mortgage fraud: More scam artists busted! - 05/27/07 01:16 AM
More scam artists busted!by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler AZ REALTORChandler Arizona Real Estate
Mortgage fraud.  We know its out there.  All professionals need to be aware of it and the various tricks the scam artists conjure up.  See this article from today's Arizona Republic.  Various items to note....real estate agent, family members, old, … (8 comments)

mortgage fraud: The sign says 'We Buy Homes' - be very careful.... - 04/02/07 11:45 PM
The sign says 'We Buy Homes' - be very careful....by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler REALTOR®Chandler AZ Real Estate
We all know about the subprime meltdown.  We know about the increase in forclosures.  As more and more people get into trouble with their homes there will be more and more predators out there looking … (42 comments)

mortgage fraud: Using the Builder's Lender? Pay attention.... - 04/01/07 06:37 PM
Using the Builder's Lender?  Pay attention....by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler REALTOR®Chandler AZ Real Estate
People buy new homes all the time.  They get mortgages on these homes all the time and typically (often incentive-based) they use the builder's preferred lender.  This is commonplace.  Its also somewhat different than when purchasing resale homes.  When … (9 comments)

mortgage fraud: AZ Mortgage Fraud - Epidemic? - 03/04/07 11:57 AM
AZ Mortgage Fraud - Epidemic?by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler REALTOR®Chandler AZ Real Estate
I guess there are a few distinct categories that my blog posts fall into.  In no particular order, I discuss Real Estate Investing.  I discuss Chandler/East Valley/Phoenix related topics.  I also talk about various 'negative' issues in Real Estate including … (6 comments)

mortgage fraud: Licensing the Lender - What a Novel Idea!! - 02/12/07 08:59 PM
Licensing the Lender - What a Novel Idea!!by Kaushik Sirkar, Chandler REALTOR®Chandler AZ Real Estate 
To practice real estate, an agent or Realtor must have a license.  Obviously just having a license isn't enough to 'make a good agent'.  It is only the absolute bare minimum.  Various blogs and discussions have focused on increasing … (10 comments)

mortgage fraud: Yet Another Fraudulent Mortgage Scheme - 02/07/07 11:53 PM
Our friends at Inman just published this article.  Before I discuss what is in the article, I do have one belief that I'd like to share with everyone.  Obviously AR is a great forum for sharing knowledge.  I also think its an AMAZING FORUM for sharing information that deals with crime … (6 comments)

mortgage fraud: Cash back at closing....after closing...under the table....NO!!!! - 01/22/07 05:54 PM
I have read numerous blog posts regarding mortgage fraud.  These issues are present throughout the country - specifically, I recall articles detailing scams in Nevada, Florida and Georgia.  Guess what - Arizona is not immune to from this 'epidemic'.  Take a peek at this article from the Arizona Republic.  Take more … (56 comments)

 
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