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Foreclosure backlog could take “decades” to clear

The number of seriously delinquent mortgages in the nation’s largest metropolitan areas slowed this year, according to a new study from the Urban Institute. But foreclosures remain a burden on the housing market, prompting the policy research group to call … Continue reading

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HUD Offers REO Homes for $100 Down in Select States

In select states, from now into October of next year, buyers need a down payment of only $100 to purchase a HUD-owned REO home.

The buyer must be an owner-occupant, utilizing financing insured by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Standard FHA underwriting guidelines apply, and the sale must be for the full amount of the current list price. Continue reading

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FHA 203k – The Problem With “Self Help”

This article was written by my friend Jonathan Blackwell. He is an expert 203k renovation lender. Call him, Georgia – 404-551-3845 As a 203k renovation contractor, I recently had a very, very, very bad experience with a home owner who … Continue reading

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Realtors: Are You Shooting Video? You Should Be…

If you are a realtor, lender, contractor or consultant and you are not using video as part of your marketing, You are really missing the boat. We’re an ocular centric culture – meaning we have to “see it to believe it.” Video is the next best thing to being in a room with someone because we share so much more than we can write. Our writing may be more articulate, but it isn’t as real as watching someone’s body language.

Your audience can connect with you on a whole new level when you utilize video. They can see the energy behind your message. The true power behind video is this ability to establish a report much faster – and it doesn’t matter how Continue reading

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Build Instant Equity; The Secret Loan Program

5 Secret Ways To Add Value To Your Home. Adding value to your home to build equity isn’t really a secret. The problem is that so many people don’t have the equity right now to finance home improvements which then add … Continue reading

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Buy Low and Renovate! Mortgages Can Pay For Home Renovation

Two little-known home renovation mortgage programs offer solutions for buyers and homeowners who want to renovate. Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Administration have home renovation mortgage programs that allow buyers to borrow based on what the house is expected … Continue reading

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Low Rates, Rising Pessimissm

By: Diana Olick CNBC Real Estate Reporter “The numbers don’t add up. Mortgage giant Freddie Mac reports the rate on the 30-year fixed hit a new record low of 4.12%, at the exact moment that cohort Fannie Mae released its … Continue reading

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What is a Homepath Renovation Mortgage??

With the number of REO properties increasing, I’m being asked more often about HomePath financing.  HomePath financing is available for Fannie Mae REO’s with the HomePath logo found on HomePath.com.  There are approximately 300 properties in Sacramento today that are … Continue reading

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Use 203k Loan to Update Before You Move In

This home in Winchester, CA needs some minor repairs to be move in ready. But some simple fixes can also be expensive. Use a 203k renovation loan to fix up your new home with no money out of pocket. By … Continue reading

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Lending Shrinks, Analysts Doubt

Analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch doubt government attempts to improve the mortgage refinancing process will help lenders build capacity. “The economics of the mortgage lending industry have changed,” the analysts said. “Originators used to have 2-3 points of … Continue reading

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