FHA Streamlined 203(k) Program - 03/31/09 09:50 AM
This is a great explanation of the FHA 203K Streamline loan (Rehab loan) - concise and easy to read.  It was written by Joan Rusco, a Mortgage Banker in Minnesota.
In addition to the Streamline version, there is also a FHA 203K loan for homes needing more extensive repairs.  If you are using one of these loans to purchase a HUD home (in Northwest MS), your required downpayment is only $100.
I'm not sure if Joan writes loans outside of her state of Minnesota, but I do know a great lender in Northwest MS that is experienced in FHA 203k Loans.

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5 Steps to Buying a HUD Home - 03/27/09 04:20 PM
5 Steps to Buying a HUD Homeby Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
Since I get a lot of calls and emails from buyers who are thinking about buying a HUD home, I thought I would try to list the steps required to complete this unique type of purchase.  Please note that this information is applicable to HUD home purchases in Northwest MS and may be different in you area.
 
1.  Get pre-approved for loanAfter deciding that home ownersip is right for you and your family, this should be the first step you take in ANY home purchase, but is an absolute necessity … (3 comments)

Foundation Issue - I Have Questions, Do You Have Answers? - 03/24/09 11:49 AM
Foundation Issue - I Have Questions, Do You Have Answers?by Pam SimpsonDesoto-Tate County Real Estate
I went to preview a bank-owned home the other day.  The agent remarks on the MLS sheet said "possible foundation problem".  Hmmm - you think!  What gave it away?  Possibly the fact that it looks like the back end of the house is pulling away from the rest of it?  I'm talking big, ugly cracks all on one side of the home and across the back. 
 
While walking around the outside of the home, it looked to me like the dirt under the home had … (5 comments)

Top 5 Things Buyers Don't Like About Your House - 03/11/09 03:52 PM
Top 5 Things Buyers Don't Like About Your Houseby Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
I came across a discussion on city-data forum the other day on what people dislike about looking at homes.  The following items were mentioned over and over again.  Here are the Top 5 Things That Buyers Don't Like About Your House:
SMELL...Overwhelmingly, the #1 complaint among prospective buyers were unpleasant odors in the home.  The chief offenders were smoke, pet odors, and strange cooking aromas.  Some in the discussion said they turned right around and walked out because they found the smells so oppressive.  Most of us are unaware … (78 comments)

Northwest Mississippi Foreclosure Market Report - March 2009 - 03/07/09 05:52 PM
Northwest Mississippi Foreclosure Market Reportby Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
Desoto County MSTate County MSPanola County MSMarshall County MS
For the week ending 3/6/2009, there were 19 foreclosures added to the Northwest MS MLS.  There were 24 price reductions in existing foreclosures and 19 went under contract.
Here is a chart showing the Foreclosure Activity in the 4-county area since March of 2008:

About 6.9% of the active listings in the Northwest MS market are foreclosures (including HUDs, REO, VA, Fannie Mae).  That is a drop from 8.2% back in January.  Here is a breakdown of the foreclosure market by community:

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Olive Branch MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009 - 03/03/09 06:54 PM
Olive Branch MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009by Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
Olive Branch saw 51 sold residential properties for the month of February with an average sales price of $179,403 and an average days on market of 119.  Both the average sales price and the average DOM increased from the previous month.
January 2009     Sold: 29    Avg. $175,280     Avg. DOM  115February 2008    Sold: 59    Avg. $189,728     Avg. DOM  100
The neighborhoods with the most sales activity were Lees Crossing and Robinson Crossing.
There are 617 Active residential listings in Olive Branch which represents a 14.6 month supply of inventory based on a 90-day … (0 comments)

Tate County MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009 - 03/03/09 06:41 PM
Tate County MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009by Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
Tate County MS saw 15 sold residential properties for the month of February with an average sales price of $124,987 and an average days on market of 70.  Both the average sales price and the average DOM dropped from the previous month.
January 2009   Sold: 7     Avg. $125,986     Avg. DOM   120February 2008  Sold:  17  Avg. $117,659    Avg. DOM  187
Here is a graph showing a breakdown of the location of the sold properties:

There are 174 Active residential listings in Tate County which represents a 14.1 month supply of inventory based … (0 comments)

Hernando MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009 - 03/03/09 06:06 PM
Hernando MS Real Estate Market Report - Feb 2009by Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
Hernando saw 19 sold residential properties for the month of February with an average sales price of $163,219 and an average days on market of 144.  Both the average sales price and the average DOM dropped from the previous month.
January 2009    Sold:  7    Avg. $213,657     Avg. DOM  250February 2008   Sold: 24   Avg. $203,908     Avg. DOM  171
The neighborhood with the most sales was Edgewater.
There are 274 Active residential listings in Hernando which represents a 20 month supply of inventory based on a 90-day average for sales.  … (0 comments)

Summary of the $8,000 Federal Tax Credit - 03/01/09 12:14 PM
Elizabeth Martin with Edward Surovell Realtors in Ann Arbor, Michigan wrote a very well-written summary blog post of the $8,000 tax credit.  Elizabeth is a fellow blogger on Active Rain and I appreciate her allowing me to re-blog her article here.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~     ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FOR BUYERS:  Buying a Foreclosure, Finding a Home, Loan Info, Tax Credit, Interest Rates
FOR SELLERS:  Pricing, Selling Tips   
LOCAL COMMUNITY INFO:  Tate County Community, Memphis Community, Southaven Community
MARKET REPORTS:  Foreclosure Report, Hernando MS Report, Olive Branch MS Report, Tate County MS Report
REALTOR STUFF:  NAR, Real Estate and Media, Real Estate Agents
OTHER:  Rural Life, Breast Cancer … (0 comments)

109 Masters Drive, Brick Home in Senatobia with Garage - 03/01/09 11:02 AM
109 Masters Drive, Brick Home in Senatobia with Garageby Pam SimpsonDesoto-Tate County Real Estate

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on landscpaed 1/2 acre lot is tucked away in The Highlands subdivision near Back Acres Country Club in Senatobia, MS.
Popular split bedroom plan with upstairs Bonus Room.  The master bedroom has separate sitting room and salon master bath.
Open floor plan with eat-in kitchen and separate dining room.
This home is a USDA-eligible area ($0 down for qualified buyers) and is priced at $159,900.Take a Virtual Tournow or call to schedule an apointment for your in-home tour.  Your offer … (0 comments)

This Is March In Mississippi? - 03/01/09 10:23 AM
This Is March In Mississippi?by Pam SimpsonThe Kudzu Vine
The buttercups in my front yard started blooming a couple of weeks ago, around mid-February.  I've been planning my vegetable garden and it was 70 degrees on Friday, Feb. 27.  Here is what it looked like this morning (March 1) on my back porch in Northwest MS.

The temps are expected to be up in the 60s later this week.  It is pretty to look at, but I'm not sure I would want to deal with it for weeks and months on end.  Goodbye Winter...thank you for the beautiful display!____________________________________________________________________________________________________
About the author: Pam … (0 comments)

 
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