Monthly Archives: April 2012

Low-ball bidders in many markets learn they can no longer get a steal on a house

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A low-ball offer typically involves a contract submitted to a seller where the price proposed by the purchaser is 25 percent or more below list. Low-balls increase sharply when there’s a glut of properties available, asking prices are out of sync with local economic realities and values are depressed or uncertain. Buyers figure: Hey, why not? Maybe I’ll get lucky.Based on the latest survey results, that sort of strategy is not a winning move in many communities this spring. In fact, in local Read more [...]

New KELOLAND.com Events Page Launched

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SIOUX FALLS, SD - As you likely know, KELOLAND.com is always evolving and updating to better serve you.  And on Thursday, a new page launched on the region's most viewed news website.  The new events page on KELOLAND.com aims to be the most streamlined events calendar for the region.  When you click on the Events Page link on the left side of KELOLAND.com, you'll find a list of happenings around the area submitted by viewers like you and also those automatically generated by the page through Read more [...]

First Release of Eco-Friendly “Autumn Crest” Homes for Sale in Bothell, WA

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BOTHELL, WA. (PRWEB) April 20, 2012 The Grand Opening of Autumn Crest signals the first release of 44 new homes listed for sale in Bothell, Wa., coming this weekend. Autumn Crest has been awarded a 3-Star “Built Green” rating from the Master Builders Association for the many eco-friendly features built standard into every home. "Our community is 2011 Energy Code compliant. All homes have 90% efficient Read more [...]

Gov. Christie listed as possible Mitt Romney running mate in two polls

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View full sizeEd Murray/The Star-LedgerGov. Chris Christie speaks at a town hall meeting in Kearny last month. TRENTON — Two national polls out today put Gov. Chris Christie at the top of the list of potential running mates for Mitt Romney. Christie would give the presumptive GOP presidential nominee the biggest boost of other short-list names, allowing him to tie President Barack Obama 47 to 47, a survey by Public Policy Polling found. With Christie on the ticket, 86 percent of Republicans Read more [...]

Pssst … Have I got a house for you!

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Have you ever strolled by a palatial home on a gorgeous lot in Old Palo Alto or Crescent Park and wondered who owns it, what it looks like inside and fantasized about how much it would cost to make it yours? Just walk on by and keep wondering because, unless you are a qualified buyer in the market for one of these high-end properties that can sell for as much as $10 million and up, you'll never know. You won't find this caliber of real estate on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), Read more [...]

A year’s worth of events set for Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week

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If you're most people, Friday is ... well ... Friday. If you're a fan of craft beer and you live in the Pittsburgh region, it's Christmas, the Fourth of July and your birthday, wrapped up as one. Because it's the start of Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week. The nine-day event, which begins Friday morning with a beer breakfast in an East Carson Street establishment, promises to be a dizzying tour of the best of what beer has to offer from the region's Read more [...]

5 Earthy Events to Attend This Weekend

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In honor of Earth Day, which is Sunday, here's a list of local Earthy events this weekend. If you don't see your event listed, please share it in the comments area and add it to our Events Calendar. Growing Green Earth Day Expo: This annual expo at the new Orion Center (1335 Joslyn Rd.) takes place 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, giving attendees a chance to scope out the new community center. Dozens of vendors will showcase green products and share energy conservation tips. There will be green products Read more [...]