Dave Jones's Q&A

Search on google for the area you live in and look for a local resource.  You can also look on zillow for an agent that is active near you with good ratings and reviews.  GOOD LUCK!

it will post to www.hudHomeStore.com sometime after it closes.  Contact yyour Realtor.

The competition in the Spring will be much greater.  The buyers "come out of the woodwork" and the demand for good homes goes up.  If you see something you like, you can probably get a better deal on it now.  Do some research and find a local Realtor for the area you are looking in put them to work for you!

I believe we are about 18 months away from the bottom.  We should see some slight increases and a majority of decreases in that time.  Spring of 2012 is when I foresee a rebound here in Central Connecticut.    Dave JonesBroker/Owner, REALTOR, e-PROCertified Distressed Property Expert, CDPEDave Jones Realty, llc[contact info removed by moderator]

  It is a tough situation.  I actually had arguments with agents who I did not think were submitting offers I submitted.  You have to get proof.  I ask the listing agent to have someone from the bank sign off declining our offer. 

It definitely varies by area. Here in central Connecticut it is a strong buyers market, but there has been a lot of activity. Two of our listings actually received Multiple offers this week!

   

 Most appraisers even consider the space in the lower level of a Raised Ranch as non-livable.  When I took all the Appraisal classes for my brokerage license it seems from the Appraiser that taught the class that it was a "Grey Area."

Your best bet is to go to the town hall and pull the field card. Someone there should be able to clearify.  If the property is listed, just call the listing agent and ask.Dave Jones Realty.www.DaveJonesRealty.com866-617-8376 Toll Free Office

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