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House Hunt Your Way to a Free iPad3

Posted by The Realestate.com Team on May 1, 2012

We are so excited about the re-launch of RealEstate.com that we’ve decided to celebrate by giving away the one thing no house hunter should be without: a brand new iPad3. Apple calls it a “magical window,” and the minute you hold it in your hands, you’ll understand why. With a whopping 3.1 million pixels, iPad3 provides richer, more vibrant color with detailed,

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Home Resales Drop, Short Sales Rise and New FHA Rule Limits Homebuyers

Posted by Madhusmita Bora on June 1, 2012

With lenders tightening their loan policies, getting a loan in this economy has been hard. A small change in the Federal Housing Administration rules for mortgage lending this week has made borrowing even harder. The rule, which was announced in February but goes into effect July 1, disqualifies FHA mortgages to anyone with more

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Wildfire Home Defense Checklist

Posted by Jason Van Steenwyk on May 31, 2012

Wildfires are serious business – and so is protecting your home. Fire departments cannot individually respond to do a structural defense of every home in a threatened area. Because of resource limitations and logistical factors, they have to focus on the larger picture. Chances are very good that, in the event of a wildfire, your home will

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How to Be a Responsible Landlord After Buying a Foreclosed Home

Posted by The Realestate.com Team on May 31, 2012

Many forward-thinking individuals have recently invested in foreclosure properties with the hopes of turning them into income-generating rentals. And why not? There has never been a better time than right now to “buy low” in real estate, lock in amazing interest rates, and “sell high” in a few years when the market recovers.

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Homebuyers Beware of Radon Gas in Homes

Posted by The Realestate.com Team on May 30, 2012

Radon, a radioactive gas, has been found in homes nationwide. Insidious, it can be neither seen nor smelled. What are the natural sources of radon gas? It is formed by the breakdown of rocks that emit radium and uranium and seeps into the home through cracks in the foundation. Exposure to radon gas for prolonged periods causes lung cancer.

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Exploring Real Estate in Fair Oaks, CA

Posted by The Realestate.com Team on May 30, 2012

Interest rates are at record low levels and prices have plummeted 50 percent from their peak in 2006. That means an average priced Fair Oaks home bought in 2005 with 10 percent down would cost $1800 per month LESS to buy today. Same house! Low prices plus low interest rates mean a good deal for Fair Oaks real estate!

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Heating and Cooling Systems: A Home Buyer’s Guide

Posted by The Realestate.com Team on May 29, 2012

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems have evolved over the years. The more complicated or outdated the system, the more expensive it is to maintain and repair. So, before signing on the dotted line for that adorable 1920s bungalow or the ultra-hip modern house, pay close attention to the house’s heating and cooling system.

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Where Do Deals Come From? – The Science of Creating “Deal Flow”

Posted by Jason Van Steenwyk on May 29, 2012

So where do deals come from? If your answer is “I dunno, I just figured they’d come from somewhere, and I’ll check the classifieds,” you’re on the wrong track. You might as well answer “the stork brings them!” The fact is this: The deal is to the real estate investor what oxygen is to life. The real estate investor cannot profit without first having a deal to profit from.

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Landscaping Ideas for Front Door Entrance Appeal

Posted by Shannon OBrien on May 28, 2012

If you are one of those brave souls who got past the unattractiveness of the exterior of the home and decided to purchase anyway, or if you’re planning on selling your home, let’s figure out some landscaping ideas to make your front door entrance warm and inviting. When planning the landscaping for your front entry, there are three main considerations,

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Real Estate Pro of the Week: Linda Lougee, Realty of Maine

Posted by Shannon OBrien on May 28, 2012

It takes a certain type of personality to run a real estate business strictly on referral. Linda Lougee of Realty of Maine in Bangor has that personality. Affable and engaging, she’s one of those people with whom one feels instantly comfortable. Like many agents, Linda came to the real estate industry after spending years in another career.

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