Archives of real estate blog entries for July 29, 2012 (Page 9)

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Newport Beach Ocean View Home for Sale - 5 Bed - Harbor Ridge - 02:40 PM
Newport Beach Ocean View Home for Sale - 5 Bed - Harbor Ridge
 
This custom built Harbor Ridge estate features awe 180+ degree views from the family room, kitchen, living room, secondary bedroom and the master bedroom that include the Pacific Ocean, Newport Harbor and Catalina Island and the coastline up towards Palos Verdes.
This Newport Beach ocean view home has 5 bedrooms all ensuite and a total of 7 bathrooms.  In addition to all of the usual living spaces, there is a fully finished basement that would make a perfect media room.
To schedule a private showing of this … (2 comments)

Eastside Costa Mesa Home for Sale - (3 Bd) - 03:08 PM
Eastside Costa Mesa Home for Sale - (3 Bd)
 
This Charming 3 bedroom home in Eastside Costa Mesa is located close to shopping, restaurants and freeways as well as the Orange County Fairgrounds.
See below to see this move in ready home with a very open floor plan and extra large master bedroom.
For any questions about this lovely home, please contact Christine Donovan at 714-319-9751.

Charming Eastside Costa Mesa Home … (3 comments)

A Congregation of Drunken Lamp Shades - Speechless Sundays - 11:28 PM
A Congregation of Drunken Lamp Shades - Speechless Sundays
 

 
I'm sure you've seen the lampshade on the head bit in many movies.  To me, this was a whole different take on lampshades.
 
As we were wandering through the visual arts area of the Orange County Fair, I happened to glance up and see this collection. 
So, what do you think when you see a conglomeration of lampshades floating overhead?
 
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Pending Home Sales Index Just Short Of 100-Buy NOW - 05:46 AM

Home sales appear headed for a mid-summer breather.
One month after posting a multi-year high, the Pending Home Sales Index retreated to 99.3 in June -- a strong reading in its own right.
A "pending home sale" is a home that is under contract to sell, but not yet sold. June's value of 99.3 marks the 14th consecutive month during which the index showed year-to-year gains.
Last year in June, the index read 90.7.
For home buyers in Maple Grove and nationwide, the 14-month winning streak is one worth noting -- specifically because the Pending Home Sales Index is different from … (2 comments)

Should I Pay Extra Towards My Mortgage? - 12:36 PM
Q. Scott, Can you elaborate on a comment you made? You said something about that you do not recommend we pay extra each month on our mortgage payment... We're curious why? A. Please consult your tax professional/accountant and a certified financial planner (CFP) who may be able to give you more customized advice for your financial situation(s). http://www.cfp.net/find/EnhancedSearch.aspx http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/mortgage-calculator.aspx At today’s interest rates, for a 30 year amortized mortgage, an extra Principal and Interest (P&I) payment once a year (or divided as 12 equal extra payments) will only shorten your loan by about 4 years. Although it would seem to be … (2 comments)

Sacramento County Real Estate Update July-August 2012 - 09:29 PM
Doug Reynolds, Sacramento Area Realtor, discusses the latest market trends/statistics.  The home supply/inventory remained at all-time record low.  The sales stayed high with high buyer demand and competition.  Multiple offers remain common with many properties selling at or above list price.  Due to the high demand and low supply, the median price increased again.  Prices bottomed out in January 2012 and have been increasing since.  Call or Email Doug if you need any assistance with selling or buying in the Sacramento area.
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Dumb, Stupid or Just Gullible? - 07:07 AM
Would you work with an incompetent lawyer? A CPA that had a history of losing clients money? A doctor with a chronic history of malpractice? No? Then are the majority of buyer's and sellers stupid? Not a rant, just head scratching things that I continue to see - would like to know if it's unique or going on elsewhere. In the past week, I've had folks contact me:
1. Wondering if they should buy a home they know they are overpaying for. This guy called me to work with him, I passed as he lacked a clearly defined objective. This week he calls … (9 comments)

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Week Ending Sunday July 29th, 2012 - Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Uxbridge, Ontario - 08:44 PM
Week Ending Sunday July 29th, 2012 - Uxbridge Real Estate Market Snapshot - Uxbridge, Ontario
 
This past week saw home sales (both conditional and firm) with good numbers
 
Currently .....
There are currently 138 properties (down from 147 last week) listed on the National MLS® System for sale in Uxbridge ranging in price from $159,900 to $3,900,000 ..... includes properties that are sold subject to conditions being met
 
Last Week .....
This past week saw the following transactions reported by the Toronto Real Estate Board for Uxbridge:
11 properties with price changes if we look at the raw data … (5 comments)

New Listings in Newton MA - 10:50 AM
1.) 208 Country Club RoadNewton, MA 02459
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,650,000 Rooms: 11 Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 5.5 Sq.Ft: 5,200

2.) 66 Summit StreetNewton, MA 02458
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,850,000 Rooms: 13 Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4 Sq.Ft: 4,849

3.) 27 Varick Hill RoadNewton, MA: Waban 02468
  
  
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $2,099,000 Rooms: 14 Bedrooms: 5Bathrooms: 4.5 Sq.Ft: 6,147


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New Land Listings in Newton MA - 11:40 AM
1.) 27 Princess RoadNewton, MA 02465

To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $620,000 Sq.Ft: 23,473

2.) 16 Sharon RoadNewton, MA 02466
 
To view the complete listing, click here.
Price: $1,000,000 Sq.Ft: 10,600

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Last Week's Favorites: July 21st - 29th - 03:44 AM
This was a fun week on Active Rain, and I'm starting my favorites list with the one that I think was the most fun of all.  So here goes:
Dick Greenberg:  BearCam! Grizzlies Fishing for Salmon - Live!  This may be my all time favorite here on Active Rain.  I am totally hooked on this thing! Where's Goldilocks?
Bart Wilson:  Marketing Bozo Alert: Nowyo.com Must Die. I need Your Help.  Want to supplement your income, at least if you're ihn Colorado?
Larry Lawfer:  Too much Self Esteem and not enough Confidence  This is a great one for anyone helping a young … (22 comments)

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial - 08:14 PM

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial sits at the top of Shooters Hill in Alexandria, Virginia -  a spot that was once the choice of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison for the new nation's capitol building. Instead, it serves as a memorial to the man who is perhaps American's most famous Mason.
The Memorial is 9-stories tall, and you can see it from much of the city of Alexandria.  I took this photo facing west on King Street. For a long time, the Memorial was a work in progress.  They laid the cornerstone in 1932, but didn't complete the spectacular … (16 comments)

Maui Time! - 05:52 PM

Room 609A Kahana Falls, Maui HI. Taking a much needed break with my family!  
 
 
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    I am a REALTOR® in El Dorado Hills with Lyon Real Estate. I love living in El Dorado Hills, where homes with views have become my passion. Working with both buyers and sellers, my concentration on homes for sale includes not only El Dorado Hills, but also Folsom and the Cameron Park vicinity. For more information on me or our wonderful area visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com or email me at driley@golyon.com. When you're ready to sell or buy a home – … (6 comments)

Maui Sunset Night One - 06:16 PM

 
 
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    I am a REALTOR® in El Dorado Hills with Lyon Real Estate. I love living in El Dorado Hills, where homes with views have become my passion. Working with both buyers and sellers, my concentration on homes for sale includes not only El Dorado Hills, but also Folsom and the Cameron Park vicinity. For more information on me or our wonderful area visit my website at www.DeeDeeRiley.com or email me at driley@golyon.com. When you're ready to sell or buy a home – I would love to help! To read what my clients have to say … (10 comments)

So you want to lease purchase a home in Wellington| Palm Beach County? - 03:17 PM
So you want to 'lease to purchase' or 'rent to own'  a home in Wellington or Palm Beach County Florida? 
Some of our buyer agents are getting a lot of inquiries and questions about leasing to own and rent to own properties in Wellington and the rest of Palm Beach County Florida. 
Ordinarily from a tenant and future buyer perspective leasing to own or renting to own is a great idea. From the landlord or homeowner's perspective it is not always such a great idea. 
But in this market you need to understand as the tenant and future buyer the danger … (13 comments)

Churchill Farms New Homes for Sale – The Definitive Source - 10:27 AM
 
 
Churchill Farms New Homes for Sale – The Definitive Source
 
I was checking on a new home my client built in Churchill Farms yesterday and decided I would take several pictures and do a photo walking blog about this new and wonderful neighborhood. I previously in late June 2012 wrote a detailed blog about Churchill Farms which can be described as the Definitive Source and you can view my blog by clicking here.  I was actually driving my car through the neighborhood as it was way too hot to actually get out and walk.

  
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Charlottesville Real Estate in the News - 05:09 PM
View Homes by Spread-Sheet $1,495,000 3618 FREE UNION RD, CHARLOTTESVILLE $489,900 27 HANCOCK DR, RUCKERSVILLE $449,900 2800 HANCOCK DR, RUCKERSVILLE $439,000 28 HANCOCK DR, RUCKERSVILLE $390,000 12181 CONSTITUTION HWY, ORANGE $359,900 11 HANCOCK DR, RUCKERSVILLE $350,000 1331 GATE POST LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE $339,900 1415 BEACON HL, AFTON $264,900 1162 FOXVALE LN, CHARLOTTESVILLE $239,900 2385 ABINGTON DR, CHARLOTTESVILLE $149,900 3699 CUMBRIA LN, KESWICK $140,000 2949 JERUSALEM CHURCH RD, BUCKINGHAM … (2 comments)

Athletes’ Home Away From Home - 06:16 PM
(New!)
Olympic Village: Athletes’ Home Away From Home Here’s a peek at some of the features of London’s Olympic Village, which will be home to the world’s top athletes during the Olympic Games. Read
Visit houselogic.com for more articles like this.
Copyright 2012 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®
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After all is said and done, life is good! - 05:14 AM
Unbounded by the curse of weight,On lacy wings they navigate,From bloom to bloom they flit and flutterTo take a sip, and then another!            (R Weisser 2012)
Sometimes it feels like the weight of the world is on our shoulders. The stress and strain of everyday survival often makes us lose sight of the big picture.
In reality, most of us have lived a pretty good life. When I look back over the years, my memories are all about wonderful people that I have had the pleasure of knowing and the good times that we have shared … (20 comments)

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