real estate

Residential Real Estate by the Numbers

It may be a buyer's market out there, but it isn't a broker's. Which makes this year's theme at the 2009 Realtors' Conference in San Diego (November 13 -- 16) -- "Chart a Winning Course" (keynoter: Condi Rice) -- seem both hopeful and sad. Here's a look at the business of homes.READ»

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Free Admissions To The Arizona Science Center

This weekend from October 24th to October 27th, admission to the Arizona Science Center is free. Thanks to Fry's who is sponsoring this opportunity, the Science Center will be available to all. In addition to that guests will be able ...READ»

The Steps to Purchasing a Home

The Steps to Purchasing a Home.  Many people will give you advice on how to purchase a home.  They mean well, but most people you know haven't purchased a home recently and their information could be outdated.This blog ...READ»

What Is Foreclosure?

What is foreclosure?  This question at the top of our list of frequently answered questions (FAQ)!  Many buyers and sellers have heard the term "foreclosure", but many are not really sure as what it ...READ»

Tenant Nightmares? Rent to Friends With Second Porch for Facebook

Renting out a house or apartment is a gamble: Nightmare tenants abound. Second Porch for Facebook aims to make subletting or renting a little safer by overlaying your for-rent ads onto your social graph. This is a great idea, ...READ»

Internet Real Estate Marketing

New real estate blog that will focus on Internet and information technology for the real estate industry.READ»

Surprise: A Great Place To Retire

At a time when Arizona image is the cowboy mentally after a protester showed up with guns to make his statement while Obama delivered a statement to the Veterans Convention, good news are heading our way. Finally. This week the money ...READ»

Understanding Making Home Affordable Program - Modification & Short Sale Guidelines

Where Is My Money?When the admnistration introduced regulations to stop the foreclosure bleeding that was affecting the health of our economy, the Making Home Affordable came to life. Under the Making Home Affordable the servicers ...READ»

Phoenix In Top 100 For Family-Friendly Metro Areas

Good news in the horizon! Despite all the foreclosures and job losses related to the housing industry, Phoenix came in 93rd as family-friendly in survey by the Children's Health Magazine. The survey took in ...READ»

China’s Rear View Mirror

One reason why China is leaving us in the dust is a shrewd government that has invested 40% of its stimulus funding in green companies, compared to just 12% by US taxpayersREAD»

5 Buck Trail, Newtown, CT - Just Listed

5 Buck Trail, Newtown, CT has just been listed for sale by BOB & RICHELLE WARD, Realtors, ABRListed Price: $729,900 4 Bedrooms, 3.5 Bathrooms 3,253 Square Feet 2.62 Acres Stunning French Country Colonial built in 2001 ...READ»

Off the Deep End: A Look at the Decline of Dubai

Deserts have a way of reclaiming whatever is built upon them. In the case of Dubai, the global financial implosion has sent that process into overdrive. After six years of frenzied expansion, during which the population grew at 7% annually and nearly $600 billion went into construction, reality has come rushing into view.READ»

Walk the Dog is Not a Just a YoYo Trick

Riley, the Real Estate Dog, should probably have his own blog!  He's always working hard at real estate and when he's not, he likes to go for a walk.  The good thing about a dog walk, is that it's pretty portable and you ...READ»

5 Megans Circle, Newtown, CT - Just Listed

BOB & RICHELLE WARD along with DEBRA TRILLHAASE have just listed this home for sale.   Listed Price: $689,900 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms 3,179 Square Feet 1.66 Acres   ~ Public Open House - ...READ»

50 Things to Like About Living in Newtown, CT

A while ago, the Realtors in our office compiled this list of 50 Things to Like About Living in Newtown, CT.  We thought it was fun and a great post for our blog, www.LifeinNewtown.com!  If we missed something, please let us know ...READ»

Prudential Connecticut Realty Goes Mobile With New Smartphone App

Prudential Connecticut Realty (PCR) is a very technology forward company and all the Realtors are encouraged to be "up" on technology as PCR readies itself to attract the younger generations:  Gen Y and the ...READ»

Sometimes, You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs

OK, so you're trying to find a home to buy and you're going out every weekend.  You search Realtor.com so much, you know the inventory better than your Realtor.  You've memorized the multiple listing service (MLS) numbers of ...READ»

Ice Cream in Newtown, CT

Summer has finally arrived.  And summer = ice cream! There are many places to go for ice cream in the local area.  There are Friendy's restaurants, Carvel Ice Cream, Dr. Mike's in Bethel & Monroe, Haagen-Dazs and Rich ...READ»

10 Elizabeth Street, Newtown, CT - Just Listed

BOB & RICHELLE WARD have just listed this home for sale.  Listed at $429,900. 1,683 Square Feet .43 Acres 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Bathroom Nicely maintained and updated 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape with 2 car attached garage ...READ»

Newtown, CT - # of Short Sales - as of 5/31/09

Back in September 2008, we posted a blog titled "Short Sale - What is It?".  We think this is useful information as we frequently explain what a short sale is to both buyers and sellers.  Our intention is to update ...READ»

How Are Property Taxes Determined in Newtown, CT?

OK, this is NOT an exciting subject, but one that we are asked about quite a bit.  Both buyers and sellers ask us about property taxes and how the Town of Newtown determines the amount due for each property. Basically, the ...READ»

Canadian Funding Corporation Provides Innovative Loans

At Canadian Funding Corporation we pride ourselves on being a team of real estate and mortgage lending experts who have come together to fund deals that many regular lending institutions often overlook. We also love to share - ...READ»

Book Review: Your Eco-Friendly Home by Sid Davis

5 Stars to this innovative book for home building of the here and now, rather than the future.READ»

Memphis? The "IT" Real Estate Market?

Memphis, TN is home of homes... and it's booming... fast... One real estate market that isn't crashing. Enter Memphis Invest.READ»

Newtown, CT - # of Short Sales - as of 3/21/09

Back in September 2008, we posted a blog titled "Short Sale - What is It?".  We think this is useful information as we frequently explain what a short sale is to both buyers and sellers.  Our intention is to update ...READ»