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MOVING IN ... East Hampton
Native New Yorker Ann Grant moved to Baltimore County in Maryland and spent about five months there before deciding it was "a little too country." She wanted digs closer to her roots and decided to make a fresh start in Connecticut. Formerly a real...Tags: Baltimore County, Real Estate Agents, Maryland, Connecticut, Marlborough
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Sellers face off with foreclosures
McClatchy-Chicago Tribune NewsFRESNO, Calif.—In a climate where foreclosures are a big presence on the real estate markers, traditional home sellers can face stiff competition. Sellers "are not getting the traffic. There are so many [foreclosures], and they don't want to...Tags: Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Real Estate Sellers, Foreclosures, Visalia
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New businesses
Lake SF Services LLC, service, 5001 Cape Hatteras Drive, Clermont, 34714. Orange Sarah Tessendorf, manufacturing representative, 1813 Thor Ave., Apopka, 32703. Jani King, janitorial, 1357 Honey Road, Apopka, 32712. Priscilla Glasgow, consultant, 633...Tags: Physical Fitness, Engineering, Speedway, Tourism and Leisure, Gardens and Parks
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Short Sales A Thorny Process For Sellers And Buyers Alike
Courant Staff WriterThe ranch-style house in Newington seemed a perfect first home for Michael Ciarcia when he bought it in 2000. Even better, there was space to expand, which Ciarcia did in a big way — undertaking a 2,000-square-foot addition to accommodate his...Tags: West Hartford, Mortgages, Plainville, Foreclosures, Financial and Business Services
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Tips for buying a vacant home
Are you planning to go on a bargain hunt for real estate in the near future? If so, you're likely to encounter numerous vacant homes—including many that have gone through foreclosure. "Nationwide, we're at an all-time high for vacant homes in major...Tags: National Government, Property, Real Estate Agents, Mortgages, Foreclosures
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5 reasons LI real estate deals fall through
Special to NewsdayJohn and Mayra Sassano of North Massapequa still remember the "crushing" blow of losing a home they put a bid on nine years ago. "We spent many months looking at houses throughout Nassau," says John Sassano, 42, a software engineer. "Eventually, we saw a...Tags: National Government, Real Estate, Property, Real Estate Sellers, Mortgages
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Know the terms and definitions
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONLearning the lingo should be a high priority for any first-time homebuyer, whether purchasing new construction or a resale. The following words, terms and phrases, compiled by Zev Salomon, vice president of Chicago-based Belgravia Group Ltd., Linda Dore,...Tags: National Government, Property, Contracts, Real Estate Sellers, Justice System
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Buying your first house
SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTIONWhy jump in now? Pick a reason: low interest rates, looking to invest, or just want a better fit. Whatever the answer, homebuilders, Realtors and buyers agree -- it's a good time to sing "Home Sweet Home." New construction First-time buyers are...Tags: National Government, Property, Buffalo Grove, Lakeview, Oak Forest
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Buyers have the advantage
Special to The Morning CallBuyers have the upper hand in today's market. Not only do they have lots of properties to choose from – the Lehigh Valley Association of Realtors has more than 10,000 listings – but they also can take advantage of people who are anxious to sell. Still,...Tags: Real Estate Agents, Orefield, Real Estate Buyers, Real Estate Sellers, Mortgages
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Translating real estate buzzwords
McClatchy-Chicago Tribune NewspapersBy Alan J. Heavens A favorite "Simpsons" episode of mine is "Realty Bites," which features Marge as an agent who is chided by Red Jacket Realty broker Lionel Hutz for having a "no-pressure approach." Marge: "Well, like we say: 'The right house for the... -
Trading places
Special to the Chicago TribuneAfter 12 months of a traditional listing, 33 showings and zero offers, Ryan Flickinger is trying a new approach to selling his three-bedroom, 21/2-bath Oak Park townhouse. He's willing to swap it for a smaller Chicago condo and is letting that be known...Tags: Real Estate, Property, Mortgages, Real Estate Transactions, Chicago Mortgages
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New laws sprout as homes sit
Chicago Tribune reporterCece Edwards and her Chatham neighbors pride themselves on caring for their homes, but their block just doesn't look like it once did. Three residences are abandoned. Neighbors take turns picking up garbage and mowing the front yards, but they feel...Tags: Property, Mortgages, Real Estate Sellers, Foreclosures, Clubs and Associations
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