PARADISE VALLEY, AZ
Hard times in Paradise
In 2008, it looked as if Paradise Valley, the wealthiest, most exclusive community in Arizona, had neatly side-stepped the foreclosure crisis. Only 38 foreclosures were recorded in this 16-square-mile town that year. Indeed, the median home price for resale detached homes reached an all-time high of $2 million in mid-2008, according to MDA DataQuick, even as values plummeted…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
UA forecast calls for rebound in Valley housing market this year
The Valley’s new-home market is on its way to recovery, according to a University of Arizona forecast. The UA Economic and Business Research Center report predicts that new-home permits in metro Phoenix this year will jump 54 percent from last year to 13,320. Then, permits will more than double to 28,060 next year. That is still a long way from the Valley’s peak building years…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Fiesta San Antonio – Friday April 16, 2010 Events
The first Friday of Fiesta San Antonio, may not be the official kick off date, but for many people around the city, this is when the party really starts! From Oyster Bake to A Taste of New Orleans, you’ll find plenty to do, see, and experience across San Antonio. Watch out for traffic into the area around St. Mary’s as Oyster Bake attracts huge crowds and there is not a lot of easy…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Will the Tax Credit End on April 30th?
Will the current $8,000 tax credit for first-time homebuyers and the $6,500 tax credit for second-time buyers end 15 days from today?? If you have been under a rock until recently, on April 30th…or exactly 2 weeks from today for you keeping score at home…the first-time home buyer credit and the repeat buyer credit will expire, However, what some might not totally…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/16/2010
Today’s Top 10 real estate posts of the day in no particular order 1) Hey Listing Agents…Help Us Help You! – The last couple of days I have been on a big #RTB kick. This is just one example. I understand REO listing agents are buys, but if you are that busy hire more staff to help you out. The seller, even if they are a bank, deserve better representation. 2) Real estate advertising in the…Rest of Story…

US – FORECLOSURES
Homeowner Hank: Housing Market Prices & Foreclosure Filings
Every week, new home sellers hit the market, basing their initial asking prices on recent contracts, sales, and other active listings, and influencing active market prices. And what does this have to do with foreclosures? It provides a glimpse into housing market psychology. Homeowner Hank down in Texas is underwater in his mortgage, or at a minimum, feels some personal…Rest of Story…

US – REAL ESTATE SEARCH
Zillow.com(R) Partners With Howard Hanna(R) Real Estate Services
Zillow.com and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services today announced a partnership that enables Howard Hanna to automatically feed all of its 21,000 for-sale listings to Zillow.com. The syndication of Howard Hanna’s listings to Zillow will improve the real estate search experience for Zillow users in Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and New York. Howard Hanna joins more…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington Hills neighborhood controversy
The Worthington Hills neighborhood does not want the Worthington Hills Country Club to put in a cell tower…. a video from NBC4 ….Watch the Video…

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ARLINGTON, VA
What Is Radon? Should I Get A Test?
Did you know that radon is the leading cause of lung-cancer among non-smokers, and the 2nd leading cause of lung cancer in America? What is radon? Radon is a radioactive gas emitted from the ground. It can get into homes through cracks, poor ventilation, and so many other ways. For a more complete description and explanation, check out the EPA’s Radon Guide…Rest of Story…

CHANDLER, AZ
Valley city named finalist in ‘2010 All-America City Awards’
More than two dozen communities have been named finalists for the National Civic League’s 2010 All-America City Awards. The Denver-based organization says the cities were selected for addressing such issues as diversifying the labor force and funding services during the recession. Finalists are Chandler, Ariz., Bentonville, Ark., Dublin, Lynwood, Rancho Cordova and the…Rest of Story…

CLINTONVILLE, OH
Search for Clintonville
Clintonville Google search story…Watch Video…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SCHEDULE YOUR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE CLOSING FOR MAY 28, 2010
The federal home buyer tax credit expires April 30 and the deadline is sparking a Lake Geneva real estate home sale surge. It figures to burden real estate, mortgage and title offices nationwide over the next 60 days so plan your closing date accordingly. Especially because the last Friday in May is the Friday before Memorial Day. Now, if the connection between the tax credit…Rest of Story…

MAGGIE VALLEY & WAYNESVILLE, NC
Maggie Valley & Waynesville, NC Short Sales & REO Listings
See the 48 foreclosure, SS, REO listings in Maggie Valley, Waynesville and all of HAYWOOD County NC…See the Chart…

PHOENIX, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/15/2010
Today’s Top 10 real estate posts of the day in no particular order. 1) Susan Penn’s Blog-What’s changed in HAFA 2010 Short Sales? “Deed-in-Lieu” – There were some big changes late in HAFA, one of them was upping the move on cost for the home owner from $1500 to $3000, and you can also get that for the deed-in-lieu. 2) Home Affordability Modification Program…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Fiesta arrives in San Antonio!
If you’re not from San Antonio and happened to arrive on the first Friday of Fiesta, you might wonder where everyone went. My first year living here, I can still remember the car dealership telling me they could fix my tire, but only if I hurried up because they were closing early for Fiesta. Each year the rumblings begin in early Spring, people can’t wait for Fiesta to arrive. Well…Rest of Story…

SCOTTSDALE, AZ
Scottsdale home sales highest in nearly five years
Scottsdale home sales spiked in March to their highest level in nearly five years as short sales, foreclosures and fix-and-flip foreclosed properties boosted the market. Home sales and foreclosures were up just under 80 percent from a year ago, according to the latest monthly report from Arizona State University Realty Studies. Scottsdale’s median price of $370,000 was down…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: ePropertySites.com Allows you to Put your Listings on facebook with this Dynamite App!
ePropertySites dynamite app allows you to embed a scrolling widget of your listings on facebook…in your words that is totally yours to promote. Go to their fan page and follow the instructions on how to get your own property listing app. You’ll need to sign up but at just $10 (a month) for up to 10 Listings…how can you go wrong? Now, each one of your single listing can…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Where do you draw the line between pushing a listing agent and not wanting to upset them?
Video 110: I have a buyer who really wants a house. This is a bank owned home that has been on the market for five days. For three days now I have been trying to find out the status, any offers etc. I emailed the real estate agent the day before because the MLS said DO NOT CALL, email. So I did. And did not get a response. Yesterday we went to view the house and I emailed and…Watch Video…

US – HAFA
HAFA: Is it working?
Video 111: HAFA is the new short sale system the government is trying to convince banks to use, even though they are not implementing it on their own Freddie and Fannie backed loans yet. HAFA has been around for a full ten days now and I know it is early, but not so early there should not be stories good or bad out there about the process. Is HAFA working? I would love to hear…Rest of Story…

US – Home Ownership
New Nationwide Survey Provides Comprehensive Look at Sentiment Toward Housing
A new national survey gauging attitudes toward housing finds that two-thirds of Americans (65%) still prefer owning a home, despite the challenging economic environment and the housing downturn. The Fannie Mae National Housing Survey, conducted between December 2009 and January 2010, polled homeowners and renters to assess their confidence in homeownership as an…Rest of Story…

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ARLINGTON, VA
Arlington Real Estate Inventory: Low, Low, Low
March 2010 sales and statistics have been released by our local Multiple Listing Service (MLS) provider – MRIS. As expected, the numbers have confirmed what we’ve been noticing over the past few weeks…inventory is LOW and things are selling much faster than this time last year. First let’s take a look at the numbers by zip code…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE HOME RENOVATIONS THAT INCREASE YOUR RESALE VALUE (2010 EDITION)
Not all home improvements are created equal. Especially if you’re looking for “resale value” back from your work. An article from the Wall Street Journal lays it out cleanly. Function beats flash these days so be wary of where you spend. Environmental upgrades such as home insulation and energy-efficient steel entry doors are recovering a much greater percentage of their cost…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/14/2010
Today’s Top 10 real estate posts of the day in no particular order. 1) Mortgage Rates Will Probably Keep Rising, But Don’t Fret – Rates are up half a point from their winter low, but still are very low. 2) Consumers want experiences over products, do you know why? – Interesting study, but did we really need a study to tell us this? People want to know you care, and they can tell when…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Starbucks Offering FREE COFFEE TOMORROW!!
That’s right…you heard it here first…unless you heard it somewhere else before now…Starbucks will be offering everyone who brings in a reusable travel mug a free cup of fresh brewed coffee tomorrow Thursday April 15, 2010. Perhaps just the jolt we all need on the way to the post office to mail in our income tax extentions! Really, what Starbucks wants is to encourage everyone…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Checking out the neighbors and neighborhood
Video 108: One tip I like to give buyers, when I remember, is go talk to the neighbors before you close on your house. Here is a story from a showing last night that highlights why you may want to do that. Would love to hear your thoughts, you can leave a comment or e-mail me Dean Ouellette…Watch Video…

Financing for Canadian buyers in Arizona and I killed Yoda
Video 109: Maybe it is the strength of the Canadian dollar, but I am getting more and more calls from Canadians looking to buy in Tempe, Phoenix and Maricopa County. While most of Canadians looking to buy seem to be cash buyers, there are still some looking for lenders who will do Canadian loans. While lenders who do loans for Canadians are much fewer and farther in between…Rest of Story…

US – SEO
#RETT SEO Tuesday on Ustream
We are now live SEO Tuesday #RETT…Watch Video…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington homes for sale
This graph shows the inventory of single family homes in the Worthington school district for the past 15 months. Based on the current rate of sales there was only 3.7 months of inventory at the end of March. The tax credits expiring at the end of April are Worthington homes for sale a market report March 2010 – 206 homes for sale – 55 homes sold in March 2010 – 3.7…See Chart…

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ARLINGTON, VA
Arlington, VA Market Statistics for March 2010 – 22201
It’s not often I see numbers and hesitate to post them, but I got that feeling when I pulled the market stats for March 2010 in 22201. The numbers are not a true picture because of the types of properties that sold in March. There were a total of 49 sales, but most of the condos were the older buildings so the values appear to be lower than some truly are. I stress the importance of…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK : APRIL 12, 2010
Lake Geneva real estate mortgage markets improved last week to the delight of rate shoppers.
Against a sparse economic calendar, Wall Street turned its attention to geopolitics in Greece and the Eurozone. It didn’t like what it saw. Safe haven buying buoyed Lake Geneva real estate mortgage bond markets last week as pricing recaptured two-thirds of its monumental…Rest of Story…

MAGGIE VALLEY & WAYNESVILLE, NC
Maggie Valley & Waynesville, NC Homes on Market – Monday
Want 2 C the 14 homes put on the market Monday in Maggie Valley and Waynesville, NC ( HAYWOOD County)?…See the Report…

PHOENIX, AZ
Kristin Lavanway and Dean Ouellette talk about Phoneix Real Estate FAQs
This week, Kristin LaVanway and Dean Ouellette tackle the questions: Can I keep my antique stove when I sell my house? – What is the final walkthrough? – Why didn’t I get the mortgage rate advertised online? – Can the bank foreclose if I am negotiating a short sale? – Thanks as always to…Watch the video…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Question: Does the seller have to accept an offer of full asking price?
Buyers often ask about the rights and remedies available to them when making an offer on a home. The most common of these questions revolves around whether or not a seller must accept an offer under specific circumstances, most often being if the buyer offers full asking price (or more).
The answer is no, a seller does not have to accept an offer of full asking price…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Washington Mutual’s Greed Proved too much to Resist
The Seattle Times reported yesterday that Washington Mutual and its lenders were making so much money on subprime mortgages and other risky loans that they couldn’t stop — even when senior managers and regulators told them to. Internal company documents obtained by the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations show that despite concerns inside and…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/13/2010
Today’s Top 10 real estate posts of the day in no particular order. 1) Apr. 13, 2010 – Mobile application patent fight – This is one of those ones that just does not pass the smell test for credibility. I can assure you I will not knowingly use a Smarter Agent product in the future and hope you don’t either. 2) Associations, please set minimum standards for MLS photos…Rest of Story…

US – LEGAL
5 questions to ask a real-estate attorney
When questions arise on a real-estate transaction, most people call their agent or broker. But if the deal is complicated or risky, it’s smart to consult with a real-estate attorney. For typical transactions, such as the uneventful sale of a single-family home, lawyers are an unnecessary expense, says Paul Quinn, a real-estate attorney with GrayRobinson in Orlando, Fla. But residential…Rest of Story…

US – MORTGAGES
Mortgage Market Needs ‘Radical Transparency’
During Times of Universal Deceit, Telling The Truth is a Revolutionary Act – George Orwell. One of my favorite quotes. It brings me back to an epiphany I had in my former life as the owner of a mortgage brokerage, real estate brokerage and construction firm. The epiphany was about transparency — or the lack thereof — in real estate transactions. Let me explain…Rest of Story…

US – TAX CREDIT
Online Marketing: The First Time Home Buyers Tax Credit is Gone-Now, What?
CNN reported last September that 1.4 million Americans had already taken advantage of the first time home buyers tax credit. It is reasonable to conclude that number now exceeds 2 million. With the tax credit being an engine for that many sales and as the date for the expiration of the program rapidly approaches many concerned agents are asking, “Now, what?” Separately, the…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Search for Worthington real estate
Searching for Worthington real estate?Searching for Worthington news? Searching for Worthington history? Searching for Worthington neighborhoods? Google Worthington and ‘Worthington Old and News’ is bound to come up…Watch the Video…

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CHANDLER, AZ
Hilton Phoenix Chandler manages to beat all odds
The Hilton Phoenix Chandler is a 13-month-old toddler, but it is running circles around some other Valley hotels. Its occupancy rate in March was 85 percent, compared with 80.7 percent (through March 27) in metro Phoenix. The Hilton recently began a popular Sunday champagne brunch for $19 that has lured people who were regulars at the famous brunch at the Camelback Inn in…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
New Features at RErockstar.com
Over the weekend, I decided to add some new features to RErockstar.com. Nothing earth shattering, just a couple of new plug-ins and changes to help make your experience of the site a little better. New ways to share – You’ll easily notice the icons at the bottom of each post and some of you may recognize them from other sites. These pop-up buttons will make it simple to share…Rest of Story…

San Antonio Real Estate Needs Your Help
I have a bit of a headache. I’m tired. I’m a little more than frustrated. San Antonio real estate is in serious danger. If you’ve been reading this blog regularly, you may have noticed recently that there have been quite a few articles about listings and the San Antonio MLS. They have been written after a few hours researching homes for my clients and seeing some poorly presented…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Want to link your Blog Post to your Facebook Fan Page?
When presenting my classes on having a Blog on a Social Media Platform, many of the folks in the class are so happy when I tell them there is a way to simply link your blog post and it will auto-populate to your facebook fan page! I hear time and time again this little tid bit alone is worth the price of admission. Now I’m going to give you step-by-step instructions on how to…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/12/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts in no particular order…Federal Housing Administration to Accept eSignature for Real Estate Contracts – Finally there is closure on this issue. Does FHA take Docusign signatures or not? Yes! Bookmark this so next time someone says they do not take them you have your ammunition ready. Real Estate Coaching: Becoming Famous in a New…Rest of Story…

WAYNESVILLE, NC
New Waynesville, NC Listings
Curious which 40 homes went on the market this past week in Maggie Valley – Waynesville NC (HAYWOOD County )?…Go to Report…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington Ohio home sales + 183.3%
March 2010 Worthington Ohio home sales brought to you by Maureen McCabe of Real Living HER. Worthington home sales were up 183.3% in March 2010 over March 2009…The graph shows City of Worthington and Village of Riverlea home sales combined… the graph shows homes for sale and sold for the past 15 months for MLS area for the City of Worthington for the…Rest of Story…

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ARLINGTON, VA
Station Square Condominium in Arlington, VA Is Now FHA Approved!
A few weeks ago I wrote a post on FHA Financing and Condos: What You Need to Know when the new FHA regulations came about for financing condo buildings that were not previously approved. The new regulations have a long laundry list of requirements that a building must meet before the FHA and HUD will give their blessing. While we’ve been doing “spot approvals” on the…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Please Raise Your Hand if you want to be my Next Lead!
Everyone reading this, please raise your hand if you’re interested in becoming my next real estate lead! Don’t be shy, go ahead and stand up and let me know if you want to be another cog in my real estate lead generation machine! No? why not? I don’t understand? You mean you don’t want to buy or sell real estate from a machine who vomits out canned one liners about the…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Metro light rail ridership numbers – March 2010
In March, METRO had highest light rail ridership since opening with 1,161,733 boardings with the first week averaging 40,000+ EACH day. One interesting thing to note is the fact that ridership from Jan-Mar 2010 was over 10% greater than Jan-Mar of 09. In fact, March of 2010 was 19% higher than March of 2009. Back in December, I wondered how this year would compare to last years…Rest of Story…

UNITED STATES – MORTGAGES
Video. Mortgage applications drop like a rock.
Mortgage applications are tumbling by the double digits last week, with CNBC’s Diana Olick…Watch Video…

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ARLINGTON, VA
2010 Arlington Home Show and Expo
This Saturday, April 10th from 10am to 4pm at the Walter Reed Community Center located at 2909 16th St S, Arlington, VA 22204 will mark the 4th Annual Arlington Home Show & Expo! The Arlington Home Show and Expo website says: “The Arlington Home Show is a convenient way to learn about remodeling kitchens and baths, finishing or waterproofing basements, replacing…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
THE MARCH FED MINUTES EXPLAINS WHY LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE HOME SALES WEREN’T WORSE THIS WINTER
Lake Geneva real estate mortgage markets improved yesterday after the Federal Reserve released its March 16, 2010 meeting minutes. It’s good news for Lake Geneva real estate home buyers and rate shoppers — rates could have just as easily gone the other way. The Fed Minutes is a detailed recap of the debate and discussion that shapes the nation’s monetary policy. The notes are…Rest of Story…

LEAVENWORTH, WA
Leavenworth Flood Insurance
I received two helpful emails in my inbox today about flood insurance. Darel Ansley at People’s Bank in Wenatchee writes: If you are involved in any purchases requiring flood insurance, there are currently no policies being issued, and these transactions cannot close without flood insurance. As you may have heard, the National Flood Insurance Program’s authorization from Congress…Rest of Story…

LAS VEGAS, NV
Get a bird’s-eye view of Vegas foreclosures
Why not check out foreclosures from the lap of luxury? After all, it’s not just decrepit properties that have fallen into financial distress, especially in regions such as Las Vegas where home prices have fallen by more than half since the boom. Foreclosures hit the upscale market. Plenty of luxury properties have fallen back into the hands of banks, and one real-estate agent hopes…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
Short Sale Basics for Buyers
If a home is listed as a Short Sale, does that mean it can close quickly? If you’re in the market for a new home in the Phoenix area you may have already run across the phrase ‘short sale’. If not, you will soon enough. At a quick glance the term ‘short sale’, also known as a pre-foreclosure, could understandably be misunderstood to mean that the sale of a particular home can…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Question: Can you ask a buyer to pay more for a home than it’s worth?
First, we need to consider what we’re talking about when we say worth. Is it the appraised value, assessed value, or fair market valueof the home? Assuming we’re talking about the fair market value of the home, the answer is: yes. You can ask a buyer to pay as much for the home as you’d like. Will you get it? Probably not. Two problems creep in immediately if you’re asking a buyer…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: REALTORS Nationwide Open House Day this Weekend
Join thousands of REALTORS® across the country and hold an open house on REALTOR® Nationwide Open House Saturday, April 10 and Sunday April 11. This campaign will increase consumer awareness of the benefits of buying a home, give sellers an opportunity to increase the exposure for their home for sale and continue the effort to spread the word about the expanded First-time…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/8/2010
Today’s top 10 real estate posts of the day in no particular order: 1) Why It Pays to Get Preapproved Early: You May Think You Know Your Credit Score – Just one more reason to be pre-approved before you start looking for a house. 2) Home Buyers Leave Clues On The Internet – Not all homebuyers are created equal. 3) Marketing Lessons I Learned From the CIA – If you are an…Rest of Story…

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ATLANTA, GA
NAVIGATING THE MAZE of PURCHASING A HOME IN ATLANTA – PART III: Buying a Condo
I know I promised to continue this series with ‘Understanding the Buyer Brokerage’ agreement but I have to pause and address another issue. I have had several people ask me about the rules of buying condos and townhomes and I wanted to make sure I spoke to this issue quickly. Buying a condo or townhouse in Atlanta is very different than purchasing a single family home. The…Rest of Story…

ARLINGTON, VA
When Do I Get To Review Condo/HOA Rules and Regulations?
Whether you’re buying a condo or a property within a Home Owners Association, the review process is the same. Once a contract has been ratified (accepted and signed by both parties), sellers will order HOA/Condo docs from their management company. In the contract, you’ll state whether you want a hardcopy or an electronic version and where it should be delivered. Once you…Rest of Story…

COLUMBUS, OH
Do you work in Downtown Columbus?
BalletMet has open rehearsals today and Friday for their next show. Pack a lunch…’American Legends: Johnny, Sammy, Stevie’, will have free open rehearsals this week, 12:00 to 1:00 pm April 7 and April 9 (today and Friday ) in the BalletMet Performance Space, 322 Mount Vernon Avenue. The BalletMet dancers will be working with New York-based choreographer Darrell Grand…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
PENDING HOME SALES SOAR IN FEBRUARY, AS EXPECTED. LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE HOME BUYERS ARE EVERYWHERE.
As expected, the Pending Home Sales shot higher in February, boosted by the federal home buyer tax credit’s April 30 deadline. Versus the month prior, February’s index rose 8 percent but remains well off the highs set last October. For today’s Lake Geneva real estate home buyers and seller, the Pending Home Sales Index is an important measurement. This is because a…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Home sales up in March for the King County & Puget Sound Real Estate Market
With spring in full bloom, our Seattle Real Estate Market has managed to produce some surprisingly great numbers as Homes Sales in King County as well as throughout the Puget Sound Region have seen pending home sales jump over the last month. Comparing these sales figures to our Pending sales numbers from a year ago and one might begin to think we are starting to see…Rest of Story…

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ALEXANDRIA, VA
Alexandria, VA Restaurant Spotlight: The Burger Joint
I had a chance to visit The Burger Joint in Old Town Alexandria last week for the first time. I must say, I loved the decor of the restaurant – hip but casual, clean, colorful. It’s a order, site & wait, kinda place, so I was unprepared to make a decision about what to order! They have a lot of options for a burger joint, so i’d recommend looking over the menubefore you go. had…Rest of Story…

ARIZONA
Arizona governor’s race heats up with attorney general’s candidacy
The race for Arizona governor this fall on Monday expanded as Attorney General Terry Goddard officially kicked off his campaign, with promises to focus on job creation, bipartisanship and increased educational opportunities, should he be elected this fall. Another candidate in the race. Flanked by his wife, young son, and nearly 100 supporters, Goddard declined to say in detail…Rest of Story…

ARLINGTON, VA
Yay! We Bought A House….Uh, Now What?
First of – congratulations!! You’ve just made a huge decision to be a homeowner, whether for tax benefits, investments, etc. everyone has different motivations for buying a house. So much time is focused on what to do PRIOR to today, many people don’t think about what happens after you walk out of the attorneys office. Here are some thoughts…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: APRIL 5, 2010
Lake Geneva real estate mortgage markets performed terribly last week as losses piled up day by day. It marked the second straight week of sell-offs. Pricing was influenced on several fronts including better-than-expected economic data, the end of the Federal Reserve’s mortgage buyback program, and a short trading week. Lake Geneva real estate mortgage rates rose to their…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 4/6/2010
1) A smarter real estate search – Imagine if searching for a house was like listening to music on Pandora. I am just not sure users would want to give up that much control although agents would probably love it. 2) Real estate down 80,800 local jobs – Any doubt the real estate market and real estate related jobs have been extremely hard hit by the economy…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
New radio station comes to San Antonio – 106.7 FM
If you happened to tune into 106.7 FM in San Antonio this weekend, you may have noticed something strange. Gone was the previous talk radio format. With just a ticking clock sound and the occasional announcement of the station’s impending switch to a new format (and a contest to guess what the new format would be), 106.7 FM became a complete mystery. A new radio station…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Your Weekly Mortgage Market Update
“YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU GOT UNTIL IT’S GONE – AND I FOUND OUT A LITTLE TOO LATE…” The words from Chicago’s hit song from the 80’s sums up the market’s sentiment on the ending of the Federal Reserve’s Mortgage Backed Security buying program, and the resulting volatility for home loan rates that has already begun. The Fed did what they set out to do – purchasing…Rest of Story…

UNITED STATES – MORTGAGES
Revamped Good Faith Estimate Criticized as Impeding New Mortgages
If you’re a prospective home buyer exploring real estate this spring, there’s plenty to learn about, from bank-owned properties to the strict criteria for getting a mortgage these days. And now the federal government has added something to the mix, aimed at helping buyers shop for loans: the revamped Good Faith Estimate. Designed by the U.S. Department of Housing…Rest of Story…

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ATLANTA, GA
NAVIGATING THE MAZE of PURCHASING A HOME IN ATLANTA – PART II
So you have decided to buy a home and you have selected a Realtor. Now what … what are the next steps? Remember, not all realtors are the same but here is what I normally do next with a buyer. Step one – on the phone, I usually get the following general information: The area of town the buyer is interested in – Type of home desired; singe family, townhome, condo, etc – Size of…Rest of Story…

COLORADO
HUD grant helps almost 1,000 Colorado housing units
Almost 1,000 public housing units in Colorado are benefiting from $16.8 million awarded by the U.S. Housing and Urban Development to housing authorities, the top HUD official announced today. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said that money awarded to public housing units is being used to make “significant improvements” to 925 subsidized units in Colorado, which he added…Rest of Story…

MAGGIE VALLEY & WAYNESVILLE, NC
5-Year Comparison of 1Q Home Sales in Maggie Valley, Waynesville (Haywood County), NC.
The chart below provides a 5-year comparison of 1st Quarter 2010 Home Sales in Maggie Valley and Waynesville (and all of Haywood County). There are 1,131 active listings 04/04 in Haywood County, NC, on the market an average of 263 days – Average Listing $ for the active listings is $331,910 – Average Selling $ Year-to-Date is $200,307 – To see the 44 In Foreclosure…Rest of Story…

MARICOPA, AZ
Canadians are buying houses in Maricopa
Video 107: Canadians have been buying a lot of homes in the Phoenix area over the last year. I have worked with more than my fair share of those coming from Canada to buy a condo or house in the Phoenix, Tempe, Scottsdale area. I heard something today from another agent though that blew my mind. Canadians are buying heavy in Maricopa right now. In 2008 there were…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
This is why Texas is better than your state
The title of today’s post came from something I saw on Twitter from local San Antonio resident Jordan Ghawi. I had planned on writing a post about the wildflowers, but when I saw his tweet, I had to borrow the title Texas wildflowers are a source of great pride for Texans and residents of San Antonio. Each spring, the sides of our roadways explode with color for several weeks. Blues…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate: Seattle #7 Happiest Major Metropolitan City to Live in!
According to a Gallup Healthways poll, Seattle ranks #7 in the top 10 Major Cities to live in based on their Health, Job Prospects and their access to basic needs likes goods and services. Some 350,000 folks surveyed throughout the United States were polled and I’ve attached this video to give you a more indepth look at the results…enjoy…Rest of Story…

UNITED STATES
DIY comps: Be your own number cruncher
If you’re buying or selling a home, you’re probably living and breathing “comps.” Shorthand for “comparable sales,” these are the records of recently sold homes and pending sales that real-estate agents use to determine the sale value of similar properties. Until recently, it was difficult – certainly not practical – for the average buyer or seller to assemble their own comps because real-estate brokerages dominated access to…Rest of Story…