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Time to Consider Buying a Home in Atlanta

I think it’s time to consider buying a home in the Atlanta area. I don’t say that as a shill for any real estate organization; I say that as an appraiser, broker and student of this industry for over twenty years. The data, coupled with rates that have been ridiculously low for so long combined [...]

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Hot or Not? Successful or Not?

I was way ahead of the hotness curve on this one. Back in 2/11 we revealed studies that indicated that Good Looking Agents Sell More Homes and now the industry is playing catch up. I was moved by the article titled ” I Wasn’t Going To Buy This House Until I Saw The Realtor’s Headshot [...]

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2012 Job Outlook

There may be some good news on the jobs front, which could give the housing market a boost.  Some employersplan to add new jobs in 2012, but many are waiting to see how the enconomy fares before ramping up their hiring plans, according to CareerBuilder’s annual job forecast.  Nearly onin four empoloyers (23%) say they [...]

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Who Strategically Defaults and Who Pays?

Strategic default isn’t likely to go away for a long while and the likely 150 point credit hit most defaulters will receive isn’t incentive enough to avoid it. Strategic default in Atlanta is alive and well; the typical defaulter isn’t what most would expect and the thought process is even less complex. In short, the [...]

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Homes for sale in Maricopa AZ

Homes for sale in Maricopa AZ Right now there are 130 homes for sale in Maricopa AZ built from 2004 with at least a 2 car garage, last moth 172 like model homes sold They keep saying we are going to be getting more inventory, so buyers magically are thinking they will be able to [...]

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Newport Beach Condos report.

This market report is for Active for Sale and Sold statistics for attached condos in Newport Beach . This article is generated by the realtor professionals at eVantage Real Estate here in Orange County, CA. Today, there are 79 condominiums for sale, which have a median price of $699,000 with an average price per square [...]

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Dana Point Short Sale Condominiums report.

This analysis is brought to you by the experts at the ShortSalesASAP group, who specialize in short sale negotiations, marketing and sales here in Dana Point . This article will report the statistics for Active for Sale and Sold standard listing properties, as compared to short sales. Currently, there are 48 detached homes listed for [...]

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Real Estate for sale in Yuma Arizona

Yuma Arizona is a wonderful place to call home for all types of people from military, federal employers, snow birds, locals, etc.  Currently there is a mixture of homes for sale from starter homes, to move up homes, to homes with large lots, and amazing winter visitor homes. The Real Estate for sale comes in all [...]

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Newport Coast Condos report.

This market report is for Active for Sale and Sold statistics for attached condos in Newport Coast . This article is generated by the realtor professionals at eVantage Real Estate here in Orange County, CA. Today, there are 12 condominiums for sale, which have a median price of $799,900 with an average price per square [...]

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Tips to Avoid Mortgage Modification Scams

1.     Beware of anyone who is not an attorney and offers assistance in modifying your loan. 2.    Beware of anyone who asks you to pay a fee in return for advice, services or the modification of a delinquent loan. 3.     Beware of anyone who carries themself out as a non-profit organization or government entity. 4.     [...]

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Lake Forest Short Sale Condominiums report.

This analysis is brought to you by the experts at the ShortSalesASAP group, who specialize in short sale negotiations, marketing and sales here in Lake Forest . This article will report the statistics for Active for Sale and Sold standard listing properties, as compared to short sales. Currently, there are 33 detached homes listed for [...]

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7 Tips to Make Your Home Last Forever

When home buyers ponder their dream home, most want to believe that it will serve them at every stage of life. Due to the housing market ups and downs, Chicago home buyers are now more determined to find a home they can call their own – forever. “Universal design” (UD) refers to the design of [...]

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Irvine Bank Owned Condos Market Update.

This report is for standard sales and bank owned foreclosure Condominiums in Irvine , and is brought to you by the Broker at eVantage Real Estate. Currently, there are a total of 206 condo units currently listed for sale in Irvine . The median price for these listed condominiums is $459,000 and the average price [...]

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Home Buyers Looking For Long-Term Stability

There was once a time (before the bubble burst) when buying a home could make for a great short-term investment. A person could relatively easily obtain credit, buy a home, live in it for five years, and then sell it at a profit before moving on. The consistent increase in house prices – in both [...]

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San Clemente Short Sale Condominiums report.

This analysis is brought to you by the experts at the ShortSalesASAP group, who specialize in short sale negotiations, marketing and sales here in San Clemente . This article will report the statistics for Active for Sale and Sold standard listing properties, as compared to short sales. Currently, there are 41 detached homes listed for [...]

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Orange County Short Sale Information

Victory for REALTORS® and Their Clients SB 1178 was approved by the Senate, over lender much opposition, with a vote of 30 to 4. This essentially extends the protection for Orange County homeowners who have refinanced their home and used that money for substatially improving the property. Currently, if a lender forecloses, the lender is [...]

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San Juan Capistrano Condos report.

This market report is for Active for Sale and Sold statistics for attached condos in San Juan Capistrano . This article is generated by the realtor professionals at eVantage Real Estate here in Orange County, CA. Today, there are 13 condominiums for sale, which have a median price of $225,000 with an average price per [...]

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Lending Standards Remain Tight

Before the real estate market crash that led to a plethora of foreclosure properties on the market, lenders had very loose lending rules, often providing home loans to those who should have been deemed unqualified. However, fast forward to after the foreclosure crisis with an increased number of distressed properties on the market (coupled with [...]

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Laguna Beach Condominium Market Update

This Market Update is for all Condominiums currently active for sale and units that have sold in the recent past for the City of Laguna Beach . This market report is brought to you by the professional realtors at eVantage Real Estate here in Orange County, CA. Currently there are 32 attached condos listed for [...]

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Huntington Beach Short Sale Condos report.

This article for standard sales and short sales for attached Condos in the City of Huntington Beach . This report is brought to you by the realtor experts at the Short Sales ASAP group, who are #1 in short sale property sales in Orange County. Currently, there are a total of 145 attached condominiums listed [...]

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