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I got an email from a client who has been sitting on the fence (like so many of you out there!) and is maintaining his position that the bottom has yet to fall from the Carlsbad and San Diego real estate markets.
It came to my attention this past week that there is a new trend call "buy and bail." It is due to a large number of people deciding to take advantage of this market to "buy-up." They document that they are leasing their previous home (which has negative equity), get into their new home and let their … (5 comments)
Pensacola Real Estate
We here at the Charles Stallions Real Estate Services continuously monitor local real estate statistics to keep our clients informed and ahead of the real estate trends. Below you will find Pensacola real estate statistic for the Month of June.
Sell Your Home Now!! $1495 FLAT FEE: (To find the value of your home with … (0 comments)
When the office is traditionally closed for holidays, I have found that it is a good idea to man the office, take calls and be available for walk-ins. 
As you know all real estate is local; therefore if you are interested in buying or selling in a particular area it is important to stay informed as to what is happening in the local real estate market. Listed below is a summary of the real estate activity in the City … (0 comments)
Good news! The available housing inventory has now dropped below 06 and 07 totals. This is good news for both prospective buyers and sellers of Orange County real estate. For sellers it means less competition, and for buyers it's an indication that the local housing market is close to the bottom.
Forget the doom and gloom!
The other day I had a client call me and ask the follow question "How do I reduce the noise in my house"
The way I see it whether it is aircraft overhead, traffic on the street, a neighbour practicing the saxophone, or your own kids at play, often our homes … (0 comments)
So, you're ready to go see some properties. With the REOs flooding the market, the term House Hunt is starting to have a new meaning. Looking at some REOs can be an adventure - think "Wild African Safari".Here are a few tips on what to expect when you get out there... … (0 comments)
1. Don't go on Blind Dates
Summer is a busy time for moving ... whether it's to your new condo, or your new home, or maybe even to a vacation home, or cottage, ... wherever you're moving to, I thought this information may be helpful.It can take years to accumulate a home full of treasured belongings but only … (0 comments)
By Daniel Taub, found on bloomberg.com
I'm wondering if the rest of the real estate professionals out there are feeling this way.... is it just me or are buyers more sketchy this year than ever? And why are they procrastinating? It's July 1 (well almost) and we are finally starting to see the "lake buyer's" and finally seeing the lake market … (8 comments)
International from A-Z
International from A-Z because I care!
I was born in Europe and moved to the U.S. as a teenager. I have traveled to 38 different countries and built a huge network of friends and professionals from all over the … (0 comments)
While the wages in Bay County are still lower than most big cities the housing market has dropped enough that locals can afford to buy as well as many new first time home buyers. Many people believe that they have to have a large sum of money saved to buy and … (0 comments)
Have you ever gone into an empty house either for an open house or with an agent? Besides the echo you hear, how does it make you feel? Do you know what every room could be used for if it were your house? I held an open house in an older … (3 comments)
I started this post over on my quilt site but decided it could post on the real estate blog too.
Short story is we closed a VA loan in 21 days! That should have been the title of the post, but with this buyer and their lender, we might have been … (5 comments)
Back in February I wrote an article:
I can certainly understand why homeowners would be afraid of falling prices. We purchased a home during the heat of the market and the builder has since started selling our same floorplan for about $15,000 less. The good news is that over the long term, the prices will go back up. … (2 comments)
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Orlando Real Estate
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as we all know, ...When it comes to buying real estate, Patience, prudence, insight, educated decision making and a little luck can present you with promising opportunities.
However, financial professionals, will often tell you that “Risk evaluation" is probably the most important criteria one must consider before making the decision to … (0 comments)
It's important to understand what legal responsibilities your real estate salesperson has to you and to other parties in the transactions. Ask your salesperson to explain what type of agency relationship you have with him or her and with the brokerage company.1. Seller's representative (also known as a listing agent or … (0 comments)
Dear Reader,
I have a burning question (maybe it is the burrito and super- extra - super hot sauce I had on it).....
Who is buying lofts? What does a loft buyer look like (socio-cultural-economic profile)?
I guess, I should be asking first.... What is a loft? What uses do they … (0 comments)
I received a blog called Thoughts by Frank Schulte-Ladbeck, Professional Real Estate Inspector in Houston Texas today. One of the benefits of blogging is that you learn about what others are thinking and you have a chance to react.
What Makes a Perfect Real Estate Broker for most Clients?
Big Easy Real Estate Notesby Frank Rubiwww.7824.com504.319.9696©7824
TPC of Louisiana
If your in New Orleans for the 4th July 2008 consider a round of golf at the TPC of Louisiana. I recent was at the coarse for the Zurich Classic. It is a beautiful place to play golf and catch … (1 comments)
The nice thing about real estate is that down the road it always pays you back, usually very nicely. I remember when I purchased my first home and down the road sold it to move to another state. At the closing getting that check was a great feeling. I lived in the home, enjoyed … (0 comments)
Lowball offers are a staple in this business in this particular real estate market. I have yet to receive a full priced offer on a listing of mine, and I don't think I will for several months to come. I have also been on the giving end of lowball offers, … (0 comments)
Hi,
"Cash is King" ..... This old cliche has never been more evident than in the current real estate market. We all know that although we have seen some signs of a stabalizing market, it is still a buyer's market with high inventory outpacing demand. So you would think that buyers are … (5 comments)
Should You Buy a Home in Today's Market?
Before we start, let us give you one reason to not buy a new home right now.
Q.? How do I know the "buyer" has the money to close the deal?
Buy versus Rent? There are many factors involved in this equation and like all things when considering real estate, location is key.
If you are talking about areas where affordable housing begins at $350,000 and up, renting may be cheaper than buying. In Kingwood, Texas, I believe the advantage is to … (0 comments)
This is the first in a series of Market Updates---6/08--for Statesboro, Ga.
The market in statesboro has been slow over the last several months. However, there has not been substantial price depreciation due to the the variety of employers in the area but sales have been sluggish. And new construction maybe … (0 comments)
Good evening to all. A thought on my mind this evening, which I hope that folks will comment on is this:
What does a seller want in a Real Estate Broker? Do they merely go for the person who has the best adverts? Does word of mouth count? Or is it … (2 comments)
Good day and thanks for visiting my blog! This week I've been working with a seller/buyer, a person listing their home and then buying a replacement home. This can be very tricky, but if planned properly can work out just fine. However it occured to me that they have 2 different … (0 comments)
Kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring have been the typical areas to target but things are changing! Don't get me wrong, those areas are very important, but with heating oil at well over $4/gallon it is important to focus on maximizing your homes efficiency. There is a whole slue of options out there … (0 comments)
You may be a stronger buyer than you think!
I have had several buyers living in apartments that wanted to get out of the apartment living and buy a home. They felt it was just a dream and didn't know where to begin to make it real. It starts with … (0 comments)
Closing Documents You Should Keep
LISTINGBOOK! LISTINGBOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE IN FAIRFIELD COUNTY!
WHAT IS LISTINGBOOK AND HOW THIS NEW WEB EXPERIENCE CAN ASSIST YOU DURING THE HOME BUYING AND SELLING PROCESS.
As a certified Listingbook agent in the Greater Danbury Area, I am offering all buyers and sellers their very own Listingbook account. Listingbook is your 24/7 … (0 comments)
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Minocqua-Lake Tomahawk-Northern Wisconsin Real Estate. Minocqua Realtor specializing in lake front homes, waterfront properties and vacant land for sale in Northern Wisconsin. Minocqua Realtor providing professional service to buyers and sellers in Minocqua, Woodruff, Lake Tomahawk, Boulder Junction, Manitowish Waters, Oneida and Vilas county as well as all communities in … (0 comments)
We recently purchased our first home in Utah County with the assistance of Benjamin Clark. We had been researching homes and the home-buying process for about a year before we decided the time was right. After reading a lot about the process, it became clear to us that we wanted someone … (4 comments)
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of the entire home including:
Walls, ceilings, floors, windows, doors, decks, exterior covering, the roof, the foundation, insulation and ventilation, chimney, plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning.
It is not an appraisal to … (0 comments)
It has never been more important to have a real estate professional represent you than in today's difficult market.
I was driving in White Plains today and saw a few homes listed by out of town agents. They were for the most part not correctly priced, and they will sit … (11 comments)
The high-end market is not doing too badly if 120 condos sold in Miami-Dade County for $1 million or more in the 1st quarter of 2008. The most expensive one was a 5 bedroom/6 bath condo with 8,900 sq. ft. of living space on Fisher Island for $12.6 million. Four others sold … (0 comments)
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Our market in Humboldt County has been changing. Maybe not as dramatically as in some cities in California like Stockton for instance, where they have foreclosures (bank owned properties) coming out of their ears, but never the less our market is changing. Inventory is up and the number of buyers ready, … (1 comments)
Buyers. I have been in Real Estate since 1995. I have made a great career off of being a buyers agent. I have always been told that you cannot make a career off of being a buyers agent, but I have always enjoyed working with them. In the past if I … (1 comments)
When you go to see a property with your agent, did you know that the listing agent is most likely going to contact your agent and request feedback about the showing. They want to know if you had any interest and if not what did you think.
In this market with … (2 comments)
June17,2008
Today was a tough day. I dealt with a buyer who needs some help. This buyer felt as though they have been searching for a home for quite some time, but just can't find the right home. I really felt bad for this buyer and I could tell that they … (0 comments)
Until recently, when someone requested a home, it was always 3 bedrooms / 2 baths...Oh, you know the rest. But, recently I've been noticing more and more of clients calling and asking me to exclude certain homes from their list, as they won't even consider looking at them.
If you're considering investing in real estate, it is important to carefully analyze your finances, time management, and lifestyle to ensure that that they will be compatible with owning and managing a real estate investment. Before embarking on real estate investments, the National Real Estate Investors Association recommends buying your own … (0 comments)
This chart was put together by our preferred lender, Prosperity Mortgage, and uses very conservative numbers on the buying side and very liberal numbers on the renting side. If you show me an investment vehicle that will earn me a 10% return, sign me up! :-) I thought the results were … (4 comments)
If you're looking for home-buying information, you've come to the right place. One of the first questions in deciding to buy a home is house or condo? If you're leaning toward a condo, read on. Here are five important topics to discuss with your real estate agent before beginning your home … (0 comments)
Richard Ardia's book, "Making the Right Move in Real Estate", has the full subtitle, "An Insider's Guide for Buyers and Sellers Seeking the Best Answers to Real Estate Questions". It includes a forward by Bob Becker, former CEO of National Real Estate Trust (NRT), who proclaims it a "must read for every … (0 comments)
Please note upcoming changes to the Maryland Non-Resident Seller Withholding Tax and the Prince George's County Recordation Tax rates for 2008
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Local Real Estate Activity in Baltimore County Maryland, ROSEDALE - 21237(May 1, 2008 - May 30, 2008)
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All this talk about the home prices not being at the bottom! The Buyers "in the know" are buying. They know that it is all to easy to be left in the "woulda, coulda" behind! If you think prices will drop another 10-15%, then offer 10-15% below the asking price. Most … (0 comments)
If you were one of the many people that moved out to Little Elm, McKinney or Frisco with the dream of owning a new big house...its not too late to move back closer to downtown. There are affordable homes in Richardson within a 20 to 30 minute commute to downtown Dallas. Use the … (0 comments)
Paying rent is like pouring money down the drain! And... to most renters' surprise... owning a home is a lot easier than they think!
Last night I was flipping through my favorite channels on TV enjoying some "Me" time when I came across this show on CNBC called "The Big Idea". They were discussing ways to generate business without spending any money. I was drawn to check out the site, and I would recommend it to … (2 comments)
For those of you that know me you know that I have been a divorced man for about the last nine or ten years now. Every so often I seem to have a sign go up that reminds me that I have a great accomplishment of that marriage. That being my son … (2 comments)