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  If a seller puts No Representation down the line on a residential property disclosure because they do not live there, are they still responsible for reporting material facts?   I went to a house with my buyer and it looks like there was a roof leak. When I asked the agent if there had been a ro...
06/17/2009
Community Development Affects Downtown Raleigh Real Estate 5/13/2009 - Sarah Tingen         What do you think about this? The City of Raleigh is "aquiring" rental homes downtown through a City Owned Housing program and is subsidizing rental rates!   The rates for the housing are averaging around...
05/13/2009
  Brier Creek May 2009 Real Estate Report TOWNHOMES   $150k-$300k Currently for Sale Sq.Ft.   List $  DOM 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bath 1445  $180,000    208 2 Bedrooms/2.5 Bath 1445  $159,990    98 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bath    2084  $260,000    347 3 Bedrooms/2.5 Bath 2210 $300,000   11  "DOM" = Days on Market...
05/11/2009
  We had an inspection report turned into the seller (I'm listing agent), on Thurs. The contract says that we have 4 days to give the buyer response as to which repairs we are going to make (time is of the essence).    Are these days measured in business days or does Saturday and Sunday count?   ...
04/17/2009
I've heard rumors that the federal housing administration was going to extend the deadline for the $7,500 1st time home buyer tax credit but when I searched around the internet I couldn't find anything mentioned about this. Has anyone heard more information about this subject?   Thanks,   Sarah T...
01/06/2009
Hi,   I am a relatively new member to Active Rain and I was wondering why some of my post weren't getting comments.   I was trying to start a discussion about some tough current issues like Fannie Mae Freddie Mac, The Bailout for the Auto Companies, and things like that.     Are there rules again...
12/07/2008
Do you think Americans should be responsible for the automotive bailout of the "Big Three"? Why or why not?   My opinion is that Americans should not support a bailout package for the Auto Industry. I believe if there is no consequence to these companies for their actions then they will continue ...
12/01/2008
Can anyone who has been in this industry more than 5 years please give me their opinion on what is going to happen to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?   I understand that they are govn't sponsored entities so why would they have stocks?    Why are the stock values so low?   Thank you very much for you...
11/05/2008
Good morning Active Rain Community:   This is a specific posting relative to the Raleigh, NC (and surrounding areas), Investment Scene.   Q: Are the number of investment properties increasing? A: The number of investment properties on the market are increasing, but a lot of the homes are still on...
11/04/2008
 Good morning to the Realtor community!     I just got back from an Exit Realty Convention and passed out and received over 200 business cards. Some agents would just stop there but I've made it a point to be different and stand out from my competition.   I am following up with all of my referral...
10/20/2008
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