home sales: Foreclosure Crisis - How Do We Rate! - 08/07/08 10:43 AM
Greenville, NC - The foreclosure crisis is said to be getting worse across the country as we move throughout the year. Its good news to say that we here in Pitt County are not following the trend so far. We are seeing a slow down in Home Sales but we are … (0 comments)
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home sales: Are Homes Moving In Morro Bay? - 08/07/08 12:02 AM
SOLD!
Compared to the same period in 2007, the number of stick-built single family properties sold in the first half of 2008 decreased by 24%, or only 47 homes. At the same time, those properties took an additional 18 days to sell, versus 137 in the first … (0 comments)
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home sales: How Do I Buy a HUD Repossessed Home in Lancaster County PA? - 08/06/08 03:32 PM
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insures mortgage lenders who make FHA loans. The FHA is part of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
What happens when a homeowner defaults on an FHA mortgage? The home, after going through a foreclosure procedure, reverts to HUD, where it will eventually be resold.
How do … (2 comments)
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home sales: What were the home sales in Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Richardson? - 08/05/08 05:16 PM
Each month you may or may not receive a breakdown of the sales in your area. Below, I have broken down the number of sales in these cities and compared them to July 2007. As you will see, homes are definitely being sold in these neighborhoods. Are you taking advantage of all … (2 comments)
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home sales: Five Box Technique to Prepare Your Home for Sale - 08/05/08 03:12 PM
Everyday we hear and read how challenging it is to market your home and we are all looking for a better way to make our homes show. As I show properties to prospective home owners, I am truly amazed how "motivated sellers" allow their homes to be previewed by a possible … (0 comments)
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home sales: Home sales for July in Gig Harbor - 08/04/08 01:58 PM
July wasn't a great month for home sales in Gig Harbor. I want to keep this blog focused on the good, so I'll say this: Buyers have a great inventory of homes to choose from, and a pretty good bargaining chip. I'll also throw this in: Sellers who chose to price their … (2 comments)
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home sales: Can I do a Short Sale? - 08/04/08 01:28 PM
I recently received the following question from a home owner in financial distress:
"How do I do a short sell on my own house without having someone else do it? I dont want a middle man or women to make money from something maybe I could do myself?
Here is … (2 comments)
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home sales: Homes Selling for less than bought in 2007 - 08/04/08 01:07 PM
I recently received the following question from a home owner in Colorado Springs.
"I bought a new Pulte townhome in Feb 2007. Since then the builder has dropped prices about $30k. I seriously need to move but now I am really upside down. What are my options?"
Here is my response:
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home sales: "Normal" Home Price Adjustments - 08/04/08 12:52 PM
I recently received the following question from a home owner attempting to sell his own property For Sale By Owner (FSBO) without professional assistance.
"What is the "normal" time period to make a price reduction on a home for sale? My condo has been up for sale almost 30 days. I've … (1 comments)
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home sales: The Texas Veteran Land Board (VLB) Assistance Programs (TxVET) - 08/03/08 02:46 PM
The Texas Veterans Land Board (VLB) is a tremendous benefit for Texas veterans. It seems to not get enough reach to eligible Texas veterans. All veterans looking to purchase a home or land need to see if any VLB programs will benefit you. Eligibility requirements can be found on their … (0 comments)
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home sales: The Colorado Springs Real Estate Sales Market - 08/01/08 03:48 PM
I recently received the following question from a home seller in Colorado Springs.
"Got a house for sale in 80920 - but the market is very slow. Any one else having luck? Any suggestions?"
Here is my response
Hi Golfer Even during the current market correction, many of the properties I … (0 comments)
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home sales: Selling One and Buying Another - 08/01/08 03:44 PM
I recently received the following question from someone selling their home and looking to purchase another in Colorado Springs
"We want to purchase a particular bank owned home, but need to sell our home first since they don't take contingincies on bank owned homes, how do we not miss out on … (0 comments)
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home sales: July 2008 Market Report: West Philadelphia 19131 - 08/01/08 11:53 AM
Market Report for West Philadelphia 19131: Period covered July 1,2008-July 31,2008
There currently 196 Active listings on the market
165 of these listings are single family homes
31 of these listings are condominiums
51 of these listings are new to the market during the money of July
As of … (0 comments)
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home sales: Listed home with Minimal Traffic and No Offers - 07/31/08 06:15 PM
I recently received the following question from a web site visitor in the Colorado Springs Area.
My parents have a home listed in the 80132 area and are priced at 175 per sq foot. Ive noticed the avg to be at 150ish. The home has been upgraded in the last year … (0 comments)
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home sales: My Home is Worth Less Now than when I Purchased in 2007 - 07/31/08 06:03 PM
I recently received the following question from a home owner in Colorado Springs.
"I bought a new Pulte townhome in Feb 2007. Since then the builder has dropped prices about $30k. I seriously need to move but now I am really upside down. What can I do?"
Here is my response:
Hi … (0 comments)
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home sales: Market Update for Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland for week ending July 26, 2008 - 07/30/08 03:42 PM
The market remains stable with some normal seasonal adjustments, with a few more buyers searching for their first or next home. The weather has finally improved to summer heat and people are thinking about vacations and I think this may be having some effect on the number of home buyers looking for new homes. … (0 comments)
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home sales: 561 20th Avenue NW Naples, Florida ONLY 595,000. - 07/30/08 02:42 PM
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5 ACRE EQUISTRIAN ESTATE WITH 10 STALL BARN ONLY $ 595,000. see virtural tour below.
http://www.pictureproperties.com/mls/boyatt/mls_nonbranded.html
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home sales: Are Men Better Real Estate Negitiators? - 07/30/08 09:23 AM
Why Can't a Woman Be More Like a Man?
"Why can't a woman be more like a man?" That was the question posed about Eliza Doolittle by Professor Henry Higgins in the play/movie "My Fair Lady." Sometimes it seems very appropriate in today's real estate market.
Owners in West Chester, … (0 comments)
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home sales: FHA Reform Passes House! - 07/26/08 11:10 AM
Phew! A breath of fresh air came Wenesday when the House passed a bill that that is expected to boost home sales and stimulate the economy! It was expected to go to Senate on Friday for final approval. If passed, which is likely, there are several programs that are geared towards … (2 comments)
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home sales: Hot Topic "Wahsoe County Forclosures Leap" - 07/26/08 10:08 AM
Is this good news or bad news for Washoe County?
The latest statistics are out and foreclosure filings in Washoe Country jumped 23 percent in the second quarter according to the latest quarterly report from foreclosure data tracker Realty Trac.
Washoe County and Clark County, both in Nevada, have a filing … (2 comments)
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home sales: Emerson, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for June 08' - The Pascack Valley - 07/26/08 09:58 AM
Emerson, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for June 08' - The Pascack Valley saw Five homes closing in the town of Emerson in the month of June. The Summer market is heating up with homes selling at a good pace! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates and the market shifts back to … (0 comments)
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home sales: River Vale, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for June 2008'>>The Pascack Valley - 07/25/08 04:48 PM
River Vale, NJ Single Family Home Sales Activity for June 08' - The Pascack Valley saw Seventeen homes closing in the popular town of River Vale in the month of June. The Summer market is heating up with homes selling at a good pace! With interest rates low, Buyers should act now before the rates and the market shifts … (4 comments)
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home sales: ATLANTA, GA - June 2008 IN REVIEW - 07/25/08 01:07 PM
A month-to-month look at SOLDS for single family detached homes for the first six months of 2008.
ATLANTA GA - SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED CLOSINGS 2008TOTAL UNITS: 21,677
Come to my house:My Suwanee Home.com
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home sales: Brian Schulman Joins a New Office - All Due to Blogging! - 07/25/08 11:41 AM
Over a year ago, I started noticing some excellent photographs being posted on localism.com for various towns and boroughs in Lancaster County, PA. Since I was posting numerous photos myself, I soon became familiar with the professional quality photography of Jeff Geoghan.
It turned out that Jeff had taken notice of … (19 comments)
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home sales: Homesellers finally get it - 07/25/08 08:22 AM
By LINDA RAWLS
Palm Beach Post Staff Writer
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Home sellers finally get it: They can't sell for what the houses were worth three years ago at the height of the real estate boom.
The result? Newly depressed prices appeared to bolster the region's housing sales last month, … (1 comments)
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home sales: Will You Admit That You Burried A St. Joseph To Sell Your Listing? - 07/24/08 10:46 PM
Have you buried a St. Joseph's Statue to sell a listing or your home?
Do you know the tradition behind burying the statue?
Do you believe that they work?
Would you bury one?
Which way did you bury it?
I would love to hear your experience on burying St. Joseph … (10 comments)
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home sales: Market Update for Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, Maryland for the week Ending July 19, 2008 - 07/24/08 04:24 PM
The market remains stable with some normal seasonal adjustments, with a few more buyers searching for their first or next home. The weather has finally improved to summer heat and people are thinking about vacations and I think this may be having some effect on the number of home buyers looking for new homes. … (0 comments)
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home sales: Positive Movement in Home Sale. - 07/24/08 03:02 PM
Positive Movement in Home Sales
Well its not as bad as you hear in the national media. Check out this article from Florida Associateion fo REaltors. Numbers keeping somewhat steady, although we are still seeing frequent price reductions for motivated sellers.HOME SALESMany Florida Realtors reported positive movement in … (0 comments)
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home sales: A Good Day for Optimists - 07/24/08 12:10 PM
NAR statistics for the month of June were released today. Most of the media are harping on the negative aspects (that sales and median prices are lower than a year ago), but there's some good news hidden in the stats that nobody seems to be talking about.
What is that, you ask?
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home sales: Existing-Home Sales in United States Tumbled 2.6% in June - 07/24/08 11:55 AM
According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales resumed falling in June, sliding 2.6% from May across the country. The median home price was $215,100 in June, down 6.1% from $229,000 in June 2007. The median home price in May this year was $207,900. Home inventories also rose 0.2% … (0 comments)
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home sales: Is Good News Afoot? Charles County, MD Real Estate Market Report July, 2008 - 07/24/08 10:36 AM
Could it be? Is the real estate market in Charles County Maryland actually looking up? It's to early to tell right now, and the pressure caused by recent interest rate increases has pushed loan applications down 6% over the last week, and pending sales are down right now as well.
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home sales: In Some Cities, Home Sales Prices Up in June Compared to May - 07/23/08 06:12 PM
During the past few weeks, multiple offers on homes that sat on the market for months - caused in part by investors pouncing on underpriced bank-owned homes - may have signaled a change in the housing market, perhaps a "bottoming out" of prices. Buyers, especially first-time home buyers, are discovering that … (0 comments)
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home sales: Wisconsin Market Statistics, July 2008 - 07/23/08 01:50 PM
Browsing through the Wisconsin Realtor Association website recently, I came across a number of very interesting facts about the current real market in Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin real estate market is more stable than many in the nation, and we continue to outperform many states. During 2007, the average home price in … (1 comments)
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home sales: Rio Vista Mahwah Residential Homes Sales Data - July '08 - 07/23/08 10:33 AM
Rio Vista is a private upscale community that has it's own homeowner's association, deed restrictions and bi-laws and it is set on over 450 acres of park-like acres bordering the Ramapo Reserve and Bergen County's Campgaw Ski area.
There are many home types to choose from including: single family … (0 comments)
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home sales: Home Sales in Laurel, Maryland 20723 zip code - 07/23/08 10:13 AM
The following is the market report for Laurel 20723 zip code, Maryland in the last 30 days of activity as of July 23rd, 2008
Total Active Resale Properties: 223
Number of Active Detached homes: 101
New listings in the past 30 days: 60
Total properties under contract: 30
Properties sold in the past 30 … (0 comments)
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home sales: Home Sales in Clarksville, Maryland 21029 zip code - 07/23/08 10:06 AM
The following is the market report for Clarksville 21029 zip code, Maryland in the last 30 days of activity as of July 23rd, 2008
Total Active Resale Properties: 81
Number of Active Detached homes: 63
New listings in the past 30 days: 21
Total properties under contract: 11
Properties sold in the past 30 … (0 comments)
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home sales: Cache County Home Sales Numbers - 07/22/08 05:17 PM
There are currently more than 763 active residential listings in Cache County. Thats a lot of listings and there is clearly a suprlus in real estate inventory. Year to date there has only been 594 listings sold. There is a good chance that many of the active listings will remain unsold … (0 comments)
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home sales: Cheep, Cheep, Cheep, Decorating your Nest on a Budget! - 07/22/08 01:26 AM
Cheep Cheep Cheep
Decorating your Nest on a Budget
( Ramona Scarborough)
A little bird, (or perhaps your real estate agent) has told you to spruce up your home to make it more appealing to buyers. You may have already spent large amounts of money on bringing your … (0 comments)
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home sales: Florida Home Sales Picture a Little Brighter - 07/21/08 06:54 PM
Florida homeowners aren't dancing in the streets just yet. But there is good news on the horizon. Overall, sales of existing homes were up for the third consecutive month in May, according to the Florida Association of REALTORS (FAR).
However, buyers are being very particular about neighborhoods. According to Jack Winston, … (0 comments)
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home sales: Stafford Virginia Days On Market Report | Days on Market to Sell Homes in Stafford VA are Increasing | Stafford Home Sales Market Trends Report - 07/21/08 11:06 AM
Stafford County Virginia Days On Market Report - Stafford Real Estate Market Report for June 2008. MRIS Statistical data for our MLS was just was reported on July 10, 2008 and there were some trends needed to be graphed out for all to see. Stafford Virginia homes are sitting for a … (0 comments)
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home sales: What is a " Short Sale"? - 07/19/08 01:06 AM
With all of the news about foreclosures in the news likely you have also heard the term " Short Sale". What is it?
Put simply it is when a bank accepts less ( sometimes far less) than what the mortgage on a property is for a property. Why would a … (1 comments)
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home sales: Why Tacoma is the Real Estate Market you want to invest in..... - 07/18/08 10:45 AM
Right now many people are afraid to be investing in RE @ all!.... however Tacoma presents some of the greatest opportunities you can imagine!
Why is Tacoma a great market?
* Diversity there are all kinds of people and also many many businesses here in the Greater Tacoma area.
* Growth- … (0 comments)
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home sales: Top 10 Ways to Stage Your Home for a Quicker Sale for More Money - 07/17/08 10:10 PM
Staging is a popular (and often very effective) way to improve your chances of selling a home faster and for more money. You can hire someone to stage your home or do it yourself. Most people are much better off if they hire a professional to assist them with staging … (8 comments)
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home sales: Sizzling Ohio Summer - 07/17/08 10:15 AM
Buyers beware! Some sellers don't want you to spend much time looking at their property!
If you live in West Chester, Cincinnati, Fairfield or anywhere in the area and your home is currently on the market this summer- keep the air conditioning running.
Many sellers are allowing the temperature … (0 comments)
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home sales: Steps to Buying a Home - 07/17/08 09:38 AM
Find your home.
You may think that shopping for homes starts with jumping in the car and driving all over town. And it's true that hopping in the car to go look is probably the most exciting part of the home-buying process. However, driving around is fun for only so … (0 comments)
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home sales: Commitment - 07/16/08 04:05 PM
What are your goals for the year? For your life? Follow Goethe's words of wisdom, and find that they will come together.
Commit to your goals...
Until one is committed, there is hesitance, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness.
Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is an elementary … (3 comments)
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home sales: Short sales stats for 2008 - thus far - 07/16/08 08:42 AM
I find statics very interesting. GRAR has some great statisitcal information available to members. I wondered how much of the market share was either bank owned - or short sale. They acually have this tracked as much as they can, by tracking key words that are normally used for these kinds … (6 comments)
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home sales: Bergen Record makes fraudulent claim - 07/15/08 06:13 PM
The Bergen Record and NorthJersey.com need to do their homework. For almost two years I've been publishing weekly sales data for all of Bergen County on my site at http://BuyingInBergen.com. Yet if you go to NorthJersey.com, they say their's is "the most up to date free site for home sales in … (0 comments)
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home sales: Foreclosure Fast Facts - 07/15/08 01:05 PM
Fact: Foreclosure news dominates today's headlines.
Fact: According to reports the majority of American households are on the brink of losing their homes.
Reality: While many homeowners have either lost their homes or are in jeopardy of losing their home, the vast majority of property owners are in good shape.
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home sales: Why Do Realtors Think They Should Cut Their Commission? - 07/15/08 08:23 AM
We hear this from potential sellers far too often, in one form or another: "I don't want to pay 6%", or "Other realtors don't charge 6%", or "If you want the listing, we'll need to negotiate the commission". By "negotiate", they always mean reduce; how 'bout if we Realtors said "Okay, … (14 comments)
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home sales: About Me - 07/14/08 10:01 PM
I jumped into real estate with both feet just as the waters began to recede. When I got my license in March of 2005, prospects for real estate sales in Michigan were becoming increasingly pessimistic. I distinctly remember the advice of a veteran builder and broker with 20 years of experience telling me, "This … (8 comments)
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home sales: Weekly Estate Roundup - 07/14/08 11:03 AM
What do the numbers 28, 263 and 1,000,000 have in common?
Well if you are shopping for a condo or single family home in the greater Cincinnati area-there are 28 condos and 263 single family homes currently listed for $1,000,000 or more.
The highest list prices-for a home in Indian Hill … (0 comments)
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home sales: Marin County and Southern Sonoma County Sales Statistics for June 2008 - 07/13/08 11:58 AM
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home sales: Marin County, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/13/08 11:56 AM
As of July 12, 2008 21% of available listings in Marin County are in escrow - which some sources would say indicates a buyer's market. I say it depends on the property and the neighborhood.
For the month of June 2008 an encouraging, but not exciting, 215 homes sold in Marin … (0 comments)
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home sales: Tiburon, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/13/08 11:52 AM
As of July 12, 2008 17% of available listings in Tiburon are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 only 7 homes sold in Tiburon for an average final selling price of $2,615,714.
The average original asking price of these homes was $3,180,714.
The range of final selling prices was … (0 comments)
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home sales: Sausalito, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/13/08 11:51 AM
As of July 11, 2008 only 11% of available listings in Sausalito are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 10 homes sold in Sausalito for an average final selling price of $1,186,925.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,345,050.
The range of final selling prices was … (0 comments)
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home sales: San Rafael, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/13/08 11:48 AM
As of July 12, 2008 23% of available listings in San Rafael are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 58 homes (accounting for approximately 27% of all sales in Marin County June 2008) sold in San Rafael for an average final selling price of $895,457.
The average original asking price … (0 comments)
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home sales: Ross, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 08:28 PM
As of July 11, 2008 19% of available listings in Ross are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 5 homes sold in Ross for an average final selling price of $1,785,000.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,922,800.
The range of final selling prices was from … (0 comments)
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home sales: Novato, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 08:20 PM
As of July 12, 2008 25% of available listings in Novato are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 48 (approximately 22% of all home sales for the County of Marin this month) homes sold in the town of Novato (rated by CNN/Money as not only one of the best places … (0 comments)
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home sales: Mill Valley, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 08:10 PM
As of July 12, 2008 20% of available listings in Mill Valley are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 29 homes sold in Mill Valley for an average final selling price of $1,264,862.
The average original asking price was $1,337,428.
The range of final selling prices was from a … (0 comments)
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home sales: Larkspur, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 07:47 PM
As of July 12, 2008 25% of available listings in Larkspur are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 7 homes sold in Larkspur for an average final selling price of $1,651,541.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,768,429.
The range of final selling prices was from … (0 comments)
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home sales: Kentfield, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 07:35 PM
As of July 11, 2008 17% of available listings in Kentfield are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 11 homes sold in Kentfield for an average final selling price of $2,153,656.
The average original asking price of these homes was $2,234,291.
The range of final selling prices was from … (0 comments)
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home sales: Greenbrae, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 07:29 PM
As of July 12, 2008 37% of available listings in Greenbrae are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 only 2 homes sold in Greenbrae for an average selling price of $781,000.
The average original asking price of these homes was $860,000.
The final selling prices of these homes were … (0 comments)
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home sales: Fairfax, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 07:20 PM
As of July 11, 2008 21% of available listings in Fairfax, CA are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 only 2 homes sold in Fairfax for an average final selling price of $700,500.
The average original asking price of these homes was $741,000.
One home sold for $692,000 and … (0 comments)
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home sales: Corte Madera, CA Real Estate Market Conditions Update ~ June 2008 - 07/12/08 07:11 PM
As of July 11, 2008 29% of available listings in Corte Madera are in escrow.
For the month of June 2008 9 homes sold in Corte Madera for an average final selling price of $1,045,278.
The average original asking price of these homes was $1,094,667.
The range of final selling prices … (0 comments)
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home sales: Happy In Havasu - Happy Real Estate News - 07/10/08 08:07 PM
Real estate sales are up in Lake Havasu City - This makes sellers very happy. Home sales have picked up in the last few months. In May, 124 homes closed escrow. This more than doubles those that closed in January 2008.
Real estate prices are down in Lake Havasu City - This … (0 comments)
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home sales: Procuring Cause... Part Deux - 07/10/08 06:13 PM
You may remember a blog I posted a few weeks ago with a dilemna I faced regarding Procuring Cause.
Many Realtors offered great advice and helped to waylay my fears about facing this situation. You asked me to keep you posted. The rest of the story lacks the drama of the … (0 comments)
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home sales: Are Home Sales in Lakota up or Down? - 07/10/08 07:28 AM
There is good news for real estate sales in the Lakota School District.
Data from Greater Cincinnati Multiple Listing Service
Almost every category has increased - slightly.
Average price and Sale pricefor homes and condos went up. Pending sale price on homes dropped slightly and increased on condos.
Need more information- … (0 comments)
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home sales: Time to Inspect Your College Station House - Let Someone Else Pay For Repairs! - 07/09/08 10:52 PM
So your house is on the market, you have accepted an offer and it is time for the buyers to have inspections...
Do you need to do anything to get ready for the inspector? YES!!!
If you haven't already, get a Century 21 American Home Shield Warranty. WHY? Because … (4 comments)
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home sales: 1526 Spring Creek Dr., Murray, KY Reduced to $257,400 - 07/09/08 07:28 AM
This Four bedroom 2.5 bath home is located in Sprig Creek Oaks Subdivision. It boasts 2 story ceiling heights in living room, 2 fireplaces (one in living room and the second one in the kitchen) Hardwood flooring in entry, dining and kitchen. To see more pictures and access this home's virtual … (2 comments)
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home sales: How to get to closing! - 07/07/08 01:53 PM
Steps to a Successful Closing your new home!
You have finally found that perfect home, signed a purchase agreement, had your inspections and received approval on your mortgage. Congratulations! You are almost there! The only thing that awaits you now is the closing - where you officially receive your property and … (0 comments)
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home sales: 24 Hour Market Watch Bethlehem!!! - 07/07/08 01:41 PM
Wonder what your home is really worth?
Do you wonder what your home is truly worth? To find out simply fill out a quick over the net home evaluation.
Go to http://www.onthewebhomeevaulation.com
Don Wenner The Don Wenner Home Selling TeamKeller Williams Real Estate 2901 Emrick Blvd. Suite 100 Bethlehem PA … (0 comments)
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home sales: South Florida Real Estate Market Showing Signs of Life - 07/07/08 09:29 AM
According to the Florida Real Estate Journal there has been a slight up-tick in existing home sales in the three Southeast Florida MSA's-West Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. The report is from Mike Pappas, CEO of the Keyes Company (one of the largest residential realtors in the region).
"The West Palm/Boca … (2 comments)
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home sales: http://www.venturacountyretalk.com/2008/07/06/monday-morning-coffee-break-ventura-county-real-estate-doing-for-week-ending-july-5-2008/ - 07/06/08 07:19 PM
Watching grass grow is much more exciting than the real estate market.
However there are signs that the bottom has been set.
The past week showed listing decreasing, sales increasing, the days on the market for sold homes decreased but the variance between list price of sold homes and the … (0 comments)
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home sales: Orange County Median Price Home Under $500,000 for first time since 2004 - 07/06/08 11:34 AM
The Orange County median price for a home has dropped under $500,000 for the first time since 2004. The four week average median price is currently $495,000 and that is down $143,750 or -22.50% from a year ago. The good news with that statistic is that home payments dropped $527.22 or 17.23% on … (0 comments)
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home sales: Reston Virginia Homes for Sale | Reston VA Single Family Detached Homes for Sale - Report July 5, 2008 - 07/05/08 10:21 PM
Reston Virginia Homes for Sale. Reston VA Single Family Detached Reston Homes for Sale - Report July 5, 2008. As of today July 5, 2008* There are currently 81 homes for sale in Reston Virginia - single family detached homes fee simple ownership. The high price for homes for sale in Reston Virginia … (0 comments)
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home sales: "Dear Brian, Thanks For Your Great Service, BUT..." - 07/03/08 07:01 PM
It makes me think of the old "Peanuts" comic strip where Lucy tells Charley Brown to kick the football. then pulls it away at the last second, causing poor Charley Brown to kick nothing but air and fall on his back!
We spend weeks or months showing properties to a prospective … (79 comments)
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home sales: Should I Sign a Buyer Agency Agreement? - 07/03/08 02:53 PM
If you are a real estate buyer in Pennsylvania, eventually you will probably come face to face with a REALTOR. You may be confused by the papers that are put in front of you and that you are asked to sign.
Many buyers that I speak with have been to see … (8 comments)
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home sales: Cowlitz County real estate home sales monthly review - June 2008 - 07/03/08 02:16 AM
Looking at the Cowlitz County real estate market numbers for last month (June) looks like the market activity is picking up to a normal pace after having the slowest month in May. There is about the same active listings from last month, about twice as much pending and more sold.
Here … (0 comments)
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home sales: Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report Georgia July 2nd - 07/02/08 09:15 AM
Foreclosure Homes / Short Sale Homes Report
Cities of Decatur, Tucker, Stone Mountain, Lithonia, Duluth, Buford, Lawrenceville, Dacula, Grayson, Snellville, Loganville, Suwanee, Norcross, Winder, Atlanta , Lilburn and Greater Metro Atlanta
This list is updated daily Due to the nature of Foreclosure Homes and Short Sale Home, Buyers should act quickly
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home sales: Increase In Existing Home Sales - 07/01/08 05:27 PM
The National Association of Realtors reported existing home sales increased to a 4.99 million-unit annual rate. But, even with this slight increase, the median national home price declined 6.3 percent from a year ago to $208,600. Paul Bishop, a senior economist with the National Association of Realtors said "Sales remain fairly … (0 comments)
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home sales: Open House - 7809 Alloway Lane, Beltsvile MD - 07/01/08 03:04 PM
Come by and tour this lovely single family home in the Longwood section of Beltsville.
The home features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Well manicured landscaping and slate and stone walkway and stoop. 2-story foyer and family room. Gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Fireplace, deck, finished basement.
Open Sunday, July 6, … (4 comments)
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home sales: 43120 Emerson Way, Novi, MI 48377 - 2008 Construction $285,000 - 06/30/08 01:49 PM
GREAT VALUE! New construction available in Novi for under $300,000!
43120 Emerson Way, Novi, MI 48377 - PHOTO
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NEW CONSTRUCTION. Walk-out Basement on Lot Backing to Lush Foliage. 2500 SF, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. … (0 comments)
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home sales: GREAT NEWS from FAR! - 06/30/08 01:07 PM
According to the latest housing statistics released by the Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR), Florida Existing Home Sales Improve month to month. Florida Realtors® statewide continued to report positive signs in their local housing markets, with an up tick in existing home and condominium sales in May 2008 from April 2008. … (0 comments)
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home sales: eSofthub.com Classifieds is dedicated to real estate ads - 06/30/08 07:26 AM
I created another website that is solely dedicated to real estate ads. The site is named eSofthub.com Classifieds. The site has categories related to apartments, home sales, rentals, and condos. Currently, I am receiving an XML feed but I prefer individual posters. There is absolutely no charge to post your … (0 comments)
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home sales: Historical Average Sales Prices and Number of Homes Sold in Marin County from 1965 - present - 06/29/08 01:58 PM
As with my previous post about the town of Sonoma, June's numbers have not been completely reported yet (as the month is not yet over) but I have time to do this right now so now is when it is getting posted. This will get updated when I again have the … (0 comments)
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home sales: June 29, 2008: Chino Home Market Activity - 06/29/08 11:28 AM
Seven previously-owned homes closed escrow in Chino during the week ending June 28, 2008, and 15 Chino homes reportedly entered escrow during the week, according to the Inland Multi-Regional Multiple Listing Service, which shows listings and sales of previously-owned homes reported by its members.
The MLS said 26 new Chino listings … (0 comments)
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home sales: Texas Housing Market - 06/28/08 11:29 AM
According to the Texas A&M Real Estate Center, home sales in Texas were down from May 2007 by 14.9% My market area (Austin) was down 20.6%. In contrast to many areas of our country, median home prices are up in Texas (+1.3%) and in Austin (+6.1%).
With the stock market news … (0 comments)
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home sales: 50-G Listing Program - 06/27/08 09:58 PM
The 50-G Listing Program is a VERY exciting marketing tool used to get homes sold! A home seller enrolls in the program by listing with an EXIT associate. The seller agrees that at the time of closing they will contribute $500 towards the 50-G event. Once 100 EXIT 50-G properties have closed, the selling associates from … (0 comments)
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home sales: Calaveras County Residential Sales Comparisons - 06/27/08 01:19 PM
I've got the latest Calaveras County real estate statistics for you this morning through June 27 compared to the previous two years (2007 and 2006, respectively). The three charts in this post are based on data from the Calaveras Multiple Listing Service which is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. The first … (0 comments)
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home sales: May Sales Results - 06/27/08 11:21 AM
Is it to early to say Bah Humbug?? Yes, sales were down again in Montgomery County. The results for May, 2008 versus 2007 and 2006 are shown below. Our year-to-date sales are down almost 19% (gag). Yet even with the decline in sales the average sales price continues to increase. (All Right!) Needless to say … (0 comments)
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home sales: Sad Market? No! Prime Opportunity... - 06/26/08 06:01 PM
In spite of the negative media recently about real estate, it is my professional opinion that now is the prime time for purchase. Never in real estate history have we enjoyed this long a span in record low interest. The housing market has a plethora of properties that are ripe for … (0 comments)
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home sales: What does that have to do with your buyer's offer?????? - 06/26/08 01:31 PM
Don't you just love the selling agents that come to you with a low-ball offer, looks at you knowingly and say, "We looked up what they paid for it"
Now may I ask what has that got to do with today's market value?? I have had them say that when … (4 comments)
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home sales: Sellers Need The Best Agent - 06/26/08 11:29 AM
When you're in the market to sell your home, you need to find the best real estate agent to get your home sold. When it comes to selling your home, don't just want the best.
You need to expect the best personal service. A really good Realtor® will have no problem … (1 comments)
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home sales: Existing home sales rise nationwide, fall in South - 06/26/08 11:28 AM
Sales of existing single-family residential properties edged up higher across the country in May according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors.
It was only the second time in ten months that sales have increased.
The pace of home sales rose 2 percent in May from April, though … (1 comments)
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home sales: IN THE NEWS- YOU CAN'T BUY ADVERTISING LIKE THAT! - 06/26/08 11:24 AM
The reason many of us blog on a daily basis is to establish ourselves. share our knowledge, give an occasional rant, improve our collective skills or sometimes as a venue to share things we deem important. Ads cost money. Lots of it. Many of us don't have much of that commodity … (42 comments)
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home sales: 6 Selling Myths Uncovered - 06/26/08 07:35 AM
For all of the homeowners out there thinking about selling, here is the truth about some common real estate myths. If in doubt about any of this information, contact a Realtor ® and they can tell you more!
Myth #1: You should always price your home high and negotiate down.
Truth: Pricing too high … (0 comments)
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home sales: 24 Hour Market Watch: Lehigh Valley - 06/25/08 02:12 PM
Tired of searching for your new home? We will provide you with a FREE list of homes for sale that match your buying criteria as soon as they come onto the market.
The best homes often sell very quickly, often before you even get a chance to see … (0 comments)
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home sales: Sellers - Disclose Everything! - 06/24/08 06:11 PM
In Pennsylvania there is a Seller Disclosure law that requires sellers to provide prospective buyers with fairly extensive information about the home they are selling. Among the types of information required:
How long you have owned the properrty
Whether you live in the property
Whether pets have lived in the property
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home sales: Mother Lode Sales Numbers Through June 20th - 06/24/08 01:19 PM
Here's where we stand in Tuolumne County / Mother Lode residential sales through 2/3 of the month of June versus previous years. (The charts are based on data from the Tuolumne Multiple Listing Service which is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.) The first chart tracks Residential Units Sold. The second tracks … (0 comments)
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