Where can I get (for free) detailed annual data on existing single-family home sales from 1997-2005?

June 282011

Specifically, I’m looking for total number of homes sold as well as mean and median prices. I can’t find it within census data. A link to the info would be very helpful. Thank you!

Check the National Association of Realtors site. I am not sure how far back they go.

Where to find pictures of an old abandoned house?

June 252011

Hello. I was told about a haunted house, and actually went to go check it out…. I would LOVE to see what the house looked like before the storms got to it, or whatever did happen to it. Is there any websites for this? If so please show me. The house address is: 11680 dragon point drive, Merrit Island, Florida.
This is the actual house, but I want to see the rooms before they were destroyed. I bet it was a beauty. http://www.daytonabeachrentals.us/11680-Point-Luxury-Home-For-Sale-Pool-4-beds-Merritt-Island-River-This-spectacular-7-O4874189.html

a few orgs like to take pics of buildings that they think are hunted
so, check "haunted" houses or whatever

esp Michigan

Why do you think that New Home sales are on the rise?

June 232011

Do you think that it is because of the $6,500- $8,000 tax credit? Is the economy getting better? Are people relocating for work or moving out of the cities? What do you think?
How absolutely mean of you guys. I own one house and one farm and do not need cheap scams. Why don’t you guys use them for yourselves. I don’t need them.

The credits are expiring…that is the ONLY reason why they are on the rise. The same exact thing happened in November when the original deadline was coming up, before it was extended. Yes, the economy is getting better…but houses are STILL overpriced in many areas, Like Los Angeles. As long as the government keeps trying to artificially prop up home prices, a REAL recovery is not possible.

What is the most logical offer on a short sale house asking 169k?

June 182011

Has just gone up in a lake community as a short sale. Located in Michigan. Comparitive prices are 100k to 180k(area home sales in the last 2 years). Any ideas? Should I ask for sellers concession? Appreciate any sound advice.

Asking price really doesn’t matter, the bank does not give a hoot about that. The offer should be based on a BPO, have your agent do one. Offer 85-90% of that.

Can I place an offer on a short sale and still look for other houses?

June 162011

There is a short sale home I’m interested in however I really don’t want to wait around forever for the bank to respond. If I make an offer and continue to look for other homes and find a different one, can I removed me offer from the first one?

If they don’t accept your offer before you decline, yes, you can remove your offer.

Tours of homes for sale in Las Vegas?

June 92011

I understand that real estate firms offer tours of homes for sale in the Vegas area. They ride in buses that give buyers tours of these homes.

Anyone here know of these tours and where to join one?

You are reading a 10 year old article.

This no longer happens, all those houses are foreclosed now and no one is building.

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