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It's the week after Mother's Day, when local lore tells us it's ‘safe' to plant those tender tomatoes and peppers here in the Denver area. Right now, it's 77 degrees, but the wind's been blowing all morning. That usually means a weather change is on the way.
I am often asked the question, "What are the next hot neighborhoods in Portland." I like answering this question because I feel I have a good take on what makes a great neighborhood. Also, as a Broker that handles commercial real estate, I know many of the developers in town and … (0 comments)
Why is this a GREAT REASON? Well, hasn't this ever happened to you:
Spring cleaning....
I have been going to Jonesboro neighborhoods and prospecting. This is something I love to do. I find the people person I am I much rather visit you than call or send cards. I pick a pretty sunny day when alot of people are out working in their yards. I stop … (3 comments)
PeekaCity, in continuing to deliver the best in neighborhood mapping technologies, has recently implemented Google's Streetview. You can now click a link to view the property as if you were driving by it. You can zoom in for detail and drive up and down the street virtually to check out the nearby houses and … (3 comments)
Time for an update on the statistics in the Stoneridge/Sedgefield neighborhood. It is located along Whitfield Road about one mile east of 86. It is in the area that is in the Chapel Hill School District, but not in the city limits. So, great schools, but no city tax. (There … (0 comments)
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The Greenfield neighborhood is located in Centennial, Colorado. The area is very close to the Southlands shopping district and E470. Children living in the neighborhood attend excellent Cherry Creek Schools, including Rolling Hills Elementary, Falcon Creek Middle School and Grandview High School. The most recent real estate statistics for this area … (0 comments)
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Just north of Hyde Park, with approximately 1400 homes, lies the neighborhood of North Loop. Also referred to as “Northfield”, the North Loop neighborhood boundaries are 51st street, Lamar Boulevard, Airport Boulevard, and Koenig Lane.
Sun City Huntley is a Del Webb development, which, when completed in 2009, will have approximately 5500 homes. Sun City offers a variety of attached and detached homes. It is located in Huntley Illinois near Interstate 90 and Illinois Route 47. The community is designed for those age 55 or better.
I love selling real estate and meeting new people! Sometime finding the right home can be a challenge, but the end result is very rewarding. When the children are eager to claim their bedroom and their eyes are full of excitement, I'm glad we found the right home! When buyers have … (20 comments)
Some of you know from one of my other blogs that my husband "Cookie" is the "most unfortunate cookie" and is recovering from severe burns on his leg, and subsequent surgery, in bed with his leg up for 2 weeks.Additional background to this ThemThem is that I love to bake and … (2 comments)
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Lock Box.
The
Multiple Listing Service
operates through a database search
system and common access point for all Realtors registered with the
system. This common access point
is a Lock Box (Key Safe).
In order for a
Realtor to be able to show their client several homes … (10 comments)
Linden Hills Neighborhood Council Linden Hills Business Association
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If you are a buyer and have a question about the neighborhood, please don't ask your agent. By law he can't tell you, but if you are in a neighborhood and have a question, the person to ask is the person who is out working on their lawn.Just go up, introduce … (16 comments)
My bride and I were discussing the changes in our town, in our neighborhood, and in the way kids grow up these days over our coffee this morning as she bemoaned the fact that Bonanza Books is going out of business. Bonanza-- long the independent new and used book store in … (5 comments)
I have come across some adverse feelings about some single-family home neighborhoods that first-time homebuyers feel are not particularly favorable. These neighborhoods attract first-time home buyers because the price range starts around $135K and up. First-time homebuyers hear advice from their friends, family and coworkers. As agents, I think it is important to point out … (0 comments)
There is a website you can go to and enter your address and a map will come up with your house as the small icon of a house with red, blue, and green, dots surrounding your entire neighborhood. When You click on these dots a picture of a person will appear with an … (4 comments)
...if you are into this kinda stuff.
Definitely worth checking out: The results show signi
cant correlation between
the spatial concentration of same-sex couples and housing values; furthermore,
housing values are higher in a city where the proportion of same-sex couples was
higher a decade ago, suggesting that same-sex couples make better communities.
Love it -- like we didn't … (11 comments)
The question of whether a particular bank owned REO (Real Estate Owned – Bank foreclosure) home is as good a deal as it first appears can only be answered by the buyer performing their own due diligence…and not stopping until they have the answers they need. THE HOME INSPECTION Yes, … (0 comments)
With 3500 photos up, over 8,000 photo views, dozens of sets, and lots of conveniences, Flickr has really been a joy to use for the last year. I have dozens of sets of photos from Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and other Triangle towns.
I just feel like I'm about to explode. Have you ever been so full of joy that you just couldn't find a way to contain it? Well if you have, you know how I feel. I just received some news that has caused me to realize the mission I'm apart of … (18 comments)
The newest restaurant in the Penn Quarter neighborhood is scheduled to open today. Asia Nine (915 E. St., NW) is located across from the FBI Building and will be serving up a mix of Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean and Thai cuisines. The restaurant has a sushi bar as well as 40 … (0 comments)
With a possible recession looming over the horizon and dismal sales in many parts of the country, some Realtors are thriving. How can this be? What are they doing that is different than other Realtors who are leaving the business? 
Ever wonder what a sex offender in a neighborhood does to the pricing of a home? A neighbor of mine asked me that question the other day when he found out a sex offender just moved into our subdivision. I thought about it for a few minutes because I have never … (6 comments)
Approximately 3500 single family homes exist in the Houston Heights with an average sales price per sq. ft. of $175 in 2007. Since 1994, this figure has increased every year. The values were $164/sq ft. in 2006, $156/sq ft.in 2005 and $150/ sq ft. in 2004. These figures were obtained from … (2 comments)
I believe it was the October 2005 issue of Money Magazine that touted one of the cities in Fayette County Georgia as the 6th best place in the nation to live. Recently I have been hearing so much negative vibes about Fayette. I need some positive news and attribues to give … (1 comments)
I just came accross this video and thought it would make a great post here on AR.
If you are selling your home or thinking about selling, you need to read this! As many of you know, the market has slowed down a little bit and buyers are no longer paying what you are asking for.
Virginia Highlands Homes Real Estate Sale Atlanta
One of the best ways to stay in touch with what is going on in Midtown and Downtown neighborhoods is to attend the Neighborhood Advisory Group meetings. Normally scheduled the 3rd Monday of the month, due to the holiday Februarys will be on the 25th. Heres the info:
Recently I became familiar with a website that I find questionable and would like to have your honest, professional opinion about. Of course, I realize that there are all kinds of strange, bizarre websites out there in blogosphere world and some may come and go...
Neighborhood Average Rental Price 
Compiled using statistics from the Honolulu Board of Realtors MLS. SP is sale price. LP list price at time of sale. DOM is days on market.
When we think of real estate, the first words that come to mind are "location, Location, Location." Besides the obvious factors that most homeowners wonder about such as schools and crime statistics, how does a homeowner get a true feel for the neighborhood? When you buy a home, you are also … (5 comments)
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WELCOME TO CAMBRIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION IN BROKEN ARROW OKALHOMA! This neighborhood is located on the SouthWest corner of 81st St. (Houston) and 241st. St. (Oneta Rd) in East Broken Arrow in Wagoner County. Established in the mid to late 1970's the neighborhood at present has approximately 160 homes and 7 undeveloped lots. … (1 comments)
Well, my eyes are clouded over this morning and Pepe, my chihuahua, says he's not getting out of bed. Which means, don't leave me, come back to bed and keep me warm. I resist the temptation and head to the coffee pot. Yes, I tell myself, "it's a beautiful day in … (4 comments)
My childhood neighborhood was full of wonderful places and things that were attractive and fascinating to a kid - only a block from the tracks and the sand piles. I don't know why they were so inviting, but all the kids had to go there. Once in a while, we would get … (14 comments)
There was a little article in Parade Magazine's column, Intelligence Report, this morning (Feb. 3, 2008) that discusses the fact that home purchasers in California are occasionally asking to spend the night in a home before writing a contract ( See link, http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_02-03-2008/Intelligence_Report).I have often advised my purchasers to go to a … (0 comments)
Charles Village is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Baltimore. I actually have a happy hour coming up next week at the Brewer's Art. Too bad I'm not into independent films though. Maybe one of these days I'll make the move, but for now at least I get to drive through … (0 comments)
This first home is one of the most beautiful and ornate, of the Victorians in my area. It has curved glass in several windows and a classic paint scheme. This location is referred to as Victorian corner and there are several additional homes on the block and the adjacent block. … (2 comments)
Neighborhood Prices
Not long after my first tutorial about the embedding option of Google Street View as a widget, single property sites with this option are popping up on RealBird.
#5 Location, Location, Location
Blue Point is a sub-division of 100+ patio homes, and 50+ custom built homes. The neighborhood features a large pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts for the residents. This neighborhood is home to many retirees, young families, empty-nester's, and folks wanting a piece of the great life this community affords it's residents.The … (2 comments)
Oak Ridge, TN has many neighborhoods and I wanted to share some information regarding the Woodland subdivision. As a resident in the Woodland subdivision, I can tell you more accurately the information you may be looking for. 
Welcome to Atlanta's best website with the most information about the Crabapple Estates Subdivision. Located just outside the city of Alpharetta in the Crabapple community is a great neighborhood to live in. You will find Homes for sale in Crabapple Estates, which is located in Fulton County off of the Crabapple area; you will see detailed photos and … (0 comments)
There are few places in Kansas City where you find such an eclectic mix of historic homes, contemporary condominiums, and terrific townhouses as Union Hill. Located in the heart of Midtown, Union Hill is a 20-block oasis of vintage and newly redeveloped neighborhoods tucked in amongst a variety of Kansas City's … (0 comments)
If you've driven past the corner of Tryon and Walnut in Cary, NC lately, you may have noticed a new shopping area slowly coming to life. The signs have been there for close to a year now - "Walgreens coming soon". 
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Twilight open houses are another creative approach to inviting more prospects to see the home. If you decide to hold a twilight open house, the following is a list of suggestions.
I live in a section of Torrance that is absolutely wonderful called the Hollywood Riviera, but at this time of year, the best neighborhood to visit is not my own, but the Sleepy Hollow section of Torrance. Some neighbors call it the Christmas Lights section but whatever it's called it's like nowhere else if … (0 comments)
Get your FREE Report Click HereRyan WardThe Ryan Ward GroupAt: John L. Scott Real Estate(206)335-3689 … (0 comments)