roanoke real estate: ROANOKE VIRGINIA HOUSING MARKET SEES MIXED TRENDS IN FEBRUARY
- 03/24/11 10:04 AM
ROANOKE HOUSING MARKET SEES MIXED TRENDS IN FEBRUARY The greater Roanoke real estate market has continued to experience mixed trends compared to February of last year, according to The Long & Foster Market Minute® reports. Though the region continues to have a significant amount of inventory on the market compared to a year ago, homes are selling faster in some areas and some regions saw an increase in the number of homes that sold in February. CHANTILLY, Va., March 21, 2011- The Long & Foster Market Minute® reports are compiled from data from residential real estate transactions within specific geographic … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: 5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell in Roanoke VA.
- 02/26/11 02:06 AM
5 Feng Shui Concepts to Help a Home Sell in Roanoke VA. To put the best face on a listing and appeal to buyers who follow feng shui principles, keep these tips in mind.1. Pay special attention to the front door, which is considered the "mouth of chi" (chi is the "life force" of all things) and one of the most powerful aspects of the entire property. Abundance, blessings, opportunities, and good fortune enter through the front door. It's also the first impression buyers have of how well the sellers have taken care of the rest of the property. Make sure … (2 comments)
Garage sales can be a great way to get rid of clutter - and earn a little extra cash - before you sell your home in Roanoke Virginia. But make sure the timing is right. Garage sales can take on a life of their own, and it might not be the best use of your energy right before putting your home on the market. Follow these tips for a successful sale.1. Don't wait until the last minute. You don't want to be scrambling … (1 comments)
roanoke real estate: 10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership in Roanoke Virginia.
- 02/23/11 01:37 AM
10 Ways to Prepare for Homeownership in Roanoke Virginia. 1. Decide what you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between two and three times your gross income.2. Develop your home wish list. Then, prioritize the features on your list.3. Select where you want to live. Compile a list of three or four neighborhoods you'd like to live in, taking into account items such as schools, recreational facilities, area expansion plans, and safety.4. Start saving.Do you have enough money saved to qualify for a mortgage and cover your down payment? Ideally, you should have 20 percent … (1 comments)
Grading Maintaining a proper grade or slope away from the home is crucial. But the South's clay-heavy soils can pose challenges to that endeavor, says Bob McDonough, a certified home inspector with Atlanta's National Property Inspections."Clay soil shrinks when it dries out, causing the earth to separate from the foundation," he explains. Water that seeps into those cavities can find its way into … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: Here is the lowdown on the market in Roanoke VA.
- 01/17/11 03:42 AM
Here is the lowdown on the market in Roanoke VA. The graph belows show how many months it would take to sell all of the homes currently for sale in the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors multiple listing service. Currently we are running at a 15 month supply, down from a 16.5 month supply in September 2010.
The graphic below shows the effect of absorption rate on home values. Making sure your home is priced correctly is extremely important is this type of market.
If your home is currently listed for sale in Roanoke VA you … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: 8 Tips for Finding Your New Home in Roanoke, VA.
- 01/09/11 06:43 AM
Article courtesy of Houselogic.com 8 Tips for Finding Your New Home in Roanoke VA. By: G. M. Filisko Published: February 10, 2010 A solid game plan can help you narrow your homebuying search to find the best home for you.
1. Know thyself Understand the type of home that suits your personality. Do you prefer a new or existing home? A ranch or a multistory home? If you're leaning toward a fixer-upper, are you truly handy, or will you need to budget for contractors? 2. Research before you look List the features you most want in a home and identify … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: If You are Facing Foreclosure in Roanoke This is What to Do Right Now
- 12/13/10 03:05 AM
If You are Facing Foreclosure in Roanoke This is What to Do Right Now (Courtesy of HouseLogic.com) By: Jerry DeMuth Published: February 5, 2010 If you're facing foreclosure, don't panic: Take steps right now to save your home or at least lessen the blow of its loss.
Foreclosure process takes time The entire foreclosure process can take anywhere from two to 12 months, depending on how fast your lender acts and where you live. Some states allow a nonjudicial process that's speedier, while others require time-consuming judicial proceedings.Once you miss at least one mortgage payment, the steps leading up to … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: If you're selling a home in Roanoke Virginia you need to read this article!
- 12/02/10 02:28 AM
(Courtesy of HouseLogic) If you're selling a home in Roanoke Virginia you need to read this article! Make Your House FHA-Loan Friendly By: Terry Sheridan Published: June 2, 2010 Know the basics of FHA loan rules and you stand a better chance of selling your house or condo.
If your house passes the FHA rules, it will appeal to buyers who plan to use an FHA-insured mortgage. If your house doesn't qualify for an FHA loan, you're cutting out 30% of potential buyers. FHA is especially important to first-time homebuyers and those with small downpayments because it allows borrowers with … (1 comments)
roanoke real estate: Roanoke Homeowners; Tax time is drawing near! Check out these tax saving tips for 2010!
- 12/02/10 02:18 AM
(Courtesy of HouseLogic.com) Roanoke Homeowners; Tax time is drawing near! Check out these tax saving tips for 2010! Tax Tips for Homeowners Looking Ahead to 2010 Returns By: Mike DeSenne Published: February 22, 2010 From energy tax credits to vacation home deductions, check out these tax tips for homeowners looking ahead to 2010 returns.
Claim remaining energy tax credits It's time to get cracking if you didn't exhaust your full allotment of residential energy tax credits during 2009. Although tax credits for big projects like residential wind turbines and solar energy systems have no upper limit and are good through … (0 comments)
1. Get help from a short sale expert A real estate agent experienced in short sales can identify which homes are being offered as short sales, help you determine a purchase price, and advise you on what to include in your offer to make the lender view it favorably. Ask agents how many buyers they've represented in short sales and, of those, how many successfully closed the transaction. 2. Build a team Ask agents to recommend real estate attorneys knowledgeable in short sales and title experts. A title … (0 comments)
Saturday November 27th join us for the Roanoke Foreclosure Tour. We will be meeting at 10 am and tour 7 homes in the North Roanoke County / City area. These homes range in price from $103,000 - $169,000. There are ranches, split levels, and split foyers, from 3 bedrooms up to 6 bedrooms, all homes have a minimum bath and a half.
All of these are either bank owned, government owned or owned by an institution. There will be a lender onsite at … (0 comments)
roanoke real estate: Average listing and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have rebounded!
- 11/23/10 02:45 AM
Average listing and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have rebounded! In the last 12 months average listing prices and average sold prices in Roanoke Virginia have increased over $10,000. Real Estate is a very localized market and what is happening in other areas that is being reported by the national media is not necessarily what is occurring in our market area.
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roanoke real estate: Want to know price ranges that are selling in Roanoke Virginia in October 2010?
- 11/23/10 02:30 AM
Want to know price ranges that are selling in Roanoke Virginia in October 2010? This chart gives you a break down of the price ranges and total sales for the month of October 2010. With mortgage rates still at historic lows and a current market invetory level of almost 14 months it is still a great opportunity for people looking to purchase a home in Roanoke Virginia. If you have any questions or want to discuss your unique situation I am always available to help.
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roanoke real estate: The foreclosure story in the Roanoke Valley as of Sunday Nov. 7th 2010.
- 11/07/10 02:42 AM
Today I got on the local Multiple Listing Service that is available to all of the members of the Roanoke Valley Association of Realtors and checked out the foreclosure houses in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Bedford County and Botetourt County. As of this morning there were 106 homes listed as foreclosures in these areas. The prices range from a $710,000, 3572 sq.ft., 3 bedroom 3.5 bath, lakefront home on Smith Mountain Lake all the way to a $14,900, 1456 sq.ft., 3 bedroom 1 bath in Southeast Roanoke. As you can imagine there is every type of home, in every level of … (3 comments)
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