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Foreclosure Sales Account for 31 Percent of All Residential Sales in First Quarter 2010

Foreclosure Sales Account for 31 Percent of All Residential Sales in First Quarter According to New Report From RealtyTrac. As an active short sale broker, assisting both buyers and sellers of short sale properties, I consider it a critical party of my job to help keep all parties involved and informed. A recent statistical article by RealtyTrac, one source for Foreclosure Activity across the US, posted its recent statistical summary releasing statistics for the number of foreclosure properties nationwide, along with comparing the value of non-foreclosure properties to those properties that have... [Read more...]

Auburn Area Mid-Summer Market Snapshot

Auburn Area Mid-Summer Market Snapshot

This morning’s quick Auburn Area Mid-Summer Market Snapshot shows that there’s a total of 361 active residential listings, for an average price of just under $300,000, with an average days on market of 139 days. Perhaps as expected, when comparing homes currently for sale (Active) to those under contract (Pending) to those where the sale actually closed (Sold), those homes pending or sold were considerably lower in price and were on the market for fewer days than those currently Active. Market Update 7/19/10 As expected, short sales and bank-owned houses continue to play a dramatic... [Read more...]

Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance

Red Skelton’s Pledge of Allegiance

One of my favorite gentle clowns (other than the humble clown I live with and married, of course!) is Red Skelton. A few days ago while surfing the Web and looking for a gift for my hubby, I stumbled across Red’s recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Haven’t seen this in years! I hope you enjoy and appreciate this as much as I do. It’s so beautiful … and appropriate as we head into our 4th of July, Independence Day weekend. (Go to the bottom of the page for the video version.)\ Red Skelton Pledge of Allegiance Share and Enjoy:

Another Transaction Closed!

Another Transaction Closed!

There are some transactions that are particularly satisfying when they finally close. I have to say that this Listing is one that took exceptional effort, but after visiting the home to drop off keys to the new buyers, their palpable excitement and relief about being in their new home just left me with such a sense of fulfillment. Now this was a transaction just overflowing with issues … big issues! Shortly after listing, there were difficulties with the weather, with leaks in the kitchen, with the estate auction (hmmmmmm, I’ll think twice, 3 times, about recommending that guy again),... [Read more...]

Bank Approved and Ready to Close!

Bank Approved and Ready to Close!

Links Photo Gallery Eating Nook & Corner of Kitchen Gas Fireplace in Family Kitchen w/newer counters Dining as seen from corner of Living room Bonus Room Master Bedroom Master Bath Back Deck Description Bank approval was received today and this sale is READY! We have the attention of the bank negotiator too, he’ll move quickly if you do!! At almost 2000 square feet, this is a BIG house for only $214,000. (Did I mention this price is APPROVED???) This rambler-styled home with fenced yard and great Timber Hills neighborhood,... [Read more...]

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