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Six out of 10 loan servicers are resorting to auctioning off real-estate owned properties, despite evidence that they may see bigger losses than if foreclosed homes are marketed and sold in a more traditional fashion, according to a report by Fitch Ratings. Inventories of real-estate owned (REO) ...

The rate of new single-family home sales dropped 42 percent in April compared to the same month last year, the U.S. Census Bureau and Department of Housing and Urban Development reported. New-home sales reached a seasonally adjusted annual sales rate of 526,000 in April -- this rate is a projecti...

As you make the decision to relocate and move your child into a different educational environment, I'd like to refer you to several resources that will help in making the decision: - Please take some time to visit my personal website and follow the community links area to the various school distr...

Please listen carefully, the choice you're about to make will affect the happiness and future of your children. So, without a doubt, selecting the right school should rank high on the list of things to do as you search for a new home. How can you find the right school for your child? 1. Take some...

Presentations For Success(Listing Techniques For Any Market)      If you are a skilled listing agent, you know that getting the signature on a listing contract is a true art form. Each potential listing is a different canvas with a vast array of colors and brushes to build a masterpiece. Your sk...

Information for Buyers When buying a home or property, it is important to work with a knowledgeable professional. According to the 2007 New Jersey Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers survey, 89 percent of home buyers used a real estate professional during their home search. REALTORS® provide exper...

WARREN -Township officials are hoping as many residents as possible fill out and return a three-page survey designed to assist local leaders in creating long-term housing plans for senior citizens and residents with special needs. Warren officials said the municipal planning survey on future hous...

Your Personal Success Plan(Build your business from the ground up)  Part of the goal of Sellstate Access is to provide you the tips, tools and techniques necessary for a successful real estate career in any market anywhere. After several meetings and debates on the precise course we would contin...

Beware of the Short Sale(Scams, Dead Deals and Trickery)     Postings all over the internet are warning of real estate scams that have developed in this volatile and turbulent market. Every agent should be aware of what is being said, what can be done about it, and what to look for with every tr...

 Applications for the week ended June 27 were down 22.8% compared with the same week in 2007, the Washington-based MBA said. Refinance applications were up 4.7% on a week-to-week basis, while applications for mortgages to purchase a home increased a seasonally adjusted 2.8%. The four-week moving ...