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real estate news: Real Estate News - The Rise Of the Mortgage Walkers - 02/11/08 08:18 PM
I can't believe how many people are just walking away from their homes, I can see how it relieves them of their financial obligations and no longer makes them "house poor", but really...DOES ANYONE BELIEVE IN PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY ANYMORE???
Check out this article
http://www.realestatejournal.com/buysell/mortgages/20080211-gelinas.html
I'm curious to see what everyone in ActiveRain … (3 comments)

real estate news: Joe's Real Estate Spotlight - Feb 2008 - 02/11/08 12:15 AM
This Article provided compliments of Windermere Real Estate … (2 comments)

real estate news: Realtors Follow That Gut Feeling... It Could Save Your Life! - 02/10/08 07:59 PM
On February 2, 2008 a fellow realtor and Re/Max agent in  Canada was killed answering a call to show property.
Canadian police have confirmed Tuesday that 24-year-old real estate agent Lindsay Buziak was stabbed while showing property on a vacant $964,900 house.
Rumours circulating in the real estate industry say Buziak was lured to … (27 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News 028 - Superbowl year for foreclosures across the country!! Homeowners: Can’t pay? Just walk away.. Good or bad advice???!!! Real Estate Auctions Thrive As Home Sales Plunge!!! - 02/10/08 07:43 PM
Real Estate News 028 - Superbowl year for foreclosures across the country!! Homeowners: Can’t pay? Just walk away.. Good or bad advice???!!! Real Estate Auctions Thrive As Home Sales Plunge!!! … (0 comments)

real estate news: More Free Tools For Real Estate Agents & Investors - 02/10/08 04:30 PM
   I just wanted to remind you that we have a great Free Tools section on our website and we are going to be expanding it greatly. If you want to obtain the most useful information at no cost, we are providing it to you on our website. Here is some of … (1 comments)

real estate news: Hiring the right real estate agent to buy sell your home in Santa Clarita and beyond - 02/09/08 01:18 PM
Did you hire the right real estate agent?  Does your real estate agent know what they are doing?  In almost every occupation when applying for a job the first part of the process is to provide a prospective employer a resume, references, and past accomplishments.  This is the starting point in … (2 comments)

real estate news: The National Association Of Realtors Is A Cult!...so it seems - 02/09/08 11:07 AM
The National Association of Realtors seems, for all intents and purposes, to be a cult! How else would you explain the erratic, non-sensical behavior and statements that are generated by this organization. A cult is typically defined as a private group of members who have a confirmed and avowed belief … (2 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News 027 - Real Estate agent murdered, others fear for their safety!! Facebook has something against real estate agents??!!! FBI probes 14 companies in subprime mess…Loans made to risky borrowers may have involved fraud, insider trading!! - 02/08/08 05:35 AM
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real estate news: My New Blog Hero(ine) - 02/07/08 05:58 PM
I have a new idol in the world of real estate blogging and her name is Rachel Klein.
Now I just have to figure out how to have the time to do in my market what she has done with NYC.
http://www.intothebox.tv/
By the way, I am enjoying reading all your responses to my … (4 comments)

real estate news: Feeling bad For Lawrence Yun! - 02/07/08 12:23 PM
Yesterday we ran with a story in which Lawrence Yun said the following:"The subprime-mortgage crisis already is a thing of the past and should not affect the housing market going forward, Yun said. ‘The subprime mess is a Wall Street mess,' Yun said. ‘They made a huge gamble, and they lost. … (1 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News 026 - Buying In the Current Market– Is It A Good Idea? Investor Report: Narrowed Definition of “Like Kind”!! Slowing house prices good for economy, GOOD NEWS FINALLY!!! - 02/07/08 11:05 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News - SPECIAL REPORT - A new way to market your home for sale online!!! MassRealEstateAuction.com - 02/07/08 11:03 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 024 - New way of marketing foreclosed homes, the home repo bus tour! New home sale hit 12 year low!! How do you sell in a sea of foreclosures?!!! - 02/07/08 11:01 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 023 - Biggest drop in new homebuilding in 27 years! Real Estate Social Networking Really Takes Off with HouseValues.com investing in ActiveRain.com!! Real Estate Outlook: A Looming Recession?!!! - 02/07/08 10:59 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 022 - Mortgage rates fall even more! Pain relief for those with adjustable rate loans!! Increased loan limits within House bill?!!! - 02/07/08 10:57 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 021 - Whole city of Cleveland sues mortgage lenders! Home Sellers’ Pain Is Renters’ Gain!! Real estate agents bailing from the real estate industry!!! - 02/07/08 10:55 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 020 - Mortgage rates fall to July 2005 levels! Bank of America acquires Countrywide Financial for $4B.. Pros and Cons!! New publicity campaign to be launched by the NAR!!! - 02/07/08 10:53 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News 019 - 2008 Industry Predictions! ‘Subprime’ word of the year!! Bad neighbors will cost you!! What to do if you owe more than your home is worth!! FICO rolls out new program!!! - 02/07/08 10:50 AM
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real estate news: Welcome To The Jungle Baby! - 02/06/08 11:07 PM
Welcome To The Jungle Baby!
February 6, 2008
It seems that while the Ummel case grabbed a bit of the spotlight because of her lawsuit, she in fact was not the trailblazer she hoped to be. Rather, it seems, she is following the course of action of another lawsuit against a real estate … (3 comments)

real estate news: I HATE REALTORS! - 02/06/08 01:17 PM

Marketing as defined in Wikipedia:"Marketing is a societal process that is needed to discern consumers' wants; focusing on a product/service to those wants, and to mold the consumers toward the products/services. Marketing is fundamental to any businesses growth. Essentially, marketing is the process of creating or reorganizing an organization to be … (80 comments)

real estate news: The incredible disparity in contractor pricing - 02/05/08 10:33 AM
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real estate news: My Life Started As A Remote Control - 02/05/08 09:09 AM
February 4, 2008My Father often told me that the reason for my conception was that he needed someone to get off the couch and change the channel on demand. For those of you out there younger than 35, it may be hard to envision a time when you had to do … (2 comments)

real estate news: IS IT A CONDO OR A TOWNHOME?? - 02/04/08 10:32 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News Isn't All Bad - 02/03/08 12:15 PM
Real estate has been awash in bad news. But amid all the negativity, a few bright lights, or proverbial silver linings, can yet be found. There is still some good news for realty brokers and homeowners.Yes, home prices have declined in many cities across the country. But not everyone needs or … (0 comments)

real estate news: THE HOME OWNERS REFINANCING DILEMNA - 02/02/08 02:10 PM
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real estate news: Urgent Short Sale Deal And The Lender Has Already Approved The Price - 02/02/08 12:36 PM

Time and time again, I keep reading the above-referenced headline in email after email sent to me by the obviously inexperienced, unqualified, unprofessional and completely oblivious real estate agent.
In this foreclosure explosion there has been the seemingly overnight proliferation of the so-called "short sale expert". There are literally scores of … (0 comments)

real estate news: WNY Real Estate & Mortgage Investing Western New York Real Estate & Mortgage Investing News. - 02/01/08 05:42 PM
WNY Real Estate & Mortgage Investing Western New York Real Estate & Mortgage Investing News.  
What the Historic Fed Move Means to the Buffalo & Niagara Falls NY Region Historic Fed Move Cuts Both Ways for Buffalo & Niagara Falls Area Borrowers Hot on the heels of its surprise inter-session … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News This Morning - January 31, 2008 - 01/31/08 08:38 AM
Real Estate News This Morning - January 31, 2008
January 31, 2008
The Morning Review of Today's Top Real Estate Stories
Get your cup of coffee and settle in with this morning's top real estate related stories right off the newswires!
In an effort to keep you informed, we have searched the wires and … (1 comments)

real estate news: I Told You It Was A Going Out Of Business Sale! - 01/30/08 08:17 PM

On January 8, 2008, there was a blog posting here that caused quite the firestorm. In that post it was stated that it sure seemed to us like the National Association of Realtors had decided not to answer the bell and was in effect commencing a going out of business … (2 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News This Morning - January 30, 2008 - 01/30/08 09:05 AM
Real Estate News This Morning - January 30, 2008
January 30, 2008
The Morning Review of Today's Top Real Estate Stories
Get your cup of coffee and settle in with this morning's top real estate related stories right off the newswires!
In an effort to keep you informed, we have searched the wires and … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News This Morning - January 29, 2008 - 01/29/08 12:33 PM
Real Estate News This Morning - January 29, 2008
January 29, 2008
The Morning Review of Today's Top Real Estate Stories
Get your cup of coffee and settle in with this morning's top real estate related stories right off the newswires!
In an effort to keep you informed, we have searched the wires and … (0 comments)

real estate news: 60 Minutes House of Cards - 01/29/08 10:42 AM
 
House Of Cards Steve Kroft reports on how the U.S. sub-prime mortgage meltdown, in which risky loans drove a housing boom that went bust, is now roiling capital markets worldwide
Will all the negative publicity continue to scare potential home buyers out of the market?
Or is this a time of great opportunity for those that … (0 comments)

real estate news: Ogden City Utah water line break information - 01/26/08 09:04 PM
 
Due to the Pipeline break in the Ogden Canyon - we have certain areas you can go to for assistance:
 If you need or know of anyone in need of a shower please go to:
•1)        Gold's Gym, Marshall White Center, Mt. Fort Middle School, and Highland Middle School.
Anyone in need of flushing … (0 comments)

real estate news: RE/MAX OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR! - 01/26/08 07:09 PM
 
Residents of the Central Coast are invited to a unique Open House on Thursday, February 7, as RE/MAX Seven Cities ushers in the Lunar New Year!
As Western culture rings in the New Year every January, Chinese culture similarly celebrates the New Year, albeit a little later in the Winter.  Chinese culture … (0 comments)

real estate news: San Diego woman claims that her real estate agent led her and her husband to overpay for their home. - 01/26/08 11:22 AM
 
Jan. 25: A San Diego woman claims that her real estate agent led her and her husband to overpay for their home.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/22838905#22838905
This is more complicated than meets the eye. I think there are many things to consider:
They bought home in a hot California market (2005). Is it possible that the value … (2 comments)

real estate news: Illinois Broker Management Continuing Education is now available as a home study course!!! - 01/25/08 05:13 PM
On October 3, 2007 I posted Real Estate Education, the Path to Professionalism.  In the article, I addressed the issue of the required classroom broker management course as it related to providing the knowledge and tools necessary to be an effective real estate broker in Illinois.
It involved an instruct the instructor component … (0 comments)

real estate news: Whats a Home Seller to Do? - 01/24/08 08:34 AM
This is a interesting article on how tough it is getting for one to sell their home. It also describes the economic principle of supply and demand.
Quote:
"The market rules"The market determines what someone will pay for the house, and if it's not selling you have an issue with marketing or price," … (3 comments)

real estate news: Real, Real Estate story is Realestory - 01/23/08 09:17 AM
When I heard about Realestory I thought it was a person base story or love story, but I was wrong. When I saw Realestory it's more than my expectation. Realestory is a social media website for real estate. I know you have a question, your question is what is social media?Social … (2 comments)

real estate news: What's A Home Seller to Do? - 01/21/08 03:59 PM
Anthony Carollo is featured in Today's Newsday Real Estate Section in the Real Estate Article What's A Home Seller to Do
The article discusses how sellers are dealing with the current market in regards to selling their home.Anthony Carollo is quoted throughout the real estate article for his opinions on what … (0 comments)

real estate news: Thank You Bank of America! Sincerely, Countrywide - 01/20/08 11:43 PM
Bank of America’s agreement to buy mortgage giant Countrywide Financial in a $4 billion all-stock deal put investors at ease yesterday, sky-rocketing shares of Countrywide by 51%, after the mortgage crisis sank the stock below the $5 level. The deal gives Countrywide 0.1822 share of Bank of America for each share … (0 comments)

real estate news: What's wrong with the our Policy makers? - 01/18/08 01:10 PM
A State of Confusion.  The Leadership of our Country is beyond confusion and comprehension. 
What Fed. Chairmen Bernake said that the Country needs a stimulas to keep us out of recession, is true, However, the political leadership in office, and the wantabe'e are all opportunist without rationalizing the damage that they would … (1 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News Episode 018 - Creative financing to sell and buy a home! Paulson defends subprime freeze plan! Burt Reynolds and Terrell Owens in real estate!! Yahoo, Zillow and Trulia working together!!! - 01/15/08 06:17 PM
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real estate news: Opinons on Newspaper Articles - 01/12/08 06:40 PM
There seems to be an article in any newspaper across America today that is talking about the "Downward Trend" in the housing market. I don't know about you but I am getting questions and comments everyday either from sellers we work with or buyers I am working with.."So the bottom is … (7 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News - Episode 015 - 01/11/08 08:18 AM
Although I have been using "Market Snapshot" for several months, it never did much for me until NOW! We just added it to our www.ReNewsYouCanUse.com website and immediately we are getting refferrals! Yup! Market snapshot is a local program but we figured why not test it out to see if we … (0 comments)

real estate news: Market report for MacAulay Subdivision, Huntersville, NC - Lake Norman Area - 01/10/08 03:39 PM
MacAulay is a premier Huntersville neighborhood of more than 650 beautiful homes. Trees, parks, pond, sidewalks, pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts highlight the amenities of this family friendly neighborhood.Currently there are 27 Macaulay homes listed in the Multiple Listing Service. These homes average 3,251 square feet and a list price of … (0 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate News Episode 017 - 7 States Standardize Mortgage Broker Rules!! Terrorism Insurance Law to Protect Commercial Market!! It’s HARDER than EVER to get LOANS!!! - 01/09/08 05:40 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News Episode 015 - Receiving cash back at closing legal?! Tax bill to help homeowners after foreclosure! Bush subprime freeze will be the solution to world peace!!! - 01/09/08 05:37 AM
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real estate news: Real Estate News Episode 016 - 2007 Real Estate Year in Review!!! 2008 Predictions and Tips!!! Real Estate Stocks and More Rate Cuts Coming!!! - 01/07/08 12:36 AM
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real estate news: The New Beachfront - 01/06/08 10:42 AM
 
I have a property in the mountains and have sold several lots in the area of Northwest Georgia in Talking Rock Creek. It's such a wonderful area that everyone that I have suggested this area to all end up purchasing. One of my buyers took a drive there for camping on … (0 comments)

real estate news: "Subprime"=word of the year? - 01/05/08 06:39 PM
 Msnbc has an article about how the American Dialect Society chose "subprime" as the word of the year. The article opens with a note about the risks of home loans. Seriously?!?! I don't mean in any way to minimize the amount of foreclosures nationally or that there are many homeowners in … (5 comments)

real estate news: Real Estate: Bullish vs. Bearish - 01/04/08 03:26 AM
An Internet Marketing Company's Outlook on the 2008 Real Estate Outlook
Relating to the 2008 real estate outlook, it's hard to ignore the real estate/housing news on CNN Money and other news stations. Listening to friends, family, business acquaintances tell me the real estate market is hurting. Yeah, tell me something I don't know … (2 comments)

real estate news: Latest Real Estate News and Information - 01/02/08 02:56 PM
Buy Them While You Still Can!
Living The Life of Luxury
Breaking Records
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real estate news: In Loving Memory of Sue Stamper Burbank California - 12/31/07 01:44 AM

Throughout my walk I have known people who have had an influence in my life.  Many have had some impact, some good, some bad,  but all have helped shape who I am today.  As I look back on my path in life there have been a small handful of people that … (10 comments)

real estate news: A Tenant's Emotional Damages may be Actual Damages - 12/28/07 09:45 PM
E-mail this Newsletter to a friend         … (0 comments)

real estate news: Episode 013 - Real estate no longer local! Michigan and Ohio, the worst markets in the country! Real estate ghost towns!!! - 12/27/07 07:47 PM
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real estate news: Episode 012 - Subprime bailout plan flawed? Payday loans for 396 percent! It’s OK to rent forever! 995hope.org really helps! - 12/27/07 07:43 PM
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real estate news: RE Blogging - #2 top real estate story in 2007 - 12/27/07 12:39 PM
Inman News published their annual top real estate stories of year article. 
The graduation of real estate blogging from "sport" status to "business plan" status was listed as the #2 top story.  As could be guessed the housing downturn headed off the list...
 1. Subprime market implodes; housing downturn worsens.2. … (8 comments)

real estate news: Illinois Broker/Owner, Broker/Manager Update - 12/26/07 11:49 AM
I just posted our first quarter news letter to the general public.  It was a tough call as to where to post it.  The state wide smoking ban particularly affects businesses, put the public, especially smokers need to be aware of it.
Radon disclosure is the responsibility of the consumer seller, but certainly … (0 comments)

real estate news: Rancho Bernardo Market Update for November - 12/22/07 05:25 PM
Rancho Bernardo Market Update for November Emily Johnston The San Diego Real Estate Expert
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Rancho Bernardo Market Update for November
The charts below show the List Price and Sold Price information for 2007 as compared to November of 2006. The information below shows that 92127's market … (3 comments)

real estate news: Best on the Vine, week of December 16 - 12/21/07 08:12 PM
Some great links from around the Tomato Vine this week.
Janis down at in Port Orange, Florida has some keen advice for home buyers, and she discusses it in her post about the precautions buyer need to take regarding their credit while waiting on to close on their new home.
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real estate news: What does your iGoogle look like? - 12/21/07 11:51 AM
I found that one of the best tools for staying up on what is happening in real estate is setting up my Google Home page with appropriate RSS feeds.      There are several other options but I use Google?  What content do you find the most helpful for you?  
Here is a … (8 comments)

real estate news: New Real Estate News and Information - 12/20/07 03:40 PM
Smaller Condos Are AvailableToronto Condos to Be Eco-Friendly    … (0 comments)

real estate news: Moving? Buy now, or rent and buy in a year? Here's some things to think about. - 12/19/07 04:58 AM
If you're planning a move to the Raleigh area, you're probably asking yourself this question: Buy now, or rent for 6 months or a year and gamble that prices will go down? 
There's more to consider than just the price of your new home.
How much will it cost in terms of … (6 comments)

real estate news: On A Tax Note: Consider The Tax Consequences Of Big Changes - 12/18/07 03:35 PM
A major change in your circumstances has financial consequences.  Here are some of the factors to consider when you have...
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If your capital gains on your home sale exceed $500,000 (married) or $250,000 (single), you can increase your basis by adding sums spent on home improvements, such as room additions and kitchen … (1 comments)

real estate news: Fidelity Opens Real Estate University - 12/18/07 02:52 PM
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions has launched an online real estate university for brokers and agents who want to sharpen their sales techniques, learn more about technology, and how to keep themselves safe on the job.
The school was developed in partnership with Instructiional Technology Services, a Michigan corporation … (0 comments)

real estate news: Redfin on the Today Show... - 12/15/07 08:25 AM
The Science of Real Estate... Hmmm... Well, if you watched Redfin's debut on the Today Show, you know that it clearly isn't anything genius! Just simple PR and nothing more! Ok, maybe that's putting it a little harsh... But the reality is, any good Agent already knows these things. It's … (14 comments)

real estate news: Episode 011 - Fed funds rate cut winners and losers, consumers burning down their homes for ins money, real estate holiday woes!! - 12/14/07 09:20 AM
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real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 12 - 12/13/07 03:56 PM
BUYERS - It’s good to be a buyer, and buyers today know that they’re in the driver’s seat. Most buyers, are flush with available inventory, can take their time to find the home that’s “just right.” And many find great deals if they’re patient. Beside being patient, buyers should concentrate in … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 11 - 12/13/07 03:50 PM
REAL ESTATE FORECAST - The housing downturn hit bottom and has started its turnaround, at least according to National Association of REALTORS®’ latest forecast. While the association has downgraded its forecast month-by-month for a while, the December prediction marks the first time since after the boom that National Association of REALTORS® … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 10 - 12/13/07 03:42 PM
REAL ESTATE TAX AMENDMENT - Floridians will save money on their property taxes if the constitutional amendment passes in January, but not as much as first estimated. A state panel revised the numbers downward by $3.2 billion on Friday, saying it expects fewer residents to move in a slower housing market.
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real estate news: New information on real estate. - 12/13/07 02:00 PM
Mississauga adds Buses for New ResidentsNo Stopping First Time BuyersFirst Impressions for Home Buyers  … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 7 - 12/12/07 03:50 PM
FLORIDA REAL ESTATE FORECAST - All is not gloom and doom with Florida real estate, according to the latest University of Florida study, which finds a positive outlook for commercial properties. “Job formation and migration to the state are still strong, and these are the factors that drive the real estate … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 6 - 12/12/07 11:11 AM
MORTGAGES - There are non-traditional ways to get a mortgage, and evidence suggests they’re on an upswing. Called “private-money mortgages,” they have different lending standards and carry substantially higher interest rates and fees.
SUBPRIME MORTGAGES - The Bush administration plans to help strapped subprime homeowners by freezing introductory “teaser” rates on … (2 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 5 - 12/12/07 10:09 AM
SUBPRIME MORTGAGES - Some experts say Bush Administration efforts to help at-risk subprime mortgage borrowers won’t offer much relief since less than one-third of the mortgages qualify for the plan.
FANNIE MAE - FREDDIE MAC - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are caught between the proverbial rock and a hard place. … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 4 - 12/12/07 10:00 AM
FLORIDA RESEARCH - A lot of Florida government information is online – if you can find it. An agreement signed yesterday with Google, however, could make a search easier if you’re looking for state business information or doing research on a property listing.
FLORIDA HOME BUILDER - Miami-based homebuilder Lennar Corp. … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Dec. 3 - 12/12/07 09:55 AM
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE - Many Florida homeowners are starting to see more options when it comes to property insurance coverage. Since January, eight insurers have received approval from the state Office of Insurance Regulation to cover Florida homes, with another three companies waiting for the go-ahead.
FHA - According to HUD, 33,000 … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Nov. 30 - 12/12/07 09:49 AM
REAL ESTATE TAXES - The tax swap may be back. A panel of the Florida’s Taxation and Budget Reform Commission, a group with the power to put an amendment directly on the November 2008 ballot, is considering a plan to reduce homestead property taxes and cap non-homestead property taxes with a … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Nov. 29 - 12/12/07 09:43 AM
REAL ESTATE INVESTING - The subprime mortgage problem has hit home for many local governments in Florida. State cities, counties and agencies have pulled billions of dollars out of a state-run investment fund that is backed by subprime mortgages.
ECONOMY - The Federal Reserve’s latest economic snapshot released yesterday finds that … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Nov. 28 - 12/12/07 08:46 AM
HOME SALES - Disruptions in the mortgage market and tightening credit continued to impact Florida’s housing sector in October, with statewide sales of existing single-family homes totaling 9,165, a decrease of 29 percent from the October 2006 figure. The statewide existing-home median price last month was $222,100.
MORTGAGES - After avoiding … (0 comments)

real estate news: Naples Real Estate News - Nov. 27 - 12/12/07 08:38 AM
HOW’S FLORIDA DOING? Gov. Charlie Crist promised to make Florida government more accessible to the public, and a new Web site seems to do just that. Florida Performs compiles data from a variety of sources and provides a synopsis of Florida’s current state of affairs. And it appears to be balanced, … (0 comments)

real estate news: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 26 - 12/12/07 08:29 AM
REAL ESTATE TAXES - Continuing to bash a property-tax plan he reluctantly voted for, House Speaker Marco Rubio is now urging supporters to back a citizens’ petition to cap the total amount of taxes paid by every property owner to 1.35 percent of the property’s value. ECONOMY - Some 2 million … (0 comments)

real estate news: Enhance Your Real Estate Listings with Google Street View Images! - 12/12/07 07:27 AM
Google has just released some slick updates to their very-cool 'Street Views' application, which we're pretty excited about. They've added 8 new cities to their growing list of Street View regions - Boston, Dallas, Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Detroit, and Providence, and have also added a slick new feature … (4 comments)

real estate news: New Real Estate News - 12/10/07 02:55 PM
Brampton's Future Holds More CondosHamilton & Burlington Are Not Complaining   … (0 comments)

real estate news: 2007 NAR Convention - 12/09/07 03:26 PM

Broker IPTV Reports From The 2007 NAR Convention In Las Vegas
From CAR, Colorado Association Of Realtors to NAR, National Association Of Realtors, BrokerIPTV takes you there.  Colorado's only video rich web portal designed for real estate brokers...RSS, blogs Pod casting.... the web 2.0 way to stay connected.  … (0 comments)

real estate news: Episode 10 - George Bush Unveils Subprime Freeze (with controversy), Some market values are rising!, "wicked Local Real Estate" and More! - 12/07/07 06:17 AM
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real estate news: Lenders Agree to Freeze Rates on Some Loans - 12/06/07 01:27 PM
 By EDMUND L. ANDREWS and VIKAS BAJAJ Published: By The New York Times; December 6, 2007 WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 — The Bush administration reached an agreement with the mortgage industry on Wednesday on a plan to freeze interest rates for up to five years for a portion of the two million homeowners … (1 comments)

real estate news: Holding out for a bargain may leave buyers with an empty bag. - 12/06/07 07:06 AM
Looking for a new home under $400K in the Triangle?
Far from the "slump" apparent in other areas of the country, The Triangle housing market remains strong - especially in new homes under $400K.
Home prices are still appreciating at a slow, steady pace - the average sales price in October was 5.6% … (3 comments)

real estate news: This is what Buyers are Hearing about Real Estate these Days. - 12/03/07 04:31 PM
(LAKE TAHOE REAL ESTATE BLOG) Yes, the media barrage about the real estate market continues. And some, lets make that “most” of it is true. Today’s residential Real Estate Buyer in general, and this includes the South Lake Tahoe Buyer specifically, is coming into the market, if they are coming … (11 comments)

real estate news: Latest REal Estate News and Information - 12/03/07 12:19 PM
Condos In Cambridge Affordablility in Yorkville No Lull This December  … (0 comments)

real estate news: Market Focus - Week of Nov 27, 2007 - 11/28/07 10:48 AM
This Economic Report Courtesy of: judy.ryan@fnf.com … (0 comments)

real estate news: Flip Tips (House Flipping or Rehab) - 11/28/07 08:03 AM
Information, Information, Information
While location is a huge piece in the home purchase puzzle, there are many other smaller pieces that must be addressed in determining whether to invest in a fixtoflip property.  You need to consider whether there are any other additional costs or other hidden property issues.  
Remember whoever you sell to … (0 comments)

real estate news: News in Real Estate - 11/26/07 01:25 PM
Condo Sales Could Mean More Jobs for Designers A Different Perspective … (0 comments)

real estate news: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 21 - 11/24/07 08:05 AM
FLORIDA HOME SALES - In third quarter 2007, Florida’s housing sector in many markets continued to report high inventory levels of homes for sale, median prices edging down and sales activity levels reflecting the impact of mortgage disruptions. Statewide sales of single-family existing homes totaled 31,910 for the quarter, a decrease … (0 comments)

real estate news: How about some good news... - 11/21/07 02:30 PM
Right now, we are seeing a lot of Western Washington buyers hesitating because of all of the negative news they hear from around the country.    It is very important for them to know that the Seattle area is likely to be the exception to the bad news, and that means … (1 comments)

real estate news: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 20 - 11/20/07 06:22 PM
FORECLOSURES - Created to combat a rising flood of mortgage foreclosures, the Hope Now alliance began a nationwide mail campaign Monday to 300,000 homeowners, offering help to those who may be having trouble meeting their mortgage payments.  Hope Now alliance, is backed by the Bush, is a partnership of mortgage companies and … (0 comments)

real estate news: FixtoFlip.com has a New Integration for Adding House Flipping (Rehab) Properties. - 11/20/07 02:15 PM
Well here is our latest update.  We spent the last 3 months working directly with a New England MLS organization to be able to expand our property listings on our website.  We now have over 400 property listings in the New England area and this number is growing each week!  This direct … (0 comments)

real estate news: New Real Estate Information - 11/20/07 08:57 AM
Toronto's Booming MarketGrowth Is Headed NorthToronto Gains In Popularity Calling Oakville HomeMad Frenzy for One Bloor New Condos for Retirees … (0 comments)

real estate news: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 19 - 11/20/07 08:40 AM
HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE - Allstate Insurance customers are safe from rate increases – at least for now. State officials say proposed increases by four Allstate insurance companies, ranging from just under 30 percent to more than 43 percent, don’t comply with a new state law. Since at least 2003, the company had formed … (0 comments)

real estate news: Good and Bad News - 11/19/07 05:07 PM
I was driving home today for lunch in 67 degree weather hoping it snows tomorrow. Now don't get me wrong I live for the warm temperatures of our mountain dreamland, and because I play hockey indoors on an ice sheet, I am not as dependent on the white "Fat Flakes" that … (0 comments)

real estate news: Florida Real Estate News - Nov. 16 - 11/16/07 03:20 PM
ANOTHER HOME BUILDER IN TROUBLE - Homebuilder TOUSA Inc. of Hollywood, Florida says it may not survive the housing slump. The company’s announcement comes less than a week after Fort Lauderdale-based Levitt and Sons filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from its creditors. (see Florida Real Estate News - 11/12/07.) MORTGAGE RATES - … (1 comments)

 
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