COLUMBUS, OH
the history of the Morse – Bethel Connector
A site called ‘Neighborhood Link’ has a good read about the history of the Morse – Bethel Connector. The Morse – Bethel Connector would have been a road connecting Clintonville to the Bethel Road area, a bridge across the Olentangy River….Neighborhood Link – Clintonville Area Commission – Morse – Bethel Connector says: ” For over three decades, there has been debate about…Rest of Story…

CORALVILLE, IA
Condo for Sale: 2237 Oakleaf St, #3 ^CORALVILLE, IA
Lots to see in this spacious condo in downtown Coralville. Vaulted ceilings, 2 car garage, fabulous deck for those grill parties. Updated and move in ready…See the Listing…

GILBERT, AZ
Gilbert development touted as having homes of the future
Diane Melendez of Mesa and her four children recently toured one of the new model houses that Meritage Homes has built at the Lyon’s Gate development in Gilbert. “It’s like looking at how all homes will be built in the future,” she said. That was exactly what C.R. Herro, Meritage’s vice president for environmental affairs, wanted to hear. He has been telling anyone who will…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
FALLING CONSUMER CONFIDENCE HELPS DRAG LAKE GENEVA MORTGAGE RATES LOWER. FOR NOW.
For the second consecutive month, U.S. consumer confidence is plunging. July’s official reading is its lowest since July of last year and the figures run in stark contrast to just two months ago, when the index touched a multi-year high. According to The Conference Board, July’s figures are reflective of a more pessimistic consumer; one concerned about “business conditions and the labor market…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle blogs: Leads and Referrals-How Much Would You Pay?
In this ever evolving online world we have created for ourselves in the Real Estate Industry with our ability to get folks from all corners of the Globe to reach our web and blog sites, the questions start to become more relevant every time I hear them. How much would you pay for a referral? How much would you pay for a lead? I hear from and talk to Real Estate agents all over the country…Rest of Story…

US – HOME VALUES
Updating the Case Shiller 100 Chart & Forecast
Back in 2008, I ran this updated chart of the Case Shiller Housing Price Index by BP reader Steve Barry. It was widely reproduced around the web. (Unfortunately, some unscrupulous folks striped Steve’s authorship off of it, and passed it off as their own). I asked Steve to update Shiller’s NYT chart, now that much of the government intervention has run its course. There is still massive…See the Chart…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Delawanda Park – Tom Arbour slept here
Delawanda Park – Tom Arbour slept here… the Central Ohio naturalist slept in Delawanda Park the neighborhood NOT Delawanda Park the City of Columbus park. He call’s the park “Kenney Park.” Tom Arbour who writes The Ohio Nature Blog rented the house at 301 Girard Rd. Columbus Ohio 43214 (the house is for sale now NOT for rent) during his Olentangy Days…Rest of Story…

SALT LAKE CITY, UT
Wasatch Front foreclosure picture continues to darken
The Wasatch Front’s foreclosure problem continues to grow, a new report shows. Owners of nearly 8,300 residential properties in the Salt Lake metro area received a foreclosure-related filing in the first six months of the year, according to RealtyTrac, a company that tracks foreclosures nationally. That’s up more than 55 percent from the same six-month period last year. By comparison, the…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Take Advantage of ePropertysites For Your Real Estate Marketing!
I was spending some time with my good friend Tom Lasswell @loanprofessor yesterday and we got to talking about some of the tools he offers his agents to help them promote their business…including their listings. Eventually the conversation turned to one of my favorite real estate tools, ePropertysites. As many of you know, I was an early adopter of ePropertysites and I have preached their…Rest of Story…

US – HOME OWNERSHIP
Homeownership falls to 10-year low
As foreclosures continued to grow in the second quarter of 2010 — with 269,962 homes taken back by banks, according to RealtyTrac — the nation’s homeownership rate also fell, reaching its lowest level in a decade. The U.S. Census Bureau (pdf) reports that the homeownership rate fell to 66.9% in the second quarter, down from 67.1% in the first quarter, and an even bigger drop from…Rest of Story…

US – SELLER ASSISTANCE
Reinstating Seller Paid Down Payment Assistance – 07.29.10
They hit this outta the park. Reinstating Seller Paid Down Payment Assistance…Watch Video…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Clintonville Businesses – Don’t judge a marquee by it’s cover
A comment on Yelp.com from someone named Heather… about the Pierce Cleaners sign reads: “Well, don’t just a marquee by its cover. I found them to be lacking in the personality department and completely unconcerned with hearing about how I was prompted to come in because of their funny sayings on the marquee outside.” Clintonville Businesses – Don’t judge a marquee by it’s…Rest of Story…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
Are Housing Prices Heading Down? Scary Stories Don’t Match The Numbers
East Valley Team memberKristin LaVanway talks about how the recent reports on housing prices does not match reality in the East Valley real estate market. After reading a recent article on HousingWire.com, I am scratching my head. The article predicts that housing prices are heading down. But, here in Phoenix, we are seeing sustained activity in a very competitive market…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Watch Out For Predatory Loan Modification
I just finished reading a disturbing story posted by my friend and colleague Ryan Allie on his blog about the FTC coming down on some really slimy people who have been promising to help struggling homeowners with loan modifications only to take their money and then not deliver. First off, any time you have to pay an upfront fee for this service…that’s a red flag. However, it appears…Rest of Story…

US – BP
BP hopes to turn page with new CEO, leaner company
Battered BP began reinventing itself in the shadow of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill Tuesday, naming its first American CEO as it reported a record $17 billion quarterly loss. Its outgoing chief miffed the White House anew with his parting comments. Robert Dudley, who will replace Tony Hayward on Oct. 1, promised changes in light of the environmental disaster. “There’s no question we are…Rest of Story…

US – HOME SALES
New-Home Sales Bounce Back from Record Low in June
Coming off an historic low in May, sales of newly built, single-family homes rose 23.6% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 330,000 units in June 2010, according to U.S. Commerce Department data. “Today’s numbers are an encouraging sign that new-home sales are coming back from an expected slow period that followed the expiration of the home buyer tax credit…Rest of Story…

US – TRUTH IN LENDING
The Truth in Lending in Under Two Minutes
The Truth-in-Lending document (also known as the TIL) is the most mis-understood document in the loan package. Many notaries or escrow officers gloss over the document, calling it the “Confusion in Lending”, or some other funny name in order to avoid actually explaining the numbers. Over 6000 signings ago, I took the time to thoroughly understand the TIL. I wanted…Rest of Story…

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EAST VALLEY, AZ
Bank of America short sales, not what they used to be
East Valley Team memberDean Ouellette talks about how the horror stories you hear about Bank of America short sales are mostly from the past. Not long ago I did a few videos on Bank of America, how bad they were, how slow they were and how they could help themselves. If you find one of those old videos somewhere on the interwebs, just hit next. Bank of America has changed their…Rest of Story…

JOHNSON COUNTY, IA
Johnson County Fair Iowa July 2010
Johnson County Fair Iowa July 2010…See Details…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
NEW HOMES SALES GAIN IN JUNE, BUT GAINS ARE RELATIVE
After a down month in May, the sales of newly-built homes appears back on track. This may be interesting news for Lake Geneva real estate buyers looking for a newly built home. As published by the Census Bureau, June’s New Home Sales report showed: A 24 percent sales volume increase from the month prior – A 2-month drop in the supply of newly-built home – There are now…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Does Your Real Estate Marketing Include an E-Newsletter?
Every morning I wake up to a cup of coffee and a stream of blogs and newsletters that have magically arrived in my email inbox while I was hanging with Morpheus. Now, I subscribe to fair number of writers and news sources that give me my daily dose of all that is happening in my line of site. However, what I really enjoy are some of the electronic Newsletters that I get, filled…Rest of Story…

US – HOME SALES
Home sales show signs of steadying real estate sector
After a record crash in new home sales in May with a dip of 32.7% after the tax credit expiration, new home sales remain slow but have improved 23.6%, showing hope in the new home sector. Existing home sales however have dipped an additional 5.1%. Neither number is pretty, but neither is dramatically good or bad, given the circumstances. New home sales have falled 17% since…Rest of Story…

New home sales up nearly 24% in June
Perhaps we owe it all to Justin Bieber that new-home sales jumped 23.6% in June. The promotion through KB Home that allowed visitors to its Las Vegas-area communities to enter a drawing for tickets to the pop star’s sold-out show (which was last weekend) was just one of many that builders were throwing out in the wake of the homebuyer tax credit. Buyers get more time to close…Rest of Story…

US – HOUSING MARKET
Housing Market Insight – Week of July 26th
As we near the end of July, much of the recent housing news has been focused on a double-dip. While much data points to a decline in pricing, signs continue to point to a market which has largely bottomed out recovering. This week’s housing coverage includes updates on builder confidence, an update on interest rates, a surprising turn in purchase applications, expected news with…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Decorating, Updating & Staging: What’s the Difference?
Thanks to Georgia home stager Patsy Overton for allowing this post to Re-Blogged. It is hard to define and distinguish between decorating, updating and staging. Staging a home for sale is more than making it pretty. Via Patsy Overton (Stage, Show & SELL Home Staging Co. Atlanta, Georgia): Decorating, Updating & Staging: What’s the Difference? A week or so ago I wrote a post…Rest of Story…

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CLINTONVILLE, OH
High St. in Clintonville… never too late…
High St. in Clintonville what is missing now? A landmark on High St. at 5250 N. High St… Make that 5205 N. High St. High Street at Westview so that would be Sharon Heights, a Clintonville community. The Pierce Cleaners sign that you always had to glance to look and see what it said. The front and back of the Pierce Cleaners sign could be different pithy statements so you had to…Rest of Story…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
Are multiple offers bad?
East valley Team memberKristin LaVanway recently moved to a new house in the East Valley and has some tips to make moving easier. With the competitive Buyer’s market we are seeing in the East Valley real estate market right now, buyers are frustrated when they lose out in the bidding wars. But lately, I have seen a surprising turn as buyers are bidding on multiple properties – it’s never over…Rest of Story…

FALLS CHURCH, VA
Falls Church Real Estate Rebounding for June 2010
Compared to June 2009, the real estate market in Falls Church is rebounding nicely. Prices are up across the board and days on the market are down. Even with 21.6% of the sold properties being distressed – 22 were short sales and 15 were bank-owned – prices are climbing again. Here’s the breakdown for June 2010: Single Family Home, Detached. Average Net Sale Price…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JULY 26, 2010
After a week off, I’m back. Lake Geneva mortgage markets worsened last week for the first time in 6 weeks last week. Investors were pleased with corporate earnings reports and the European bank stress tests results. Stocks gained on the news, and bonds lost. Lake Geneva real estate mortgage rates rose last week, but only slightly. Rate are still hovering near their lowest levels of…Rest of Story…

NORTH LIBERTY, IA
Luxury Condo for Sale – 1455 N Jones Blvd, #6 North Liberty
Luxury Condo for Sale – 1455 N Jones Blvd, #6 North Liberty. Highlights: Master Bedroom has private bath. Fireplace in living room. Covered deck w/ awesome View. Easy commute to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: How Does Twitter Help You In Real Estate?
Like many of the Social Media sites, Twitter allows you to give quick, straight-to-the-point blurbs on just about anything. But for most Seattle Real Estate Professionals, it may not be getting used to its full potential. One of the key features that I like about Twitter is the ability to link and auto-post to and from your facebook fan and ‘fun’ pages allowing you to get your message out to…Rest of Story…

US – REO
REO average list price
REO average list price decline from $87 end of April 2010 to $81 today. REO inventory rise, prices fall. #CromfordReport #Phoenix #REO…See the Tweet…

US -1099
New 1099 Rules Aimed at Curbing Tax Cheaters
Self-employed real estate practitioners should expect a host of new paperwork beginning in 2012. That will be the first year that whenever a firm buys more than $600 a year in goods or services from a vendor – whether it is a giant company or a one-person show – the vendor will be due a 1099 from the purchaser at the end of the year. Lawmakers passed the provision to help fund healthcare…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Sharon Heights everything turns out allright
It’s a proud day for Sharon Heights a Columbus neighborhood. COTA is NOT going to disrupt the Sharon Heights neighborhood with a bus turnaround where a strip mall stands near the corner of High and Kanawha. Sharon Heights neighborhood map and surrounding area. The Columbus Dispatch article about the outcome Outcry in Clintonville Sinks COTA Turnaround Plan is written…Rest of Story…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
East Valley Short Sales: Do I really need to talk to an attorney?
If you are thinking about selling your East Valley house as a short sale, it is critical that you speak to a real estate attorney before make the decision. In some cases, the short sale might be the best route but in other cases, the short sale could put you at risk for costly deficiency judgements, tax liabilities and other long term hardships. It always worries us greatly when when we hear agents tell…Rest of Story…

FSU
Parents Of FSU Students Look At Real Estate
Historically, parents of FSU students have looked at real estate ownership as a method of reducing or eliminating the cost of sending their child to college for five (or so) years. As investment properties skyrocketed during the boom of the housing market though, we saw less and less investment as the opportunity for safety was diminished. Now that it is six years later, I am starting to…Rest of Story…

GILBERT, AZ
Defendant in Gilbert police officer shooting found guilty
Defendant Daimen Irizarry was found guilty on all 13 charges. According to 3TV reporter Carina Sonn Irizarry was unemotional, but some of his family members burst into tears when the verdict was read. Irizarry was driving a work truck the night Redondo allegedly killed Lieutenant Shuhandler by shooting him in the face following a traffic stop earlier this year. He also led police on a long chase…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: What Does Your Blog Say…About You?
As a constant consumer of information, I spend most of my daily lead generation time looking at, absorbing and commenting on other peoples blogs and facebook posts (Yes, facebook is a blog). I get a real sense that there are a few folks out there who are really doing it right! I like @darinpersinger and his powerful blog at Productivity Junkies. His message is straight…Rest of Story…

US – HOME SALES
Existing Home Sales Down for the Month, Up for the Year
The tax credit certainly borrowed from future sales as seen in the National Association of Realtors recent Existing Home Sales Index showed. June’sexisting home sales were 5% lower than May’s when seasonally adjusted, but did register nearly 10% higher in the year-over-year numbers. I’d expect this number to continue to look ugly in the near term as the hangover is felt from the tax…Rest of Story…

Existing-Home Sales Slow in June but Remain Above Year-Ago Levels
With the scheduled closing deadline for the home buyer tax credits, existing-home sales slowed in June but remained at relatively elevated levels, according to the National Association of Realtors®. Existing-home sales1, which are completed transactions that include single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops, fell 5.1 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.37…Rest of Story…

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EAST VALLEY, AZ
How to effect the BPO on a short sale
East Valley Team memberDean Ouellette talks how when a short sale is denied when it should be approved it is not always the banks fault. So in my last video I talked about how it is often the agents fault, not the banks fault the short sale is declined. One reason many of the deals get killed is a bad BPO. Bad BPOs happen to everyone, way to often. Here are some tips that I use to try and…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: What Do You Do To Market Your Listings Online?
With all that’s available out there, what are you using as the ‘out-of-the-box’ marketing tools of choice for your listings…what are you finding offers the most ROI for your sellers. One of the best services I’ve found is epropertysites.com both for its ease in use and its ease on the budget! Not only does this work effectively to get you the listings but it is a powerful service because it…Rest of Story…

US – HOME PURCHASE
NINETY PERCENT OF AMERICANS DO NOT REGRET BUYING THEIR CURRENT HOME
A new study released by Bankrate, Inc. and conducted by Princeton Survey Research Associates International shows that, even with home prices sliding and mortgage rates the lowest in decades, the vast majority of Americans do not regret buying their current home. Among the findings: -Ninety percent of homeowners say they don’t regret buying their home versus a mere 9% who said they do -Among those who regret buying their homes, the most common reasons cited were…Rest of Story…

US – HOUSING FINANCE
Obama’s next focus of reform: Housing finance
After President Obama signs into law an overhaul of financial regulation at a ceremony set for Wednesday, his administration will turn to reforming an area at the root of the financial crisis: the U.S. housing market. Responding to the collapse in home prices and the huge number of foreclosures, the Obama administration is pursuing an overhaul of government policy that could diverge…Rest of Story…

US – LOAN MODIFICATION
Loan modification program slowing down
Even as the Obama administration’s program to help troubled borrowers stay in their homes continues to extend long-term help to homeowners, the number of people entering the program is falling. In June, the Home Affordable Modification Program (pdf) converted 51,205 trial modification into permanent modifications, bringing the total number of homeowners receiving…Rest of Story…

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CALIFORNIA
Chart of the Day: Shadow Inventory No More in the Central Valley?
At the height of the 2008 sub-prime crash, housing inventory accumulated rapidly, then dissipated through mid-2009 – the effect of withdrawn listings in 2008 and the housing stimulus in 2009. But, inventory is persistently rising again this year. Out of the last year’s short-term recovery and back into burst for these markets? (If you think this is interesting, you should see the price…Rest of Story…

COLUMBUS, OH
the Delawanda Park neighborhood
The Delawanda Park neighborhood is in north Columbus near the Delaware Park and Ride on High St. The Delawanda Park neighborhood is near Delawanda Park, a city of Columbus Park on the Olentangy River… the park named Delawanda Park is also known as Kenney Park. Where is Delawanda Park, the neighborhood? South of Graceland and north of Old Beechwold. Back in the 1920s and…Rest of Story…

GILBERT, AZ
Preliminary Title Report Review
When an agent receives the preliminary title report, what do they need to review? I highlight some key areas that agents need to check. Some agents I questioned told me they simply put the report into their file. This is not the answer I was hoping for. Escrow needs agents to check Schedule A for accuracy and Schedule B for any items that may require special attention. If an agent…Rest of Story…

CT Video Series No 27 Taxes and Title Insurance
Why do you need title insurance? Reason No. 17 is explained in this video…Watch Video…

REAL ESTATE PSYCHOLOGY
The Psychology of Real Estate
EARLIER THIS YEAR 27 STUDENTS at Old Dominion University pressed their foreheads into a padded frame and peered ahead, much like patients at an eye doctor. They scrolled through pictures of 10 on-the-market homes on a computer screen as an ocular tracking program recorded their eye movements. In some of the homes, for some of the students, the living rooms were…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: If I Build You Your Very Own Custom Blogsite…Would You Promise to Blog?
My Phone and email have been blowing up with Real Estate Brokers from all around the Seattle and Puget Sound Region asking me to help them with their Social Media Platform…in particular, they want to start blogging but are frustrated at where and how to start. So here it is!!! If I build you your very own custom made, fresh out of the box, tailored to your business, blogsite and even…Rest of Story…

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INDIANA
State: June jobless rate rises to 10.1%
Indiana’s employment situation remained flat in June, inching up slightly to 10.1 percent. “Indiana’s economy added thousands of jobs in retail, manufacturing and finance, but those gains did not overcome a drop in hiring by temporary staffing companies,” said Mark W. Everson, commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, in a news release. “We hope this begins…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Change Is In the Air For Seattle Real Estate…or is there?
They say the only constant is change… And more change is coming, as the sweeping Financial Regulation Bill was passed by the Senate last week and will be signed by President Obama in short order to become law. So what does this change mean for us in the Seattle Real Estate Profession… and how will it impact home loan rates? Here’s what you need to know. The Bill…Rest of Story…

US – HOUSING REPORT
Altos Research June 2010 Housing Report: Supply up, Prices down
The Altos Research June 2010 Real-time Housing Report is published and available for download. (It’s free to register and download.) Couple of the highlights (or low-lights depending on your perspective…): Listed property inventory jumped in 25 of 26 markets tracked. Housing demand has declined as a result of the end of the federal government’s tax credit, inventory is…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Wilson Bridge Road Corridor
I went on the Wilson Bridge Road Corridor walking tour on Saturday morning… the walk was from the Community Center to the Olentangy Parklands. The Wilson Bridge Road Corridor which is being studied is from ‘rail to river. ‘ The railroad tracks are just east of the Worthington Community Center. The river… the Olentangy is where it has always been. It was a long hot walk. It was…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Real Living HER Open House List – July 18 , 2010
Real Living HER Open House List – July 18, 2010 says there are 241 open house. The number of open houses scheduled will probably go up today at one or two o’clock when open houses generally start. Each open house on the list says what time it open. The Real Living HER Open House List is not an archive. If you look at it always has the current open houses, rather than history. The list…Rest of Story…

GILBERT, AZ
Gilbert ranked 36th best place to live by Money Magazine
Sunny little Gilbert, AZ – our humble abode – has been ranked by Money Magazine as the 36th best place to live in the U.S. Using some undisclosed formula that appears to take into consideration factors like housing, income, crime, growth, schools and “quality of life”, Gilbert returns to the Top 100 list after missing the cut in 2009 and being ranked #28 in 2008. I wish I knew…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JULY 19, 2010
Lake Geneva mortgage markets improved for the 5th straight week last week as consumer confidence waned and inflation data tamed. Investors ignored the news that 19 of 23 reporting S&P 500 companies beat their respective earnings estimates and sold off on stocks. There’s concern about a potential economic slowdown for the months ahead and it may be well-founded…Rest of Story…

MANHATTAN, NY
$12950 / 4br – Excellent West end ave Building ^Very Large Classic-7^ Great Light (Upper West Side)
This rare massive city home is truly remarkable with it’s; oversized windows, breathtaking river views, plethora of closets. The living room with its deco fireplace is large and airy great for entertaining and hosting. ~Open House~ to Register. The kitchen is extremely large w/ all modern stainless steel appliances, and is like another apartment altogether adding to the feeling of its already…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Now this is cool – tower attached to deck. 4207 Jennifer Nicole, 78261 ^SA
Now this is cool – tower attached to deck. 4207 Jennifer Nicole, 78261 ^SA…See Picture…

SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ
4 Bedroom Residential Home For Sale in San Tan Valley, Arizona for $52/sq foot!
Unbelievable value for this large 4 bedroom, 3 bath home, with appliances included for only $52/foot. 2336 square feet with bedroom and full bathroom downstairs on a pool size lot. This home features an expansive great room floorplan. Delightful kitchen features spiced maple canbinetry, large double sink, flat-top range and matching built-in microwave with views to backyard refrigerator…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Simplaris Blogcast – An Easy Way To Show Off Your Blog Posts on Your Facebook Profile.
I just discovered this very cool Facebook app from Simplaris Blogcast. I’m always looking for ways to make it easier for friends and fans to get quick snips of my daily posts and I really like that this app does just that. Now I can share my thoughts in a way that doesn’t beat folks over the head and lets them take their time when reading my posts. Super easy to install and very unassuming…Rest of Story…

US – FLOOD INSURANCE
House Authorizes 5-Year Extension of National Flood Insurance Program
The House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday which would authorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for the next five years. H.R. 5114 would also make a number of changes to the NFIP. The flood insurance program has been operating under a series of temporary extensions for much of the year while more permanent legislation has been stalled in…Rest of Story…

US – HOME VALUATION
Goodbye, Home Valuation Code of Conduct
Appraisers are welcoming Thursday’s passage of legislation that makes sweeping changes to the nation’s financial regulatory system, saying the bill includes the first modernization of real estate appraisal regulations in more than 20 years. HR 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, includes appraisal independence requirements and provides…Rest of Story…

US – MARILYN MONROE
$3.59 million Marilyn Monroe ‘collectible’ for sale
For a short six months, Marilyn Monroe lived in this Spanish-style home in Brentwood, Calif. She dedicated much of that time to decorating the home before she died there in 1962. The home, which Luxist says might be the “most special Marilyn collectible,” is on the market for $3.59 million. Built in 1929, the home has been renovated numerous times since it was the…Rest of Story…

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