Archives of real estate blog entries for August 01, 2015

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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)
Good Job HUD (Told ya So!)       Back in 2014, I was pretty hard on HUD in regard to the FHA loan program.  Annual PMI premiums at the time were 1.35% (a ripoff) and I felt it necessary to voice my opinion on the topic more than a few times.  In October, I wrote a mathematically driven blog about the cost of FHA loans and the correlation of loan volume in the program (you can read it here if you so choose).  The gist is I thought FHA reducing the cost of their loan program for borrowers would in turn attract more borrowers, and more profits for HUD - an obvious win-win in my mind.       HUD's argument for higher fees was that they needed more money.  As every good businessperson knows, though, there's more than one way to skin that cat.  Volume can oftentimes more than compensate for co...
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By Raymond E. Camp
Shopping at the local meat market the other day a much younger person came up to me and asked if I was still selling automobiles. The first question out of my mouth was how do you know me and what is your name?He explained that he had been with his parents a few times to purchase auto's and that they always told him to see me if he was purchasing an auto.Leaving there we went for a cup of coffee so I could see if it was possible to help and explain that occasionally the dealership would allow me to sell a car but that most of my time was in real estate.He also was looking to purchase a home and the questions just flowed; putting a call into my best mortgage broker for a pre-approval he was told how much he would be able to afford and to wait until after closing to purchase a vehicle.Nee...
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By Chris and Berna Sloan, Tooele UT
(Group 1 Real Estate)
 What it can cost NOT to buy a home in Tooele UT is a great article from the crew at KCM. I fudged a bit about the Tooele part because I work that real estate market, and because it makes a lot of sense to check out the homes for sale in Tooele City, Stansbury Park & Grantsville Utah if you are thinking of buying a home in the near future.This article explains graphically what an interest rate increase can do to your house payment. Simply put, it shows you that if you have a budget, a small tick upward and your projected house payment is more than you can handle.That's the obvious part. What I don't think it touches enough on is that since most house purchases are driven by payment amount (as are car and boat & vacation selections), rising mortgage payments limit the size of house you b...
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By The Harris Group, Your Kansas City North Real Estate Experts
(The Harris Group)
Beautifully maintained home just waiting for you to move right in. Great sized kitchen with an abundance of kitchen cabinets, counter space and pantry space. Kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances. Good sized rooms, vaulted ceilings and wood trim throughout. Beautiful fireplace in living room. Additional space under wood deck out back. Home sits on large flat fence-in back yard. Finished walkout basement ready to entertain. New paint, carpet and tiles throughout to welcome you home. The Harris Group Follow This Home! My Other Listings Presented By: The Harris Group KWLS 816-665-4102 Licensed In: MO Schedule a Showing/Request Info  
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By Ron and Alexandra Seigel, Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy
(Napa Consultants)
Milpas street in Santa Barbara in one of the streets we frequently exit on.  Trader Joe's is there as are two of our favorite Mexican restaurant, Superica and Los Agaves.  The street is ligned with these magnificent trees, which is the city trims once a year.  This shot was taken looking up at the tree. Happy August 1st, wish you lots of Saturday Smiles,Written by Ron & Alexandra Seigel-  ABOUT:  Napa Consultants, International is the leader in brand strategy for the luxury real estate industry.  They work exclusively with professionals who are passionate about gaining or sustaining market leadership. With an expertise in personal branding, company branding, luxury real estate website design and social media marketing they help their clients become the breakaway brand in their marketpla...
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By Lori Ballen, Digital Marketing Strategist
(Keller Williams Las Vegas)
Call Ballen 1-800-805-8354 Find your Real Estate Agent What's Your Home Worth? Find out Now!Clairemont Mesa 92117 is a wonderful community located in the northwestern portion of San Diego. It's easy to get to from I-5, I-805, and Route 52. The area, first developed in the 1950s after the war, has a rich history, a strong cultural presence, and a dynamic population full of families and young professionals. Known for its American Dream-like atmosphere, the real estate here offers a variety including sprawling estates and single family homes from the 1960s, 1970s, and newer. It's suburban living at its best.Clairemont Mesa is home to more than 80,000 people and offers these individuals everything they need from quality schools to expansive parks. The city sits on top of the San Clemente Ca...
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By Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308, Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®
(Stake Your Land Realty, Inc.)
Royal Trails home under contractPending - Pool home on one acre with 3 bedrooms two baths, split bedroom, fenced. The zoning allows two horsed per acre, RV and boat parking. Access to Lake Norris, community park, screened pavilion and playground. Call for current available homes or buy the land and build. I have the builder/s and lender/s for you to call or email.
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By George Kiefer, Broker-Owner, GRI, CDPE, CLHMS in Austin Texas
(The Kiefer Group)
Open House! Saturday, August 1st From 1 to 4pm! & Sunday, August 2nd From 1 to 4pm!   MLS#1136712 Come See Why This Home’s Custom Quality Makes it Such a Great Value For Your Clients!   Custom home quality. 8 foot main door. Stainless steel appliances. Granite counters. Wired for surround and security. Sprinkler system. 2 covered patios with wood plank ceilings wired for speakers. Oversize garage with direct access to patio. Vaulted ceilings with crown molding. Gas fireplace. TV wiring above fireplace. Window treatments. Close to major employers including Dell and Samsung. Fast commute to Austin and Round Rock. Near tollways, shopping, and high demand Pflugerville ISD schools.  Custom Home Quality - 1400 Howlin Wolf Trl, Pflugerville, Texas 78660 Call 24 hour info: 1800-572-5307 Ext. 55...
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By Real Estate Kareer - Sara Kareer, CLHMS, This Kareer Helps You Build Real Estate Wealth
(Re/Max Realty One Inc., Brokerage)
ESTATES OF CREDIT RIDGE - PARTY IN THE PARK at Maxwell & Lois Rice Park (located at Ingleborough Drive/Elbern Markell Drive)  Where:  MAXWELL & LOIS RICE PARK (at INGLEBOROUGH DRIVE/ELBERN MARKELL DRIVE) When:  SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015Time:  2pm to 7pm   Bring the whole family to enjoy: music, food, entertainment and great activities.     Come join the FUN, get involved with your community, and meet your neighbours!!   See you there!  
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
CloudsClouds float across the sea like boats along the vast ocean.Shapes form in children's heads, inspired by the unbounded clouds.Mouses, trees, superheroes, and whatever else takes their fancy.They form the things of dreams and reality,In this world and the next, creating fantasiesAnd reminding us of reality with a short, fierce, rainstorm that leaves usBreathless, hoping for our favorite shapes to return but they inevitably don't.They never do...by James Newman
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By Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308, Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®
(Stake Your Land Realty, Inc.)
Pending Sale1.45 acres in Equestrian Royal Trails Subdivision, corner lot with no time limit to build. Bring your builder or we can recommend one for you. Once you build, zoning allows two horses per acre, RV and boat parking. The community has a park, playground and screened pavilion with many activities through out the year. Residents have access to Lake Norris and the community has miles of paved roads to bike ride or jog. The minimum square footage to build is 1,200 square feet.  
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By ERA Justin Realty, We are here for you
(Houses For Sale Rutherford NJ)
Listing Details Location: 651 Riverside Ave A1, Lyndhurst MLS#: 1531023 Style: condominium Beds: 2 Baths: 2 full Condo for SaleThis condominium for sale at 651 Riverside Ave in Lyndhurst features two bedrooms and two full baths.It offers large living room with sliding doors to a balcony facing to the garden, dining area and galley kitchen. Large Master bedroom with master bathroom, large walk-in closet and two full sized closets. Good Size second bedroom with double sized closet. Washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher are included. All pergo floors. Laundry/utility room in unit.       There is also a lovely river walk with benches. Close to NYC transportation, schools, shopping and main highways. One assigned parking space and plenty of guest parking. Pets friendly complex.     Contact...
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By Bill Burchard, Broker, Realtor, Representing Buyers and Sellers
(3B Realty: 951-347-3818, CA)
The Colony 55+ Senior Community Home Prices, Murrieta CA - Avg: $310,330; Avg. SqFt: $197.42, July 2015. Want stats for recent sales of homes in The Colony 55+ Senior Community? Then follow the link to view the The Colony 55+ Senior Community Homes Market Report!Data courtesy of the California Regional MLS (Multiple Listing Service). The information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed, and is for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.  
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By Dan Spencer, Your Colorado Home Source
(Aspen Lane Real Estate)
 Open House today from 11-3pm  Come by and see this charming 3 bedroom 2 Bath ranch home in Westminster Colorado.   Great location with easy access to I36 for travel to Boulder, Denver or the Metro Area. Covered Patio with mature trees in the backyard make for a perfect BBQ, Entertaining and kids playing. Custom Wet Bar in the basement with plenty of storage.For more information on this Home please call my at 303-929-1330!    If you are looking for your new home in Westminster, Colorado Area or are thinking of selling your home  please feel free to contact me on my cell phone at (303) 929-1330 or Click Here to visit my website for more information 
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By Maggie McFarland, Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas
(RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland)
New Listing in Ellis Landing Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $190,000 Single Family Home Main Features 5 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms1 Half BathroomInterior: 2,850 sqftLot: 9,141 sqftYear Built: 1980MLS #: 50809114 Location 210 Civil DrLeague City, TX 77573USA Maggie McFarland RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland(281) 412-2022PearlandHomeTeam@aol.comhttp://www.thehomesourceonline.com         Listed by: PearlandHomeTeam Our recent listings New Listing in Ellis Landing1813 Majestic Oak Drive11316 Enclave LakeNew listing in Pearland(Brookside)11501 Island Breeze Street Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By ROGER HOLLOWAY, Charlotte NC Broker/Realtor® Licensed in NC & SC
(ProStead Realty)
Meet Grant, a Charlotte executive who offers a great testimonial of why they liked Charlotte Realtor® Roger Holloway in the search for their home. If you're in relocation to Charlotte NC mode, call or text Roger at 704-345-3400.Relocating to Charlotte NC?Charlotte NC Realtor® Reviews > 
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By Maggie McFarland, Pearland Realtor, Homes for Sale in Pearland Texas
(RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland)
6414 Atlasridge Drive Overview Maps Photos Market Stats $154,950 Single Family Home Main Features 3 Bedrooms2 BathroomsInterior: 1,480 sqftLot: 5,764 sqftYear Built: 2007MLS #: 56562948 Location 6414 Atlasridge DrHouston, TX 77048USA Maggie McFarland RE/MAX Pearland - Maggie McFarland(281) 412-2022PearlandHomeTeam@aol.comhttp://www.thehomesourceonline.com         Listed by: Maria Guzman Our recent listings New Listing in Ellis Landing1813 Majestic Oak Drive11316 Enclave LakeNew listing in Pearland(Brookside)11501 Island Breeze Street Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Matt Brady, One of San Diego's Best Lenders
(Watermark Capital)
Today was supposed to be the first day to implement the new TRID disclosure rules. Thankfully the date has been delayed to October 1, 2015. I have had several discussions with people that are still confused about what the changes mean. One person was under the impression that there could be no change in fees once disclosed, which is not the case. First you need to understand that the lender and not the escrow company will now be responsible to disclose fees 3 days before a loan can fund. Here is a breakdown of the 3 categories of tolerance, zero tolerance cannot change, fees that can change as long as it is within 10% of the estimate, and some fees that can change regardless of what was estimated (unlimited).UNLIMITED TOLERANCEThe following terms or costs can change without regaed to to...
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By Spirit Messingham, Third Generation Full-Time Realtor® 520 471-6900
(Tierra Antigua Realty)
 Mortgage bond prices finished the week higher which pushed mortgage rates lower. Rates were positive the beginning of the week tied to economic weakness abroad. The Shanghai Composite index saw an 8.5% decline Monday morning. Consumer confidence printed at 90 versus the expected 100 reading. The early improvements were small and erased prior to Wednesday's Fed meeting. The Fed kept rates unchanged but indicated economic activity expanded moderately. Gross domestic product rose 2.3% in the second quarter. Economists expected GDP to rise 2.5%. Q1 GDP was revised from down 0.2% to up 0.6%. Mortgage interest rates finished the week better by about .125%. Gas PricesGas prices often escalate in the summer with additional demand that many analysts attribute to family vacations.  We have faile...
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By Olga Simoncelli, CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management
(Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate)
New Fairfield, CT BALL POND Music & Moonlight Paddle Event Aug 1, 2015  Photo by Olga Simoncelli: Princess Isabella and her pal setting off on a Ball Pond, New Fairfield adventure. Note: photo taken with mom's permission. This evening residents of New Fairfield and visitors will be treated to a very special event on the shores of Ball Pond. This will be a dramatic demonstration that Candlewood Lake is not the only lake in New Fairfield, albeit it is the largest in the state of Connecticut.   The 2nd Annual Ball Pond Music & Moonlight Paddle Event starts tonight, August 1st, 2015 at 5:00PM. It’s actually a concert that will feature a number of local  singers, musicians and bands, performing at designated locations all around the lake. One can watch from shore or paddle around the lake to...
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