ARIZONA
Month End – Behind the Scenes at a Title Office
I think we take for granted that agents know what we do. Like any industry, buzzwords and insider lingo are used in a title office with the notion that everyone knows what’s being said. I hope this video clears up what happens as we near the end of an escrow. Remember, this is for Arizona, and each state has their own policies and procedures…Watch Video…

ARLINGTON, VA
The Arlington Real Estate Market – What’s Going On These Days. Observations From the Trenches.
Who put the brakes on this thing? That’s who I feel about the Arlington real estate market. Quiet. Dead. Ghost Town. I will admit that the Spring market, namely February, March, and April were CRAZY. I was working 16 hour days between showing houses to clients, writing and negotiating contracts, and all of the other parts that make the Spring market boom. I love…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
THE 1 FORCE THAT CAN REALLY CHANGE A LAKE GENEVA MORTGAGE RATE
All day, every day, conforming and FHA mortgage rates for Lake Geneva real estate are in flux. Rates move in response to hundreds of factors which exact varying levels of influence.
Among the biggest influences on Lake Geneva mortgage rates is inflation. When inflation is unexpectedly high, mortgage rates tend to rise quickly. Conversely, when…Rest of Story…

MESA, AZ
16-story office tower in Mesa headed to auction block
The Mesa Financial Plaza – the 16-story office tower home to Bank of America – is in foreclosure and headed to the auction block. The building, highlighted by blue argon lights, has been one of the East Valley’s most notable structures since it opened in 1986. Since then, the iconic tower’s wildly changing fortunes have been symbolic of Arizona’s economy…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Spies Like Us: Alleged Russian spy was ActiveRain member.
Last night I was watching the ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, catching up on the usual tidbits – the oil spill, the hurricane, and the Russian spy case. As a kid who grew up in the 70s/80s and someone who has been to Russia several times, I’m interested in this sort of stuff. I actually had a former KGB agent as a bodyguard while traveling through Russia and saw the…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Tax Credit Closing Date Extended…
You knew it had to happen! Let’s be honest…had the deadline come and gone and all these nice home buyers, who did everything right to make sure they were in line for their $8,000 bucks still did not close on their home purchase today, it would have been catastrophic! There was no way the Government was going to simply shut the door on some 180,000 home buyers…Rest of Story…

US – MORTGAGE RATES
Mortgage Rates at Record Lows Cheat Borrowers: Chart of the Day
Less competition among lenders means that, even with record low home-loan rates, U.S. borrowers aren’t benefiting as much as they might from soaring demand for mortgage bonds. The CHART OF THE DAY shows the growing difference between the cost of a typical 30-year mortgage and yields on securities guaranteed by government-supported Fannie Mae into which the debt gets…Rest of Story…

US – TAX CREDIT
Home Buyers Who Missed 8,000 Dollar Tax Credit Coming Out Ahead
Home shoppers who missed the April 30 deadline for a housing tax credit might have the last laugh. For a variety of reasons, they could end up saving more than the $8,000 they could have received from the tax refund. In some neighborhoods and price ranges, sellers are dropping their prices because buyers are harder to find now that the credit has expired…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington’s Colonial Hills ahead of it’s time
Sharon Alters in Florida wrote ‘Are factory built homes the next wave of New Construction’ on her ActiveRain blog. ActiveRain is an International real estate network… we consort with Canadians! There are some Australians on ActiveRain. And members in India… Perhaps elsewhere. Florida seems local in comparison. Sharon references and links to an article about…Rest of Story…

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EAST VALLEY, AZ
Title Insurance – What is an ALTA Policy?
In a normal re-sale escrow transaction in Arizona, title insurance is paid for by the seller to protect the new owner, the buyer. If the buyer obtains a loan to assist with the purchase, a second title insurance policy is required. This is called an ALTA Lenders Policy. ALTA is short for American Land Title Association. The association, over 100 years old, is comprised of title insurers nation…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JUNE 28, 2010
Lake Geneva mortgage markets improved last week in response to mostly negative data about the U.S. economy, and the Federal Reserve’s acknowledgement that Eurozone financial ills could cross the Atlantic. Conforming and FHA mortgage rates fell last week, extending a rate rally that dates to early-April. Lake Geneva Mortgage rates have fallen to several, new, all-time lows…Rest of Story…

MAUI, HI
Thinking of buying oceanfront property on ^MAUI?
Natural Hazard Considerations for Purchasing Coastal Real Estate in Hawaii…Get the Document…

US – FANNIE & FREDDIE
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac Should ‘Unwind’ Portfolios, Pimco Says
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the housing-finance companies supported by U.S. taxpayers, should take advantage of demand for government-backed mortgage debt and sell their holdings, according to Pacific Investment Management Co. “Since the government’s going to want to unwind them at some point anyway, why not do it at the best levels ever?” Scott Simon, the mortgage…Rest of Story…

US – MORTGAGE RATES
Low Mortgage Rates Not Enough to Lure Potential Home Buyers
Mortgage rates have tumbled to record lows, but high unemployment and job jitters by still-working Americans mean the milestone is unlikely to attract enough borrowers to boost the unsteady housing market, economic and real estate professionals say. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported recently that the average interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage in the U.S. slipped…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington Schools
Worthington schools are called the Worthington City School District today. The George Bleimes family moved from the east side of Columbus to High St. just south of the Village of Worthington in the 1920s. They had a Worthington mailing address. The Bleimes family history by George Bleimes (the son) says: “My mother had been an elementary-level teacher before marriage and…Rest of Story…

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SAN ANTONIO, TX
Disclosing Death in Texas
Death is a topic that most people don’t want to talk about in general and in real estate, it’s no different. I’ve been asked a few times about the details regarding death and disclosure in the state of Texas (more specifically, in San Antonio) when buying and selling a home. Questions such as; “This home seems cheap for this neighborhood, did someone die here?,” “It says ‘estate…Rest of Story…

Stonefield – San Antonio 78254
Looking for a quiet, convenient, and large home for your money home in San Antonio 78254? Check out Stonefield in Northwest San Antonio (map). Conveniently located at 1604 and Bandera and tucked away behind the Bandera Pointe Shopping Center is this KB Home neighborhood named Stonefield. Right around the corner from major shopping (Target, Kohl’s, Barnes & Noble…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Unemployed Homeowners…Help May be on its Way!
Unemployed homeowners may soon get $50,000 to help them with their mortgage and other monthly financial obligations under the new Financial Reform Bill in an amendment written and sponsored by Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Penn). Under the program coined by Fattah as the Homeowners Emergency Mortgage Assistance Act or HEMA, homeowners facing foreclosure or at risk of losing…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Discovering a Triangle of Opportunity
Talks of a Discovery Triangle have been swirling around for a while now, but a lot of solid information about the project is still pretty hard to come by. One thing is for sure, there are some pretty impressive names making waves in the corridor, wherever that may be. I am not yet sure how to define exactly what this “Discovery Triangle” is, but the thought of re-developing…Rest of Story…

US – FASTEST GROWING COUNTIES
Top 10 Fastest Growing U.S. Counties
The fastest-growing counties in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, are mostly in suburban areas outside of urban centers. The census numbers govern the distribution of more than $400 billion in federal money each year. Here are the 10 fastest-growing counties:
1. Kendall County, Ill. (Chicago), 92.1 percent…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Real Living HER Open House List – June 27, 2010
The Real Living HER Open House List for June 27, 2010 brought to you by Maureen McCabe Real Living HER. The Real Living HER Open House list on MaureenMcCabe.com (link above) now says:
“There are 260 Open Houses available. To narrow down the list, please select the city you are interested in from one of the following options and click “Go”: ” You are being sent…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Seven Oaks Ooops… or a suburban legend?
Seven Oaks Ooops… is the name Ozem Gardner Way just a way to say “I’m sorry”? I reposted ‘Worthington’s Seven Oaks this day in history’ to my oldest blog Discover Columbus (a RealTown blog not to be confused with Discover Columbus OH… another blog by a similar name..confused?) A resident of Ozem Gardner Way shared this story in a comment…Rest of Story…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
East Valley real estate: Buying as-is
Today Kristin LaVanway and Dean Ouellette of the East Valley Team talk about how everything is always negotiable, except when it’s not. With so many distressed properties on the market, more and more are being sold “As-Is”. There are many version of the addendum that describe the the As-Is conditions, but in general, the buyer still has the right to inspect the home, but…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
AZ Attorney indicts 38 on mortgage fraud
U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke announced Thursday that 38 mortgage brokers and loan officers have been indicted this month on federal fraud charges. The indictments are part of new federal efforts to thwart mortgage fraud and unscrupulous modification and short sale schemes by mortgage brokers, loan officers and real estate investors that are offered to distressed…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: You Want Good News About the Seattle Real Estate Market…Talk To a Real Estate Agent!
I recently posted an article about how I was sick and tired of all the negative and bad the news was about the real estate market here in Seattle as well as throughout the country. From that post came a slew of comments and a very positive thread was created by a number of my colleagues in the Seattle real estate community which seem to dispel the reports that the sky is falling. I want to…Rest of Story…

US – FINANCIAL REFORM
Wall Street Wins, Main Street Loses in Bank Overhaul: Bove
The financial reform bill will likely hurt consumers more than banks because Wall Street will find a way to get around it, Richard Bove, banking analyst at Rochdale Securities, told CNBC Friday. A panel of Congressional lawmakers reached an agreement in the early hours Friday on the landmark bill. Bove warned earlier this week that the bill would be a “disaster” for banks and…Rest of Story…

US – STIMULUS
Chart of the Day: One last view of how the stimulus (and it’s subtraction) changed the real estate market
I post entirely too many charts about Silicon Valley, but the data just blows me away sometimes. So here’s one last. I don’t think I’ve shared this one before…Review Chart…

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MASSACHUSETTS
Buying a Condominium Requires Doing Your Homework
An excellent post from Claudette in Massachusetts about buying a condo. There is a lot of work in buying a condominium in Central Ohio. Often getting the information you, the buyer need to complete your purchase is like pulling teeth. Thanks to Claudette for allowing the post to be Re-Blogged. Via Claudette Millette – Metrowest Mass Buyer Broker (The Buyers…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: What Would You Do If You Weren’t In Real Estate?
I had this questions asked of me recently by a business coach and I really had to think for a few minutes. Of course, my answer could be many things. If I knew then what I know now kinda stuff started swirling around in my head. But, I really couldn’t say and I found myself really struggling with the fact that I didn’t have an answer. I’ve been doing this for such a long time, at such…Rest of Story…

US – EXISTING HOME SALES
May 2010 Shows a Continued Strong Pace for Existing-Home Sales
Existing-home sales remained at elevated levels in May on buyer response to the tax credit, characterized by stabilizing home prices and historically low mortgage interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors. Gains in the West and South were offset by a decline in the Northeast; the Midwest was steady. Existing-home sales, which are completed…Rest of Story…

US – INSURANCE
A little less protection
If you’ve thought about cutting back on insurance expenses during the recent economic downturn, you’re not alone. According to a 2009 study by the Insurance Research Council, 28 percent of those with auto insurance coverage reported shopping for lower rates when they normally would not have done so. It’s among the top five ways to reduce expenses, the others including…Rest of Story…

US – TOM FERRY
Coaching with Tom Ferry – First Call
I sat down on Thursday to start my month of coaching with Tom Ferry (that I won right here at ActiveRain) via Skype. I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. I was looking forward to it, but that was about all I knew. Tom was downright forthcoming in his assessments and making sure I understood what we were going to be looking at. He didn’t even mention real estate at first…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus Board of Realtors Breaking News… May home sales
Columbus Board of REALTORS® Breaking News… The official May home sales the article is titled: “May closings maintain frenzied pace” You will be seeing that info from the Columbus Dispatch, Business First Columbus, the local TV news today too. The article says: “Central Ohio home closings in May significantly outpaced the previous month as well as the previous year…Rest of Story…

DALLAS, TX
Video: Drunk officer fires gun in car
In edited video released by the Dallas Police Department, an off-duty officer is helped home by fellow officers after drinking too much. While in a car, Officer Kelly Beemer fired her weapon into the floor of the vehicle. She is now on leave…Watch Video…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
East Valley Real Estate: What is a multiple counter offer?
Today Kristin LaVanway and Dean Ouellette of the East Valley Team talk about putting in your best offer because you don’t know if the seller will issue a highest and best or not. Sometimes, when you submit an offer to purchase a property the Seller will respond with a Multiple Counter Offer…this gives the Seller a chance to review several offers that may have come in relatively…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
New Logic in Vulcan Move
Billionaire investor and Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen has spent roughly two decades and millions of dollars amassing real estate, primarily in Seattle. But last year, Mr. Allen’s Vulcan Inc. investment firm began intensifying its search for deals outside the Pacific Northwest, branching out into the beaten-down property markets of Southern California and Arizona. Now that…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
5123 Stormy Autumn, San Antonio 78247 – Pheasant Ridge
Meticulous four bedroom home in NE San Antonio. Large formal dining and living rooms. The family room opens into the eat-in kitchen which boasts of breakfast bar, island and walk-in pantry. Ceiling fans and designer colors abound throughout with custom moulding in the dining & family rooms. You will find ceramic floors downstairs with carpet upstairs. All bedrooms are…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My ^Seattle Blogs: Real Estate News Too Depressing Even For Me!
I give up…I’m no longer going to blog or report about the housing market in Seattle or anywhere else for that matter! Every morning I wake up and hit all my news services as well as my Google reader in a desperate search for anything that resembles good news. Oh sure, there are the occasional reports of home prices going up (not really good news if you think about it) or home sales…Rest of Story…

US – LEAD GENERATION
10 Days of Pain for 1 Day of Closing.
I have yet to meet a real estate agent that is willing to state, “I love lead generation.” It’s the one thing we all seem to hate. Whether we dislike the rejection, the awkward silence on the other end of the phone, or just feel uncomfortable intruding; we all go through periods where getting us to call and convert leads (for the record, I hate that word) is akin to having root canal surgery…Rest of Story…

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EDMONDS, WA
And Then There Were None
June 11-27, 2010 – Thurs, Fris, Sats @ 8pm, Suns @ 2pm. A remote island. No way to get off. Ten people are facing their own death. An unidentified host informs them they have been responsible for someone’s demise: now they will all die before the weekend is over. One by one, the guests are killed; one of them suggests that the killer is likely among them. Will anyone survive and…Rest of Story…

MAUI, HI
Kihei Surfside Resort
Kihei Surfside Resort – Kihei ^Maui Hawaii – oceanfront condos for rent and sale…See Picture…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
SAN ANTONIO 78230 HOUSING MARKET – WEEK ENDING JUNE 18, 2010
There’s been a slight uptick in median home prices in San Antonio 78230, but so far, it’s not a major shift in pricing. I expect prices to fluctuate a bit over the summer as people enter and leave the real estate market, however, I don’t see any signs of significant fluctuations at this point in time. These prices have dipped from their highs towards the end of 2009 (when the first time…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My ^Seattle Blogs: When It Comes To Your Fan Page…Gosh Darn It, You Got To Like Yourself.
One of the best ways to communicate with your community on your Fan Page is to always be sure and ‘like’ your posts! This insures that (if your settings are right) you will receive an email every time one of your posts gets a comment. Clearly the main reason for any post is to engage and converse with your community and making sure you respond as quickly as possible, you can…Rest of Story…

US – FEDERAL RESERVE
Federal Reserve, OCC, OTS, FDIC Issue Final Guidance on Incentive Compensation
The Federal Reserve, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) issued final guidance today to ensure that incentive compensation arrangements at financial organizations take into account risk and are consistent with safe and sound practices. The guidance was originally proposed by the Federal Reserve last year. The OCC, OTS, and FDIC are joining in issuing the final version…Rest of Story…

US – HOUSING MARKET
Housing Market Summary – Week Ending June 19th
The real estate market is certainly trying to find footing. The economic data seems to point to a market headed in every direction. This is all part of the recovery process. Starting with this article, I’m publishing a weekly housing market digest. The main focus will be a short summary of the economic data that will impact the housing market and ultimately your real estate…Rest of Story…

US – INVENTORY
Housing Market Chart of the Day: Median Price, Inventory of Homes in Boston MSA
Even with Boston’s seasonality, inventory levels have trended downward over the past three years, but the number of homes for sale is now pushing through last year’s peak value. Prices stabilized in 2008, moved higher in 2009, and remained mostly flat this year. The good news? 2010 prices troughed above 2009 levels. The bad news? 2010 prices didn’t reach last year’s peak…Rest of Story…

WESTERVILLE, OH
Westerville home sales up 49.4%
The Westerville City Shool District includes neighborhoods in both Franklin and Delaware Counties. The 124 home sales in Westerville schools in May 2010 included homes in City of Westerville, City of Columbus, Blendon and Genoa Townships and the Village of Minerva Park: City of Westerville neighborhoods including Annehurst, Heritage Estates, Millstone Creek and Spring…Rest of Story…

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DUBLIN, OH
Dublin home sales UP 50%
The graph shows single family home sales in the Dublin school district for the past 15 months! May 2010 closed home sales in the Dublin City School District were up 50% from May 2009. The redline is pending sales. Home sales through the end of April 2010 were subject to tax credits for first time buyers as well as homeowners. Dublin home sales a market report for May 2010…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JUNE 21, 2010
Lake Geneva mortgage markets improved last week on weaker-than-expected jobless figures, ongoing troubles in Europe, and a tame reading on domestic inflation. As a result, conforming mortgage rates for Lake Geneva real estate fell last week, drawing loads of new refinance applications. For a brief moment Thursday afternoon, mortgage bond prices pierced a key support…Rest of Story…

OAKLAND HEIGHTS, TX
Oakland Heights – San Antonio 78249
Oakland Heights has everything you need very close by. Whether you are a USAA employee, UTSA student, or a commuter to downtown San Antonio, you will agree, Oakland Heights is right in the middle of it all. This subdivision is a tad over ten years old and has something for everyone – whether in the neighborhood or close by. Located right off DeZavala and I-10 (off Vance…Rest of Story…

PHOENIX, AZ
TenDayClose.com and Academy Mortgage: Why we made the move.
Recently our team made a move over to, what I would consider, our chief competitors. The old saying goes, “if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em”. …and we did. Academy Mortgage is home to Ten Day Close, and is the #3 mortgage company in Maricopa County, behind Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Academy Mortgage has a reputation for being a reliable, get loans done, partner…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Thanks, I’m back, and goals. – New video
Just a (not so short) video from me about some of the things going on with me lately. From re-joining the world of San Antonio real estate to a lot of thanks being sent out to everyone who visits my San Antonio real estate website (and any of the other websites I’ve been working on: I saw it in San Antonio., San Antonio’s rockstar turned Realtor®., or my latest site, TattooedRE)…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My ^Seattle Blogs: Why to Use Social Media vs. How to Use Social Media
Everywhere I turn there is a convention or a webinar about Social Media this and Social Media that. We have extremely bright individuals offering their wares and expending tremendous amounts of time and energy to get folks to use their services. Still I can’t help but notice the large number of folks in the Real Estate industry (including lenders) who are still searching for a way to…Rest of Story…

US – HOME SIZE
Home Size Continues to Decline; Buyers Increasingly Opt for Single-Story Homes
The size of new single-family homes completed declined last year, dropping to a nationwide average of 2,438 square feet, according to detailed information about the characteristics of new homes completed in 2009 that was released recently by the Census Bureau. After increasing continually for nearly three decades, the average size of single-family homes completed in the…Rest of Story…

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HAIKU MAUI, HI
Manawai Road, Haiku Maui HI 96708
themauihunter — June 11, 2010 — Driving down Manawai Road, Haiku Maui HI 96708…Watch the Video…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
GOOD NEWS FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE SELLERS: HOUSING STARTS FALL TO 1-YEAR LOW IN MAY 2010
Single-family housing starts plummeted to a one-year low in May, just 30 days after soaring to a 20-month high. It’s no wonder home builders are confused. Against a revised April figure, Housing Starts fell 97,000 units in May, a figure representing almost one-fifth of the total market size. It’s the worst showing for Housing Starts since May 2009, a surprise to builders and…Rest of Story…

MANHATTAN, NY
Central Park West’s Ugliest Apartments Gets a Do-Over
It was the 15 Central Park West listing that challenged the building’s rep as the city’s classiest condo. Apartment #2D, at the rear of the shorter ‘House’ building (and therefore with no direct park views), was briefly online as a for-sale-by-owner listing with some amateurish photos that showed off some, uh, peculiar decor. Curbed commenters pounced. Now, the 2,179-square-foot…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
FBI issues scam alert for San Antonio real estate
It seems that there’s always a scam floating about and we’re always being warned of potential threats to our wallets, especially when it comes to the internet. This recent scam alert, issued by the FBI, is targeting title companies and Realtors® in the San Antonio area. Typically the scams target the consumer, so this San Antonio real estate scam, stands out from the pack. The premise…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
Seattle Real Estate Blog: Washington State Transitions to Broker Only-What’s In A Name?
As Washington State begins its final countdown before the July 1st date when all licensees become Brokers, a little change in the way the Real Estate Teams will conduct business has arisen. The Dept. of Licensing has made a few changes in how you and your teams name must appear and how that affects you and your Brokerage that you work for. Above I have transcribed and…Rest of Story…

TEMPE, AZ
Things to do around Tempe AZ: Ted’s Hot Dogs
Ted’s Jumbo Red Hots in Tempe AZ has some of the best hot dogs you can get anywhere, and at a very reasonable price. Ted’s charcoal broiled flavoring makes for a very tasty hot dog. Below is my choice when I go, one with chili cheese and a second with mustard, ketchup, relish and onion. The picture does not do them justice. You need to try them in person. In the video…Watch the Video…

US – MORTGAGE FRAUD
FBI: 485 arrests in mortgage fraud ‘sweep’
In what’s become an annual tradition, the FBI announced the results of a “mortgage fraud sweep” Thursday, hours after releasing statistics documenting the rise in suspected cases of mortgage fraud reports filed by lenders. The sweep, “Operation Stolen Dreams,” has produced 485 arrested since its launch on March 1, and criminal charges against 1,215 defendants who are allegedly…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Homebuyer Tax Credit Deadline NOT Extended. House to approve Reid Extension Amendment
Via None: News wires are buzzing with reports that the Senate just approved an extension of the homebuyer tax credit’s June 30 closing deadline. THESE HEADLINES ARE MISLEADING!!! The June 30 closing deadline has not been extended…but it was accepted as an amendment to the Tax Extenders Bill. Under the amendment, borrowers who signed purchase contracts by April 30…Rest of Story…

EDMONDS, WA
Art Festival this weekend in ^EDMONDS great outing for Fathers Day
Welcome to the 2010- Edmonds Arts Festival – GENERAL INFORMATION – About the Festival – Directions & Parking – NO Pet Policy – Map (PDF) – THE GROTTO BEER AND WINE GARDEN – New venue this year! – Hosted by Olives Restaurant…Rest of Story…

GILBERT, AZ
Why Do I Need to Complete a Statement of Identity?
Why is my title company asking for a Statement of Identity? Title will request a Statement of ID if they discover a judgement or other item of record against someone with the same (or similar) name as one of the parties to our transaction. The vast majority of the time, there is no issue, but every once in a while, a buyer or seller has a situation to clear up…Rest of Story…

KIHEI, HI
2737 S. Kihei Rd. #150, Kihei, HI
This fully upgraded, ground floor unit is everything you’re looking for in a vacation condo. Enjoy the South Maui lifestyle with beaches, shopping and restaurants nearby. Hale Kamaole is a popular destination for travelers, and many return every year. Great ocean view and quick access to the pool make this a highly desirable unit. Lots of storage space and built-ins including a…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Dear AT&T – Now is your chance
I have been an AT&T user for years. I went through the whole Cingular nightmare with them and never left. It wasn’t easy during that time, but despite many complaints from others about AT&T, I have always received great service from them – both in terms of customer service and actual wireless phone signal (except for recently in Garden Ridge – it’s horrible out there). With…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
^Seattle Real Estate Blog: Is Weather and Real Estate Connected?
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound Region, I don’t need to remind you all that it has been a less than stellar spring. In fact, just a few weekends ago (at my Sons Baseball game) I believe the high temperature that day was 49º! Not only has it been cool…or even cold for some, but it’s been rainy and sprinkly and all together soggy! And it seems to be affecting a lot…Rest of Story…

WESTOVER HILLS, TX
Heights of Westover Hills
On the Northwest side of town, right off 151 and Military, you will find the glorious neighborhood of The Heights of Westover Hills. Just minutes from Sea World, Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, and Lackland Air Force Base. This Perry Homes neighborhood is a young fourteen years old and has only a few streets to speak of making this community tightly knit. The Heights of Westover…Rest of Story…

US – TAX CREDIT
Senate approves home tax credit extension
The Senate on Wednesday approved a plan to give homebuyers an extra three months to finish qualifying for federal tax incentives that boosted home sales this spring. The move by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid would give buyers until Sept. 30 to complete their purchases and qualify for tax credits of up to $8,000. Under the current terms, buyers had until April 30 to get…Rest of Story…

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