Blog entries tagged with "rural":


rural: LARGE Homesite, 5.06 Acres, Horse Property, Power At Road, GREAT VIEW - 07/23/08 07:35 AM
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rural: Great CORNER Lot, 1.87 +/- Acres with WELL & SEPTIC in Place - 07/22/08 03:35 PM
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rural: USDA Guaranteed Home Loans - 100% Financing with No MI! - 07/18/08 04:33 PM

Despite the gloom and doom in the marketplace there are still plenty of great financing options.
One such program is especially attractive, if not the most attractive of all 100% financing in the marketplace today.  The program I refer to is the USDA Guaranteed Home Loan. 
"It is … (3 comments)

rural: How Much Can I Borrow With A USDA Rural Home Loan? - 07/17/08 01:50 PM
I am often asked "Paul, how much can I borrow with a USDA Rural Home Loan here in Arizona?" 
The answer for home buyers is "It Depends".
For a USDA Rural Home Loanit depends on your repayment ability and the appraised value of the home you are buying.  We'll look at the … (3 comments)

rural: How Much Down Payment Do I Need To Buy Rural Real Estate? - 07/16/08 11:44 AM
One of the best things about the UDSA Rural Real Estate Loan is that it allows people with low to moderate income to qualify to buy real estate in a rural designated area for zero down payment. 
Nothing Down...
No money out of pocket at all to get a USDA Rural … (0 comments)

rural: Give it up! - 07/15/08 05:48 PM

 Recently one of my daughters announced she and a friend were going to be vegetarians for one full week. Why? I'm not sure if they even know why. Still, it's an interesting thought to give up something for a period of time just to see what it's like to be … (0 comments)

rural: USDA Rural Designated Areas In Arizona - 07/14/08 02:24 PM
The USDA Rural designation might surpise you.  The USDA says that the property must be designated as rural by the Rural Housing Service (RHS) and some designated rural areas actually look and feel more like the suburbs.  In Tucson, the Rancho Vistoso area North of Tangerine Road has the coveted USDA … (1 comments)

rural: Property Owner's Rights - 06/27/08 09:19 AM
At this month's Tate County Planning Commission meeting, the Director of Planning mentioned he had been getting several complaints about the condition of a particular neighborhood.  Someone is trying to sell a piece of property in this neighborhood and has complained about the overgrown yards, debris and junk on neighboring properties.  … (0 comments)

rural: How Are Gas Prices Effecting Rural Residential Living? - 06/25/08 12:47 PM
“More and more Americans will choose to be middle-class in the country than scrape-by, oil poor in the suburbs.”
An interesting statement made by Curt Seltzer, land consultant and author of How To Be a DIRT-SMART Buyer of Country Property www.curtis-seltzer.com.
In his recent article Sooner Than Later We Will … (3 comments)

rural: Are You The BIG FISH In A Small Pond? - 06/24/08 04:56 PM
If you sell real estate in a small town or rural area, are you the Big Fish? 
The county in which I live (Tate County,Mississippi) has a population of around 25,000.  With only a 30 minute drive up I-55 to Memphis, TN, it is a fairly easy commute for those who choose to … (7 comments)

rural: Newer Country Ranch - 06/22/08 05:16 PM
Gorgeous 4/5 Bedroom Ranch on 1.18 acres lot.  Located in Fowlerville School district with a Webberville address this 2005 built ranch offers easy access to I-96.  This home is located I a quiet rural area with an easy commute to work in either Lansing or Metro Detroit.  The walk-out lower level … (3 comments)

rural: Take Me Home Country Road: Rural Living - 06/22/08 08:09 AM
In a world where the news flashes daily images of war, terrorism and crime more Americans are dreaming of a safe, quiet place to call home. They imagine moving to a small town community where safety and simplicity are easy to find. Potential homebuyers between the ages of forty and sixty … (0 comments)

rural: This great 10 plus acre rural horse setup is located close to town and comes with a 3 stall barn and plenty of storage area - 06/20/08 04:13 PM
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This great 10 plus rural horse setup is located close to town and comes with a 3 stall barn and plenty of storage area. Property is fenced and cross fenced and has an oversized garage with shop area and enclosed carport with 220 & AC. There is nice R.V. … (0 comments)

rural: Preserving Albemarle County's Scenic Beauty - 06/14/08 12:22 PM
Albemarle County, which surrounds Charlottesville, Virginia is known for its vistas of rolling hills, pasture and horse farms set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Of course, like anywhere else, there has also been residential development.  However, Albemarle still has many acres of contiguous open countryside remaining.
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rural: New Listing in Alta Iowa Unbelievable Price for this home - 06/06/08 08:01 PM
Presenting
502 Peterson Street - Priced at $139,900
Elegant home that's move in ready. Large updated eat-in kitchen with granite counter tops, a new down draft cooktop, built-in microwave and oven, and a 2 year old stainless frig. A unique built-in oak buffet with curved glass is featured in the formal … (1 comments)

rural: FHA Mortgage Loans are HOT - But Rural Home Loans Are Realtor Gold - 05/29/08 02:11 AM
You know me, I'm Tucson's #1 FHA mortgage loan guy and I'll usually blog about some great news coming out of HUD or talk about the recent changes to the FHA Secure short refinance.
But the hotest loan out there that is creating transactions for Realtors and helping Real Estate Agents … (5 comments)

rural: 100% Financing still here!!! - 05/27/08 03:52 PM
We're partnered with a program offering a Guaranteed Rural Housing mortgage, where your clients can still be able to purchase their home and not break the bank financing it!  With a variety of loan features and benefits available - including up to 100% financing, a Rural Housing mortgage loan may be the perfect mortgage … (2 comments)

rural: What Is Rural Residential In Ada County? - 05/16/08 11:37 AM
I love to sell dirt! There is something about helping clients that are looking for a little land to play with that I can relate to.
I grew up on my Dad’s hobby farm. He was a farmer’s son and it was in his blood to raise his food and spend … (0 comments)

rural: Rural Open Houses - To Do or Not To Do - 05/15/08 10:19 AM
About half of the territory I work is rural in nature. For you city folks, that means that the homes can be a mile apart and are located on a dirt road. A lot of the homes I list are at least 30-40 minutes from a city and require a map and compass to reach. 
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rural: 2405 Stony Fork Road, Moneta, VA - Bedford Co - 05/06/08 09:36 PM
This is an example of the reasonable prices in the Smith Mountain Lake area.  This home is off water and for sale for $238,900.  It is situated on 5+ acres and the taxes are approximately $1,330 a year.  Travel to a launch site is about 10 minutes. The neighbors have similar … (0 comments)

rural: USDA Ulster County Guaranteed Rural Housing Program - 04/21/08 01:17 PM
There are lots of options out there in your quest for buy a home with little or now down payment.  For those living in rural areas such as Ulster County, the USDA provides two such programs - The Guaranteed Rural Home Loan Program and the Direct Rural Housing Loan Program. 
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rural: Buying a home in rural Chatham County just got easier - 04/11/08 07:04 PM
Today in the Savannah Morning News, they have an article that says the USDA Rural Development Agency is making low-interest loan funds available to eligible applicants to purchase homes in rural Chatham County such as Pooler and Bloomingdale. 
With the number of homes and recent financing fiasco, this will allow buyers to … (0 comments)

rural: 16764 Wildflower Ln, Prather, CA 93651 US - 04/04/08 05:45 PM
Only $155.38 per sq.ft. which is unheard of in the Prather area of the Foothills outside of Fresno/Clovis.

Check out this beautiful custom home on 5 acres that is just minutes from shopping in Prather and offers a short commute to the cities. The gourmet kitchen, huge 750 sq.ft. finished 3 … (0 comments)

rural: Capay Valley - 5 separate parcels - 04/03/08 09:27 AM
Welcome to the Townsite of Tancred. Located in the beautiful & desirable Capay Valley. Features a ranch style home built between 1897 & 1904, includes pellet stove with triple wall chimney, Wilsonart flooring in kitchen, spacious family room with wood flooring & pellet stove, roof installed in 1989 per seller, … (0 comments)

rural: "Buzzard Rendezvous" - 04/02/08 05:34 PM
Right on schedule the Buzzards have returned to the Beaver Creek communities (Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and McGuireville). The large birds sometimes known as Turkey Vultures roost in a huge Sycamore tree when not out soaring on the air currents. The centuries old tree is located just outside of Sycamore Park ... … (0 comments)

rural: Trouble Finding Your Clients Financing for Rural or Mobile Homes? - 04/01/08 09:45 AM
We do both very well in NC, SC, TN, GA.  We also have some of the most aggressive FHA and Conforming underwriters in the country.  You can call me or email me with any scenario.  I look forward to working very hard for you guys. … (0 comments)

rural: Easter Egg Hunt - 03/31/08 07:01 PM
2008 is the year the Beaver Creek communities (Rimrock, Lake Montezuma and McGuireville) got together for the biggest Easter Egg Hunt ever. Our local Kiwanis club organized the event held at Sycamore Park. Generous contributions were made by many and led by the Sedona Safeway. In all, eight thousand plastic eggs … (0 comments)

rural: "Leap of Faith" - 03/31/08 06:57 PM
Living just outside of Sedona, Arizona enjoying the rural suburbs with my wife. Transplants from the east coast after 9/11 changed our perspectives and priorities on life. We were drawn to the Beaver Creek community by fresh air, moderate temperatures, open space and outdoor activities.My previous experiences in the corporate world … (0 comments)

rural: Community Success - 03/30/08 08:35 PM
     Support your community and use a local REALTOR. In my rural region I see many home and property owners using real estate agents from out of the area. I fail to understand how these owners believe that a real estate agent in Colorado Springs is going to be able to effectively … (3 comments)

rural: Cutting edge Tech comes to small towns - 03/08/08 04:06 PM
Rural areas often get neglected when it comes to cutting edge technology.  I can just see a lot of you nodding your heads up and down! The real estate agents and businesses in rural Middle Tennessee now have no excuse for settling for less than the best photography and online marketing for them and … (0 comments)

rural: 0% Down Payment with the Department of Agriculture - 03/08/08 11:00 AM
I spend a lot of time digging for real opportunities to finance a home, and believe a 100% down payment option can be a great tool if used the correct way.  Here's the latest opportunity coming from the executive office to lighten the loan on pockets while making your dream of … (0 comments)

rural: Views Worth Hiking For - The Superior Vista Trail in Superior, Montana - 03/07/08 08:57 PM
The snow is almost gone in beautiful Western Montana and hiking season is just around the corner! As a warm-up we decided to hike the Superior Vista Trail this evening. This trail was just formalized in the last year or two and leads up a mountain on the North side of … (6 comments)

rural: New Listing! 317 Jacobstown-Cookstown Road, Wrightstown, NJ - 03/07/08 01:48 PM
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rural: 6.72 Fenced Level Acres in La Center with Barn and large shop! - 03/03/08 05:24 PM
6.72 Fenced Acres Close in with Executive Home!Location: La Center, WAEnchanting property nestled on 6.7 fenced Acres with large shop and beautifully built barn w/loft. Relax on your large deck spanning the entire back of home overlooking rear pasture. Come home to the warmth of pellet stoves and quiet comfort this … (0 comments)

rural: Looking for Wide Open Spaces? But still want to live close enough to commute to Minneapolis or St. Paul? Check out Otsego MN! - 03/03/08 01:05 AM
Click on the photo above or the link below to view all currently available single family homes for sale in Otsego, Minnesota (excluding mobile & manufactured homes).Please be patient - it will take a moment to load the listings.Otsego Single Family Homes
Otsego TownHomes, Condos, or TwinHomes (Duplexes)
As of today, there are 138 single family homes listed … (1 comments)

rural: Woke up this morning...................... - 02/26/08 07:30 AM
Good morning!!  This is what we Illinois residents woke up to this morning.  Isn't it a beautiful end of February day!  Granted, we didn't have 9 inches like expected, more like 4.5 inches with alot of blowing! 
We live in a rural school district with - no they did not call … (5 comments)

rural: 12 Hardley Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 02/21/08 01:22 PM
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rural: Helpful Links - 02/18/08 11:57 AM
If you are first time home buyer or and Agent helping one these links ar full of resources to assist your client.
http://www.state.tn.us/thda/Tennessee Housing Development AgencyThe state has several programs to assist homebuyers. Research before you buy!http://www.hud.gov/buying/index.cfmThis is a great checklist of things to think about before you make your move, brought … (1 comments)

rural: Not All Rural Property Is Horse Property - 01/04/08 01:25 PM
Take one of our neighbors across the road, for example.  No horses on his place (one of the few that doesn't have at least a couple).  But he does love his sheep!  
I was driving into Georgetown the other day, pulled out of my drive, and had to pull over and … (10 comments)

rural: Sixteen Degrees, Oil at $100 and a Jotul Wood-burning Stove! Winter Planning in Monmouth County, N.J. - 01/04/08 10:39 AM
It's not unusual to suffer a power outage in rural Colts Neck Township, New Jersey and other areas of Monmouth County. Windy days, cold days and accidents can knock out power. I like to do winter planning.
Two years ago I examined the cost benefits to installing a generator or a … (19 comments)

rural: 40 M/L Rolling Acres Southwest of Indianola - 12/29/07 10:22 AM
This 40 acres could be yours. The parcel could be split into 4 different parcels without having to change any zoning.
With two ridges that would be perfect for homesites and a draw in between that would make an excellent site for a pond.
There is rural water and electric at the … (0 comments)

rural: How Small a Space We Occupy in Nature: Howell Township's Allaire State Park. - 12/21/07 08:56 AM
Do you like  reading survival stories? Stories of how people under tremendous odds escape nature with their lives?
Me too.  It is exhilirating to ponder how vast our world is and how small a space a single human occupies.
Good news -- you don't have to be a Navy SEAL to enjoy … (16 comments)

rural: 157 Plainsboro Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 -- $499,888 - 12/19/07 02:30 PM
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rural: A Tunkhannock Christmas Celebration - 12/01/07 03:35 PM
This is "Small Town America" at its best!  Tunkhannock is a quaint town located 30-40 minutes from both Scranton and Wilkes Barre, PA in NEPA.
My lovely hometown of Tunkhannock is once again hosting its annual "Christmas In Our Hometown" on December 7th and 8th.  I must admit that this will be … (6 comments)

rural: 12 Hardley Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 11/13/07 12:05 PM
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rural: Custom-Built Ranch! - 11/13/07 11:36 AM
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rural: Calimesa - 11/08/07 07:15 PM
Welcome to my lovely, small town of Calimesa. We are located in northern Riverside county in the eastern portion of Southern California's Inland Valley in the San Gorgonio Pass area. The city is perched atop the cooler, clearer highlands between Redlands and Beaumont. This location allows Calimesa to enjoy mostly smog free days with an … (0 comments)

rural: Fall is a Perfect Time to Go House-Hunting in the Country - 10/22/07 08:26 PM
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rural: East Tennessee, a great place to be - 10/19/07 10:23 PM
From the eastern foothills of the Smoky Mountains to the Cumberland Plateau, East Tennessee is a wealth of natural wonders with all the forests, wetlands, cedar glades, creeks, rivers, lakes, mountains, caves, and waterfalls to choose from. The state's 54 state parks have recently received a National Gold Medal Award for … (4 comments)

rural: Rural Areas of Moncton/Dieppe/Riverview - 10/07/07 05:53 AM
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rural: Local Goverment and Housing cost - 09/30/07 02:22 PM
Housing cost 9/30/07
No growth factions through hidden means have through referendum required every county in our state to produce a land-use plan. However, these plans should really be called" how to stop people from using the land plan". There are often just a way to open the process so that … (0 comments)

rural: Lake View Lots in Spencer Tn WOW WHAT A VIEW! - 09/19/07 03:07 PM
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rural: two homes for the price of one Rental or investment country setting - 09/19/07 03:03 PM
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rural: United State Department of Agriculture (USDA Loans) - 09/14/07 10:17 PM
Check out www.rurdev.usda.gov.  The United States Government started a great FHA parallel that allows loans for housing in rural areas.  This website shows the exact areas that the rural housing development loans can be permitted.  This can be such a great and powerful tool.  You'd be surprised at some areas that … (0 comments)

rural: 123 Dey Road, Cranbury, NJ 08512 - 08/30/07 10:52 AM
Custom Built Ranch!
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Baths | Built in 1969 | $549,000
Custom built ranch on a large, level lot in a rural setting - only minutes from the Exit 8A Park & Ride and the New Jersey Turnpike! Also convenient to shopping and entertainment facilities. Features include central vacuum, newer furnace, newer … (0 comments)

rural: High Speed Vs. Dial Up - 08/29/07 09:02 AM
I recently talked to a client of mine that asked me what I could do to make my home page load up faster for him so he could search for properties.  I hadn't thought about the time it takes, and asked if he was on DSL or Road Runner.  Turns out, … (12 comments)

rural: Ponderosa Paradise: Ten Acres, Tall Pines in the New Mexico Mountains near Albuquerque! - 08/03/07 03:46 PM
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rural: I Live in Paradise - 07/25/07 07:38 PM
I would like to let everyone know that I live in gorgeous Paradise, California on top of a mountain with beautiful views and lots to do. The name is everything that it implies.
There is alot to do and see. We have alot of 4X4 trails, Lakes, Rivers, Antique Stores and breath taking … (1 comments)

rural: St. Louis for lovers of all things rural - 07/18/07 02:07 PM
I'm a country boy at heart, and as such, I love all things rural. So what would there be to interest me in St. Louis, Missouri?
The answer is, a lot!
St. Louis boasts an incredible number of resources for anyone wanting to get out and enjoy the outdoors, and has some of … (0 comments)

rural: Fear Of Farming? Think You Have What It Takes In Maine? - 07/11/07 07:33 AM
So you want to farm..but where to you turn for help? One super spot to peruse is www.umext.maine.edu/onlinepubs/htmpubs/2433.htm Other resource sites if you say wanted to raise alpacas would be www.alpacavillage.com/press.php  . How to finance the operation no matter how large or small? Click www.farmcreditmaine.com/notebook/L3/tips_enterprise.htm Still full of questions and needing help? … (3 comments)

rural: Selling Vacant Land? You better disclose! - 07/05/07 06:04 PM
Here in California it is not a requirment to complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement for Vacant Land.  After years of experience in the sales of Vacant land there are indeed many things that need to be disclosed for the protection of the seller. I have created a Vacant Land Disclosure that has assisted … (1 comments)

rural: Can You Define Countryside or Boonies??!! - 07/05/07 09:56 AM
Is it just me or has anybody else noticed that the people moving from the cities to the developments in the rural areas are saying that they live in the country?  Or better yet, in the "boonies"?  Personally, I don't think they know the definition of the "country" or the "boonies".
I … (6 comments)

rural: Green / Sustainable Homes, are they working? - 06/26/07 07:13 PM
I am looking for information on existing green / sustainable housing developments. I am particularly interested in how the homes have worked for people, what they do like and what they don't like. Is there any contractors board, blog area, websites, myspace or ??? than any of you know of where … (3 comments)

rural: The Right Loan For The Right Person. - 06/21/07 12:53 PM
There are many different loans that are out now. These loans are designed by lenders to try to accomodate for the lending needs of the customer. Although the advertisements that are used to sell these products look like you are getting a great deal. It is best to talk to a … (10 comments)

rural: Rural Real Estate Blogging Article - 06/09/07 08:27 AM
I wanted to share my most recent article, “Real Estate Blogging Tips From A Rural Real Estate Blogger” with everyone, you won’t find it on MyMcClellanville.net because it wasn’t necessarily local wisdom and applied to the bigger picture of real estate and blogging.  Here is a link to the article on my friend … (2 comments)

rural: Capay Valley - 06/07/07 11:40 PM
The Capay Valley is located near the California Coastal Range the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is approximately 1.5 hours North from the San Francisco Bay Area. It is one of the last gems in Northern California. Capay Valley offers residents and visitors an abundance of natural resources to enjoy. The communities … (0 comments)

rural: The Capay Valley - 06/01/07 09:26 AM

This Oak is located across our little road in the Capay Valley,  Under this tree was born 2 fawns.  It is such a treat to see all the wildlife everyday. The Capay Valley is a rural and beautiful place.  It is about 1.5 hours north of the Bay Area. It truely … (2 comments)

rural: Small Town 4th Of July - 05/25/07 12:44 AM
There is nothing more Patriotic than a Small Town 4th of July Celebration.  I have enjoyed festivities in cities and towns across the SouthWest, and the amount of pride I have seen in rural towns amazes me.  
The whole town stops its daily activities and everyone participates in a parade, or … (3 comments)

rural: Finding Country Real Estate, all over the Country! - 05/21/07 09:01 PM
Finding country real estate online has been a real challenge. So has marketing it! The big nationwide websites are not very useful for searching for rural homes, farms, ranches, or horse properties. Most don't even allow searching by acreage, or even consider allowing barns, irrigation, or crops as search criteria.
If you are transferred … (9 comments)

rural: Will Small Towns be Extinct???? - 05/20/07 08:36 AM
I was born and raised in the Bronx of NYC, but never liked city living.  You see, I loved horses ever since I can remember and you can't have a horse living in the city.  At least not in an affordable sense or your backyard.  Once I was old enough to … (20 comments)

rural: It's a small town when... - 05/17/07 05:38 PM
You know you're in a small town when:You get mad at your husband for accidentally locking the door when he left, so that you were stuck outside when you got home from work...Your town still has an annual community fair, complete with a greased pole climbing contest, a money pit for … (23 comments)

rural: Saturday Bath...Whether You Need It Or Not! - 05/17/07 11:03 AM
Here is a private moment for Mr Moose! It is not uncommon to see local wildlife everywhere!  You are in their backyard and local animals are not that shy...they are not that brazen where you have to worry about safety either.  The exception is driving late at night down RT 11...watch … (1 comments)

rural: Greediness in today's market - 05/13/07 12:35 PM
I specialize in horse properties and it's amazing how many so called horse people care as far as horse properties go.  I am seeing more and more "horse" people selling their farms for top dollar.  Or, if they have a large enough parcel, they will subdivide it into smaller parcels, so … (4 comments)

rural: Keeping Bosque Farms Rural and Horse-Friendly - 05/08/07 11:54 AM
Bosque Farms has always been an agricultural and very horse-friendly community...but this once sleepy, rural little town has recently begun transforming into a primarily residential area that is mixed with agriculture, and this has been a concern for many long-time residents
You've probably seen this happen elsewhere; it's typical for folks to flee … (5 comments)

rural: Telecommuting's Potential Impact on Rural and Small Town Real Estate - 05/06/07 10:54 PM
The work world is changing.  We all are experiencing it; Active Rain is even a part of that change.  What's causing that change?  The internet, in large part, because it makes it possible for us to work in one place while sitting in another. For us, as real estate agents, that impact … (6 comments)

rural: Pockets Not Lined With Cash? Wallet A Little Thin And Anemic? - 05/05/07 01:52 PM
 
 No Problem! Get A Three Bedroom Home With Carefree Siding Near The School Your Little Ones Will Be Attention! An Insulated Garage And Extra Tool Shed Too! All For In The $30's?  Only In Aroostook County Maine Can You Get This Much This Little! Ask For More Examples Like This One … (0 comments)

rural: Feelin' Edgy? Escape to Edgewood! - 05/04/07 04:51 PM
Edgewood is a fantastic little town just 20 minutes east of the major metropolitan area of Albuquerque, yet light-years away from city headaches and congestion. 
In recent years, Edgewood has grown rapidly, as easy commuting along I-40, the cooler weather on the east side of the mountains, and the availability of … (0 comments)

rural: It's Better in Belen! - 05/04/07 04:06 PM
Belen Real Estate:
Camilla LoopFor more information about Belen, the Railrunner, or other small towns and rural communities in the areas around Albuquerque, please do not hesitate to contact me any time.
Brian Warden, CRS, Broker
Choices Real Estate, 505-263-0665
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rural: Los Lunas, New Mexico: A small town with dazzling growth! - 05/04/07 02:58 PM
 
For more information about Los Lunas, or other rural or small town communities around Albuquerque, visit our website or give me a call any time!
Brian Warden, CRS
Choices Real Estate
505-239-4796
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rural: So You Want To Start A Small Scale Maine Farm..(Rolling Up Sleeves) - 04/18/07 08:41 AM
 
Good for you! Are you sure you have the rest of the family on board with this vision...this new way of life that is not all glamorous? The unknown weather patterns are the biggest obstacle to your day to day now that you've decided to give up your inside desk job.  … (0 comments)

rural: Maine. A State That Has Endured With Solid Roots And Family Values Intact. - 04/15/07 04:40 PM
     No doubt, where ever you live, you think your hometown and state and county are the best in the land.  Is part of it pride because you have lived there so long and have a sense of loyalty to the place?  Or do you consider yourself overall  smarter than the average … (6 comments)

rural: Super Coastline, Rugged Mountains, Fertile Fields, Unspoiled Lakes & Woods! - 04/14/07 01:17 PM
 
    Maine... Friendly Hardworking God Fearing People With Family Values. Can't beat the scenery, clean water/ air and great outdoors either. But the best part of living in Maine is what we DON'T have..no crime, no traffic, no smog or pollution, no long lines at the local stores.  People in Maine … (0 comments)

rural: If Realtor.com is Useless... what's better?? - 04/14/07 11:42 AM
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rural: Realtor.com is Useless for Country Properties! - 04/13/07 06:03 PM
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rural: Rural Living, Convenient Location, 4.96 Acres! Wamego, Kansas-Sold - 04/06/07 08:36 PM
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This home sits on 4.96 acres between Manhattan and Wamego, just off Hwy24. It is a three bedroom, two Bath, raised ranch with a walk-out bsmt and1 car garage. It features 9 ft ceilings, glass pocket doors, cedar linedcloset in the master, and lots of storage throughout the home. Also, it … (4 comments)

rural: Pensacola, Florida-First Time Home Buyers - 04/04/07 02:09 PM
I was amazed to see that a lot of first time home buyers were not aware of the many different programs that are available to them.   In Pensacola Florida there is the state housing initiative program (SHIP) This program helps first time home buyers with down payment assistance if they qualify.  … (3 comments)

rural: Buy A Job! Store! 2 Bedroom Home! $59,900! No Mis Print! $59,900! - 04/01/07 03:18 PM
New Metal Roof! New Thermopride Furnace! Circuit Breakers! Clean Renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment!  Walk In Cooler In Easy Layout Store! Also Been A Successful Small Convenience Grocery And Take Out! Sits Smack Dab In High Exposure US Rt 2...This Store Is Right On The Way And Serves Neighborhood On West End … (1 comments)

rural: Maine...From Its Rock Bound Coast To Its Mountains To Its Rolling Fields & Woods! - 03/31/07 08:10 AM
        What's it like in Maine?  The 23rd state has a little over a million people...but Aroostook County, the largest east of the Mississippi, is the size of Connecticut and Rhode Isle with under 75,000 total population. As migration to the urban areas started after world world two and a dwindling … (3 comments)

rural: Chopping Wood, Throwing Down Hay, Feeding The Lifestock..(Tired yet?) - 03/28/07 05:12 PM
In the 1960's there was a major movement for "back to the landers", or affectionately nicknamed "granolas" to the Northeast.  Carrying new issues of Mother Earth News, brochures on Yurts (canvass covered goat hair wrapping for exterior of their new house) a couple with often a row of little ones in … (2 comments)

rural: Reading Mother Earth News, Eating A Granola Bar, Singing Bob Dylan Song.... - 03/28/07 05:06 PM
In the 1960's there was a major movement for "back to the landers", or affectionately nicknamed "granolas" to the Northeast.  Carrying new issues of Mother Earth News, brochures on Yurts (canvass covered goat hair wrapping for exterior of their new house) a couple with often a row of little ones in … (0 comments)

rural: Want Land, View, Dead End Road But Modern Living? - 03/27/07 05:36 PM

Done! Various Acreage Options To Purchase! 10 Acres & Home! $149,900!
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rural: One Hum Dinger Website For The State Of Maine...Maine.gov ! - 03/27/07 04:51 PM
       It's has won awards and whoever the webmaster is on the state level, it is a corker.  Full of info, easy to use, designed to load fast as lightning on a Commodore 64 with 14.4 dial up. EVERYTHING is in there from meet the governor, to get a job to … (2 comments)

rural: Northern Maine Market Holds It Own...No Spikes, No Major Swings! - 03/25/07 05:09 PM
When you are parked up here in the right hand corner of the country, no one bothers you, you don't get the attention some parts of america do but like it that way.  Low key, friendly, nothing really gets us too bent out of shape.  Take it all in stride.  That's … (0 comments)

rural: What makes Bosque Farms a great place to live? - 03/24/07 04:12 PM
My wife, Laura, and I have lived in Bosque Farms, for many years, and have found it a great place to raise a family.
Where else in the Albuquerque area do local residents preserve an old-fahioned, annual Community Fair, complete with family-friendly activities like a greased-pole contest, rodeo, and talent show? This … (0 comments)

rural: In Your Former Life, What Did You Do That Lead To Being A Property Peddler? - 03/24/07 08:08 AM
A few of us at the age of seven may have day dreamed while eating an ice cream by the creek in the sun of a summer day with feet dangling in the water from the small country road bridge while our dog panted and looked longingly for a bite of … (3 comments)

rural: Showing Rural Property - 03/23/07 11:54 AM
I mostly work within the city, but a few times a year, I show property out in the country.
Generally, people perceive the country to be simpler, idyllic, and peaceful, but personal experience does not agree with the public perception.
Things to look out for in the country:
Rural residents usually … (0 comments)

rural: On The Water...We Mean Right On The Water! Home Conforts! Easy Access! Maine! - 03/23/07 11:17 AM
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rural: Over 10 Acres! Side Road! Tucked In Woods! Cathedral Ceiling! Deck! Full Septic/Bath! $80's! - 03/23/07 11:09 AM
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rural: Local 1893 Landmark! Only $97,500! Not Your Average Property! - 03/23/07 10:59 AM
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rural: Northern Maine Farm With 40 Acres, Home, Barn, Brook! $149,900 - 03/23/07 10:56 AM
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