
OBSERVE AND REPORT???  I've OBSERVED and can REPORT that there is nothing superficial about the level of thoroughness of a home inspection performed by the home inspector that inspired this blog post.
Reuben Saltzman is focusing on a very narrow phraseology used in a home inspector's blog post, "Observe and Report".
The use of such a phrase is, in my opinion, sufficient to discredit the home inspector that belongs to the professional organization that is the real target of Mr. Saltzman's critique. 
If the phrase had been "ONLY observe and report", or "Observe and Report but do not remove covers, etc.", … (18 comments)

Seattle's new 175' tall Ferris Wheel open for business - 08:35 PM
Seattle's latest tourist attraction, destined to be a landmark, is a 17-story Ferris wheel billed as the tallest to go into year-round operation in the United States.
It opened to the public last Friday, giving riders a new panoramic view of theSeattle
Called the "Great Wheel" it has 42 enclosed gondolas with space for up to 252 passengers total. It stands 175-foot-tall and cost $20 million to build as part of a private-sector initiative to revitalize Seattle's waterfront.
The tallest wheel in the world is  Singapore's 541-foot Singapore Flyer, is more than twice as tall as Seattle's new wheel.
 
"Our … (1 comments)

Whatcom County Real Estate Market Report - June, 2012 - 08:40 PM


Looks like Whatcom County real estate had a good month in June the price chart and this number of sales chart have been climbing and are also higher than they were at this time last year.
With the presidential election only four months away I think we'll see some stimulus in the market, no matter who wins. Let's think positive, interest rates are still at all-time low and are expected to remain there for a prolonged period of time. Banks are lending money again, if you have good credit and a steady job you can most likely get a … (0 comments)

Bellingham Real Estate Market Report - June, 2012 - 08:44 PM


June was a good month for Bellingham Real Estate.  The number of sales were up and the price was up from last year and last month. If you take a look at the absorption rate chart you can see there is a balanced market.
There are several factors I think will be driving the market for the next few months. First thing is interest rates are very low and they're expected to stay that way for quite some time. Banks have money and they are lending it. Prices are relatively low and housing inventory is very low, I think … (0 comments)

Front Row Lake Whatcom Waterfront Condo - 08:58 PM
Would you love to walk out your door and onto the beach or to the dock where your boat is waiting for you?  You can at his townhouse style condo with 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, 1000 sq ft. The condo has both bedrooms on the ground level with sliding glass doors out to the beach.
Gorgeous lake view from every room on both levels of this townhouse style condo! Imagine coming home to this Waterfront condo everyday. Walk out of this awesome unit to your own beach with dock, only minutes from town. Newly remodeled. Light & bright south facing, open … (1 comments)

Home Sales in Solera at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044 - 2nd Quarter 2012 - 12:47 AM
Home Sales in Solera at Anthem - Henderson NV 89044 - 2nd Quarter 2012
Solera at Anthem is an age-restricted community of one-story homes and townhomes, from 1142 to 1768 square feet. Construction began in 2003, and new townhomes are still available. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Solera at Anthem, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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Home Sales in South Valley Ranch - Henderson NV 89011 - 2nd Quarter 2012 - 09:29 AM
Home Sales in South Valley Ranch - Henderson NV 89011 - 2nd Quarter 2012
South Valley Ranch offers one and two-story homes from 956 to over 3,000 square feet. The Aspen Peak Condominiums have three floorplans - 1160, 1249 and 1318 square feet. For more information, or to buy or sell a home or condo in South Valley Ranch, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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Home Sales in Sun City MacDonald Ranch - Henderson NV 89012 - 2nd Quarter 2012 - 05:26 PM
Home Sales in Sun City MacDonald Ranch - Henderson NV 89012 - 2nd Quarter 2012
Sun City MacDonald Ranch is an age-restricted community of one-story homes from 1,020 to over 2,300 square feet, built from 1998 to 2002. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Sun City MacDonald Ranch, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and sold by various MLS participants. Sale Price adjusted for any seller contributions. DOM = Days on Market)
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Home Sales in Tuscany - Henderson NV 89011 - 2nd Quarter 2012 - 11:43 PM
Home Sales in Tuscany - Henderson NV 89011 - 2nd Quarter 2012
Tuscany is a guard-gated golf course community of homes and townhomes, from 1213 to over 4800 square feet. Rhodes Development began construction in 2005; the project is now being completed by Dunhill Homes. The par 72 Tuscany Golf Club course was designed by Ted Robinson and has amazing views of the Las Vegas valley and surrounding mountains. For more information, or to buy or sell a home in Tuscany, contact John Novak at (702) 339-9700 or JohnNovak@kw.com.
 

(GLVAR deems information reliable but not guaranteed. Properties listed and … (0 comments)

2012 Midyear Update For Warren County Property Values By Schools - 03:24 AM
2012 Midyear Update For Warren County Property Values By Schools How are the various Warren County school district home values performing?  Are they showing recovery in value?  We've extended our analysis from our Warren County home value April report to include the 2nd quarter of 2012.  All data is obtained from Cincinnati MLS and is for a combination of single family residences and condominiums.  We're comparing 2011 complete year to each quarter of 2012.  We're only covering the districts that are primarily in Warren County, there are others on the edges of the county (e.g. Goshen, Loveland, Blanchester, Clinton Massie) that … (10 comments)

So You Think Active Rain Is Broken..... - 10:32 AM
So You Think Active Rain Is Broken..... Aaaaack!  I got up this morning and suddenly Active Rain didn't behave the way I thought it should!!  What do I do??? Well it's both complicated and simple at the same time.  Maybe it's you and maybe it's the Rain.  It's not like Active Rain never has performance issues, although personally our experience has been almost uninterrupted over the last months.  The Ruby Rails transformation and other behind the curtain tech magic seems to be doing the trick, BUT there is still the occasional glitch. So back to what can you do (assuming the … (106 comments)

Glendale New Builds - Provence - 2 and 3 Bedroom Models - 02:06 PM
Tucked away close to the Westgate City Center is the cozy subdivision of Provence. (I’d say walking distance but, frankly, when it’s 111 degrees out no one is walking anywhere.)
Built by K Hovnanian/Great Western, there are one- and two-story models that both feature stainless steel appliances, granite counters and staggered maple cabinets inside a community with a park for the kids or pets and a pool for the kids or you but not for the pets.
Prices are beginning in the high $100s – there was a recent price increase, which isn’t at all unusual given the current market conditions … (0 comments)

Old Sacramento Underground Tour - Walking Over History - 01:09 PM
I fell in love with the Sacramento Underground Tour thanks to our tour guide Ted!  It's an hour long tour so there is a lot of history and explanation happening the entire time.
The entire experience was extremely educational.  The descriptions of the buildings, fires, floods, and the people were so interesting and made me feel like I was actually there and experiencing it. I felt like I was in a class room again except this time I was extemely intrigued about the topic being discussed :).
 
  I would definitely recommend this tour as it allowed me to notice … (1 comments)

$504,900- 3336 Silvertip Rd, Chino Hills by Richard & Janine Kirchnavy - 05:27 PM
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UN-Retirement (Classy Aging -Asheville Style) - 07:54 AM
 Asheville Real Estate Journal- The Engage Your Age Series
UN-Retirement - Aging with Class: In our research on the “Perfect Nest” for  the Silent and Boomer Generations we focus on where and how aging people choose to live. Personally, as a REALTOR® I love the idea of creating a home space that can work across many generations…and have written about multi-generational neighborhoods and homes. "Age-in-place” - types of  remodeling and/or repair projects - Universal design- benefits when  incorporated- the Aging in a PALACE© (as opposed to "aging-in-place") concept  makes sense to Baby Boomers.  The LOOK of  "stay put"  homes is Attractive- (photo shows … (2 comments)

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