Housing Important Issue in 2012 Elections

by admin on November 23, 2011

A survey by Move, Inc., found that 69.6% of Americans consider housing to be an important issue in the 2012 presidential and congressional elections, the online network of consumer and professional real estate websites reported in a Nov. 8 news release.

The survey, which was conducted Oct. 7-9 and involved 1,000 participants, revealed that 73.1% believe housing conditions a year from now will either be stagnant or worse than today, while 81.7% consider housing a critical part of the national economic recovery.

We agree. Here in the office we see housing affordability, availability of mortgages, and an excess of resale housing on the market are hurting consumers.

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Obama Expands HARP Program

by admin on October 28, 2011

The Obama Administration released some details regarding an expansion of the Home Affordable Refinance Program, a three year old program which originally targeted 5,000,000 borrowers but has to date helped less than 900,000.

Bloomberg’s Lorraine Woellert reported yesterday that early projections were that the changes would result in help to anywhere from 600,000 to 1,000,000 homeowners.

A link to yesterday’s Times report is found here: Administration Proposes Changes to Mortgage Refinancing Program

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Do Appraisers Used Foreclosed Properties as Comps?

October 28, 2011

The appraiser should use the best comparables available for the subject property.  While this does not rule out short sales and foreclosed homes, sometimes they are used. When sales are driven by foreclosures, that is there are many foreclosures in the area that have SOLD, they may be the best comparables available. Where it gets sticky [...]

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Record Low Interest Rates

October 10, 2011

Interest rated dropped below 4% recently, a record low.  Rates are down as are inventory levels and sales and overall. In some segments buyers are lined up in multiple offer situations while in others little activity is putting continued pressure on pricing.  Understanding the market you are buying into has never been more critical — [...]

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Refinancing in Schuylkill County

October 5, 2011

How to prepare for a home appraisal for refinance? You can take three steps to make sure that you do not get stuck with an inaccurate appraisal too low for you to refinance. 1. Do your own homework and research comparable sales. Your Realtor could help you access a list of recently sold properties. When the [...]

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October 21, 2011 Sheriff Sale in Schuylkill County, PA

September 27, 2011

SHERIFF’S SALE of REAL ESTATE BY VIRTUE OF WRITS OF EXECUTION ISSUED OUT OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION, TO ME DIRECTED, WILL BE EXPOSED TO PUBLIC SALE ON Friday, October 21, 2011 At 10:00 o’clock in the Forenoon, in Courtroom No. 1 at the Court House in the City of Pottsville, Schuylkill [...]

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Schuylkill County Tax Appeals

September 27, 2011

Schuylkill County Tax Appeals   Dear Erica, I purchased my home in April 2011, and I got a notice in the mail the other day that there is a tax reassessment hearing for my property at the end of this month. What are my options?   Okay, problem is you PAID that amount for the [...]

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Real Estate Agents in Pottsville, PA

September 27, 2011

“To understand the difference between us and other companies you don’t need to look any further than the sign.” Realty Executives — A very different kind of real estate company In today’s real estate market, there is simply no substitute for a good REALTOR®. Whether you’re aiming to buy or sell property, a REALTOR® can [...]

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Block of Art Announces Debut of Prestigious Nationwide Graffiti of War Art Exhibit

September 27, 2011

The Block of Art Announces Debut of Prestigious Nationwide Graffiti of War Art Exhibit  Pottsville’s Block of Art is honored to officially announce that the nationally renowned Graffiti of War art exhibit, which benefits veterans, will be making the first stop on its national tour across the U.S. on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11, 2011, in Pottsville. The [...]

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Pottsville PA Homes for Sale

September 4, 2011

Click here to see a list of Pottsville, Pennsylvania homes for sale. If a message comes up to register to search, you can CLICK THRU to avoid registering. Pottsville has about 131 properties for sale right now (residential), starting at $8,500 for a home up to $395,000 on the high end. Average list price is $75,000.

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