Archives of real estate blog entries for December 01, 2014

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By Rolando Trentini
(F.C.TuckerEmge Realtors, LLC)
You’re at home watching TV and trying to unwind, when all of a sudden here comes another baby boomer celebrity, looking into the camera, giving you his most sincere, trustworthy look, then assuring you that a “Reverse Mortgage” really isn’t too good to be true (even though it sounds like it is). What could be better? Any homeowner 62 or older can apply: then the bank pays you instead of the other way around! You could even use part of the tax-free proceeds to pay off the other mortgage! Or go to Monte Carlo and break the bank! (The trustworthy celebrity only hints at that one). You don’t have to pay back the loan until blah blah blah, the property remains yours, etc. etc. etc. What could go wrong? Short answer: quite a lot, actually. Long answer: if you don’t plan for the long term cons...
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By John Meussner, #MortgageMadeEasy Fair Oaks, CA 484-680-4852
(Mortgages in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IN, MD, MN, MT, NC, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI)
Monday Motivation - If at First They Don't Succeed          If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.  But wait - insanity is repeating the same course of actions and expecting a different result - so what are we to do?  Personally, I think persistence is a virtue, but it's important to know when we're spinning our wheels, too.  Some things just won't work, no matter how badly we want them to.  Those things aren't what this post is about.          This post isn't about what you've valiantly attempted only to eventually concede.  We've all been there.  This is about the influence we let others have over us, often erroneously.          "Open houses don't work".  "Door Knocking is synonymous with Amateur hour".  "Mailers are the easiest way to toss away your money".  I've heard all of...
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By Janice Ankrett, Staging Professional
If your home is on the market in December, it may impact your holiday celebrations.  To decorate or not to decorate for the Holiday Season ..... hmm ....  The answer is Yes! Go ahead and decorate your home. You want the buyers out there to be able to imagine celebrating in their new home next year.  BUT Keep in mind that the LESS IS MORE rule still applies. Clutter is clutter even if it is Elves!  Do put up lights, a wreath on the door and a planter of boughs out for winter curb appeal.  Don't make it hard to get in the door because you have too many items on the porch. Do put an accent in the foyer. Don't cover the railing and stairs with decorations. Groups of buyers need to use them safely. Do decorate your mantle or put a few accent pieces on tables.  Don't put up your Christmas Tre...
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By Jay Markanich, Home Inspector - servicing all Northern Virginia
(Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC)
If you were a little cabin deep in the Shenandoah Mountains, not far from the Shenandoah River, and needed a little support - could you get by without a little help from your friends? And it's a little cabin - two rooms - a combo living room and kitchen, and a combo bedroom and bathroom. It's a quiet setting. And a classic mountain setting. This is a view of one side with the necessary front porch, sporting a necessary porch swing, looking out at a bank of trees and privacy. Looks fine to me! But wait!  What's that?  On the lower left side of the porch. It's a car jack! A car jack?  Is that holding the porch up? Does that work?  Is it strong enough? Well, I guess it must be okay. It's sitting on a log. And you can see that is one strong log.  Yes, one strong log. And the log is sitting ...
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By Joy Daniels
(Joy Daniels Real Estate Group, Ltd.)
A common misconception of sellers (and sometimes a tactic used by competing realtors) is that you have to live in the town or neighborhood to “know” the market!  There are many ways you can choose an agent…but choosing because of where that agent lives is NOT one of them.  After 25 years of being in business, we know our markets well.  Our research, marketing, client care, and negotiating skills among other things do not change from neighborhood to neighborhood.  You will get the same photographer, the same staff, the same sign, the same advertising, the same strength of negotiating, the same sales processing…basically all of the same services no matter where you live.  If we determine that we service a particular area, it’s because we can do it well!!                                   ...
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By Belinda Spillman, Colorado Living!
(Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado)
  Pay It Forward ActiveRain Challenge For December   Are you up for a fun challenge this month?  I know we are all caught up with our holiday plans, but surely there is time to jump into this challenge.  It’s all about helping others and I know that the family at ActiveRain is chock full of big hearted people who want to make a difference in their community (or even the world)!   For this challenge, we are asking you to get involved and help others in a “Pay it Forward” kind of mindset.    Do you love animals?  Maybe volunteer at the local humane society for an afternoon or the horse rescue in your area.  They can always use an extra pair of hands to groom, feed or clean up after the animals.  If you don’t have enough time for the “Hands-on” approach, you can always deliver some food or...
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By Neil Lyons, "I am always Working for You"
(RE/MAX Sun Properties)
There are always homes for sale in Sunridge Canyon in the lovely town of Fountain Hills AZ.  Check out these sold and pending sales for the month of July 2014.   SOLD Properties    Address                    BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                  Year built                 Price/sq.ft.             List Price 15411 Wildcat             3              2              2,309                       1999                       $196                      $453,000 15528 Acacia Way      3              2.5           2,827                       1997                       $190                      $537,000 15540 Sundown Dr     4              3              2,837                       1998                       $204                       $580,000 15707 Robin Dr           3              4     ...
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  Disney’s Hilton Head                                                     ID #: 6068Season: FloatPoints: 150Usage: AnnualAffiliations: RCI, SFXMore Info: $58.00 per Point. March Use Year. 51 points for 2015 + 150 for 2016 + 150 for 2017. Resort: Disney's Hilton Head City: South CarolinePrice: $8,700.00Est. M&T: $6.28 per point           Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a flexible point-based timeshare program owned and operated by The Walt Disney Company. Your DVC points purchase on resale can be used to book rooms at any of the 8 DVC resorts at Walt Disney World (Animal Kingdom, Bay Lake Tower, Beach Club Villas, Boardwalk Villas, Grand Floridian, Old Key West, Saratoga Springs, and Wilderness Lodge) as well as the 4 outside resorts (Aulani Hawaii, Grand Californian Villas, Vero Beach an...
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By Edward & Celia Maddox, EXPERIENCE & INTEGRITY - WE TAKE THE HIGH ROAD
(The Celtic Connection Realty)
Call for Free Market Analysis (480) 987-9322 Homes for Sale:  The Celtic Connection Team at Solutions Real Estate has a website featuring homes specifically in Maricopa Arizona. The website can be viewed at Maricopa Homes and features Maricopa Arizona homes for sale, Maricopa Arizona real estate, a search for Maricopa Arizona bank owned or foreclosures, Maricopa Arizona Golf Course Homes, and Maricopa Arizona Swimming Pool Homes. There is also a page that provides a real time update showing Maricopa Arizona properties that have been newly listed or had price changes.  For Free Market Analysis, give us a call at (480) 987-9322 or email: edandcelia@msn.com .  Provide us your home address and contact information.
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By Dee Dee Hanson, If you love Saugatuck. . service is what I do
(Dorothy Hanson, Broker)
Information below is residential data for the four lakeshore real estate subareas in Allegan County: H20 - Laketown Twp, City of Holland south of 32nd St, Fillmore Twp west of M-40 H23 - Saugatuck Twp, City of Saugatuck, City of Douglas, Manlius Twp west of 58th St H27 - Ganges Twp, Clyde Twp west of 56th St, City of Fennville south of M-89 S93 - Casco Twp Residential properties for sale as of 12/01/2014.  Active means statuses Active, Active Backup, Active Contingent H20 Active residential properties 76, average original list price $443,256, average list price $430,102 H20 Active residential properties under $1m 72, average original list price $328,771 average list price $317,330 H23 Active residential properties 167, average original list price $458,653, average list price $425,493 H2...
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By John McCormack, CRS, Honesty, Integrity, Results, Experienced. HIRE Me!
(Albuquerque Homes Realty)
Santas Phone Number     Kids of all ages will enjoy calling Santa!  Now he may not answer as he is very busy this time of year. Santa has a really cool voice mail so be sure and leave him a message!       Last night we called the big guy and he answered with the booming Ho - Ho - Ho!  Santas direct phone number is 1-951-262-3062 so be sure to give him a call.       
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By Becky Kolb, Keller Williams Integrity First Realty
(The Kolb Team - Sun Lakes AZ Specialists)
34548 N Hariana, Circle Cross Ranch, San Tan Valley AZ MLS # 5205558 This home located at 34548 N Hariana in Circle Cross Ranch in San Tan Valley AZ has just been listed for sale. Well maintained, this 2,065 square foot home features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, a beautiful kitchen with 42" upgraded cabinets, kitchen island open to the family room and large neutral tile and carpeting. The loft gives an open feel and provides plenty of sunshine and warmth. You will love the spacious backyard with self cleaning swimming pool and large water fall. And, there is plenty of room for entertaining, BBQ's with family or friends or just relaxing with the abundant Arizona sunshine. Self cleaning pool with large waterfall in private backyard Circle Cross Ranch 34548 N Hariana is located in the master plan...
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By Julie Pelle, Luxury Homes & Properties
(Launch Real Estate)
North Scottsdale Real Estate Market Update: Zip codes 85254, 85255, 85258, 85259, 85260, 85262 and 85266 December 1, 2014 Weekly Update Active listings decreased to 2,131 homes. Average sale price per square foot decreased to $214.75/SqFt. Average sale price as % of list price decreased to 95.63%. Average sale price increased to $673,390. Highest priced home sold in past 6 months was for $8,250,000. Number of homes sold in past 6 months decreased to 1,796. Average Sales Price by WeekJuly 2012 - Present Average Sales Price/SqFt by WeekJuly 2012 - Present Median Sales Price2009 - Present by Month Average Sales Price per Square Foot2009 - Present by Month October 2014 vs October 2013 Monthly Update Active listings increased 10.91%. Months supply increased 13.47%. Average sale price per sq...
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By Matt Mulder
(Keller Williams Realty)
  Matt Mulder | Keller Williams Realty | 269-350-3601 15942 S 31st St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 Beautiful 2 Bed 2 Bath Vicksburg Ranch Home For Sale! 2Bd/2Ba Single Family House   $114,900 Year Built 1955 Sq Footage 1041 sqft. Bedrooms 2 Beds Bathrooms 2 Baths Floors 1 Parking 1 Garage Laundry In Unit Lot Size 0.8 Acres Website www.findkalamazoo... DESCRIPTION This beautiful Vicksburg ranch style home was built in 1955 resting on a small hill and backing up to woods and a creek. Large fenced area in the backyard and a cute storage shed. 1.5 car attached garage. 2 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms with main floor laundry and a full size basement with a finished rec room and extra storage/work shop space downstairs as well. The Kitchen and Living Room features vaulted ceilings. Kitchen features also i...
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By Bill Ladewig, Experience Is Your Advantage
(LoanOfficerSchool.com)
MORTGAGE INTEREST RATE LOCK ADVISORY December 1, 2014, 8:00 AM PST  Click for Updated Lock Advice   LOCK ADVISORY 1-6 Day Close:  FLOAT 7-15 Day Close: FLOAT 16-30 Day Close: FLOAT MORTGAGE MARKET INDICATORS FHLMC Weekly Average:30-Yr FRM, on 11-27-14: 3.97% - Change -0.02% MBS (3.5%) - Currently, 104.35, High: 104.46, Low: 104.33, Change 0.01 Point. DJI Stocks - Currently, $17,763.78, Down $64.46, Change -0.363% Asian & European Stock Market Indexes changed -0.632% Crude Oil (WTI) - Currently, $67.54, Change 2.1% Gold 1 Ounce - Currently, $1,199.20, Change $21.70  MORTGAGE AND REAL ESTATE NEWS Freddie Mac's Growth Rate Hits 20-Month High By Tory Barringer - According to Freddie Mac's recently released monthly volume summary, the mortgage giant's total loan portfolio grew last month at...
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By Neil Lyons, "I am always Working for You"
(RE/MAX Sun Properties)
Sales of homes for August in Sunridge Canyon in the town of Fountain Hills AZ slowed slightly.  Was it do to the warmer weather?  You be the judge.  Here are the homes that sold in August and the homes that are pending a sale.   SOLD Properties Address                        BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                Year built                  Price/sq.ft.                  Sale Price 14437 Honeysuckle      2              2.5           2,300                       2001                        $170                        $390,000 13633 Catclaw              5              4.5           4,601                       2005                        $208                        $955,000   Pending Properties Address                        BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                Year bui...
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By Jacki Tait, CLHMS, Finding Your Place in Flagstaff, Arizona
(Realty ONE Group Mountain Desert)
Last night around 11pm, I was lying in bed when the house started to rattle.  My first thought was "What are those darn kids DOING up there?"  I was thinking that my teenagers were causing some type of commotion.  Of course it only took a quick second for me to realize that the whole house was shaking.  My bed was shaking, the windows were rattling - the whole nine yards.  Either a train just derailed and ran through my living room, or there was an earthquake. As it ends up, the earthquake was a 4.7 earthquake that hit 7 miles north of Sedona.  I've never been in an earthquake before, so this was a whole new experience for me.  I did a little research to find out just how many earthquakes actually do hit this area.  Turns out, there were more than I thought there would be.  Most of the ...
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By Winston Heverly, GRI, ABR, SFR, CDPE, CIAS, PA
(Coldwell Banker Access Realty)
Palm Beach County Home Buyers & Home Sellers   Dear Future Homeowner,   If you are considering purchasing a home this year, you've probably already searched the internet to see what's available.   According to 2011 statistics of Sellers & Home Buyers, some 88% of buyers use the web as one of the sources for their home search.   Here are a few of the strategies and leading edge techniques to make your home buying & home selling process pain free and enjoyable.   1. A free service that informs you about new listings of homes via your personal portal alert system. 2. Detailed information surrounding each property to include neighborhood, schools, home values, crime stats, and future trends. 3. We automatically are synced to the largest Home websites in the country to make your property av...
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By Angela May, Angela May's Husker Home Finder Team Realtors
(The Husker Home Finder Team)
New Price!! Beautifully renovated and updated home! $240,000 419 N. 9th St Plattsmouth, NE 68048 For more information, or to schedule a private showing of this lovely home, please visit www.HuskerHomeFinder.com or contact the Husker Home Finder Team at 402-915-3443
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By Janet Kuehn- Charleston SC Homes Call 843-225-8890, Charleston SC Homes
(Southern Breezes Realty)
Summerville SC Home for sale - 5142 Ballantine Dr    This unique Summerville SC Home for sale could be the fulfilment of your dreams! Never miss this amazing property located in the subdivision of Wescott Plantation. It rests on a 0.19 acre lot with 2,150 sqft of living space offering 4 spacious bedrooms, 2.5 bathroom(s),  2 car garage, huge eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, family room with fireplace, formal dining room, a sliding door with access to the rear screen porch and more!     Another spectacular feature of this house is the master suite located on the second level, it comes with vaulted ceiling, large soaker tub and dual vanities in the bathroom. Great opportunities like this do not stay around long! Call Janet at (843) 225-8890 to schedule a showing today!   O...
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By Toni Weidman, 20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL
(Sailwinds Realty)
Gardens of Beacon Square- New Price This charming 2 bedroom condo in the Gardens of Beacon Square in New Port Richey, FL. is the perfect place to spend your winters.  Gated and with an active clubhouse to meet your neighbors in, you will love being here and missing out on  those howling winter snow storms.   With 975 square feet all ceramic tile flooring, a newer updated kitchen, and a lovely view of the trees and pond in back, what more could you ask for? Oh, a great price at $38,000. HOA fees are $410/month.  Included are all exterior maintenance, roof escrows, painting escrows, insurance for the exterior, trash removal, exterior water, basic cable, and the pool and clubhouse. This is a condo and you will need to have insurance for the interior and contents. Taxes are currently $124/a...
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By Neil Lyons, "I am always Working for You"
(RE/MAX Sun Properties)
Sales slowed in August 2014 in the Sunridge Canyon subdivision in the town of Fountain Hills AZ.  Could it be the warm weather this summer?  Only time will tell.     SOLD Properties Address                        BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                Year built                  Price/sq.ft.          Sale Price 15529 Sundown            4              2              2,206                       1998                        $175                $385,000  14419 Honeysuckle      3              2.5           2,273                       2001                        $189                $430,000  15649 Cactus                4              2.5           2,781                       2000                        $162                $450,000        Pending Properties Address                    ...
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By Julie Pelle, Luxury Homes & Properties
(Launch Real Estate)
Silverleaf Real Estate Market Update: Zip code 85255 December 1, 2014 Weekly Update Active listings increased to 52 homes. Average sale price per square foot decreased to $504.57/SqFt. Average sale price as % of list price increased to 94.37%. Average sale price decreased to $3,030,944. Highest priced home sold in past 6 months was for $8,250,000. Number of homes sold in past 6 months remained at 22. Average Sales Price by WeekMay 2013 - Present Average Sales Price/SqFt by WeekMay 2013 - Present Median Sales Price2009 - Present by Month Average Sales Price per Square Foot2009 - Present by Month October 2014 vs October 2013 Monthly Update Active listings increased 20.30%. Months supply increased 14.49%. Average sale price per square foot increased 7.76%. Average sale price as % of list ...
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By Neil Lyons, "I am always Working for You"
(RE/MAX Sun Properties)
Home sales drug in September and then into October 2014 for the Sunridge Canyon subdivision in Fountain Hills AZ.  The past summer was actually nice compared to others with a handful of days above 110 degrees.     SOLD Properties Address                        BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                Year built                  Price/sq.ft.               Sale Price     15524 Acacia Way        3              3              2,404                       1997                        $214                   $515,000     Pending Properties Address                       BR           BA           Sq. Ft.                Year built                  Price/sq.ft.               List Price     15154 Sundown            3              3.5           3,626                       2000                 ...
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By Erick Blackwelder, Text or call Erick now at 703-677-1120.
(Cell: 703-677-1120)
  You will have significant advantages selling your house in winter.   The winter advantage means fewer houses on the market.  Meanwhile, there are plenty of motivated buyers in the market.   Some folks are buying because they made a resolution in January to buy a home this year, and the year is drawing to a close.  Others will make a resolution to buy a house in 2015, and get started after January 1, 2015. Transferees are still in the market for homes. Meanwhile, some of your competition will take their houses off the market during the holidays, giving you less competition from other houses. December and January are busier times to sell a house than most folks think.   When is the slowest month of the year to sell a house?  August.  The spring market buyers are moving into their new ho...
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By Chris Brown- Florida Home Loan Specialist | Certified Mortgage Planner, Chris Brown 407.367.2974
(Chris Brown | Certified Mortgage Planners)
Growing a home garden creates beauty, oxygen and even food for our families to enjoy. If you’re looking to get more from your home garden, here are four easy ways to improve a green thumb. A Good Foundation For Your Garden Good soil is the foundation of a healthy garden. By using quality soil, you can give your garden the best start possible. Adding a variety of organic matter to soil will give plants a happy home to grow in. Add two to three inches of organic matter to your garden bed at the beginning of each season. Compost, dried leaves, grass clipping and dry manure are all good organic materials to use in your garden. Manures provides nitrogen, which is a great contributor to soil aeration and composting efforts. Being so far along in the decomposing process, the nutrients in manur...
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