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irving tx real estate: Conventional Rates in Irving TX drop below 4% - 10/08/11 11:31 PM
Interest rates for a Conventional 30yr-fixed drops below 4% for the first time in history! This is great news for First Time Home Buyers looking for Irving TX Real Estate, who maybe doesn’t want to go through the stricter guidelines of an FHA loan.
Even the 15yr-fixed loans, popular among existing homeowners wanting to refinance fell to an all time low according to GSE’s market analysis. Freddy Mac’s chief economist, Frank Nothaft said the decline in fixed mortgage rates was due to the sharp drop in 10-yr Treasuries.
Lower rates and lenient guidelines… what could be better? Looking for a great deal? … (2 comments)
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irving tx real estate: The Sky Is Falling! - 09/23/11 07:36 PM
NASA has a decommissioned satellite that is heading towards earth and scheduled to land somewhere in the USA. The exact time and location is still undetermined. According to NASA, this satellite will begin it’s decent on Friday (9/23/11) or early Saturday (9/24/11), EDT. I just hope it doesn’t land in Irving Texas. This thing is the size of a bus, weighing in at around 6-tons! So heads up everyone!!!
Satellites aren’t the only thing dropping these days. Interest rates are still at an all-time low. Consider the latest announcement from the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC), an interest rate of … (2 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Back to School in Irving TX - 08/22/11 10:10 AM
It’s back to school for students in Irving TX as well as most of the DFW area. So, a word of caution please be watchful for our young ones, walking and crossing the streets. Take some adult responsibility and leave a little earlier; school zones and crosswalks will slow us down a bit. Preparing for these “slow” will help us reach our destination safe and on time.
Here’s a couple of don’ts to remember… Don’t talk on your cell phone while driving through a school zone, unless you have the appropriate hands-free accessories. The fine could be as high as $500. … (0 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Helping Those You Love and Care About... - 08/18/11 01:04 PM
Here’s a short video I hope helps to educate homeowners around the country to seek the help they need, if they find themselves or someone they know in difficult times, struggling to make their mortgage. (Click image)
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irving tx real estate: The Lesser of Two Evils – Short Sales - 08/13/11 01:19 PM
In this case, I refer to the lesser of two evils as a short sale. Not only in Irving TX, but all across this nation banks and homeowners are at the ends of this dilemma. The first "evil" being that a homeowner is no longer able to continue making their mortgage payments. Sadly, 1-2 out of every 10 homeowners is completely unable to make his/her mortgage payments, and is already in foreclosure proceedings. While, 3 out of 10 are struggling to keep up with their payments, and just a matter of time before they also face foreclosure. This average continues to grow at … (1 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Irving TX Short Sales - What's Involved In a Short Sale? - 06/16/11 04:59 PM
What’s Involved in a Short Sale? If it’s been established that a homeowner needs to sell to avoid a foreclosure, a Short Sale may be the best choice over other options. So what exactly is involved in a Short Sale?1. Lender Request – most lenders now have an assembled package (forms) of what documents they need to see, before they decide if the homeowner qualifies for a Short Sale. This can be requested by contacting the lenders Loss Mitigation dept. Some professional Realtors also carry acceptable forms of these documents. 2. Letter of Authorization – before any profession assistance can be … (11 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Irving, TX Short Sales - What Is a Short Sale? - 06/03/11 05:50 PM
Irving Tx Short Sales - What Is A Short-Sale?
Short Sale Specialist - Diego Marin, Realtor®"Straight Talk.... Real Results"Irving, TexasWell, let’s first discuss why someone would need a Short Sale. Let’s say that things are going just peachy for you, you’re employed and although it takes two incomes, you’re able to cover your financial responsibilities and still have a little bit to put away. Suddenly one of the “financial” providers loses their job, or gets a life changing illness, making them unable to work. These are considered to be a life changing “hardships” in an otherwise normal situation. It often leaves … (0 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Extra Thought Can Mean Better Sales Price, Less Time on Market - 02/13/10 03:33 PM
A little paint here and there, shampoo on the carpets, some spackle and voilà! Your house is ready to go on the market, right? Even if you've kept your home in mint condition over the years, a little extra thought can mean thousands more in your sales price. It can also mean the difference between a week and a couple of months on the market. Here are some projects to take care of before your home goes on the market.
Deep cleaning of the bathrooms and kitchen, which includes replacing old toilet seats and other worn-out fixtures; Locate and replace rotted … (0 comments)
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irving tx real estate: FORECLOSURES - Avoidable? - 11/20/09 08:29 PM
So you have a two family household income. You have two kids in school and life is good. You come to work, notice a memorandum in your inbox and it states "due to the fact' then mentions something about "cutbacks"... no doubt you start to think about your situation with the company... will you be effected? Emotions run high, and you can't concentrate on your work... and then the saga begins.
Aside from making your mortgage payments, what are your options? We all know payments have to be paid, but if a "wrench' like a layoff comes into the picture, what do we … (2 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Buyer Tips-Ensure a Smooth Real Estate Closing, by Diego Marin - 11/10/09 01:22 PM
The best way buyers can avoid unnecessary stress and frustration when buying Irving TX Real Estate, is to be prepared. A Realtor can guide you through the steps, forming a type of "presentation' package. After discussingwith your Realtor about the things you need & want in a home, comes the gathering of absolute necessary documents. The better prepared the paper work is, the easier it will be to go through the transaction of buying your home. Here are some of the things you'll need & points to keep in mind:
GET PRE-Qualified - Nothing is more frustrating than viewing homes that … (0 comments)
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irving tx real estate: You Can Still Sell Your Irving Texas Fast and For Top Dollar - 11/06/09 12:38 PM
The advantages to selling your house immediately are numerous. It will lower your stress level, since having the question of whether your home will sell while it's on the market hanging over your head can be quite unpleasant and stressful. Your property is going to appear to be worth less the more time it spends on the market. Ultimately, quick sales are much preferable to slow ones. We will review how to sell your house in a quick and profitable manner.You can increase your house's value by keeping you house in great condition. If you want to get the highest price … (2 comments)
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irving tx real estate: Who's On My Side?... 4 Things to Consider - 11/05/09 01:24 PM
There's a very subtle misconception that exist among first time homebuyers about Realtors & Lenders in the Irving TX Real Estate area. The misconception that BOTH the Realtor & the Lender have the homebuyer's best interest in mind. There exists a responsibility & duty among these professionals, known as "fiduciary". This fiduciary relationship is created when a customer signs an agreement to represented, for instance by a realtor. This requires that the realtor exhibit trust, honesty and good business judgment. How does this work? Well, in short, when this relationship is created, a realtor has to (1.) follow and obey all … (4 comments)
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Diego Marin - Irving TX Short Sales
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