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Recent blogs on Home Buying
By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
🈚▐►SC DISCOUNT MOBILE HOMES ★ BUY SELL ★ Charleston – Summerville Please Check Out SOME of the Houses, MH, Land We have Bought and Sold Over the Past 22 Years SEE on our Web Sites Below DISCOUNT MOBILE HOMES ★ BUY - SELL - WHOLESALE ★ INVEST ★ Charleston★ ★  🈚 BUY - SELL - RENT to OWN -WHOLESALE - INVEST 🈚Houses - Mobile Homes - Land ★★ SPECIAL NOTE: This is Our 22nd Year in Business ★★ Serving the Greater Charleston South Carolina Community We Are the Mt Pleasant SC Licensed Real Estate Investment Company Since 2002.          ★ Fast - Fair - Friendly - Experienced - Local ★ Discount Mobile Homes ★ 3bd 2ba SWMH  Discount Mobile Homes ★ 4bd 2ba DWMH  ★ ★ BUY HEREAVAILABLE TODAY!Two DWMH 3bd 2ba   MORE! See Video Tours on Our Website Below  ★ Buy Outright for HUGE Cash Discount ★ TWO DWMH...
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By Dee Toohey, Broker, ABR, AHWD, CIPS, FMS, ePro
(Innovative Realty Solutions Group)
706 Santa Cruz Lane, Howey In The Hills, FL By Dee Toohey (Listed by Innovative Realty Solutions Group)2/2 Condo, $249,900!February 1 and 2.  12-3. Call me for info or directions!Your GPS will take you to the residents gate. Please use the main entrance to the community.  Move Right In To This Mission Inn Resort Condo OverviewMapsPhotosFeaturesOpen House $249,900 Condominium Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full Bathrooms1 UnitInterior: 1,297 sqft Location 706 Santa Cruz LaneHowey In The Hills, FLUSA Dee Toohey Innovative Realty Solutions Group(407) 421-7915deetoohey@aol.comhttp://www.innovativeregroup.com        Listed by: Innovative Realty Solutions Group Our recent listings Move Right In To This Mission Inn Resort Condo | $249,900 | Howey In The Hills, FLActive - Move right in! | $99,900 | ...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
🈚▐►SC DISCOUNT MOBILE HOMES BUY-SELL-WHOLESALE ★ INVEST ★ Charleston✴️▐►SC Mobile Home Sales ★ BUY-SELL-RENT to OWN-WHOLESALE-INVEST Charleston🈚▐►✴️▐►SC Mobile Home Sales★BUY-SELL-RENT2OWN-WHOLESALE-INVEST Charleston Please Check Out SOME of the Houses, MH, Land We have Bought and Sold Over the Past 22 Years SEE on our Web Sites Below DISCOUNT MOBILE HOMES ★ BUY - SELL - WHOLESALE ★ INVEST ★ Charleston★ ★  🈚 BUY - SELL - RENT to OWN -WHOLESALE - INVEST 🈚Houses - Mobile Homes - Land ★SPECIAL NOTE: Our 22nd Year in Business ★Serving the Greater Charleston South Carolina Community We Are THE Mt Pleasant SC Licensed Real Estate Investment Company Since 2002.          ★ Fast - Fair - Friendly - Experienced - Local ★  Discount Mobile Homes ★ 3bd 2ba SWMH  Discount Mobile Homes ★ 4bd 3ba DWMH ...
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By David Buck, Realtor-Broker
(Harcourts Island Real Estate)
Thinking of buying a condo in Oahu?  Before you dive into paradise living, it’s crucial to understand the hidden costs—especially maintenance fees. These fees, also known as "strata fees" in Canada and Australia, can vary significantly depending on the building, amenities, and location... Read More
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
6537 Rivers Bank Way, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$325,000 4 Beds - 2 Baths - 0.13 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Buyers Broker Compensation: 2.5% Welcome to 6537 Rivers Bank Way, a charming two-story residence nestled in the desirable Rivers Landing community of Tallahassee, Florida. Built in 2018, this spacious 1,786 square-foot home offers four generously sized bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, providing ample space for comfortable family living. As you enter, you're greeted by an inviting open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas. The modern kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and features a convenient eat-in area, perfect for casual dining. The kitchen's design emphasizes both functionality ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Century City Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 Park Place NEWLY LISTED Century Park Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1390 sq. ft. | $1,150,000 BACK ON THE MARKET Century Park Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1390 sq. ft. | $1,249,000 The Century BACK ON THE MARKET W Century Drive | 4 bedrooms | 4.5 baths | 6140 sq. ft. | $11,999,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Northridge Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 Vantaggio BACK ON THE MARKET Shirley Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1280 sq. ft. | $729,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Tarzana Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 California Village BACK ON THE MARKET Etiwanda Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 855 sq. ft. | $463,000 Tara Village RECENTLY SOLD Hatteras Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 870 sq. ft. | $420,000 Tarzana Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Hatteras | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1203 sq. ft. | $624,900 Hatteras Street | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1203 sq. ft. | $599,900 Tarzana Millpond RECENTLY SOLD Hatteras Street | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1237 sq. ft. | $585,000 Yolanda Terrace NEWLY LISTED Yolanda Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 869 sq. ft. | $429,900
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By The Berns Team, It's always Better With Berns!
(The Berns Team)
Nestled in the prestigious Chevy Chase neighborhood of Glendale, this updated Spanish-style home offers stunning views of the San Rafael Hills & Chevy Chase Country Club. With a spacious multi-level design, vaulted ceilings & elegant architectural details, this home is both sophisticated & inviting. Upon entering through the double doors, you are welcomed into a formal tiled entryway. A short flight of stairs leads to the first of 2 living rooms, featuring soaring vaulted ceilings, engineered hardwood flooring & expansive picture windows framing golf course & mountain views. Through an arched doorway, the formal dining room flows seamlessly into the kitchen, which boasts granite countertops, tile flooring, a double wall oven, electric cooktop with range hood, dishwasher, tiled backsplas...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Wilshire Corridor Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 Blair House RECENTLY SOLD Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2776 sq. ft. | $2,490,000 Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 4733 sq. ft. | $5,149,000 Mirabella NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 3707 sq. ft. | $4,550,000 Park Wilshire NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 2150 sq. ft. | $1,950,000 The Churchill NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1410 sq. ft. | $785,000 The Grand BACK ON THE MARKET Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1649 sq. ft. | $1,450,000 The Remington NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 3238 sq. ft. | $5,950,000 Wilshire Marquis NEWLY LISTED Wilshire Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1088...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Sherman Oaks Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 4426 Ventura Canyon Ave BACK ON THE MARKET Ventura Canyon Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1454 sq. ft. | $799,900 14441 Benefit St NEWLY LISTED Benefit Street | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 2015 sq. ft. | $1,089,999 Chandler Park Village BACK ON THE MARKET Sylmar Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1172 sq. ft. | $699,000 Costa Azure NEWLY LISTED Fulton Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1275 sq. ft. | $750,000 La Mirabelle NEWLY LISTED Benefit Street | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1750 sq. ft. | $999,000 Oak Pointe BACK ON THE MARKET Magnolia Boulevard | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1026 sq. ft. | $599,000 Sherman Village NEWLY LISTED Moorpark Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1346 sq. ft. | $719,999 RECENTLY SOLD Moorpark Street | 2 bedrooms | 0 b...
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By Walter DiLoreto, Real Estate Short Sale Specialist
(PHP Houses)
Are you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this. Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now, you could gain roughly $83K in equity as prices rise. If you're able to buy now, this equity is one reason why it'll be worth it in the long run. Let’s connect if you're ready to talk through ways we can make it happen. Contact us:PHP Houses142 W Lakeview AveUnit 1030Lake Mary, FL 32746Ph: (407) 641-1531Fax: (407) 205-1951email: info@phphouses.comLet’s Connect:FacebookLinkedinTwitterInstagramThe information contained, and the opinions expressed, in this article are not intended to be construed as investment advice. The author does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
West LA Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 11574 Ohio BACK ON THE MARKET Ohio Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 853 sq. ft. | $645,000 Park Purdue BACK ON THE MARKET Purdue Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1429 sq. ft. | $979,000
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
Lotes de 10 acres sin restricciones y financiamiento del propietario.¡Descubra la increíble oportunidad de poseer lotes de 10 acres en Lively Ranch, ahora disponibles para preventa! Estos diez lotes completamente sin restricciones están ubicados en el área de rápido crecimiento de Scurry, Texas, lo que brinda fácil acceso a la autopista y un amplio frente justo al lado de (Haga clic en siguiente para ver la ubicación) Country Road 4055. Imagine las posibilidades: ya sea que esté buscando invertir o construir la casa de sus sueños aislada en la tranquilidad del campo, estos lotes ofrecen mucho espacio para su visión.Los servicios de agua y electricidad están convenientemente disponibles en la carretera, lo que hace que sea más fácil que nunca comenzar a planificar su futuro. Los lotes 1 ...
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By RPDFW @ Salas Home Team, #1 Team in Real Estate Specialty Services
(Realty Preferred DFW)
Discover the incredible opportunity to own 10-acre lots at Lively Ranch, now available for presale! These ten completely unrestricted tracts are nestled in the rapidly growing area of Scurry, Texas, providing easy highway access and ample frontage right off (Click next for location)  Country Road 4055. Imagine the possibilities—whether you're looking to invest or build your secluded dream home in the tranquility of the countryside, these lots offer plenty of space for your vision.Water and electric services are conveniently available on the road, making it easier than ever to start planning your future. Lots 1 and 2 are currently up for grabs—don’t wait too long to make an offer before someone else seizes this fantastic opportunity!What’s more? We understand that financing can be a hurd...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Van Nuys Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 Hamlin Court NEWLY LISTED Hamlin Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 930 sq. ft. | $549,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Long Beach Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 360 Gladys Ave RECENTLY SOLD Gladys Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 854 sq. ft. | $480,000 Gladys Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 555 sq. ft. | $387,500 Bixby Riviera NEWLY LISTED Riviera Circle | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1726 sq. ft. | $850,000 RECENTLY SOLD Riviera Circle | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1454 sq. ft. | $795,000 Country Club Gardens RECENTLY SOLD Country Club Drive | 3 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1594 sq. ft. | $689,900 Gaviota Heights RECENTLY SOLD Gaviota Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1049 sq. ft. | $384,900 Lindenwood BACK ON THE MARKET Linden Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 800 sq. ft. | $430,000 Pacific Shores RECENTLY SOLD Pacific Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 663 sq. ft. | $345,900 Pacific Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 b...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Pasadena Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 District Walk BACK ON THE MARKET North Mar Vista Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 3.5 baths | 1650 sq. ft. | $1,059,000 Granite Park BACK ON THE MARKET Granite Drive | 2 bedrooms | 3 baths | 1943 sq. ft. | $1,900,000 Windemere RECENTLY SOLD Alpine Street | 2 bedrooms | 1.5 baths | 1042 sq. ft. | $899,000
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Malibu Weekly Market Update January 20th - 26th, 2025 Malibu Villas RECENTLY SOLD Rey De Copas Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1306 sq. ft. | $985,000
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
  1118 Walden Rd, Tallahassee, FL Click here to Get Directions$540,000 4 Beds - 3 Baths - 1.88 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print This one-owner custom built all brick pool home exudes pride of ownership the moment you pull in the driveway. Upon entry, you are greeted with dramatic vaulted ceilings that amplify tons of natural light. The updated kitchen includes stunning veined granite countertops, stainless appliances, and an island making food prep and hosting a breeze. This split floor plan home has not only one, but two fireplaces! The master bedroom fireplace can be experienced from both the master bedroom and from the Jacuzzi soaking tub in the generous master bathroom. The 17x15 flex room is perfect for those needing an office, playroom, teen hangout, art studio, or simp...
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