Curbly Recession Busters: Getting Buyers Through The Door
I'm absolutely not a real estate expert, but I am something that seems far rarer these days. I'm a first time buyer. If you've got a house to sell in an increasingly stagnant market here are a few cheap or free ... . I know that you know this but it really can't be stated strongly enough. As buyers our first view of most houses [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 21:24:55
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How Far Down Can My Savings Go for a Down Payment?
piggy bank A couple weeks ago in the post, “Would I, Could I, in a House? ... . Inundated with “Information” Being a first-time buyer (or, house-hunter I should say), I’ve ... with their plans: Buy a home, quit work and be a full-time mom, buy a car, etc. And I found the suggestion [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 16:49:47
Where’s best housing market in South County?
Where’s O.C.’s championship housing market? Lansner on Real Estate wants to know what Orange County community you think is 2009’s best O.C ... estate news …. Furniture orders off 12% Only 4% of O.C. buyers using adjustable mortgages House ... highlights $34.5 million house Emerald Bay ’seaside villa’ to have 12,000 square feet New Emerald Bay [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:00:08
Preparing Your Home for Sale: Make Needed Repairs
Before a buyer considers your home seriously, it must meet his needs in a variety of ways ... small clues, such as torn carpet or leaky faucet, will create a feeling that your house is not well ... and materials. When a house needs obvious repairs, buyers always assume there are more problems than [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 09:34:10
The Danger of Government Guarantees
By Fred Thompson (emphasis mine): I’ll bet it came as a surprise to most folks that the financial stability of the world as we know it depends upon ... and Freddie’s tab, one that could make the $124 billion S&L bailout of the late 1980s look cheap. So how did ... laws that made it easier for hopeful home-buyers to buy houses … even when they couldn’t [more...]
Date: 2008-09-16 15:47:44
Dr. House Buys A House
SELLER: Pat Magnarella BUYER: Hugh Laurie LOCATION: Los Tilos Road, Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $3,840,000 SIZE: 3,242 square feet (as per assessor) ... hse w/ bathroom by pool. YOUR MAMAS NOTES: A few days ago Your Mama was covertly contacted [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 23:01:28
Some People Did A Nice Job In Spending Some Money
The Star Phoenix reports from Canada. “The city has been buzzing about housing since the beginning of 2007, ... in Saskatoon history,’ said Janzen.” “‘Last year, we had 10 buyers for each house,’ says Gary Busch ... it. But in late May, friends of theirs put a house on the market, and eventually dropped the $260,000 asking [more...]
Date: 2008-08-13 15:17:09
Ed McMahon Faces Foreclosure
It looks like Ed McMahon faces foreclosure on his 7,013-square-foot Beverly Hills home. Countrywide Financial Corp ... once flooded and subsequently filled with toxic mold. He insists that they gutted the place and got rid of any mold. But that may explain why buyers are avoiding the house, no matter how much [more...]
Date: 2008-06-07 02:48:19
For Rent: $500/Month Premier Homes
If you could live in a large, beautiful home without a mortgage for only $500 a month, would you? ... can climb heavily on a home that is vacant because of the high risk of vandalism, home repairs ... A home that is staged and welcoming is always better in the eyes of the potential buyer than a house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 20:56:11
The Socialization of the Mortgage Business
Unless you own an oil well or a goldmine, 2008 has been a bad year…a $3 trillion haircut for U.S ... of housing…Aquaculture in Iowa…seems that everyone has a house for sale - but no buyers in sight… ... held steady yesterday - in the face of Saudi plans to pump another 200,000 barrels a day. The dollar [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 15:23:02
Thursday’s New Home Community Picks
New Home Communities in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona As we continue our efforts to provide homebuyers with up-to-date new housing information, ... home communities, buyers can choose from a variety of customizable ranch-style and two-story floor ... floor-plans to choose from ranging between 1,148 to 1,273 square-feet. Located northwest of I-25 [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 19:31:37
'Too Much House' Buyers To Be Rewarded?
The Treasury and FDIC are considering a plan to guarantee about $500 billion of bad mortgages in an attempt to reduce the total number of ... your lesson. Next time buy a bigger house. And of course, don't forget to remodel the kitchen and bathroom [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 15:51:36
Should banks be lending to house buyers?
Should the UK government really be encouraging households to borrow money to buy houses in the current climate? ... ? And instead of exhorting the banks to offer cheap finance so households can saddle themselves [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 13:55:29
Teenager Hayden Panetierre Buys a Grown Up House
BUYER: Hayden PanettiereLOCATION: Curson Terrace, Los Angeles, CAPRICE: $2,635,000SIZE: 3,120 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: .. ... from downtown to the ocean. 3Br/3Ba including large master suite. Open floor plan w/ lots of natural ... $2,635,000 for a very grown up mid-century modern style house in the foothills above [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 14:43:00
Lack Of Home Buyers Puts Houses On Trump’s Scottish Golf Resort “on Ice”
Grave questions have been raised about the future form of Donald Trump’s Billion Pound Golf Development in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland ... of the construction and eventual sale of the houses in the scheme. He went on to say that it was always [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 04:59:03
Latest News in Goverment Grants and Debt Relief - Nov 18, 2008
Commission to identify distress areas - Hindu 16 Nov 2008 at 12:46pm THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: ... fake contracts Dates changes to get extra grant money Some agents encourage them to do it HOUSE buyers are allegedly faking … ‘Unlucky’ 2008 grads stuck between old, new financial aid systems [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 16:15:07
Bailouts Aggravate Economic Crisis
In the Washington Post, Peter Schiff describes how politicians spawned the current financial crisis ... buyers to avail themselves of these seeming benefits. As monetary policy caused houses to become more expensive, it also temporarily provided buyers with the means to overpay. Cheap money gave rise [more...]
Date: 2008-10-16 17:53:09
Balloon Frame houses and Firemen’s safety
I recently heard the term “balloon frame” from someone on Twitter discussing the fire hazards and potential dangers to ... having knowledge on this topic. Thank you. a Balloon Frame houses and Firemen’s safety Similar Posts:ASBESTOS - Buyer Beware!! Historic Photos of Your Seattle Home Novel Billboard Ad? Is it [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 19:46:10
Househunting tales...
Yesterday (Saturday), we started our house hunt in South Carolina. Our agent (buyer's agent) ... major changes (homes being added or prices changing on a currently listed home) I got an email ... home we saw. Then we saw another one. It was nice...not necessarily what we wanted [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 02:01:00
Carlsbad December Sales
Robert asked about houses selling without being on the MLS. Last month there were 79 sales of SFRs in Carlsbad: New tract houses: 11 MLS resales: 63 ... . The buyer told me that it had extensive water/mold damage, and he planned to spend $250,000 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 19:08:08
Tracking Homebuyer Activity
Last week an agent said to me, “I have had the same 6 or 7 buyers and sellers for the last 4 months ... through during an Open House. Agent #1 showed the property 3 X in 2 days. If you take the code ... on a property that cost $250,000 more on a similar house nearby. From that we can assume that the buyer [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 18:48:13
Home Insurance Companies’ Computerized Models Yield High Rates
Hurricane Andrew, in 1992, brought havoc on Florida homes and on insurance companies, with over $15.5 in reported damages ... of the new models, the price of insurance for houses located near the Gulf of Mexico and the Eastern ... . The real estate market along the coast is full of houses for sale, and has a dearth of buyers. “A lot [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 04:01:07
Listing real estate the Bloodhound way: Working like a dog to achieve specific marketing objectives
Teri Lussier: My other question: Good ideas and bad ideas. This bites me in the butt over and over ... s not working in other listers’ houses. Learn from your buyers and eliminate the turn-offs from your own [more...]
Date: 2008-09-13 15:37:52
Riddled In Buyer’s Remorse
It’s Friday desk clearing time for this blogger. “Housing clearance rates remained soft across the country over the weekend, ... of recovering from their torpor. The Australian reported many homes continue to sell for well under ... , bought her retirement home in the town of Tolleson, Arizona, in 1996. ‘It was supposed to be my dream [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 22:58:03
Green Celebrities and Their Eccentric Eco-Islands
Photo by Kivanc via Flickr Who doesn’t dream of their own private island - especially one that’s eco-friendly and ... of the Bahamas, has belonged to Depp since 2005. The island features 6 private beaches, a cottage ... Estates in the Cotswold Water Park. The Orchid House seen here was recently purchased by an unknown buyer [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 22:47:03
Los Angeles Real Estate Listings
Do You Know a Buyer for these Homes in Los Angeles CA? Which house do you like the best???? ... for an oversized jacuzzi tub. The private foyer gives a panoramic view of the entire house. Seller ... Number: K08129073 Historical beautiful colonial house. Wood floor, grinite counter, formal living [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 17:42:24
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
by Ada Denis When you settle to sell your home you should at once begin concerning to it as a home ... carpet/s, molds repaired, cracked smear and re-taping/ repairing drywall. When making these improvements ... like a buyer. 3.Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 11:49:24
HOW TO ALLOCATE THE 1ST TIME HOME BUYER CREDIT AMONG NON-RELATED OWNERS
In the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 Congress created a special refundable “credit” for first-time home buyers ... ), or they can allocate the credit based on down payment, on ownership percentages, on MAGIs, or any other [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 10:00:00
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home
Taking Top Dollar for Your Home Posted By Ada Denis on @ 2: ... , new carpet/s, molds repaired, cracked smear and re-taping/ repairing drywall. When making ... like a buyer. 3.Hire a professional cleaner. One Time you have the house cleared you should rent [more...]
Date: 2008-10-17 07:47:24
Manhattan Beach Real Estate
Do You Know a Buyer for these Homes in Manhattan Beach CA? Which house do you like the best???? $6,500,000 :: 3421 Manhattan Avenue, Manhattan Beach CA, 90266 - Property Photo 4 beds, 4.00 [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 14:36:49
Dip In Asking Prices Of England, Wales Homes
Source : The Business Times, January 20, 2009(LONDON) Asking prices for houses in England and Wales fell 7 ... had boosted new buyer enquiries.But the figures also show that new sale listings were less than half [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 14:30:00
Short Sale in Hillcrest Prospect KY
Short Sale in Hillcrest Prospect KY Posted by Daren Bailey under For Buyers, For Sellers, ... me know if you want to see this house, email me at info@familymoves.com Here is some info ... from $450,000 up to $900,000. You will find great floor plans, basements and some with walkout lots [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 16:29:12
Home Improvement Ideas: Landscaping
by Alix Montoya There is no better way to enhance your home’s appearance than by properly landscaping the front yard ... ll be surprised at how your house’s value sky rockets with a properly kept yard. Studies reveal ... . If you are planning to sell your house, you are going to need to make an impression on your buyers as soon [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 08:42:47
Buyers In A Sharply Declining Market
Readers suggested a topic on where the housing bust is headed ... to buy houses in Palos Verdes and Manhattan Beach without stretching too hard in the mid 1990s.” One observed, “In the town of Bakersfield, I have been purchasing my house for 16 years [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 14:11:10
How to sell your home fast in a buyer’s market
As everyone should know by now, the housing market has tanked. The down market is discussed on the news, in our local and national papers, and is a popular topic for personal finance and investment blogs. A quick search of pfblogs.org returned more than 1,400 results for “housing market” [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 09:00:05
Why Sell Your House to an Investor?
When talking to people who are trying to sell their house I’m often asked the question, “Why should I sell my house to you? ... of possible creative solutions to meet sellers’ needs that your average home buyer wouldn’t think of. 3. I’ ... that have fire damage, termites, mold, foundation problems [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 12:59:44
Edmonton Real Estate Market Annual Report
When you look at the overall stats for the Edmonton MLS, 2008 doesn't look like such a bad year after all ... of listings). The end of month inventory dropped to 6316 homes, due largely to expired listings ... it up so well: "Buyers have lots of choice right now and seem willing to wait until their dream house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:42:19
Versace Says No To Major Discounts
Filed under: ApparelRight now a wide variety of brands are cutting their prices by heretofore unseen levels. Luxury at a discount is everywhere ... , they are more considered with living life as they always have. He believes that luxury houses that do deep discounts as devaluing the sector overall. In Di Risio's view, the sale buyer is a different [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 22:01:00
Summerwood Tiny Cabins
Canmore Cabin Canmore Cabin By Christina Nellemann Summerwood Products in Toronto, Canada has a fantastic website that is very detailed, ... 31, 2008, they are offering free plans. The buyer can customize their own cabin on the website ... and provides some excellent foder for the tiny house enthusiast. Summerwood sells finely crafted [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 15:00:51
Chain Of Fools
The Denver Post reports from Colorado. “Mike Kraft, a Realtor in Loveland, said first-time buyers have an edge in the current marketplace ... George Todd, co-owner of Todd Realty Group, said house hunters need to keep the resale value ... a home you haven’t even bid on, but it’s a reality homebuyers need to face, Todd said. ‘You want a house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 18:13:27
A Real Estate Tale of the Quarterback and the Supermodel
BUYER: Tom BradyLOCATION: Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CAPRICE: $11,750,000SIZE: 3 ... strapped to her back, sold her house on Devlin Drive in the hills above Hollywood last year for $3,980,000 [more...]
Date: 2008-08-27 17:54:00
A Prefabricated Future?
The housing crisis is far from over, but there are some sectors in the industry that could emerge stronger when it ends. Buyers are downsizing and homebuilders like KB Homes (KBH) are focusing on smaller floor plans ... . Even luxury ‘McMansion’ builder Toll Brothers (TOL) is offering smaller home models to meet market [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 10:08:28
Hill Happenings
It's time for a quick check-in on the Hill Section.First, a sale, at long last. The odd "flag lot" house at 612 11th is in escrow after 11 months ... , with development plans apparently thwarted, the new owner offered to flip the lot to any willing buyer ... , or split the lot and build two. (See "Just Split 'Em.") Too bad the charming ranch home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 06:47:00
Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News
Dems showcase stimulus package. House Democrats unveiled an unprecedented $825B stimulus plan yesterday, divided into two-thirds spending and one-third tax cuts. Virtually everyone in the country would be affected by the package: 95% of workers would get a $500 tax cut or $1,000 cut for working couples; first-time home buyers between Jan [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 12:15:12
Charlottesville Real Estate Blog
Charlottesville Real Estate Blog Posted by Fulton Gaylord under For Buyers, General Information Buying a home is very emotional ... . We talked about their needs and wants, and began to develop a plan of attack to make their home ... one they loved and that seemed to be perfect for them. The house was what they had been dreaming [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 15:08:12
Tips for Luxury Home buyers in Southern California
by katie George Today each and every real estate market is very different, so buying a luxury property is must be exciting, ... equipments and a leisure room. Some useful tips to make your search for luxury homes easier: Inspect ... for a new house in Southern California’s luxury real estate market is quite thrilling. With an incredible [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 20:28:12
HOUSING PUSH FOR HISPANICS SPAWNS WAVE OF FORECLOSURES
For years, immigrants to the U.S. have viewed buying a home as the ultimate benchmark of success ... -generation U.S. residents who didn't own homes. Many Hispanic families had multiple wage earners working ... the doors to the American Dream for first-time home buyers. But in reality, for many of them [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 13:19:54
The Newest Cottage Industry
Buyers Snap Up Small Homes; 1,000 Square Feet for $599,950 By SARA LIN July 18, 2008 WSJ Kirkland, Wash. Peter Moon's family of six snuggles into bench seats for dinners together. Their house is 1,100 ... persuaded his parents to sell their 2,000-square-foot house on New York's Long Island and retire [more...]
Date: 2008-07-18 12:41:00
Turns Out Justin Long Is Bi-Coastal
BUYER: Justin LongLOCATION: Holly Oak Drive, Los Angeles, CAPRICE: $1,999,000SIZE: 3,388 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathroomsDESCRIPTION: On a quite cul-de-sac in the prest 'Oaks' former celebr modern Span home ... from Mister Big Time that thirty year old Mister Long recently put his house on La Cuesta Drive [more...]
Date: 2008-08-25 10:36:00
Housing Push for Hispanics Spawns Wave of Foreclosures
California Rep. Joe Baca has long pushed legislation he said would “open the doors to the American Dream” for first-time home buyers in his largely ... in his district have lost their homes to foreclosure. For years, immigrants to the U.S. have viewed buying [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 13:39:44
