COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus Ohio 43214 home prices are up
Columbus Ohio 43214 home prices are up… or sale prices are up from a year ago. Average active (list) price is down 10% from June 2009. Sale price in June 2010 was up 17%. The graph shows active and sold prices for Columbus Ohio 43214 for the past 15 months. Columbus Ohio 43214 home prices a market report for June 2010 – Average active home price is down 10% from June 2009…Rest of Story…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
What’s next after foreclosure? An eviction perhaps
Two weeks ago, my house was sold at the Trustee Sale to an investor. His agent, Randy Duncan, informed me of the sale by serving me with a 5-day notice to vacate – the standard eviction notice here in Arizona. We agreed to a longer time period, about two weeks, so imagine my surprise when I received an Eviction Action seeking a $1600 judgement for back rent! Make sure…Rest of Story…

HAMPTONS, NY
All Things Being Equal, A SOS Address Costs An Extra $2.445M
A couple of weeks ago, we spoke about one of Farrell Building Company’s latest ventures, a 6,000-square-foot spec house in a desirable section of Water Mill South. At $5.995 million, the house—even in its scaled-down state—definitely represents a great downturn-era deal. But let’s not let this house off the hook so easily. Turns out Farrell is ostensibly building the exact same house…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
THE FED’S JUNE MINUTES KEEP LAKE GENEVA MORTGAGE RATES IN RALLY-MODE
According to Freddie Mac, Lake Geneva mortgage rates made new all-time lows this week and the good news is that rates look poised to fall even more. Since the Federal Reserve’s release of its June 2010 meeting minutes Wednesday, Lake Geneva mortgage rates are dipping even more and one of the main reasons why is because of some choice Fed words.If you’ve never seen a Fed…Rest of Story…

MEMPHIS, TN
Memphis No. 1 in the Nation for Home Price Rebound
With bank foreclosure prices increasing in Memphis, the city’s real estate was ranked No. 1 in the nation in the most recent Home Data Index by Clear Capital. The report shows Memphis leading mostly Midwestern and Southern cities with a 16.2% gain (year-over-year) in prices. The quarter showed a 20.6% increase in price in Memphis real estate, fueled by tax credit buyers…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Make The Effort To Know Your Friends, Fans and Followers!
Do you have several hundred friends and fans on facebook? How many people are followers of yours on Twitter? Can you say you’ve actually had a face-to-face conversation with most of them? I think in some cases…less may be better than more! I spent the day yesterday in Beautiful Anacortes, Washington getting to know and help some new friends of mine with their Social Media…Rest of Story…

US – FHA APPROVAL
Associations Can No Longer Ignore FHA Approval
The screaming and cursing you hear in unit 404 isn’t coming from Mr. Armbrister’s television—Armbrister has just learned that another potential sale of his condominium unit fell through due to the buyer’s inability to obtain financing. In this case, the buyer wanted to purchase Armbrister’s condo unit with an FHA loan—Armbrister’s homeowners association, however, had neglected to…Rest of Story…

US -HUD
HUD SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON THREE INITIATIVES TO BOOST FHA CAPITAL RESERVES
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Commissioner David Stevens today unveiled three specific policy changes to strengthen the FHA’s capital reserves while enabling the agency to continue to fulfill its mission to provide access to homeownership for underserved communities. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today published a Notice, seeking public comment…Rest of Story…

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CHICAGO, IL
More disappointing – Chicago homes prices or the Cubs?
Spring offers hope and optimism every year that the streak is over, replaced by Chicago’s predictable summertime fade. And I’m not talking baseball here. Home prices are down 50% from their 2006-2007 highs with 30% less inventory on the market. Only the beloved Chicago Cubs offer more second half anguish with a keen awareness that more despair is to come…See Chart…

EAST VALLEY, AZ
Pontificating from the Patio: It is most likely the agents fault that short sale was declined
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. I have said it before, if you are an East Valley short sale agent and hear the word no from the bank what you should really be hearing is “know” as in they do not know enough information to make an informed decision. I represented a buyer…Rest of Story…

SAN DIEGO, CA
San Diego
California’s second largest city and the United States’ eighth largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 3 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown’s historic…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Hey! This Social Media Stuff Really Works!
I spent my normal 2-3 hours yesterday doing my lead generation…you know, researching information, posting articles for me and a few other folks I write content for and reaching out to my community by both commenting and engaging on their stuff. Truly amazing how effective and simple this Social Media Stuff is and how incredibly powerful the action of interaction can be…Rest of Story…

US – MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
The latest attempt to rescue the US from an unprecedented housing crisis is set to be implemented. State housing finance agencies across the nation were challenged be the Obama Administration to propose innovative programs to assist those having trouble making their mortgage payments. The funds for these state government mortgage assistance programs will come from the…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
NEVER Pressure Wash A Deck!
Home maintenance advice from a home inspector. Jay is in Virginia. I wonder what home inspectors closer to home say? Thanks to Jay Markanich for allowing this information to be Re-Blogged for consumers. Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC): I tell my neighbors. I tell my clients. I tell everybody who will listen. NEVER pressure wash a deck! When the…Rest of Story…

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LAKE GENEVA, WI
FEES ON LAKE GENEVA MORTGAGES KEEP BORROWERS FROM GETTING THEIR ABSOLUTE LOWEST RATE.
Conforming Lake Geneva mortgage rates may be posting all-time lows this week, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be eligible for them. You may have already called your loan officer and found this out the hard way. It’s because of a federally-mandated mortgage-pricing scheme known as “loan-level pricing adjustments.” In effect since April 2009, loan-level pricing adjustments are…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
RECON (Real Estate Center Online News)
Four Texas cities ranked among the top 25 best places to live according to Money Magazine’s 2010 study. McKinney ranked fifth, and Allen, Missouri City and Rowlett ranked 16th, 21st and 24th, respectively. The study focused on the nation’s small cities (those with populations of 50,000 to 300,000) and compiled data based on job opportunities, fiscal strength, schools…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Double Dip Double Talk!
DOUBLE DIP DOUBLE TALK… Lately it’s been hard to ignore all the talk about threats of a “double-dip” recession. So last week it was refreshing to see The Wall Street Journal identify all this talk as “exaggerated fears of a double-dip recession.” They pointed out: “Growth may be slowing from its first-quarter peak…but most indicators point to continued global growth.” Investors…Rest of Story…

US – MARKETING
50 Do-It-Yourself Marketing Ideas for Your Real Estate Business
Most of us are looking for ways to save. And although time is money, a little time spent working on your marketing can stretch your budget even further. I’m not suggesting you attempt to create all your marketing yourself, but you can pick and choose a few ideas to supplement with some of your higher quality pieces. When it comes to listing flyers to showcase a home, go for high…Rest of Story…

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LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JULY 11, 2010
Lake Geneva mortgage markets improved again last week — if only barely — throughout a holiday-shortened week devoid of “major” data and market conviction. Up-and-down trading characterized the week which ended with Lake Geneva mortgage rates slightly lower versus the week prior. Mortgage rates have fallen in 4 consecutive weeks and are on an extended rally…Rest of Story…

SAN FRANCISCO
Chart of the Day: San Francisco Condo Prices
Fun week for us here at Altos Research – we’ll be spending a few days at the Inman Real Estate Connect Conference in downtown San Francisco. (If you’re there, stop by our demo pod at D6). Thought I’d share condo price trends in the neighborhood. Who said San Francisco isn’t affordable? Looks like you can still get in the market for under $600k…See Chart…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Bellevue and Shoreline on the List of 100 Best Small Town Places To Live
CNN Money.com just came out with their 100 Best Small Town Places to Live in America in their August 2010 issue and Bellevue and Shoreline Washington show up on the list. Reading through the criteria CNN Money.com uses to pick these cities is mind-numbing to say the least but for the most part, factors for being on this list include populations that generally range from 50,000…Rest of Story…

US – DOUBLE DIP
The odds of a double-dip
EARLIER this morning, David Gatten tweeted the following: David Rosenberg: #doubledip risks rose to 55% from 52% a week ago. “The odds of another recession are higher than generally perceived.” David Rosenberg has long been extremely bearish on the American economy, so this view isn’t too surprising. But it caught my attention as I’ve been trying to put a number on this…Rest of Story…

US – LOAN DELINQUENCIES
Housing Market Insight – July 12th Edition
This week the housing market saw important data on rising New Loan Delinquencies and other emerging trends such as “Extend and Pretend”(commercial sector). Further we’ll take a look at interest rates, mortgage purchase applications, and the best news we’ve seen in 3 years in the multi-family sector. First the bad news; New Loan Delinquencies on the Rise Again…Rest of Story…

US – REAL ESTATE CONNECT
9 Sponsored Intensives Featured at Real Estate Connect SF
Hey FOREM fans – thinking about coming to Real Estate Connect? Here are 9 more reasons to go – our 9 Sponsored Intensives! Get a jump-start on your conference experience. Some of the best things about Connect happen before the conference begins! FOREM fans, join us at Connect on Tuesday, July 13th for our nine Sponsored Intensives! Register today >> (use promo code ‘FOREM0701’ to…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
The house you fell in love with today…
The house you fell in love with today…This is a Re-Blog of a post written by Marcie Sandalow for buyers in her market. “Good houses don’t stick around. At least, not in this local market. ” Sometimes in our market GOOD houses do stick around but you are NOT the only buyer looking at it. Thanks to Marcie for writing the post and allowing it to be Re-Blogged! Via Marcie Sandalow…Rest of Story…

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MAUI, HI
Real estate sales active, prices static
Through midyear, Maui residential real estate sales activity has zoomed upward, although prices have not. In the first six months of 2009, there were 296 single-family closings. This year, 422, an increase of 42.6 percent. In the first six months of 2009, there were 407 condominium closings. This year, 666, a jump of 63.6 percent. Single-family prices edged ahead by 2 percent to an…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Map of Real Estate Market Data
Ever wish you could visualize San Antonio Real Estate Market Reports in conjunction with a map of San Antonio? As you can see from the map above, now you can. Go ahead and click on one of the map markers and you will be provided with a current look at the median price chart for that zip code. Need more statistics? Simply enter you name and email address and you will receive my…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Putting Your Best Foot Forward
I was pleased to have so many eager and excited agents in my Friday class when I taught the Millionaire Real Estate Agent or MREA Clinic at the West Seattle Keller Williams. Yes, it was about 100 degrees in the room and there was a street fair going on right outside our window, but the agents in the room were intent and focused on the material and equally engaged in the words Gary…Rest of Story…

US – GSEs
Report: GSEs’ Mortgage Guarantee Fees on the Downswing
The average guarantee fee charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on single-family mortgages fell to 22 basis points in 2009, dipping down from 25 basis points in 2008, according to a report released by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). FHFA said these fees cover projected credit losses from borrower defaults over the life of the loans, administrative costs, and a return…Rest of Story…

US – PRESENTATIONS
5 Ways to Put Some Punch in Your Buyer and Seller Presentations
Having a firm grasp on the real estate market is no longer good enough as real estate professionals work to gain the attention of today’s buyers and sellers. Being able to recite facts and statistics may have been enough in the past, but today, consumers need more than that. Jay Papasan, Vice President of Publishing and Executive Editor, Keller Williams Realty, Inc. offers five simple ways…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington, Ohio – July 10, 1919
On the Worthington Memory Timeline – 1919 July 10 – Worthington “Dr. George T. Harding II purchases the Joyce family summer home east of the village and begins to establish the Harding psychiatric hospital.” An earlier date in 1916 the Worthington Memory Timeline – Columbus and Central Ohio. “Dr. George T. Harding opens a rest home for women on E. 18th Ave…Rest of Story…

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LAKE GENEVA, WI
THE FLAWED HOME PRICE INDEX SHOWS LAKE GENEVA HOME VALUES UP 0.8 PERCENT
Last week, the Case-Shiller Index reported Lake Geneva home values up 0.8 percent across 20 tracked markets. The public-sector Federal Housing Finance Agency has reached a similar conclusion.
Reporting on a two-month lag, the government’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8 percent in April, buoyed by the expiring federal home buyer tax credit and low Lake Geneva…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Camera Phone: San Fernando Cathedral
These days, I post most of my San Antonio photos that aren’t real estate related at “I saw it in San Antonio.” I haven’t really done a ton with San Antonio Camera Phone lately, so I thought I’d share this shot of San Fernando Cathedral I took while relaxing at Main Plaza during a lunch break from jury duty at the Bexar County Courthouse. Although, I enjoyed my afternoon of relaxation…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Active Rain “Shutting You Down” if you haven’t Blogged in the Last 90 Days?
I’ve been closely following the news ever since Posterous announced they would allow Active Rain users to import all their content over to their (Posterous) platform. This has apparently created quite a fervor among those loyal to Active Rain and those of us who prefer other portals to dispense our communications to our community. Now its been reported that Active Rain members…Rest of Story…

US – APPRAISALS
Home appraisals come under more scrutiny
Homebuyers and sellers who expect an appraisal to sail through to closing without a hitch may be surprised to discover that home appraisals today can be problematic. The reasons for the change are complex, but there’s no question that mortgage lenders have started to demand more reviews and do-overs. Rob Johnson, vice president of lending at San Diego Funding, a mortgage…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
Worthington homes prices down or up…
The graph shows Worthington single family home prices for the past 15 months through June 2010. The homes are in the Worthington City School District. Average Worthington home sale price in June 2010 was up, $225,000. Average active (list price) was down at $263,000. Looks like the list prices have dropped in the past 15 months but Worthington sale prices are pretty stable…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Columbus home prices are down?
June 2010 – Columbus home prices are down -0.4% from May 2010… the Columbus Dispatch reported in late June that prices were falling. The June 27 article said: “With dropping home prices, record-low mortgage rates and special offers, buyers who missed out on the $8,000 federal tax credit are coming out further ahead.” Link below. Of course if Weiker was interviewing…Rest of Story…

GILBERT, AZ
Escrow Explained to a 6 Year Old
How do you explain escrow to a 6 year old? I had to do that 11 years ago to my son. This story reminds me that even when talking to buyers and sellers, we have to remember they are probably not up on our “lingo”. This applies not only to escrow, but to agents and lenders too… I always look for a “plain language” explanation whenever possible. Do you…Watch Video…

Panel OKs big-box grocery for high-end Gilbert development
Plans to build a “big-box” grocery store in part of Gilbert’s Main Street Commons development received reluctant approval from the Planning Commission Wednesday, putting before Town Council a plan that represents a significant diversion from the original concept of residential and office towers on the east end of the 92-acre site. The vision of an urban, pedestrian-friendly retail…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
HOUSEHOLD FINANCES: WHICH BILLS SHOULD I PAY FIRST?
Morning television can be “light,” but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice. Titled “What Should You Do First?,” Ms. Orman addressed the real-life, money management conundrums households face, such as: Should I pay off credit card bills, or create an emergency cash fund…Rest of Story…

MAUI, HI
Maui County Hawaii real property tax rates 2010
The property tax rates in Maui County have gone up for fiscal year 2010. The fiscal year began on July 1, 2010. Most tax classes have had an increase and there’s also a new class for tax purposes. You can click here to see a sheet with the new tax rates for Maui and other counties in Hawaii. For example, a homeowner occupant will now be paying $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Missed the $8,000 Tax Credit? Check This Out!
My good friend Tom Lasswell @loanprofessor has sent me this interesting Program designed for the FIRST TIME HOME BUYER. I must tell you, I was fascinated by what Tom showed me and I wanted him to give you all a deeper look into this unique benefit for your first time buyers who may still be interested in receiving a Tax Credit. Tom explains if you (or your buyer) qualify for…Rest of Story…

US – ECONOMY
Economic Rebound May be Losing Ground, Data Show
A fresh batch of weak economic news heightened concerns about the staying power of the fledgling recovery, with more uninspiring news expected when the government reports on the May job market. The number of pending home sales plunged 30% in May from April, to the lowest level since at least 2001, an industry group reported recently, reflecting a larger-than-expected fallout…Rest of Story…

US – WELLS FARGO
Wells’ Finance Unit Exits ‘Non Prime’ Portfolio Loans
Wells Fargo & Co. late Wednesday said it would shutter all of its 638 consumer finance stores and cease production of nonprime mortgage loans that went into the unit’s portfolio. Roughly 3,800 full timers will lose their jobs. At press time it was unclear how many nonprime loans the Wells Fargo Financial stores were producing but a statement issued by the bank said less than 2% of…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Foreclosure Deficiency Judgment Compared to Deed In Lieu and Short Sale Scenarios
“This article is written based on Florida law, but most state laws are similar.” Ohio? The post says “Be sure to contact your own attorney for your state laws, and always consult your own attorney on any legal decision you need to make. This article is for information purposes and is not specific advice to any one reader.” This is a Re-Blog of a post written by Florida Attorney Richard Zaretsky…Rest of Story…

MESA, AZ
Mesa considering regulations on abandoned properties
Mesa is considering new regulations designed to ensure that banks will clean up abandoned properties that have fallen into disrepair and become a blight on the community. While the lenders already are required to maintain the homes, it’s common for nobody to care for them from the time a homeowner walks away and the time the foreclosure is completed. The city tries to…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
San Antonio Real Estate Market Update – 7/6/10
While the summer heats up, San Antonio home prices are moving upward. The San Antonio real estate market can be looked at by zip code for more in-depth coverage, but the overall median home price has moved up slowly over the past two months. However, inventory is also on the rise, which typically doesn’t help any upward swing in pricing. San Antonio is still strongly in a buyer’s market…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: Seattle Home Sales Surge on Tail of Tax Credit.
Seattle and the rest of the Puget Sound area of King County recorded nearly 1,900 sold homes in June which is the largest amount of homes sold in our neck of the woods in nearly 3 years! With the median price of houses selling in June hovering around the $383,000 mark, slightly down from this time last year, buyers took advantage of the Tax Credit and these prices in droves! This is…Rest of Story…

US – DECEPTIVE MORTGAGE ADS
FTC mails checks to borrowers misled by deceptive Chase mortgage ads
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is distributing refund checks to borrowers lured by Chase Financial Funding Inc. who is charged with deceptively advertising that it offered 3.5 percent, fixed-payment, 30-year mortgage loans. According to the FTC’s federal court complaint filed in 2004, the firm allegedly duped consumers into signing up for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs)…Rest of Story…

US – REO
REO inventory swells again
The number of homeowners who were 90 days or more late on their mortgages or in the foreclosure process continued to ease during May, but inventories of bank-owned properties grew for the fifth month in a row, according to the latest statistics collected from loan servicers by Lender Processing Services…Rest of Story…

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COLUMBUS, OH
Home Buyers: Change the Locks
Home Buyers: Change the Locks when you buy a new home! This is a Re-Blog of a post from a California real estate agent… kooky Californians? No this could happen anywhere…. home buyers change your locks. You never know who the seller has given a key to. Thanks Keisha for allowing this to be Re-Blogged! Via Keisha Hosea- Realtor, Chino Hills, CA (Keller Williams Realty…Rest of Story…

LAKE GENEVA, WI
WHAT’S AHEAD FOR LAKE GENEVA REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE RATES THIS WEEK: JULY 6, 2010
Lake Geneva mortgage markets improved last week as economic data revealed a slowing U.S. economy. Major stock indices fell to 2010 lows in response to a weak jobs report among other data points, forcing worldwide investors into the relative safety of U.S. government-backed bonds. This category includes mortgage-backed bonds and the extra demand helped…Rest of Story…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
How to make an offer and get the home you want
Great advice on offer making from another local San Antonio real estate agent. It’s not everyday I re-blog something from the competition*, but Robin Rogers of Silverbridge Realty nailed this one. Making an offer on a home is a big step and although the goal is to get the home for the least amount of money, the goal is also to get the offer accepted. This is my favorite section…Rest of Story…

SEATTLE, WA
My Seattle Blogs: HAMP, HARP, HAFA…Oh My!
When it comes to the myriad of Government Programs designed to assist distressed home owners in these troubled times, the choices can be confusing. Knowing what and what not to do before you even get started is half the battle. Here are some links so you can take a look at a few of the more popular programs available and understanding their function; HARP (Home Affordable…Rest of Story…

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EAST VALLEY, AZ
East Valley housing market: All real estate is local
East Valley Team memberDean Ouellette talks how the housing market numbers you see on TV and how they mean absolutely nothing to you as an East Valley home owner. So you are sitting down watching your nightly news and hear the new housing market is down 35%, or you hear that the amount of distressed properties, meaning short sales and foreclosures, is now only 31%…Rest of Story…

MAUI, HI
Just picked my salad from the garden! Life is good in Haiku ^Maui HI.
Just picked my salad from the garden! Life is good in Haiku ^Maui HI…See Picture…

SAN ANTONIO, TX
Sagewood Residents Frustrated By Growing Parking Issues
The Sagewood neighborhood, nestled between Bandera Road and Mystic Park (map), might be a nice little neighborhood, but some area residents are growing frustrated over parking issues. Traveling through Sagewood it’s not hard to see why there are parking restrictions banning on-street parking. The streets through Sagewood (Griggs Point, Kenrock Ridge, Knights Peak, Montana…Rest of Story…

WORTHINGTON, OH
What is America to You?
Happy 4th of July! “While I may look like a descendant of the Mayflower, I am only one generation removed from a penniless Ellis Island immigrant.” is a quote from a NY state real estate broker J. Philip Faranda. He shared his families history and allowed the post to be Re-Blogged! So I am sharing that with you, Central Ohio. Did your family come through Ellis Island…Rest of Story…

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