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This post was written by Frances Flynn Thorsen, source: Online Transaction Management Coming Of Age; Obtain Free Viewers For All Types Of Documents

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Sounds and sights of New Orleans in Springtime
(Photos by Frances Flynn Thorsen)

This post was written by Frances Flynn Thorsen, source: Images Of The French Quarter April 2005

I was delighted to receive the 2004 Realty World Platinum Cup award for highest number of closed units at the group’s annual awards banquet last week in New Orleans. Additionally, the conference offered agents and brokers an opportunity to attend highly informative seminars and discussions about numerous real estate matters. I will share many of these gems in weblog digest forms in the days ahead.

This post was written by Frances Flynn Thorsen, source: Frances Flynn Thorsen Wins Realty World Platinum Cup At New Orleans Confab

Some 60 percent of litigation following residential home sales could be avoided if home sellers had purchased a home warranty plan, according to David Medley, National Account Manager for First American Home Buyers Protection Corp. Additionally, two out of three lawsuits involving real estate agents might also be prevented, since these claims involve failed mechanical systems, he added.

Home Warranty Factoids:

A home warranty company offers home warranty products to repair or replace appliances, electrical, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems on residential properties. If a home develops a mechanical problem during the first year of ownership, a home warranty will likely cover the cost of correcting covered problems, preventing lawsuits against the seller and/or agent.

Failure of mechanical systems must be the result of normal wear and tear, and not abuse or misuse.

Optional coverage may include pool equipment, water softening systems, and well mechanicals.

This post was written by Frances Flynn Thorsen, source: A Good Home Warranty Plan Offers Risk Reduction For Home Sellers And Agents

Downtown St. Petersburg condo-development present, waterfront highrise futures

Photo courtesy the St. Petersburg Times.
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Click here to buy your very own condo in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg.

Condo developments have been all the rage here in Tampa Bay for a while now, but St. Petersburg’s downtown area tops the list by number in current, recent and future condo developments. With such a large number new development projects going on, St. Petersburg is positioned to become well known for its highrise condominiums in beautiful downtown, overlooking the water and the city, surrounded by museums, fine dining and entertainment venues, and cultural centers. Check out this article in today’s St. Petersburg Times to see exactly what I mean. If you want to know about some of the recent and upcoming condo developments, they include the following at present:

Vinoy Place (completed, some resales available), Parkshore Plaza (under construction, units for sale), 400 Beach Drive (being planned, units for sale), The Cloisters (completed, some resales available), Aviram-Sembler building (being planned), The Florencia (completed, some resales available), The Peninsula (being planned), The Madison (completed, some resales available), McNulty Lofts (under construction, sold out), Tropicana Block (being planned), Lofts At Williams Park (being planned), Bayway Lofts (being planned), Fourth Street Lofts (being planned) and W Plaza (being planned, 50-percent sold out). Contact me now to buy your very own condo in beautiful downtown St. Petersburg, or get more information on a condo there today!

Information from the St. Petersburg Times was used for this report.

-John Mudd
“Mr. Real Estate”

Contact John now to find and buy, or sell luxury homes, luxury condos or commercial investment property!

source: Downtown St. Petersburg condo-development present,…

USDA Properties For Sale
865 WW Highway
Osceola, MO 64776

Sale date/time: June 21, 2005
1:30 PM CST

All sales are subject to postponement or cancellation at any time. It is recommended that you contact the USDA/Rural Development office the day before the sale to ensure that it is still scheduled.

source: 12 Unit Apartments, Osceola, MO

IRS Auction - Sales Add for Imperial, MO

2.89 Acres of commercial property with a 4000 SQ FT. commercial building with office and a fenced storage lot. Currently used as an auto body shop.

Only the right, title and interest of the Taxpayer in and to the property will be offered for sale. If requested, the Internal Revenue Service will furnish information about possible encumbrances, which may be useful in determining the value of the interest being sold.

source: IRS Auction -Imperial, MO

HUD - Multifamily Housing - PD property page
This occupied single story apartment complex was built in 1986. The property has five buildings arranged in an open triangle set-up. The office building in the center is flanked by apartment buildings on each side. A $9,451 Letter of Credit (LOC) is required to insure completion of repairs. Bids will be accepted orally at 10:00 am local time, May 11, 2005, Cherokee County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, front of Sheriff’s Office, 213 West Delaware Street, Tahlequah, Oklahoma 74464.

OPEN HOUSE: None Scheduled

source: HUD Sale - Redbud Housing Apartments, Oaks, OK

Format is: Address, price (asking price), as is (value per appraisal), bed/bath, escrow (for repairs needed for FHA sale), property type, listing date, bid deadline

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
307 EVELYN PL
NEOSHO, MO 64850
COUNTY: NEWTON $49,500 $49,500 3/1.5 $1,870 S 4/15/2005 4/24/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-291064
Comments: AMENITIES: FENCED YARD, LARGE DECK, THERMAL WINDOWS, LAUNDRY ROOM. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS.
FHA Financing Insurability: Insured With Escrow
HUD Property n/a Picture Available New Listing

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
105 N BOBBIE SMITH ST
DIAMOND, MO 64840
COUNTY: NEWTON $22,000 $22,000 2/1 S 4/15/2005 4/24/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-205634
Comments: AMENITIES: COVERED PATIO, COVERED PORCH, STORM WINDOWS, VAULTED CEILING LIVING ROOM, THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS MAY BE AN UPDATE TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. EVIDENCE OF MOLD - CLEANED BUT NOT REMEDIATED.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property n/a Picture Available New Listing

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline

108 ORCHARD ST
ALBA, MO 64830
COUNTY: JASPER $24,750 $27,500 2/1 $2,613 S 4/13/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-283856
Comments: AMENITIES: TOTAL ELECTRIC. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Insured With Escrow
HUD Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
445 W PLUMB ST
AURORA, MO 65605
COUNTY: LAWRENCE $37,500 $37,500 2/1 $4,538 S 4/8/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-289515
Comments: AMENITIES: CEILING FANS, LAUNDRY ROOM, ATTIC FAN. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS MAY BE AN UPDATE TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: CLOSINGS WITH FHA INSURED FINANCING WILL BE DELAYED FOR LEAD BASED PAINT STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING UTILITY METERS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Insured With Escrow
HUD Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price bed/bath year built property type listing date deadline
283 SAINT CLOUD DRIVE
CAPE FEAR, MO 65656
COUNTY: STONE $9,900 1/1 1970 S 4/12/2005 Daily
Property #: 726-234243
Comments: ROOF AND FOUNDATION CONCERNS - INSPECTIONS RECOMMENDEDSELLER OFFERS A $500 BONUS TO SELLING AGENT TO BE PAID AT CLOSING ONLY Possible Lead Based Paint.
Bank Owned Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
116 MILLER
CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
COUNTY: JASPER $31,500 $35,000 2/1 $2,475 S 3/30/2005 Daily @ 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-287275
Comments: AMENITIES: COVERED DECK, CHAIN LINK FENCE, NICE TREES, MODERN KITCHEN, STORM WINDOWS. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING ITEMS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Insured With Escrow
HUD Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price bed/bath year built property type listing date deadline
208 S FOUNTAIN ROAD
CARTERVILLE, MO 64835
COUNTY: JASPER $10,395 2/1 1975 M 4/12/2005 4/18/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 0726-319570
Comments: LAND ONLY SALE - ANY MANUFACTURED HOME WHICH MAY BE ON THE LOT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SALE. EVIDENCE OF MOLD - NO REMEDIATION DONE BY SELLER. Possible Lead Based Paint.
Bank Owned Property n/a Picture Available New Listing

Address price bed/bath year built property type listing date deadline
678 LOG CABIN ROAD
CRANE, MO 65633
COUNTY: STONE $64,900 3/2 1989 S 3/22/2005 Daily
Property #: 0726-313898
Comments: SERVED BY WELL AND PROPANE GAS SYSTEMS - CONDITION UNKNOWNSELLER OFFERS A $500 BONUS TO SELLING AGENT TO BE PAID AT CLOSING ONLY
Bank Owned Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
602 Irwin St.
DUENWEG, MO 64841
COUNTY: JASPER $37,000 $37,000 2/1 $0 S 3/25/2005 Daily @ 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-312647
Comments: AMENITIES: ENCLOSED PORCH, STORM WINDOWS. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING ITEMS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
216 N SERGEANT AVENUE
JOPLIN, MO 64801
COUNTY: JASPER $33,600 $42,000 3/1 $2,090 S 4/13/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-268569
Comments: AMENITIES: COVERED PORCH, CHAIN LINK FENCE, STORM WINDOWS, NICE KITCHEN. NICE INTERIOR. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Insured With Escrow
HUD Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
623 S SARGENT AVENUE
JOPLIN, MO 64801
COUNTY: JASPER $98,000 $98,000 4/4 S 4/8/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-289837
Comments: AMENITIES: COVERED PORCHES, BALCONY, GORGEOUS INSIDE-MUST SEE, WOOD FLOORS, CEILING FANS. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price bed/bath year built property type listing date deadline
3106 PENNSYLVANIA AVE
JOPLIN, MO 64804
COUNTY: JASPER $39,900 2/1 9999 S 4/12/2005 4/18/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 0726-319534
Comments: EVIDENCE OF MOLD - NO REMEDIATION DONE BY SELLER
Bank Owned Property n/a Picture Available New Listing

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
1511 S SERGEANT AVE
JOPLIN, MO 64804
COUNTY: JASPER $40,500 $45,000 4/2 $0 S 4/6/2005 Daily @ 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-140633
Comments: AMENITIES: PATIO, PARTIAL STORM WINDOWS, FENCED BACKYARD, DETACHED GARAGE, WOOD FLOORS, SUN ROOM. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING ITEMS. EVIDENCE OF MOLD-CLEANED BUT NOT REMEDIATED. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
711 TRUMAN ST
LAMAR, MO 64759
COUNTY: BARTON $46,500 $46,500 3/2 S 4/8/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-229803
Comments: AMENITIES: COVERED DECK, SHED, CEILING FANS. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. EVIDENCE OF MOLD-CLEANED BUT NOT REMEDIATED. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
488 NE 50TH RD
LAMAR, MO 64759
COUNTY: BARTON $79,000 $79,000 3/2 S 4/8/2005 4/17/2005 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-324025
Comments: AMENITIES: THERMAL WINDOWS, VINYL SIDING, PARTIAL UNFINISHED BASEMENT, TWO BARNS, PATIO, PTL. WIR/FARM FENCE, MODERN KITCHEN, CEILING FAN, HARDWOOD FLOOR, PROPERTY HAS WELL. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING METERS. PROPANE TANK MISSING. Possible Lead Based Paint.
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured
HUD Property n/a Picture Available n/a

Address price bed/bath year built property type listing date deadline
300 LARRY PLACE
NEOSHO, MO 64850
COUNTY: NEWTON $68,040 3/1 1974 S 3/15/2005 Daily
Property #: 0726-313817
Comments: Possible Lead Based Paint.
Bank Owned Property Price Reduced Picture Available n/a

Address price as is bed/bath escrow property type listing date deadline
RR 3 BOX 168
VERONA, MO 65769
COUNTY: BARRY $71,100 $79,000 3/2 $0 M 3/30/2005 Daily @ 11:59:00 PM
Property #: 291-301708
Comments: AMENITIES: LAUNDRY ROOM, NEWER HOME. THE FOLLOWING COMMENTS AND/OR ESCROW ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE PROPERTY CONDITION REPORT: FOR FHA FINANCING THE CLOSING FOR THIS PROPERTY WILL BE DELAYED BY AN ADDITIONAL 45-90 DAYS FOR LEAD BASED PAINT INSPECTION AND/OR STABILIZATION. PURCHASER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY MISSING ITEMS. PROPERTY HAS SEPTIC SYSTEM, PRIVATE WELL, LP, NO FEMA FLOOD MAP AVAILABLE, ENGINEERING CERT RECOMMENDED .
FHA Financing Insurability: Uninsured

source: Current HUD listings 4/15/05