2nd home: Florida Real Estate Financing Woes...... - 09/29/08 07:13 PM
Today was NOT the best day in my little corner of the world! I had been out of the office since last Tuesday attending the Florida Association of Realtors convention in Orlando and was back and fired up and ready to hit the streets running!
We are a correspondent lender and … (2 comments)
|
2nd home: Diversify - Sharing 2nd Home Ownership - 09/18/08 03:44 PM
Diversify...Sharing Ownership
I see an emerging trend in my resort market place. Multiple buyers are getting together to buy their beach property in Ocean City Maryland.
The first very hot trend I am seeing are different family members pooling their monies together to buy a 2nd home at the beach. … (3 comments)
|
2nd home: Real Estate Investment Guide For Buyer's Looking On The Outer Banks - 09/10/08 12:55 PM
I just put the finishing touches on a new buyer's guide for anyone who is looking to purchase real estate on the Outer Banks. I put an investment guide out several years ago and it proved to be very popular so I thought this would be a great time to offer it … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: New Listing In Corolla, NC Located In Whalehead - 08/21/08 10:35 AM
Great Ocean Views!!
• 2,400 sq. ft., 4 bath, 6 bdrm 3 story - MLS® $849,999 - Tons of Upgrades!!
Whalehead Club, Corolla - Looking for a house that has all the work done for you?? This house has had upgrades and improvements from top to bottom over the last 4 … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Home building on Dauphin Island - 07/24/08 01:58 PM
This has been a great summer for us on coastal Dauphin Island. Although sales continue to be slow, the home and residential lot market has stabilized with several new closed and pending transactions of homes and lots.
Home construction continues on all parts of the island and inquiries from 2nd home buyers, … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Well on our way at Tims Ford.... - 07/22/08 03:16 PM
We are into the 1st phase of Twin Creeks Village on Tims Ford Lake in Winchester, TN. We have the first 7 units that will be completed in the next 3 weeks. The final touches are being done and we are getting ready for the Grand Opening on August 23rd.
The … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Top 3 Mistakes When Buying a Rental Property - 07/17/08 09:49 PM
Purchasing a property as a rental property is extremely different than purchasing a home for use as a primary or secondary residence. A rental property needs to be purchased with enough financial room to make the purchase beneficial for the investor. The 3 most common mistakes investors make when purchasing a … (2 comments)
|
2nd home: Julia Kline has What’s New for Condo Shoppers in Chicago; The New way to Shop for a Luxury High Rise Condo Online, where Distressed Sellers Auction their Property - 06/29/08 07:58 PM
Julia Kline has What’s New for Condo Shoppers in Chicago; The New way to Shop for a Luxury High Rise Condo Online, where Distressed Sellers Auction their Property
Julia Kline has State of the art eBay store giving buyers all the tools they need to name their price and make … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: What’s New for Condo Shoppers in Chicago; The New way to Shop for a Luxury High Rise Condo Online, where Distressed Sellers Auction their Property - 06/26/08 07:21 AM
State of the art eBay store gives buyers all the tools they need to name their price and make their buying choices quickly, without the interference of pushy sales people.
Chicago, IL--Julia Kline, has really caught the eye of buyers by showing great detail in listings that is missed … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Loan Program available for foreign national buyers looking to purchase second home - Holiday Home - in Florida, USA - 06/05/08 11:23 AM
I was really excited to hear from my mortgage person that there is a terrific loan program for people that live in other countries and are looking to take advantage of the American dollar. With foreclosures at an all time high and the number of bank owned homes increasing every day, … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: GATED COMMUNITY TOWNHOUSE/CONDO FOR SALE 2 BDRMS 2.5 BATHS LOFT SURPRISE AZ $165,000 - 05/21/08 06:29 AM
SURPRISE, ARIZONA CASUAL COMFORT LIFESTYLE
Welcome to TownSquare at Sierra Verde where the comfort of home blends with a bountiful lifestyle. Onsite amenities including a pool and spa, tot lot, fitness center and community park. Nearby activities include the new Coyotes and Cardinals stadiums, Surprise Sports Complex, the SunDome Center … (1 comments)
|
2nd home: Classic Outer Banks Beach House For Sale - 04/24/08 12:59 PM
I just go this fabulous listing located steps to the beach b/w the highways in Kill Devil Hills. If know anyone looking for a well taken care of beach house in a fabulous location then this is the house!!!
Click Here to take a look.
It's priced right and ready for a new … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Castle Hill Terrace - downtown Austin live work lofts with a very cool vibe, green features and a great location with downtown capital views - perfect for 2nd home or UT Alumni looking for place for football weekends - 04/23/08 09:28 PM
This is a really cool live-work loft project minutes from everything Downtown Austin has to offer. It also makes a really nice 2nd home in Austin that can be rented on a weekly basis to corporate types or a great place to call home for those UT Alumni coming up for … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Outer Banks Real Estate-Why Now May Be The Time To Buy - 04/15/08 05:05 PM
Here is the breakdown on the last 7 years of Outer Banks real estate stats
New Listings #Sold Avg. Sale Price Day On Market % Of Sold Price Vs List Price
2000 3778 2721 $176,374 216 98.33
2001 3691 2932 $192,140 217 97.01
2002 4372 3576 $254,435 169 97.58
2003 4510 3098 $337,086 152 97.37
2004 … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Outer Banks Real Estate Prices Heading South!! - 04/01/08 08:43 AM
I just keep saying it over and over, what a great time it is to buy a house on the Outer Banks in all price ranges and here in another reason why!!!
I have a seller that just re-listed their house and reduced the price from $715,000 to $659,000!!
The original purchase … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Are you wrong to not commit mortgage fraud on that investment property? - 03/04/08 09:50 AM
How many people buy rental properties and say they are 2nd homes when they can get away with it?!!! My guess is 99%!
It seems to me that any customer I've had through the years who bought a property in a "vacation type" area called it a 2nd home on the mortgage … (3 comments)
|
2nd home: Hatteras Village Vacation Home On The Outer Banks - 02/20/08 10:13 AM
This Outer Banks beach house is priced over $100,000 below tax vaule and was appraised for $690,000 in 1/08!! Now Listed for $675,000
Seller says sell this 3100 sq foot home, with ocean and sound views, in upscale SummerPlace II. Only 2 lots back from oceanfront (approximately a 3 minute walk) with … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Sun City Mesquite Pulte Del Webb Anthem - Active Adult Senior Community in Mesquite Nv - 02/05/08 02:10 AM
Pulte Del Webb - Sun City Mesquite! This active adult senior community in Mesquite, Nv for 55 plus residents was the best-selling Del Webb new home community in the U.S. in 2007. Designed for seniors wanting to retire or buy a second home, Sun City Mesquite by Del Webb was easily the best selling community … (9 comments)
|
2nd home: Outer Banks Real Estate-Short Sale Price Reduction - 01/10/08 09:19 AM
I have a great property that needs to get sold!!
Price Reduced on 40277 Ocean Isle Loop Avon, NC- This property generates $70,000 in gross rental income and is only 1 lot from the Ocean & it comes fully furnished plus it has a pool, hot tub, and game room. The seller says get it sold!! … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Outer Banks Real Estate-Now Is The Time To Buy In '08 - 01/10/08 08:05 AM
Buy NOW To Receive Up To 100% of '08 Rental Income
Pay Less than 80% of '08 Expenses
Houses Selling Up To 40% Off Original List Price
Why is the time to buy now??
You will get up to 100% of the '08 rental income if you close before the end of March, but only have to … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Outer Banks Real Estate-Now Is The Time To Buy In '08 - 01/10/08 08:05 AM
Buy NOW To Receive Up To 100% of '08 Rental Income
Pay Less than 80% of '08 Expenses
Houses Selling Up To 40% Off Original List Price
Why is the time to buy now??
You will get up to 100% of the '08 rental income if you close before the end of March, but only have to … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Fixer upper, good level lot - 11/26/07 02:43 PM
ERA Today Realty SUE PAIGEPO Box 1636 (207) 749-5459Naples, ME 04055(207) 693-6500 x 223
Gorham Fixer upper, good level lot on major rd. 3BR up, updated bath, wiring, roof shingles, heating, tank. Needs trim work, outside needs work, have a home business- daycare, business office, zone suburban residential $169,000
This property is listed … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Country cape in private setting. - 11/26/07 02:00 PM
ERA Today RealtyPO Box 1636Naples, ME 04055(207)0693-6500 x 223 Otisfield Country cape in private setting. Convenient to shopping in Norway & close to hospital. construction with 3 rooms upstairs and room for a bathroom. private setting $175,000
This property is listed with ERA Today Realty in Naples, ME - 207-693-6500 x 224 … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: SEBAGO LAKE WATERFRONT LOT SEVERAL LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM - 11/26/07 01:32 PM
SUE PAIGE (207) 749-5459 ERA Today Realty PO Box 1636 Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6500 x 223
Waterfront lot in Naples: Nice wooded waterfront lot. Great spot to build your home. Enjoy four season recreation, boating, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling. Just minutes to the center of Naples for shopping. $299,500 This property … (1 comments)
|
2nd home: LARGE PARCEL OF LAND IN NORTHERN MAINE OVER 300 ACRES - 11/25/07 04:49 PM
I can see Long Lake all day SUE PAIGE THIS IS MY OFFICE right out the office window (207) 749-5459 ERA Today Realty PO Box 1636 Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6500 x 223
THIS PROPERTY IS BROKER OWNED
Seboeis PLT: 334 +/- Acres. Enjoy privacy, canoe or kayak thru your land approx 1/2 mile stream thru … (1 comments)
|
2nd home: SEBAGO WATERFRONT TAKE A LOOK AND GIVE ME A CALL - 11/25/07 04:30 PM
Sebago Lake 3 bedroom cape owns 1/10th share of 110+/- feet of waterfront on Sebago Lake. Water access has a nice beach and a common dock. Enjoy this lovely spacious home just like new. Just a short walk to enjoying a 1 acre lot with 110+/-ft of Sebago Lake. This property … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: SEBAGO LAKE LAND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME SOON - 11/25/07 01:46 PM
SUE PAIGE This property is Broker Owned ERA Today Realty PO Box 1636 Naples, ME 04055(207) 693-6500 x 223 Sebago Lake Casco, State Park is yours to enjoy! 0.68+/- acre with water rights/beach. Enjoy where Will Rogers once walked, hiked, swam. Live year round and enjoy the quietness, along with nature's treasures. This property is … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Water Front Home on Crescent Lake in Raymond - 11/25/07 01:10 PM
Sue Paige
ERA Today Realty PO Box 1636 Naples, ME 04055 (207) 693-6500 X 223
Crescent Lake Enjoy privacy from this waterfront home with 241 +/- feet of private water front offering Westerly views of the Mountains, water and magnificent sunsets. Over 2000+/-sqft of living space, wrap around deck, post & … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: 218 80th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 - 11/10/07 09:29 PM
Rio Vista Neighborhood is a convenient location within St. Petersburg
3 Bedroom, 2 Bath 1,248 Sq. Ft. $197,700
Great concrete block home sits on large privacy fenced lot with Oak trees. Open floor plan/home has been updated thru-out. Roof '05, water softener '06, carpet '07, custom interior painted '06, newer windows & treatments, … (12 comments)
|
2nd home: 5334 22nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 - 11/03/07 02:45 PM
Great Starter Home with easy commute in St. Petersburg
2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath 952 Sq. Ft. $174,900
This concrete block home has been updated over the past couple of years, kitchen and laminate wood floors are just a couple of the items. Convenient location to schools, shopping, beaches and to the highway … (5 comments)
|
2nd home: Arizona, Goodyear, Motivated Seller - $183,000 - 10/16/07 11:24 AM
15066 W GRANT ST Goodyear 85338-2991 2862183
Immaculate popular 3 bdrm 1578 s/f split Master Floor-plan. Spacious sunny kitchen, lots of storage, lovely oak cabinets, ceiling fans, wood blinds all windows, easy care desert landscape. Convenient location close to shopping, restaurants, and more. 1 mile from the New Cleveland Indian Baseball … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: PAWLEYS ISLAND CONDOS FOR SALE TRUE BLUE DAVE ROURKE REALTOR - 10/13/07 07:54 AM
Golfer? Beach Lover? Both? THIS IS THE ONE FOR YOU. A condo that looks like a cottage.2BEDS,2BTH End Unit,Vaulted Ceilings,View of golf course and lagoon.Furn,gently rented, new berber carpet &paint. Owners receive almost half off rates at True Blue, Caledonia AND Tradition Golf Clubs! PICK UP THE PHONE NOW.CHASE YOUR DREAM … (1 comments)
|
2nd home: Increasing Popularity of Condo Hotels as 2nd Homes - 10/08/07 02:08 PM
Condo Hotels first gained notice in Miami, but now they can be found in all of America's top vacation destimations such as Las Vegas, Chicago, California, New York, and exotic locations in Latin America.
A condo hotel is a building that is used both as a condominium and as a hotel. Condo … (3 comments)
|
2nd home: RSPS - Networking and Technique sharing for "Resort and Second-home Property Specialist" charter members, designees and candidates - 09/29/07 06:11 AM
NETWORKING for RSPS Charter Members, Designees & Candidates
To better serve the growing second-home and resort real estate sector, a new certification for Realtors® called the Resort and Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS) is now being offered by the National Association of Realtors®. This group is the ideal place for RSPS charter members, designees … (4 comments)
|
2nd home: It's a Great Time to Buy a Luxury Home in Western North Carolina . . . - 09/23/07 02:28 PM
Now is an excellent time to buy a home in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina! Interest rates are at an all time low and sellers are looking to button-up their properties the impending winter months. Inventory is higher than is has been in years and some sellers are being … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: The State of Real Estate in Western North Carolina . . . - 09/23/07 01:25 PM
Real estate professionals in the mountain region of Western North Carolina are blessed to be in one of the hottest real estate markets in the nation. Still though, part time agents and those that got into the business of selling real estate when all you had to do was accept offers are generally … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Florida Mortgage | Second Homes - Hot market now that "Season" is starting! - 09/12/07 09:47 AM
Florida has long been a winter haven for people from the "North". The definition of North has expanded quite noticeably recently beyond the typical Chicago, New England, & New York retiree to include people looking to Florida for proximity to the beach and the tropical warm weather that we get year … (6 comments)
|
2nd home: The Black Hills of South Dakota - A great 2nd Home Destination - 09/02/07 10:56 PM
Hello Everyone,
I have noticed that in the last 2 or 3 years the Black Hills of South Dakota has been a destination for baby-boomers from all over the United States for their 2nd home. They usually have a home in a warmer climate like Florida, Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas, etc. … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: An Heir's Steps to Getting, Sharing Home Title - 07/21/07 07:06 PM
An Heir's Steps to Getting, Sharing Home TitleQuestion: My parents died within four days of each other in 2005. In their will, they left their home to me. I am their only child. There is still a mortgage, which I have been paying. Can I have the title to this property … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Appraiser from hell! - 06/12/07 08:17 PM
There is much to be said about people that take themselves too seriously when they really don't know what they're doing. I recently had a wonderful experience with an appraiser in Oregon that blew my mind. Here's the story...
I tend to look at every transaction I do with a client … (3 comments)
|
2nd home: The Best of The Best - 03/22/07 07:01 PM
I attended training in Greensboro GA last week. What a phenomenal class! The topic was Resort and Second Home Markets, and since I work with a lot of investors, I thought this might be a good certification to acquire for our market. Here are some interesting facts that I learned in … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Beautiful Boca Courtyard Home - Sonata of Mission Bay - 03/10/07 04:29 PM
Immaculate 3600 sqft 4/3.5/2cg
Courtyard Style Pool Home with full guest house on private corner lot.
Lush Tropical Landscaping professionally designed with outdoor lighting.
18" Italian porcelain tile throughout.
Crown molding and 6" baseboards throughout.
Large kitchen w/bay windows
Granite counter tops w/full backsplash
Stainless Steel appliances
Upgraded cabinets and … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Deducting Mortgage Interest On My 2nd Home - 02/07/07 09:59 PM
Q-My wife and I are looking into buying a second vacation home in Palm Springs. I know the rules have changed over the years, but can I still deduct my mortgage interest on that home?
A-You probably can. Here's the way it works. The second home must be a "qualified residence," which … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: "The View from Here!" - Life on the Kitsap Peninsula - 12/18/06 01:31 AM
One of the many things I enjoy about my involvement here on ActiveRain is the opportunity I have to showcase the area where I work, live, and play - the picturesque Kitsap Peninsula in scenic Washington State.
My family roots go down deep in Washington soil. My mom was born out on … (11 comments)
|
2nd home: Vacation Homes - 09/13/06 05:30 PM
Vacation-home sales have soared the past five years, fueled by low interest rates, rising demand as boomers prepare for retirement, and a continuing interest in real estate as an investment. A record 1.02 million vacation homes were purchased in 2005, a little more than 12 percent of all homes sold*. That … (5 comments)
|
2nd home: THe Real Estate Roller Coaster - 07/26/06 02:32 PM
For those of us who have been in the Real Estate Business long enough can remember the ups and downs of the market back in the early, middle and late 80's. Then came the 90's. Now here we are in 2006, still riding on the same coaster. Many are calling it … (0 comments)
|
2nd home: Purchasing Vacation Rentals Can be Fun and Profitable! - 07/26/06 12:00 PM
Purchasing Vacation Rentals can be fun and profitable...with a little research and awareness of the market.
Having recently purchased a condo of my own for vacation rental purposes, I have learned a ton over the last year. Many people have the desire to own a 2nd or vacation home, but don't know how … (1 comments)
|
