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5 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About -by Melissa Dittmann Tracey
I caught this article today in the REALTORmag and thought it was worth sharing. Check it out. 5 Real Estate Scams You Need to Know About Don’t be duped by mortgage fraud. Here are a few common scams and the red flags you should look for in a transaction.By Melissa Dittmann Tracey | August 2010 … Continue reading
I just can’t pay my rent
Today’s rental market has been a teeter-totter of gains and losses for both tenants and landlords. Sound relationships welcome a pleasant balance of security for landlords and quiet enjoyment for the tenant. However, when money is tight or sudden job loss occurs, there is more teeter than totter. Here are some common stories that seem … Continue reading
Tell me, what do you want us to write about?
Although we have a list of posts which we hope to squeeze in before the end of the year, we felt it may be a good idea to see what you, our honorable audience, would like us to blog about. Here are some category ideas to get you thinking: Buyer Topics Seller Topics Leasing Topics … Continue reading
Home Buyer! Rehab with a 203K Loan
Due to the increased number of distressed properties, and their physical disposition, many home buyers are tempted to purchase an aggressively priced property, but may not be able to afford to pay for the repairs needed to bring the home up to comfortable living standards. In recent months Perl Mortgage has become of several mortgage … Continue reading
Before and After the Home Buyer Tax Credit
As the much anticipated First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit matured on April 30th (Date by which you needed to have an executed contract in hand, to close before June 30th, 2010 in order to benefit from the $8,000 credit) there has been much anticipation what would happen May 1st for the market, as well as folks … Continue reading
10 Short Sale Myths
Every time I try to take a step back from short sales, it seems something is pulling me deeper into one. Here is an interesting article about some short sale myths and misconceptions, you may want to consider. Top 10 Short Sale Misconceptions and Myths
Do’s and Don’ts for Credit…
How can I improve my credit score? It takes time and there is no quick fix. In fact, quick fix efforts can backfire. Scores reflect credit payment patterns over time with more emphasis on recent information. The best advice is to manage your credit responsibly over time. Scores automatically improve, as one’s overall credit picture … Continue reading
Save Your Budget – Keep Your Home
I am a spender. I have always enjoyed exchanging money for gifts that made people feel special. These gifts may have been a lunch, a cab ride, their toll, their this and their that. I also liked buying things for myself or spend more on general things out of mere convenience. Being able to buy … Continue reading
The Sad Reality of Home Loss
Being on the Buyer’s side of the business I see a wide range of “real life” circumstances. Some happy, some sad, and some simply angry. I try not to spend too much time in front of CNN or the evening news as the horror of daily events wears on you after a while and maintaining a positive … Continue reading
The Count Down
As we approach April 30th there is a unique blend of thoughts I hear around the infamous home buyer credit. Some Buyers say “It would be nice to have but I’d rather get the right house and if we don’t before April 30th, then oh well…” others are doing everything they can to diligently find … Continue reading
