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August 13, 2009
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Organize your house hunt with NEW Trulia tool
Tired of the illegible handwriting and wrinkled notes tucked in your back pockets? Say no more! Trulia  has created a one-stop shop that will help you store all the homes you’re interested in, keep notes, track price reductions and inform you of when they sell (and for how much!). The benefits don’t stop there. Search and easily share your favorite homes with your agent, spouse or friends with just a few clicks. The best part about it is we’ve made it super easy to use. Have at it.

Oh, and don’t forget to let us know what you think.
Don’t wait. Get started now.
 
House of the week | Feng shui approved
House of the week
$1,999,999 / 6bd / 4ba / 4,690 sqft
Renovated in 1993, this historic 200-year-old home in Phoenixville, PA still hasn't lost its luster. Imagine the magnificence - from the wine cellar and the billiards room to the 900-square-foot deck and the gated stone pillar entrance. If this leaves you feeling a bit overwhelmed, get some fresh air with a leisurely stroll along the stream and trails that rest among the four-acre property.
Buying foreclosure gold with RealtyTrac
Tip: Buying Short Can Take Too Long

In addition to REO, another foreclosure-related term you have probably heard is short sale. A short sale is nothing more than a property that is listed for sale for less than the amount currently owed on the property’s outstanding mortgage. The only thing short about a short sale, however, is the amount of money being paid. The amount of time it takes to complete a short sale has frustrated even the most experienced of real estate investors and home buyers. For people who have the time to wait (maybe as short as three months or as long as a year) purchasing a short sale can be a good deal. Many buyers find REOs a much easier — and still profitable — way to go.

Start your search now at: www.realtytrac.com .
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Celebrity home sightings | Get your superficial fix here

The Hoff reigns supreme! With successes like Knight Rider , Baywatch and America’s Got Talent , could David Hasselhoff be selling his trophy estate for a potential upgrade?
$4,195,000
5bd / 5.5ba / 8,947sqft

Actor J.K. Simmons isn’t jk-ing when he lists his family-oriented, contemporary home on the market with ping-pong table and Spider-Man pinball machine.
$1,795,000
5bd / 4.5ba / 4,190 sqft

Most recently known for building Encore, casino man Steve Wynn, lists his full service condo on Fifth Ave with frontage views of Central Park.
$25,000,000
2bd / 3.5ba / 3,450 sqft
Advice & opinions | Get insightful, fast, FREE advice on home buying & selling
Question of the week
Q: In today’s economy, are families considering moving in or buying together to cut costs?
Does it make sense to double-up until the economy gets better? It can help families cut costs on bills and mortgage payments, and save the money for a rainy day instead. Tell us what you think...
Asked by Sharon Go, Home Buyer in San Francisco, CA
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Real estate eye candy | Trulia picks
Steals and deals – under $300K
Whether you’re moving across the state or across the country, the right home (at the right price) is somewhere close to you! All under $300,000, these pads are perfect for families looking for a bigger place without a bigger payment. Take a look inside these family friendly homes — lots of yard space, extra bedrooms and neighborhood roads for sports and bike riding.

Raleigh, NC
$280,000
4bd / 4ba / 2,769 sqft
Calculate mortgage
Jacksonville, FL
$268,000
4bd / 2ba / 1,885 sqft
Calculate mortgage
Houston, TX
$274,000
5bd / 3.5ba / 4,088 sqft
Calculate mortgage
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