Recent Blog Posts

The amazing members of ActiveRain produce hundreds of blog posts every single day of the year.  There is a wonderful mix of all things real estate and beyond for your reading pleasure.

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The newest blog posts on ActiveRain

By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Long Beach Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 1063 Stanley Ave NEWLY LISTED Stanley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 880 sq. ft. | $530,000 Bixby Knolls Estates RECENTLY SOLD Linden Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1078 sq. ft. | $659,000 Casa Del Obispo RECENTLY SOLD Obispo Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 905 sq. ft. | $449,000 Hampton Condominium RECENTLY SOLD Ackerfield Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 0 baths | 938 sq. ft. | $409,888 Lindenwood NEWLY LISTED Linden Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 906 sq. ft. | $420,000 Marina Pacifica RECENTLY SOLD Marina Pacifica Drive | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 825 sq. ft. | $535,000 New England Manor RECENTLY SOLD Ackerfield Avenue | 3 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1071 sq. ft. | $435,000 Parkview NEWLY LISTED Park Avenue | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 667 sq. ft....
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By Chuck Carstensen, Minnesota/Wisconsin Real Estate Expert
(RE/MAX Results)
  2820 320th Ave--$341,250 (MLS #6455041)   Fantastic opportunity to own 40 acres in Brook Park w/a perfect balance of organic field & original timber forest; for hunting, farming, homestead or a weekend getaway. Trails throughout, gardens, world-class white tail deer, turkey, pheasant and bears. Truly a hunter’s paradise w/a great mix of 20 wooded & 20 tillable acres, cabin, several hunting towers/field blinds; metal Machine Shop w/fireplace; concrete floor/dbl doors for Heavy Equipment drive-in, benches, storage rooms. Appx 70’ long, high-roof shelter for large vehicles. A great location for recreational use. Appx ninety minutes from Twin Cities & only 15 miles from Field of Dreams Airport. https://listings.realbird.com/D9F4D5E6/629148.aspx  TBD Skyview St--$219,900 (MLS #6395431) He...
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By Manfred Lewis Leslie Horne & Associates, Realtor Spartanburg and Greenville SC
(Leslie Horne &Associates )
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By Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400, Long Island Condo and Home Specialists
(The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803)
The Hamlet at Wind Watch in Hauppauge Long Island is a 24-hour guard-gated community. Lawrence "Larry" And Sheila Agranoff, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker and Licensed RE Salesperson, are presenting our Community Profile for this neighborhood: You can reach Hamlet at Wind Watch in Hauppauge by Exit 57 and The Long Island Expressway, left on Motor Parkway to the 2nd Entrance. Opened in 1998, Wind Watch offers the security of a 24-hour guard-gatehouse. A variety of Floor Plans was built at Wind Watch. Some are attached Villas where someone lives on either the ground level or upper level.  There are also detached Free-Standing Single Family Homes in this community. Resales are what you will find here, which can be Colonial, Ranch, or Upper or Lower Style Floor Plans. The units have ...
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By Dick Betts, REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
(TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE)
I am sure many of you saw all the headlines after the announced pending National Association of REALTORS (NAR) settlement. Many of you have reached out to me asking questions and I said my broker, the brokerage and team would do our due diligence and soon would be in a position to answer questions and plan a path forward. Despite what you may have read about slashing of home prices, agents leaving the industry and some in the business saying the sky is falling I don’t feel that way. Who we are hasn't changed. What we do hasn't changed. How we do it will change, and we welcome the challenge! I personally think this can be a good thing for homebuyers and sellers in The Villages, Florida, and surrounding areas. Much like many other industries you pick and choose who you want to represent ...
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By Brian England, MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ
(Ambrose Realty Management LLC)
💥2024 New Home Construction ☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE ️Exciting news for the housing market! New home construction is projected to surge in 2024. Check out the latest insights and trends shaping the real estate landscape.  To read the full article...  Click HERE. I specialize in the East Valley of the Phoenix Metro area - Gilbert, Mesa, Chandler, Tempe, Scottsdale, Apache Junction, and Gold Canyon☀️For ALL of Your East Valley AZ Real Estate Needs📞Call or 🙋‍♂Text Brian at 480-773-2370📨Email Brian  ~  Search the MLS for FREE
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By Bill Salvatore - East Valley, Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net
(Arizona Elite Properties )
 This is fixer uppers dream home as move in ready with the right amount of sq ft to make up dated improvements while living in it! A north facing corner lot with access to a park with play area diagonally across the street. Open floor plan with laminate wood and tile. Nicely grassed private backyard with covered patio and RV gate. Elementary school located within walking distance.        YOUR   Latest activity in the VALLEY of the SUNFor ALL your Valley AZ Real Estate NeedsPHONE   Bill   at   602-999-0952Text         Bill   at    602-999-0952Email      Bill    at     billAZElite@cox.net Read other YVP Blogs hereFor more information, Call or Text: 602-999-0952eMail: golfarizona@cox.netBill Salvatore / Arizona Elite PropertiesYour Valley Property TeamResidential Sales, Marketing, and Prop...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Los Feliz Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Los Feliz Towers RECENTLY SOLD Los Feliz Boulevard | 1 bedrooms | 1 baths | 835 sq. ft. | $719,000 Vista Los Feliz RECENTLY SOLD Finley Avenue | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 1019 sq. ft. | $650,000
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By Joseph Lorenzo, Your Law And Order Realtor
(Frank Rubi Real Estate LLC)
Welcome, dear readers, to another exciting edition of "The Real Deal with Joe Lorenzo," where we blend real estate expertise with a pinch of humor and a dash of charm. Today, we're unraveling the enigma of deeds in the thrilling world of real estate. Get ready to chuckle, learn, and maybe even gain some insight into this essential aspect of property ownership!So, what in the world is a deed, you ask? Well, imagine you're the proud owner of a shiny new car, and the dealership hands you the keys, along with a fancy certificate declaring your ownership - that's your deed, my friends. It's like the golden ticket to real estate bliss!In the whimsical world of real estate, a deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one party to another. It's like a magical wand tha...
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By E. Steve Banis, Jr., https://www.SouthCarolinaHomesInc.com
(South Carolina Homes Inc.)
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Newport Beach Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Bayridge BACK ON THE MARKET Hartford Drive | 2 bedrooms | 1 baths | 839 sq. ft. | $1,050,000 Big Canyon McLain NEWLY LISTED Sea Island Drive | 3 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1764 sq. ft. | $1,595,000 RECENTLY SOLD Sea Island Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1200 sq. ft. | $1,236,750 Brookview Newport RECENTLY SOLD W 15Th Street | 2 bedrooms | 2.5 baths | 1462 sq. ft. | $1,025,000 Harbor Ridge Crest RECENTLY SOLD Lucerne | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 2002 sq. ft. | $2,188,000 Versailles RECENTLY SOLD Mcneil Lane | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 920 sq. ft. | $799,500 Villa Point RECENTLY SOLD Villa Point Drive | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 1400 sq. ft. | $1,599,000
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By Roy Kelley
(Retired)
Gaithersburg Book Festival ScheduleDon’t forget! The Gaithersburg Book Festival is on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Bohrer Park. It’s FREE to attend and FREE to park. Please join us…you can see a list of all authors, all programming, and details at http://gaithersburgbookfestival.org This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement  Rose, Kentlands Photowalk, Gaithersburg, Maryland USA IMG 7917Canon PowerShot G11 CameraPhotograph by Roy KelleyRoy and Dolores Kelley Photographs
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By Joe Manausa - Tallahassee, FL, Tallahassee Real Estate
(Joe Manausa Real Estate)
2412 Pontiac Drive, TALLAHASSEE, FL Click here to Get Directions$175000 3 Beds - 1 Baths - 0.24 acres Lot Photos Maps & Local Schools Print Updated, move in ready and affordable home! New roof, flooring, lighting, paint, kitchen cabinets, counters and appliances. Super location close to downtown, universities, shopping, parks and more. This home could be 3bdr plus huge family room or 4 bedrooms. Also features a large utility room for laundry and storage plus a flex/bonus space which could be used as an pantry, office, exercise space, dog room, mud room or just oversized closet. This home has a large flat backyard with charming historic brick pavered patio. Follow This Home
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By Bob "RealMan" Timm, Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker
(Ward County Notary Services)
In the case of who chewed up the table cloth, Joe doesn't need a detective BUT if you are a home Buyer you DO need to hire a detective. Even if the home Sellers are sweet looking old Grandparent types you want to hire a Home Inspector before buying a home.Check out this 18 second videoIf you are a regular on Active Rain you will see even crazier stuff than this. Let me just say that Home Inspectors are worth their weight in gold when you need a home detective.
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By John Handschuh ABR SRES, Bucks County Real Estate
(RE/MAX Legacy)
Forest Ridge OverviewMapsPhotos $360,000 Single Family Home Main Features 2 Bedrooms2 Full BathroomsInterior: 1,519 sqftYear Built: 2004MLS #: PABU2068014 Location 200 Evodia CIr203Warrington, PA 18976USA JOHN HANDSCHUH RE/MAX Legacy(215) 822-8200johnhandschuhsr@gmail.comhttp://www.johnhandschuh.com     Listed by: RE/MAX LEGACY Our recent listingsHorsham Colonial | $4,000,000 | Chalfont, PA Subscribe to our listing feed Nearby properties for sale
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By Ralph Magin, Miami Homes For Sale
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
The Best Way To Keep Track of Mortgage Rate Trends in Miami-Dade FloridaIf you’re thinking about buying a home, chances are you’ve got mortgage rates on your mind. You’ve heard about how they impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want to make sure you’re factoring that in as you plan your move.The problem is, with all the headlines in the news about rates lately, it can be a bit overwhelming to sort through. Here’s a quick rundown of what you really need to know.The Latest on Mortgage RatesRates have been volatile – that means they’re bouncing around a bit. And, you may be wondering, why? The answer is complicated because rates are affected by so many factors.Things like what’s happening in the broader economy and the job market, the current inflation ...
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By Ryan Case, Realtor servicing all of Southern California
(Coldwell Banker Realty)
Fountain Valley Weekly Market Update April 15th - 21st, 2024 Fountain Crest RECENTLY SOLD Brookhurst Street | 2 bedrooms | 2 baths | 752 sq. ft. | $409,988
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By Eric Lawrence Frazier MBA, Founder and CEO of The Power Is Now Media, Inc.
(The Power Is Now Media, Inc. )
New Real Estate Magazine out 📖 Check out our latest publication featuring valuable insights, industry trends, and expert tips for real estate professionals. Get ahead in the world of real estate with our informative articles.Look here: https://www.thepowerisnow.com/the-power-is-now-real-estate-magazine-april-15-2024/ 
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By John Turner-McClelland, Real estate agent serving Greensboro
(Century 21 Total Real Estate Solutions)
Thomasville, North Carolina, is a charming southern town brimming with history and hospitality. Nicknamed "Chair City" for its rich furniture heritage, Thomasville offers a unique blend of things to see, do, and experience. Whether you're a history buff or a fun-seeker, T-Ville has something for everyone.A Step Back in Time: Thomasville's Historical Gems The Big Chair: You can't miss this iconic landmark! This 30-foot-tall replica of a Duncan Phyfe armchair is a tribute to Thomasville's furniture industry and a must-see for any visitor. Thomasville Historic District: Take a stroll down tree-lined streets lined with beautiful Victorian homes and historic buildings. Many of these structures house antique shops, art galleries, and local restaurants, offering a glimpse into Thomasville's pa...
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