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Spring time in Colorado Springs
2008-05-21 16:45:00
Spring has arrived in Colorado Springs! We love seeing the trees starting to turn green and the flowers blooming. As far as real estate acitivity I think we are doing much better here in the Springs than many other areas. My listings are getting showings so buyers are out and about. Sometimes the end of May is slow because of graduation and Memorial Day holiday. June should be a good selling month. Sellers keep up your courage.
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Kansas City Area Residential Sale Statistics April 2008
2008-05-21 16:23:00
Kansas City Area Home Sale s Statistics -April 2008 Here is a summary of April residential home sales stats for Jackson and Johnson County. Overall, still very slow compared to one year ago but inventory has not had a sharp increase...listings are down, reflecting sellers' hesitation about selling in a slower market. Jackson County (comparisons to April 2007) Pending contracts: down 15% Average Sales Price: down 19.5% New Listings: down 8.95% Inventory: up 2.72% Johnson County (comparisons to April 2007) Pending contracts: down 19% Average Sales Price: down 1.52% New Listings: down 9.21% Inventory: up .79% Johnson County sales are still relatively strong compared to the overall market. Average sales price has stablized since the first of the year, showing very little reduction from last year. Overall consensus in our office is that there are buyers, but they are very, very choosy as they look around and th...
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Single Sign-On (SSO) Legal Compliance
2008-05-21 14:53:00
Some organizations have implemented Single Sign -On (SSO) without properly understanding the legal risks, providing the education to manage those risks, or putting in place the appropriate legal processes and documents. Such processes and documents should be in place and accepted by all of the SSO participants BEFORE utilizing SSO technologies. My "sister company", Clareity Security, has added a number of important Single Sign-On (SSO) resources to its web site, especially for MLS operators, brokerages, and real estate software and settlement service providers implementing SSO. The most recent addition is a Single Sign-On Legal Compliance paper, prepared in consultation with noted attorney John H. Rees. Clareity Security is releasing this document to encourage real estate organizations implementing SSO to take the appropriate legal and business steps prior to implementation. Note that that document and the sample contract language are provided only as a resource, and are not intende...

Rental Resource...
2008-05-21 12:05:00
Both landlords and people looking for a rental can benefit from a new THDA (Tennessee Housing Development Agency) website feature which lists submitted available rentals for Dyersburg, as well as any area in Tennessee. Renters can find complete availability, rental price, and contact information, and landlords can easily have their units added, and changed, online. For information on using the THDA site, whether to look for or post rental units, please email me at TennRW@usa.net, or call 731-676-1841
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How To Properly Hang A Picture
2008-05-21 11:26:00
Are your pictures too high? Too low? Are there extra nail holes behind those family pictures on your wall from when you tried to “eyeball” it? If you don’t have the faintest idea how high a picture should be hung on the wall, or know anything about grouping pictures or designing an arrangement, don’t despair-- there is hope. Hang ing a picture sounds easy enough, but the reality is there are many elements to this deceptively simple process that can make it frustratingly difficult and leave you with a ridiculous number of holes in your wall from failed attempts. Luckily, there are a few tips that can help you avoid butchering your wall and almost guarantee your pictures will be sitting pretty. First, remember that the center of a picture should be at eye-level. This applies to a grouping of pictures, too, only using the center of the combined collaborative instead of the individual piece. Because height can vary dramatically from person to person, the default me...
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Austin's New Urban Village : The Old Airport Revitalization
2008-05-21 11:17:00
An area of Austin which is currently undergoing revitalization is the old Mueller Airport area, near the intersection of Manor Road and Airport Boulevard in East Central Austin. This location offers residents and visitors alike many interesting opportunities. Housing is very affordable in the area, including single family homes and duplexes, and also numerous nice but inexpensive apartment complexes. Since this area is just a few miles from the University of Texas campus, it is ideal for students and faculty members, as well as downtown area employees who are looking for a neighborhood which is affordable yet extremely close to downtown business and entertainment districts and the college area. Manor Road itself is home to many fine restaurants, including El Chile, and El Gringo, both wonderful restaurants specializing in Mexican cuisine, and Hoover’s , a southern-style restaurant specializing in BBQ and various other regional Texas specialties. The Eastside Café, a popular ...
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Central East Austin
2008-05-21 10:09:00
Just east of IH-35, in the center of Austin , lies an area that is becoming a popular destination for Austinites looking for a central location that doesn't come with the price tag one would pay in other centrally located areas. They also don't lose any of the historic charm or lack of small local businesses within walking distance by moving to East Central Austin. There are several small central east side neighborhoods, such as Blackshear and East Cesar Chavez, but the Cherrywood area is quickly becoming a new favorite; its subdivision known as French Place is being referred to as the new Hyde Park. Lying between 35 and Airport boulevard, north of Manor and south of 38th ½ Street, French Place was originally owned by the Giles family in the 1940s. It is filled with one story single family homes and some multi family duplexes, located on wide, tree-lined streets. The majority of the single family dwellings hover around the 1,000 square foot mark, and have been well maintained thr...

Excellent Vinyl Cutter, Laser Engraver from Redsail China
2008-05-21 07:34:00
VINYL CUTTER for Sign Making-Excellent Vinyl cutter from Redsail China Redsail, have developed vinyl cutter for the sign industry and with our own technology, we have the copyright of the firmware, we have 4 patents in China. By applying the latest software algorithm and the mechanism for precision machine manufacturing, which was obtained from a long experience in related industries. we are the leader in the China sign industry, we can provide the total solution in Sign making field. We believe we supply vinyl cutter with the unbeatable prices and excelent quality in the World. Most machines are in stock for immediate dispatch. If you require help or advice please call our sales team or visit our website. We believe Redsail vinyl cutter can help you to make success in the Sign market. signmaking, sign making, summa, newstar, omega, vinyl cutters, vinyl cutter, summagraphics, graphtec, mimaki, mutoh, summa, desktop laser engraver, cocut, signtoo...
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Highland View Home with Folsom Lake and Sacramento Valley Views
2008-05-21 02:11:00
Aberdeen Lane, El Dorado Hills, CA - Almost to the top of the Highland View neighborhood, sits this beautifully upgraded and adorned, semi-custom home with stunning views to enjoy sunsets over Folsom Lake and twinkling night lights across the Sacramento Valley. The home is approximately 3799 square feet, has 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and includes an upstairs bonus room. One of the bedrooms is located downstairs so can be used as an den/office or a guest room. The spacious kitchen has more added space with a walk-in pantry. Venture out from the nook to the back yard, where you'll find the pool area that is private and secluded then wander around the side of the house where the views await you. The owners have created a patio area there for all your entertaining possibilities. All homeowners in this neighborhood enjoy large lots, no Mello Roos, and HOA dues of only $35 per month. This best find home is listed at $959,950. Please call or email ...
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True or False: Companies lie to their customers
2008-05-21 01:34:00
Take a major international credit card company I've recently reluctantly been communicating with. They launched a new card in America - I thought it was cool, I went to their website to submit an enquiry to ask when / if it would be released in Australia. I wanted this card and I wanted to give them more business. To follow was their response (which to read I had to click on a link in an email, log into a website and click twice more to read): Dear : Thank you for taking your valuable time to e-mail us. Your association with (XYZ) is highly appreciated. I would be glad to assist you with your inquiry regarding (the new) card however, please be advised that you have reached the e-mail center in the United States. I am unable to assist you with your inquiry as your account is a Australia based account and we do not have access to your account records, nor we are trained to navigate your account. Therefore, for immediate assistance, ...
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NCAA Rowing Championships
2008-05-21 00:41:00
The WSU women's rowing team after finishing a respectalbe 3rd place in the Pac 10 Championships has accepted a bid to row in the NCAA Championships. More to come...
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Video of SDAR REALTOR Trade Show and So Cal CRS
2008-05-21 00:02:00
Here's a brief video of the SDAR REALTOR Trade show that took place on May 9, in case you were not able to attend. Check out my previous post for more information and photos.
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Cort Report for Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta and Carpinteria CA. Areas
2008-05-20 23:53:00
Here are the Santa Barbara cort reports for closed sales for the month of April 2008. The Cort report lists all closed sales of property regardless of whether they were reported in the Santa Barbara MLS or not. This includes For Sale By Owners, transfers of property between family members etc. Upwards of 95% of all sales are reported in the MLS, where as 100% are reported in the cort reports. If you would like further info about a certain month or area, please let me know so that I can be of help. Kevin Schmidtchen - Thank you for reading. I hope you find Santa Barbara Real Estate Voice informative. Please feel free to contact me or comment below with any thoughts. Subscribe to Receive Personal Listings of Santa Barbara Area Properties Search the Santa Barbara Area MLS
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Don't forget to vote...again
2008-05-20 23:13:00
NJ Primary on June 3rd Didn't we just vote in New Jersey primaries last February? Yes we did. However, that was only for presdential candidtates. The primary for all other elected offices is June 3rd. New Jersey moved its presidential primary to Feb. 5 this year to try to give the state more say in choosing presidential candidates. I guess that decision didn't make much of a difference. U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg is being challenged by U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews and Morristown Mayor Donald Cresitello for the Democratic party's U.S. Senate nomination. The Republicans candidates seeking the nomination are former U.S. Rep. Dick Zimmer, former gubernatorial candidate Murray Sabrin and state Sen. Joe Pennacchio. It is too late to register for the June 3rd primary but not for November's general elections. If already registered, you may choose to vote by absentee ballot. You may apply in person or by an authorized messenger, if you're sick or co...
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Why I am Voting NO on Prop 98
2008-05-20 22:49:00
Prop 98 in theory sounds harmless. What you need to know is information about one of the power players behind Prop 98 and what this company has done to thousands across the country. The legalese of Prop 98 will totally wipe out rent control. No matter what your thoughts are on rent control this is not the bill to support. His company has donated at least $50,000 towards Prop 98. He is using the cover of eminent domain to push his personal agenda. Yes, it states you will presently not lose rent control until you move. Then it shoots up. For those who need affordable housing, will cause great distress. For those who have mobile homes, will decrease their value to the point they will not be able to pay off their loans, thus forcing them to walk away and lose everything. You cannot pick up and move a mobile home. One, it is almost impossible to find space to move used mobile homes, Two the cost is anywhere from $10000 to $30000 to move, Three It...
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Who Gets The Blame For The Housing Crisis?
2008-05-20 22:37:00
I recently read an article published May 6, 2008; Page A23 By CYRIL MOULLE-BERTEAUX in The Wall Street Journal titled "The Housing Crisis Is Over". The article said that in the opinion of the author, April of this year was the bottom of the market cycle. Finally, light at the end of the tunnel! So what got us into this "Crisis" in the first place? Well we have all heard the blame going around since the "Crisis" was identified, with the major part of it pointed toward the Sub-prime Mortgages. That is a part of the picture but, if those people's homes would have appreciated, many would never have seen foreclosure. Yes, I know you can't count on property values increasing and that's not what we're discussing here. Most experts trace the start of the housing decline back to the fall of 2005. That's when prices leveled off and the downward trend started. Does anyone remember what else happened then? That's right! A little event in the Gulf of...
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Market Activity in Hillsborough NJ
2008-05-20 22:29:00
The real estate market in Hillsborough NJ continues to improve. Activity in the various price ranges has changed in the past two months. In March, the middle price range, from $500,000 to 700,000, had a pending/active ratio of 15%. Currently, that price range's ratio has increased to 21%, still far short of a "balanced market" of 50%, but an improvement. Some of that growth was at the expense of the low middle ($300-500K), which dropped from 24% in March to 21% this month. The entry level (below $300K) continues at 26%, the strongest segment of the market. The upper middle, from $750,000 to $1,000,000, continues to stagnate; in March it was 7%, now 5%. In real numbers there were and still are 42 active listings in the price range; in March there were 3 pendings, now only 2. This is largely new construction, and constitutes a lot of inventory to be absorbed. Overall, the ratio is 21%, compared to 20% in March. The median list price of actives...
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Need a Ride to the Baseball Game?
2008-05-20 21:31:00
One of my local favorite pubs in downtown St. Louis. This place has a shuttle that will pick you up prior to the baseball game, offer you a beer and pick you up after the game for FREE. How could it be FREE? Brian McGowan that runs the Green Sheet advertising route is an awesome tour guide and enough entertainment to miss the game and just ride the bus. Check out Flannery's prior to the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals Game s.
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Bad economic times = bargains!
2008-05-20 21:23:00
Let's say you have some cash on hand, your job (or other source of income) is secure and you love a good bargain. What opportunities might a recession bring? Marshall Loeb and the battle-scarred veterans of Consumer Reports' money team suggest seven possible buying opportunities that consumers with cash-and the guts to spend it-may find. Homes. Home prices are already down in many parts of the U.S. Where they go from here is anybody's guess, but few expect them to rise at a steep pace anytime soon. So if you're in the market for a home, now could be a good time to start looking and get a baseline feel for the market _ even if you decide to hold off buying for a while. Mortgages. Interest rates are already relatively low, averaging about 5.5% for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Credit standards have been tightening, though, so expect higher hurdles in getting the very best rates. Stocks. Some are sure to become bargains, but unless you're a s...
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Approaching Cabo San Lucas
2008-05-20 20:19:00
Almost time to unfasten the seat belts. That is Land's End in Cabo San Lucas you are veiwing out the window. Pristine beaches, 360 days of sunshine a year. What more could you ask for?

Zillow is Coming!
2008-05-20 20:06:00
Zillow made a big splash when they first showed up a few years back. Mostly it grabbed people because it was so much fun to enter your neighbors' addresses and see what Zillow said their homes were worth. Mind you these days that exercise is mostly depressing! And, those "zestimates" were never very accurate. I told sellers then, and still believe, that you need to know what Zillow says about your house. Because there's a pretty good chance that potential buyers will know. And, an article in today's Realty Times emphasizes why Zillow is continuing to gain in importance. REALTOR.com has been the big boy on the block forever. But from a technological perspective it's been a long time since they had anything approaching a technological edge. And, while, theoretically, REALTOR.com exists to serve me as a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), for most of us it feels like it exists to gouge us! While Zillow (and other sites) will a...
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Are sales commissions tacked on to 1099 for SHORT SALE of investment proper
2008-05-20 20:05:00
Here's the situation. Tenants are living in investment property that has just received the Notice of Default, and is nearing a Trustee Sale . They want to buy the house and engaged a REALTOR to write up the offer. The Seller is adamant that he doesn't want to use a REALTOR because he says the Lender will tack on the sales commission paid to the 1099 that will be issued after the sale, which, if that is true, will increase his tax obligation. This is going to be a short sale, but because it is not the seller's primary property, this will not qualify under the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007. So...those of you have have run into this situation --- will the 1099 reflect the commissions paid to the REALTOR?
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4608-BarracudaDrive
2008-05-20 20:03:00
4608 Barracuda Drive, The Inlets, Bradenton, Florida, Gulf Coast, USANew Listing: Location, Location, Location in The Inlets, a Waterfront, Boating Community with Easy Access to Tampa Bay, the Intracoastal & the Gulf of Mexico for Year Round Boating. The Community has a Boating Club, Wine Tastings, Bunco, Bridge, Book Club and Many Other Social Activities. Located in Bradenton, with Close Proximity to the Cultural Events of Tampa and Sarasota, the Beautiful Beaches, Fabulous Restaurants and Shopping. With a 90 Minute Drive to Orlando and the Theme Parks, the Gulf Coast is Truly Paradise and the Perfect Location for Your Seasonal Getaway or Year Round Living. The 2,506 Sq. Ft. 4 BD/3 BA Home has been Thoughtfully Customized by the Seller to Surpass the Luxury of the Developer's Design. Beautifully Remodeled with Top Quality Appointments by the Contractor-Builder Owner and Surrounded by Mature Landscaping & Outdoor Patio, the Home is not Y...

Mongolian Real Estate Agency ETERNA PANDER
2008-05-20 16:38:00
Mongolian Real Estate Agency 1. Eterna Pander LLC 2. Tenkhleg zuuch LLC 3. Osmo LLC 4. Bars managament LLC 5. Fuji Beak LLC 6. Tunamal Zoos LLC 7. My Home LLC 8. Bairzuuch LLC 9. Mongolian Properties LLC 10. Master Properties LLC 11. Sakura Properties LLC 12. Pealtor LLC 13. Super Optima LLC 14. Ulaanbaatar LLC 15. Nomin zuuch LLC 16. Activ zuuch LLC 17. Orgil khotkhon LLC 18. Zarav biz LLC 19. Barilga.mn LLC 20. Uils Agent LLC 21. Baga Hurd LLC 22. Eruu Bid LLC 23. Richmond Roud LLC
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St. Joseph, Crystal Balls and Psychics - Are They For Real "Estate?"
2008-05-20 16:36:00
What IS the real estate world coming to? St. Joseph ? Crystal Balls ? Psychics? You bet. There are tons of predictions floating around, and everyone wants to know: will my house sell? When will the market hit bottom? Should I buy or sell now or wait? Whether you believe in the power of St. Joseph to sell your home, wish your REALTOR had a crystal ball, or are one of many folks who consult psychics on a variety of subjects, predictions seem to be the mainstay of our housing market these days. Read more about a growing trend.
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Seattle Flip Projects
2008-05-20 16:05:00
Back in 2005, my partner Kim Harris and I represented the sellers of these two homes on 29th Avenue South. They were next door to one another. Speaking from memory, Kim had sold "the property on the right" to the people who bought it as a flip project for $120,000. The same people approached the owner of "the property on the left" and purchased it "off market" for $125,000. The owners then remodeled both homes, and Kim and I represented the owners in the subsequent sale of both. This is the house on the left. It was sold on February 26, 2005 for $299,999. Today on Zillow it is shown with a Zestimate of $415,500. You can see from the Zillow chart above, that the hme was purchased at a below market price in 2004, remodeled and sold in 2005 and continued to improve in value to this date. The "house on the right" shown below, was sold a little later on June 7, 2005 for $309,000. Both were put on the market around the same time, thou...
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Recession-Proof Real Estate Markets?
2008-05-20 15:45:00
As I've been telling anyone who will listen over the past 8 months, some cities are not drowning in falling home prices and/or rising unemployment. The "mortgage meltdown" 2007 didn't crush the real estate market nationwide. Despite the national trends, several major markets are doing just fine. To identify the healthiest real estate markets, Forbes magazine recently examined the country's 50 largest metropolitan areas. The magazine studied key factors such as unemployment and job-growth data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, home price data from the National Association of REALTORS®, and information on gross metropolitan product growth provided by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. After all that research, what did they find? They were able to compile a list of 10 cities that Forbes sees as "practically recession-proof". They are listed below along with the percentage of growth for median-priced homes in the past year. Oklahoma City, Okla. M...
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quick sale at 20 East 17 St
2008-05-20 14:02:00
woosh! The 7th floor at 20 East 17 Street came to market on March 10, in pretty much the same market uncertainty as today. It took all of 17 days for terms to be agreed upon and a contract to be signed, and shows up on today's Sold & Closed list (no closing price yet through city records). It is said to be "2,200 sq ft" (though Property Shark cites city records of "2,125 sq ft"), for which they were asking $2.3mm and $1,509/mo (condo). As you see in the Corcoran listing, the finishes are consistent with a high-end condo conversion circa 2000, with Sub-Zero and Viking in the kitchen and an 18 foot limestone "spa" master bath. The footprint is classic Long-and-Narrow (the proportions suggest about 25x85, but the pix look narrower) but the layout uses the entire rear wall for the master suite, with a second "bedroom" that may or may not have a window (don't see one on the floor plan or in a photo). The Empire State and Met Life views are described, not pictured. All in all, ass...
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Self Directed IRA's and Real Estate Investing
2008-05-20 14:00:00
I had read a Robert Kiyosaki book (I don't remember which one) quite some time ago about investing in real estate with IRA money. I didn't know how it worked and frankly, forgot about it. Until, that is, I read the book he wrote with Donald Trump, "Why We Want You To Be Rich" . I began investigating how to go about leveraging IRA money and how it worked. This was a personal interest I had because my husband and I had gone through 2 downturns in the economy and saw our IRA balances dwindling. Of course, they rebound, but we felt to out of control and frustrated with what was happening to our future. We decided we no longer wanted to play the "blame game" and bemoan our fate. If there was a way to be in the driver's seat, I wanted to be there. Anyone who drives/rides with me knows I don't make a wonderful passenger. To the point that when my teenage sons began to drive, one of them tactfully told me that it helps him to be i...
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How does the same Grape express itself differently in Spain versus in Calif
2008-05-20 06:03:00
"Develop Your Nose: Spain vs. USA" wine tasting class will be given by the Astor Center in New York City on June 18, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Spend an evening with David Lombardo, wine and beverage director of the famed restaurant Landmarc, as he reveals the secrets of recognizing and understanding aromas of classic wine varietals. Participants will not only be tasting eight different wines but experiencing the aromas of coffee, kiwis, grapefruits, green peppers as they relate to these wines. They will also learn to sniff out the differences between varietals grown in different regions and see how the same grape expresses itself differently in Spain versus in Calif ornia. Bread and cheese will be served but David suggests that the participants line their stomach beforehand. The cost per person is $ 65.00. The Astor Center is located at 399 Lafayette Street (at East 4th Street), New York, New York 10003. Its phone number is (212) 674-7...
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