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October 16, 2009 Advertisement AGENT ALERT: NAR reports 84% of buyers search for homes on the web. Get the FREE Agent Success Kit and see how you can win more sales online. Act now and receive up to $500 worth of FREE online advertising! Economists Predict Housing Recovery Experts believe that 2010 will be the first year since 2005 that housing will help the U.S. economy. Read more > Congress Debating the Tax Credit Some lawmakers are wondering whether extension and expansion of the housing incentive make sense. Read more > Prediction: Homes Sales to Rise 11 Percent Mortgage Bankers Association predicts increased home sales at the lower end of the market in 2010, with prices continuing to fall into the first quarter of next year. Read more > Buyers Must Hurry to Meet Credit Deadline Mortgage application paperwork has to be ready to go, though short-sale purchases should be avoided to make the Nov. 30th deadline. Read more > BoA Struggles With Loan Modifications Only 11 percent of Bank of America's delinquent borrowers eligible for the Making Home Affordable were able to refinance, despite the lender's efforts to approve more cases. Read more > HUD Won't Delay New RESPA Rules The Department of Housing and Urban Development says it's imperative that the new rules take effect on schedule, but Congress may intervene. Read more > Seller Optimism Causing Price Climb Housing economist concludes that the current run-up in home prices is just a blip on the market radar. Read more > One Wish At A Time 2009 Good Neighbor Finalist Michelle Phaup raises millions of dollars one bowl-a-thon at a time in order to fulfill terminal patients' last wishes. Read more > Renewed Attention to Halting Foreclosures Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Sestak is proposing legislation that would provide underwater home owners with new FHA mortgages. Read more > Polish Your Real Estate Elevator Speech Practitioners should hone their 30-second real estate pitch to distinguish themselves from the pack. Read more > Plan Nears on Commercial Loan Mods Bank regulators are seeking a way to get banks to modify real estate debt before it comes due. Read more > Advertisement SAVE 55% OFF Entertainment® 2010 Coupon Books. The Perfect Client Gift w/$1000s in savings - Ideal for Holidays, Closings & Referrals.  Order Today! Bailout Nation: The Dynamics of the Downturn How I Sold It: Tapping Creative Financing Guiding Your Clients Through Home Modifications Standout Brokers: The Trend Spotters Staging in a Virtual Reality Commercial Auctions: Let the Bidding Begin Unsubscribe from this e-mail newsletter. Manage E-mail Preferences: To change your e-mail address, or manage your subscriptions, please log in to your REALTOR.org account. Your REALTOR.org username is JROSEGSLIMO. Customer Support: Visit our customer support page for help with your account. Advertising Inquiries: Learn how you can advertise in this e-mail newsletter. Privacy Policy SPONSORS

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Price cuts are everywhere

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http://act.ly/ig" target="_blank"> Price cuts are everywhere In the land of price reductions, there are no laws. Some home sellers choose to reduce their asking price by a few thousand while others shave off millions. As of this month, more than one in four homes have cut their asking price at least once – totaling an impressive $28.4 billion. But what’s in it for you? More house for your money, that's what. http://info.trulia.com/index.php?s=43&item=73" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"> Read Trulia's October price reduction report. http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/%20" target="_blank"> October Price Reductions – Top 10 U.S. Cities Rank City State Percent of Lisings with Price Reductions Total Amount of Reductions 1 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/TN/Memphis/#for_sale/Memphis,TN/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Memphis TN 36% $27,048,295 2 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Minneapolis,MN/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Minneapolis MN 36% $26,925,756 3 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Portland,OR/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Portland OR 36% $58,329,873 4 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Indianapolis,IN/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Indianapolis IN 36% $35,428,503 5 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Baltimore,MD/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Baltimore MD 36% $44,480,261 6 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Milwaukee,WI/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Milwaukee WI 35% $19,047,006 7 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Jacksonville,FL/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Jacksonville FL 35% $104,019,823 8 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Tucson,AZ/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Tucson AZ 34% $71,285,454 9 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Raleigh,NC/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Raleigh NC 33% $44,580,508 10 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Boston,MA/" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Boston MA 33% $45,619,224 Price slashed luxury homes Chateau Villandry in Chicago– reduced $4M http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1080084335-Single-Family-Home-Chicago-IL-60614" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-size: 11px; font-family: arial;" target="_blank"> $28,000,000 / 6bd / 6ba / 27,000 sqft Price reduced $4,000,000 Ever dream of living in a place rich with history? Consider this architectural gem. Inspired by French aristocracy, this masterpiece displays impeccable European craftsmanship throughout. From the pillared grand entrance to the finely detailed chandeliers and well-manicured grounds, you will definitely feel enlightened. http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/IL/Chicago/#for_sale/Chicago,IL/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/%20" target="_blank"> Medieval getaway in Phoenix– reduced $1.5M http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1083980446-41-Biltmore-Est-Phoenix-AZ-85016%20%20" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-size: 11px; font-family: arial;" target="_blank"> $10,995,000 / 9bd / 11.5ba / 17,799 sqft Price reduced $1,505,000 With an 18,000 sqft estate on 1.03 acres of land, you can easily step back in time and imagine life in King Arthur’s era. From the gated stone entrance to the wooden fixtures and ceilings, it won’t be too hard to adjust. Now, all you need is a white horse. http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Phoenix,AZ/%20" target="_blank"> Luxury hideout in Las Vegas – reduced $2M http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1078510013-23-Golden-Sunray-Ln-Las-Vegas-NV-89135" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-size: 11px; font-family: arial;" target="_blank"> $9,950,000 / 6br / 6ba / 12,786 sqft Price reduced $2,050,000 Do you dream of living in the bright lights, dramatic architecture and lifestyle of Sin City? Maybe you should make it a reality. Reduced over $2M, this custom tri-level home includes the finest finishes, a disappearing edge waterfall and an in-ground spa – just to name a few. And, since there’s a view of The Strip, you’ll never be far away from the party. http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/for_sale/resale,new_homes_lt/reducedamt;d_sort/365_pr/Las_Vegas,NV/" target="_blank">   House of the week | Tuscan-inspired estate http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/45062554-40524-Tim-Tam-Ct-Leesburg-VA-20176%20" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-size: 11px; font-family: arial;" target="_blank"> $2,300,000 / 5bd / 5.5ba / 7,700 sqft http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trulia.com%2Fproperty%2F45062554-40524-Tim-Tam-Ct-Leesburg-VA-20176&t=40524%20Tim%20Tam%20Court%2C%20Leesburg%20VA%20-%20Trulia" target="_blank"> Want to enjoy endless views of valleys and mountains while you are grilling in your outdoor kitchen or enjoying a mojito on the patio? If so, check out this Tuscan-inspired estate in Leesburg, VA made of only the finest materials and include state-of-the-art entertainment systems. http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/45062554-40524-Tim-Tam-Ct-Leesburg-VA-20176" target="_blank"> Review your homeowner's insurance policy annually http://www.statefarm.com/insurance/homeowners/homeowners.asp?WT.svl=4" target="_blank"> Celebrity home sightings | Get your superficial fix here http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1086322929-216-Old-Montauk-Hwy-Montauk-NY-11954%20%20" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1086322929-216-Old-Montauk-Hwy-Montauk-NY-11954" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; font-family: arial; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff is selling his Montauk oceanfront retreat with a two-story fireplace and panoramic views of the beach $8,750,000 4bd / 3ba / 3,000 sqft http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trulia.com%2Fproperty%2F1086322929-216-Old-Montauk-Hwy-Montauk-NY-11954&t=216%20Old%20Montauk%20Highway%2C%20Montauk%20NY%20-%20Trulia%20" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/38855879-363-Copa-De-Oro-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/38855879-363-Copa-De-Oro-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; font-family: arial; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;" target="_blank">Previously owned by Tom Jones and Dean Martin, Nicolas Cage lists his Tudor mansion in prime Bel Air boasting hidden rooms and staircases $17,500,000 7bd / 9ba / 11,817 sqft http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A//www.trulia.com/property/38855879-363-Copa-De-Oro-Rd-Los-Angeles-CA-90077&t=363%20Copa%20De%20Oro%20Road,%20Los%20Angeles%20CA%20-%20Trulia%20" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/45450185-601-4th-St-PH3-San-Francisco-CA-94107" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/45450185-601-4th-St-PH3-San-Francisco-CA-94107" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; font-size: 11px; line-height: 13px; font-family: arial; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;" target="_blank"> Evan Williams, CEO of Twitter, and his wife are selling their Manhattan-style S.F. penthouse, located in the historical Heublein Building $1,498,000 2bd / 2ba http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trulia.com%2Fproperty%2F45450185-601-4th-St-PH3-San-Francisco-CA-94107&t=601%204th%20Street%20%23PH3%2C%20San%20Francisco%20CA%20-%20Trulia" target="_blank"> Advice & opinions | Get insightful, fast, FREE advice on home buying & selling Question of the week Q: http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/When_a_buyer_legally_cancels_a_contract_what_is_t-169225--oldest" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; font-size: 12px;" target="_blank"> When a buyer cancels a contract, what is the time frame for the seller to sign and return the release form? The answer will depend on whether or not an escrow deposit has already been made. If no escrow deposit has been made, then I be surprised if you ever heard from the seller again.… Asked by Gary, Other/ Just Looking in Orlando, FL http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/When_a_buyer_legally_cancels_a_contract_what_is_t-169225--oldest" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal;" target="_blank"> Read more or reply » Real estate eye candy | Trulia picks Sweet price reductions What do a new construction, country club estate and Romanesque Castillo have in common? All have had price cuts! http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1040279731-2427-Overhill-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28211" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1040279731-2427-Overhill-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28211" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Charlotte, NC $1,950,000 5bd / 7.5ba Price reduced $445,000 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1040279731-2427-Overhill-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28211" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Calculate mortgage http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A//www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1040279731-2427-Overhill-Rd-Charlotte-NC-28211&t=Mortgage%20Payment%20Calculator%20-%20Trulia" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1077006801-4291-Country-Club-Dr-Long-Beach-CA-90807" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1077006801-4291-Country-Club-Dr-Long-Beach-CA-90807" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Long Beach, CA $2,995,000 4bd / 4 full 2 partial ba / 6,829 sqft Price reduced $395,000 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1077006801-4291-Country-Club-Dr-Long-Beach-CA-90807%20%20" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Calculate mortgage http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.trulia.com%2Fmortgage%2Fcalculator%2Fpayment%2Fproperty%2F1077006801-4291-Country-Club-Dr-Long-Beach-CA-90807&t=Mortgage%20Payment%20Calculator%20-%20Trulia%20" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1083225000-5170-Rancho-Verde-Trl-San-Diego-CA-92130" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank">http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1083225000-5170-Rancho-Verde-Trl-San-Diego-CA-92130" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204);" target="_blank"> http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/property/1083225000-5170-Rancho-Verde-Trl-San-Diego-CA-92130" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> San Diego, CA $2,795,000 5bd / 5.5ba / 6,200 sqft Price reduced $555,000 http://www.trulia.com/email/anews200910A/www.trulia.com/mortgage/calculator/payment/property/1083225000-5170-Rancho-Verde-Trl-San-Diego-CA-92130%20" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 204); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Calculate mortgage aaaa

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10/07/2009 EarlyBird News

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EarlyBird News Daily Briefing: Wednesday, October 7, 2009 A service for members of Florida Realtors® TODAY'S TOP STORIES Court rules against short-sale commission cut A new quasi-federal rule forbids some commission cuts in a short sale; separately, an Iowa court opposed last-minute cuts. Read more. Fla. DCA: Local cities keep growth rules In Senate testimony, DCA chief Tom Pelham said a Fla. law does not override local growth management laws. Read more. Recession takes $730M of local tax revenues The decline in property values continues to impact local governments; 2/3s of counties report lower tax collections. Read more. Fla. panel seeks answers on rates, solvency The state's insurance commissioner testifies some companies would go out of business after a major hurricane strike. Read more. Private investors dominate foreclosure market A federal program to acquire vacant property for rehab has a problem: Investors shut it out by buying the discounted homes first. Read more. +++++++++++++ ADVERTISEMENT +++++++++++++ Opportunities To Drive Revenue With Zetabid Auctions! Partner with Zetabid and show your clients an easy process for buying foreclosed homes. Start closing more deals fast! Florida Auctions Oct. 15 & 17. Open Houses this weekend. Click here for details. NOW YOU KNOW Americans on the move choose college towns Four Fla. cities made a list of top cities in number of new residents - Cape Coral, Lakeland, Palm Bay and Bradenton. Read more. AROUND FLORIDA Sarasota County: State voices concern with Villages impact Venice: Housing permits at rock bottom Delray Beach: City to build affordable housing HAVE A LOOK AT OUR OTHER SITES Great Time to Buy: buynow.floridarealtors.org Media Center: media.floridarealtors.org CONNECT SOCIALLY WITH US Twitter: floridarealtors.org/twitter Facebook: floridarealtors.org/facebook YouTube: floridarealtors.org/youtube =========================================== floridarealtors.org is optimized for the latest technology. Please make sure you have your Internet browser's latest version to fully experience the Web site. To request technical support or ask a question concerning the floridarealtors.org Web site, write to:support@floridarealtors.org Please do not use the "reply" button to respond to this e-mail. To send a letter to the editor or comment on Florida Realtors® news service, send e-mail to: Newseditor@floridarealtors.org. © 2009 Florida Realtors® This email was sent to: john@johnjrose.com This email was sent by: Florida Realtors 7025 Augusta National Dr. Orlando, FL 32822 USA Privacy Policy | Copyright Notice | Unsubscribe

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