Blog entries tagged with "bank":


bank: Join our Tucson Bank Owned Properties, Foreclosure & REO Bus Tour - August 9 - 07/25/08 12:05 PM
Please join our Tucson Bank Owned Properties, Foreclosure & REO Bus Tour - August 9
For details visit TucsonBankOwnedProperties.comor call Michael 940-1260

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bank: Short sale turns to bank owned. Will the bank come out ahead? - 07/24/08 04:26 PM
I had a buyer offer $360,000 4 months ago for 1706 Calle Platico in Oceanside's Rancho Del Oro neighborhood. We were beat out one month later by an offer at $378,000. Today the bank lists the home as an REO at an asking price of $325,000. Will multiple offers drive the price … (0 comments)

bank: Selling Short - 07/23/08 04:58 PM
Have you run into a short sale yet?  If not, it's just a matter of time.  Sellers who absolutely need to sell due to a divorce, transfer, death, pre-foreclosure, or other reason but who owe more than they can sell the house for will need to go through a short sale. 
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bank: It's Time to Get "REO"!! - 07/23/08 10:56 AM
What comes around goes around, and bad news for sellers has a flip side for buyers.  Those ready to make a purchase can take advantage of some great deals, including "REO" properties.  If you're unfamiliar with that term, it simply stands for "Real Estate Owned."
If a bank is forced to … (0 comments)

bank: Commercial Lending Options - 07/23/08 10:52 AM
About Remington Financial Group
Remington Financial Group has built its success upon well-established relationships with highly regarded domestic and foreign based private and institutional capital sources. Our extensive lender network combined with market expertise and a highly disciplined due diligence and transaction process means our clients benefit from integrated, seamless … (0 comments)

bank: Bank REO Foreclosures - 07/22/08 02:17 PM
Are You Tired Of Gambling Your Money In The Crap Shoot That Is The Stock Market?
 
Are You Tired Of Playing Russian Roulette With Your Family's Savings And Your Retirement Funds?
 
Are You Sick Of The Low Interest Rates Of Return In Your 401k, IRA, Savings Or CDs?
 
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bank: What is a " Short Sale"? - 07/19/08 01:06 AM
With all of the news about foreclosures in the news likely you have also heard the term " Short Sale".  What is it?

Put simply it is when a bank accepts less ( sometimes far less) than what the mortgage on a property is for a property.  Why would a … (1 comments)

bank: Capital One now doing commercial real estate lending? Yep, they now are! - 07/17/08 06:07 PM
 
July 17th, 2008
Capital One now doing commercial real estate lending? Yep, they now are!
Capital One acquired the Long Island-based commercial bank North Fork Bancorp in 2006 for more than $13 billion, providing it with a built-in retail presence in the Northeast. The deal followed on the heels of … (1 comments)

bank: Wachovia going down!!! One after another... - 07/17/08 05:18 PM
TALK TO ME BEFORE BUYING IN SILICON VALLEY, THERE ARE THINGS YOU MUST KNOW!
READ THIS ARTICLE FROM NBC.COM/MONEY
Auction Rate Probe Hits Wachovia
Mo. Officials Say Raid Part Of Broad Investigation
http://www.wnbc.com/money/16912137/detail.html?rss=ny&psp=nationalnews
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Securities regulators from several U.S. states on Thursday raided the St. Louis headquarters of … (2 comments)

bank: We are Looking for DIRECT Commercial Lenders - No Brokers Please! - 07/17/08 03:29 PM

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COMMERCIAL FEDLENDERS NEEDED!

WE NEED YOU TO CLOSE MORE DEALS!
Federal Funding, the creator of the 100% LTV financing program with DPA is expanding its network of participating FedLenders. We are seeking lenders of all types who can provide conventional loans, hard money loans and business loans to … (0 comments)

bank: Did you know you're a radio host? - 07/17/08 11:59 AM
I've been running two radio shows for a while now and I thought I'd share my expience with the AR community because this really is something that just about any agent can do to generate rediculous local traffic and great inbound links from local community sites.
The first show I run … (30 comments)

bank: 2188 Kent Ave Clearwater FL 33764 $224900 Bank Owned Foreclosure! Pool Home! - 07/15/08 10:50 AM
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bank: IRA-401K for Real Estate is it too risky??? - 07/14/08 07:03 AM
Boomers Bank http://blog.ira-401k-realestate.com
Most of my product and service development is centered around the theory that for most average Americans, a self directed IRA/401k actually is too risky. The conventional way of investing involves pushing a button or placing a phone call to effect a securities transaction. This new way of … (0 comments)

bank: 8506 May St, Tampa, FL 33614 BANK FORECLOSURE $101900 - 07/13/08 02:32 PM
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bank: Open letter from Valucent Corp. to Mortgage Professionals... - 07/11/08 02:25 PM
Dear Mortgage Professional,
Thank you for joining me on Active-Rain.  Please allow me the opportunity to introduce myself and my company.  My name is Brian Locke and I am President of Valucent Corp.  We encourage you to visit us on the web at www.valucent.com.  
Valucent Corp. is a full service national real estate … (0 comments)

bank: New Commercial Financing Programs - 07/11/08 09:58 AM
Leverage Remington's Expertise and Market Knowledge to Make Your Project a Success
Remington's expert Advisory Services help clients carefully evaluate and restructure transactions that may have existing financing challenges. Our team develops advanced strategies to create new and alternative financing opportunities that can help supplement or replace conventional lending sources.
By … (0 comments)

bank: The Scrooge and Marner Bank vs Whole Life Insurance... - 07/11/08 09:52 AM
Email [Edit] |  Written by jdragonfly on <script type="text/javascript"></script> Jul-11-08 8:44am
From:  themoneyforlifeblog.com
Consider this conversation with Mr. Silas Marner, the not-so-friendly banker at Scrooge & Marner Bank.
 You speak:
"Good day Mr. Marner. Thanks for taking time to speak with me today about the purchase of an asset of real property. Mr. … (0 comments)

bank: BANK Owned Foreclosure 4128 Sawgrass Blvd New Port Richey, FL 34655 - 07/10/08 11:27 AM
DEAL ALERT … (0 comments)

bank: Banks want even lower value BPO's than they should be @ !!! - 07/08/08 06:28 PM
 
  I am writing the post as a result to some questions posted by another fellow agent in  Scottsdale.
He wrote something along these lines :  banks sell homes sometimes at values so low that are "downright stupid" and he was wondering if some of the agents that do … (5 comments)

bank: New Boomers Manual for Boomers Bank - 07/08/08 06:26 PM
New manual Boomers BANK by john krol
each day I will add one page its the first draft so sorry if I have a few errors--
For the entire (draft) please go to htt://blog.IRA-401k-realestate.com
http://blog.ira-401k-realestate.com
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Introduction ........................................................................................................... 3
Chapter One: Finances Today ............................................................................ 10
Chapter One: Finances Today ............................................................................ 10
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bank: What's going on with Indymac??? - 07/08/08 03:56 PM
If you haven't heard yet then this is some news form Indymac. Yesterday the shut down their wholesale and retail division. This was to my surprise since they basically are the ones I send all my REO boo boos to and they fix. Before yesterday, they would lend on almost anything!! I was concerned and had to … (6 comments)

bank: Get any loan through the pipeline! If your broker doesnt know about www.fakepaycheckstubs.com maybe you should tell him! - 07/07/08 09:06 AM
http://www.fakepaycheckstubs.com helping you get the loan you need! Calculate taxes and payroll using this new paycheck payroll check stub generator! Make or create free proof of income printable check stubs instantly! Lost your Job? www.FAKEPAYCHECKSTUBS.com Need to refinance to get the equity out of your home! We are committed in Helping … (0 comments)

bank: 6059 43rd Ter N St Petersburg, FL 33709 Just A Fabulous Foreclosure! - 07/03/08 07:28 AM
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bank: Locally Owned Bank Coming To Manahawkin ! - 07/02/08 12:03 PM
 The Shore Community Bank is a Locally Owned and Operated bank from Toms River, New Jersey. Started11 years ago, the Board Of Directors recognized the importance of having a branch in the Manahawkin area. This area is a great place to live and raise your children. The school system and the … (3 comments)

bank: Going to sheriff sale.. - 07/01/08 03:55 PM
Hey! Happy July everyone! I have a great listing in South Baton Rouge - Staring and Highland area. It is going up for sheriff's sale soon so it needs to be sold!! Have a buyer looking in SBR with 3 bedrooms 2 bath? Private backyard, concrete floors in a couple of … (0 comments)

bank: Oxymoron: Wall Street Wisdom About Your Money... - 06/30/08 06:55 PM

June 27th, 2008
Forbes.com
Liz Moyer, 06.26.08, 3:00 PM ET
Wall Street's Widening Credibility Gap
The carnage spread across the financial sector. Fortis was down 19%, Lehman down 6%, National City (nyse: NCC - news - people ) down 7%, MBIA (nyse: MBI - news - people ) down … (1 comments)

bank: Short Sale: Are they worth the wait? - 06/29/08 08:02 PM
Short sales, foreclosures: These are the inevitable allies in this market.  And so it is not a surprise that I am now in transaction with a short sale.  Because of the wait, I can just tell that the buyers are already nearing total impatience and borderline surrender.  We are now counting five weeks from the … (2 comments)

bank: DOWNSIZING ACROSS THE MAP - 06/28/08 04:07 PM
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Price Outlook for 2008 for all food is projected to increase 4.5 to 5.5 percent, as retailers continue to pass on higher commodity prices, for beef, poultry, eggs, dairy, fruit, vegetables and wheat, and energy costs to consumers.
Cathryn Creno of the Arizona … (1 comments)

bank: I've made a move... - 06/25/08 04:41 PM
I am happy to announce that I have made the move from the Broker world to the PC Bank Home Loans world.
I am now able to lend in all 50 states and we are FDIC Insured, and VA, FHA, and USDA approved. We are one of the few lenders in Washington still … (0 comments)

bank: Sellers, Need more Exposure ? Foreclosure & Bank Short Sales , Are the Buzz Words ? - 06/24/08 02:16 PM

I remember when I used to go every month to my Realtor Association to pick up my monthly MLS Book ! Back then, every home Seller wanted their home listed in the book and wanted to see how it looked? Even if all the pictures where all black and white! Buyers always asked me, if I would let … (0 comments)

bank: Southwest Florida * Cape Coral * Gulf Access * Waterfront Dream Home ! Open House ! - 06/24/08 10:27 AM
 
 

 Cape Coral Florida * Southwest Florida *  Pre- Foreclosure, Bank Short Sale * Waterfront Property
 Open House June 29 2008  12:00pm till 4:00pm Gulf Access, Key West Style Dream Home!
 New ASKING Price $649,000 Now is the time to make your offer !
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bank: 41018 Sunsprite St., Lake Elsinore CA 92532 - 3613 Sq Ft of Upscale and Highly Upgraded Canyon Living Space - Built in 2006 - ONLY $299,900 - 06/22/08 11:34 PM
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bank: Excuse Me -- that is unethical (or is it?) - 06/21/08 09:38 PM
Short sale specialists, please chime in and tell me I am seeing this in the wrong light!
A little background; I have buyers who have been seriously looking for about three weeks. Along the way they told me about a home that they had inquired about before they worked with me. … (11 comments)

bank: Foreclosures - Foreclosed Homes Start Investing On Foreclosed Homes For Sale - 06/19/08 11:48 AM
Foreclosure Boom Fits Unique Investment Opportunity Into Any BudgetEvery 20 years or so, all the stars align and foreclosures increase at alarming rates. Banks freak out because they're not set up to handle the influx and start dumping properties onto the market at unbelievably low prices. While the rest of the … (0 comments)

bank: Should seller's counter a low offer in a Short Sale or just accept it and let the bank decide - 06/19/08 09:11 AM
Dear fellow agents.  I have done 6 shortsales and so far my seller's have not countered any of offers. They just accept them contingent on bank approval. So far the bank has accepted 2, and counter 3 but by only 1-5% of the offer price.  We were able to close all of … (9 comments)

bank: WaMu exiting the option arm - it's about time! - 06/19/08 03:56 AM
Well it's official. Washington Mutual has announced that they are no longer going to offer the option arm.I am amazed that they have continued to offer this product for the last 9-12 months.So to date WaMu has exited the wholesale, and the subprime sectors. It's subprime company, Long Beach Mortgage was … (5 comments)

bank: Ocean Front - Golf Course Back - Keauhou Condo For Sale - 06/17/08 12:15 PM
Aloha, and have a great day Lance Owens (RS) (808) 936-8383 Lance@KonaHomeTeam.com www.KonaHomeTeam.com Aloha Kona Realty Inc. 78-6740 Alii Drive … (0 comments)

bank: Updated Townhome - Full of Amenities - 06/16/08 01:55 PM
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bank: Property Managers are RICH, RICH, RICH!!!! - 06/13/08 05:19 PM
Yup, it's said that we Property Managers are rolling in money.   I know that I am having a hard time making it to the bank every day with all of the money I earn.  

According to AOl's Find a Job at http://jobs.aol.com/article/_a/high-paying-work-from-home-jobs/20080605143209990001 Property Managers are number seven in their analysis of … (7 comments)

bank: Another Short Sale Success Story!! - 06/13/08 03:07 PM
 Here is another letter from a client that I did a Short Sale for.  The sale of the home was for about 50% of what was owed, so the bank got about 50 cents on the $1.    When I first met with the sellers, they were making an almost $3,000 … (1 comments)

bank: Buyers with cash cant get a loan... - 06/12/08 12:58 PM
We've recently run into situations with buyers that I'd never have predicted 2 years ago:  Buyers looking for houses in the Dallas area with over 30% cash to put down and good credit have been unable to get a loan.  In one case, the buyer is self employed, and in the … (6 comments)

bank: Option One Short Sale Log - 06/12/08 12:28 PM
Here is a log for a short sale that I did with Option One.  Thought it might be helpful.
 
Mike Sher
 
 
 
COLLINSON SHORT SALE - PUBLIC NOTES
 
 
04/25/2008 08:43AM by Mike Sher  - got the hud back signed by Option one and all is done and … (1 comments)

bank: Practical Thoughts About Short Sales - 06/12/08 10:04 AM
Dear Agents,
I have completed my 5th short sale this year, and I still have to just feel my way through the trials and tribulations of the processes.  One thing that truly confuses me is how we have all of these "Short Sale Experts" who tell us what banks will or will not to do, like they … (0 comments)

bank: What Kind Of Deed Do You Need? - 06/10/08 10:54 PM
In this market where REOs are more commonplace, we are finding that banks will not issue the purchaser a Warranty Deed.  I am frequently asked by buyers, what are the differences among these 3 deeds?  How will it affect the purchase?  What can I do to protect myself if I am … (2 comments)

bank: Free Money! - 06/09/08 10:56 AM
Know a kid looking to pick up a little cash?
Check out this link from TD BANKNORTH.
They are offering $10 to every kid reads 10 books this summer. They put the money in a new or existing savings account for the child! Check it out!
 
Great way to teach … (5 comments)

bank: Wow! Affordable Town Homes, Duplexes, and Condos in Fridley, Minnesota for Under $150,000! 55421 55432 - 06/08/08 09:45 PM

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There are currently 29 Townhomes, Duplexes, and Condos listed in Fridley between $59,999 and $150,000.
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bank: Cape Coral Florda * Foreclosure * Bank Short Sale * Waterfront Pool Home* Sunsets are FREE! - 06/05/08 04:52 PM

Florida Foreclosures * Bank Short Sales * Waterfront Pool Home * Cape Coral Florida.
  Waterfront Pool Home * Sw Florida MLS Listings,  Foreclosure Help !
  
Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty, Waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist writes: Here is another one of my great waterfront listings for sale in Cape Coral Florida. This is a Bank … (0 comments)

bank: Cape Coral Florida * Pre Foreclosure * Bank Short Sale * 3 Bed 2 Bath Pool Home - 06/04/08 08:35 AM

Southwest Florida * Cape Coral Florida * Bank Short Sale * Pre-Foreclosure * 3  Bed 2 Bath Pool Home 
Search Thousands of Foreclosure, Short Sale and Bank Owned property! Sign up for free account, visit www.joekendall.listingbook.com

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bank: Cape Coral Florida * Waterfront * Foreclosure * Bank Owned* Your Best Value! - 06/03/08 07:01 AM
 
  
Joe Kendall Realtor with Sandals Realty, Waterfront & Foreclosure Specialist writes:: Do you remember when waterfront property was so over priced it truly was not affordable for most? You only have to look back 3 years to 2005 when waterfront property was selling at an unbelieveable rate and an unbelievable price! Well, I … (0 comments)

bank: The Often Bumpy Road to Home Ownership: Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REOs and why it doesn't have to be that way - 05/28/08 11:27 PM
The Often Bumpy Road to Home Ownership:Short Sales, Foreclosures, and REOs, and why it doesn't have to be that way
Today's real estate market is a vastly different landscape than it was a mere two years ago.  As we have seen, credit has tightened and a flood of short sales, foreclosures, … (0 comments)

bank: Commercial Finance - 05/28/08 09:50 AM
Leverage Remington's Expertise and Market Knowledge to Make Your Project a Success
Remington's expert Advisory Services help clients carefully evaluate and restructure transactions that may have existing financing challenges. Our team develops advanced strategies to create new and alternative financing opportunities that can help supplement or replace conventional lending sources.
By … (0 comments)

bank: Short Sales Foreclosures, Etcc. - 05/28/08 09:35 AM
This is a topic near and dear to my heart. I do a lot of loss mitigation work. This is where banks ask me to meet with a homeowner and look for ways to work things out to keep the homeowner in the home (translation: see if the loan can be … (1 comments)

bank: Short sales can produce great results - 05/22/08 02:30 PM
 
Whenever I meet someone new and the initial small talk shifts from "where are you from" to "what do you do", I often elicit  the same eye brow raising response over and over again when I tell people I work for Bank Owned Brokers. Most people assume that I work … (0 comments)

bank: Mortgae Money to Loan - 05/22/08 08:10 AM
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Contact me and let me  see if I can help.
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bank: Central Florida Appraisals Property Valuations - 05/20/08 12:33 PM
 
Property appraising historically has taken three approaches: 1. The Cost Approach2. The Sales Comparison Approach3. The Income Capitalization ApproachMotivations for acquiring an appraisal are to obtain financing when buying property, determine the appropriate price when selling, to gauge the amount of tax one should pay based on valuation, and as an … (0 comments)

bank: Central Florida Real Estate Appraiser - Creating & Assessing Value - 05/20/08 12:28 PM
As a longtime real estate property appraiser and builder in Central Florida, I learned long ago the essentials for creating and assessing value. Whether you are a buyer or seller, these values will strongly effect you at some point in time during the market transactions. That being said it is worth … (0 comments)

bank: "Legalized Theft" outside Redding California,Bank takes huge hit and writes down Impressive home.... - 05/15/08 10:45 AM
Wow now this is one of the best deals I have seen to date in the Redding California real estate market. This impressive home is located in a gated Exclusive area outside or Redding only 12 minutes and was probably worth  $700k a couple years back.
Now the bank owns it … (0 comments)

bank: Remington Financial Group - New Funding programs - 05/15/08 09:58 AM
Leverage Remington's Expertise and Market Knowledge to Make Your Project a Success
Remington's expert Advisory Services help clients carefully evaluate and restructure transactions that may have existing financing challenges. Our team develops advanced strategies to create new and alternative financing opportunities that can help supplement or replace conventional lending sources.
By … (0 comments)

bank: Remington Financial Group - New Programs - 05/15/08 09:55 AM
Leverage Remington's Expertise and Market Knowledge to Make Your Project a Success
Remington's expert Advisory Services help clients carefully evaluate and restructure transactions that may have existing financing challenges. Our team develops advanced strategies to create new and alternative financing opportunities that can help supplement or replace conventional lending sources.
By … (0 comments)

bank: Do not borrow any money from Sun Trust Bank or Mortgage - 05/13/08 07:11 PM
As the foreclosures continue to pour into Florida, we have been able to see which lenders so far are reasonably responding to our consumer's hardships.  Sun Trust is by far the one responding the worse of all of them.  They have been demanding unreasonable recovery amounts and if they do not get such … (3 comments)

bank: Did you know.... - 05/12/08 09:53 AM
That lenders have a tough time with the theory of a HIGHER purchase price than the actual list price? I am telling you this because if FHA is the mother of all financing right now, people are going to find ways for the seller to contribute 9% (6% seller concessions toward … (2 comments)

bank: Stop the foreclosure Blues - 05/09/08 12:59 PM
 
Due to the rapid growing rate of foreclosures in the country United Home Sites inc. has teamed up with key players in the industry to offer solutions for families heading into foreclosure. We currently utilize a former Vice President of Loss Mitigation for a major bank to negotiate reasonable terms … (1 comments)

bank: New 2008 May Listings - 05/08/08 11:33 AM

 
 
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bank: Short Sale, Huh? - 05/08/08 09:06 AM
Short sale? What is that? I know you have heard the term but are you trying to figure out what it all means?
Are you a homeowner that needs to sell due to a hardship? Do you owe more on your home than you can sell it for? A short sale … (0 comments)

bank: Cape Coral* Fort Myers * Florida * Loss Mitigation * Foreclosure Help - 05/05/08 10:00 AM
 
  
   Joe Kendall, Realtor with Sandals Realty writes, The Foreclosure process can be avoided by working with your current mortgage holder. One option you have is doing a bank short sale. I suggest you request a Short Sale package from your lender. After sending in the required documents they will … (0 comments)

bank: Ethical Debate - 05/05/08 09:31 AM
What kind of ethics do you practice?
This one's a real poser, because many people believe they are ethical? But how are they ethical?
Tne definition of ethical conduct is that you are no different when alone, than you behave in a group of friends. Machiavellian ethical conduct dictates the ends as … (0 comments)

bank: How to Buy a Hemet, CA REO Property - 05/04/08 06:16 PM
About the Author:  John Occhi REO REALTOR®, successfully started an REO Team in Hemet, CA that quickly expanded to 3 agents and 2 admin members with over 50 REO properties under his direct control.  He was able to keep approximately 20% of his assigned inventory in escrow at any given time … (4 comments)

bank: Phoenix Arizona Foreclosures. Phoenix Arizona Bank Owned Homes. Phoenix Arizona Real Estate. - 05/02/08 04:43 PM
Phoenix Arizona Foreclosures.  Phoenix Arizona Bank Owned Homes.  Phoenix Arizona Real Estate.How to buy real estate (bank owned homes, foreclosures, pre-foreclosures, short sales), in Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Buckeye, Avondale, Goodyear, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale Arizona.  Or the Valley of the sun.Provided by Daniel McCarthy 623-628-7372 View Bank owned homes at http://www.buy623.com/ … (0 comments)

bank: Cape Coral Florida * Bank Short Sale! Pre-Foreclosure ! Yacht Club Area! - 04/30/08 04:24 PM
 
 
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bank: Referrals and Services - 04/30/08 04:16 PM
I would like to work referrals with any agent who has a client that wants to move to Laurinburg, Maxton, Wagram, Laurel Hill or Gibson NC. My email is LWatts01@yahoo.com and my phone number is 910-276-6105. Also, buyers who wants to move to this area, please give me a call and … (0 comments)

bank: It's a Wonderful Life - George Bailey's Run On The Bank - 04/29/08 07:07 AM
<George Bailey during the run on the bank>
"You're thinking of this place all wrong. As if I had the money back in a safe. The money's not here. Your money's in Joe's house...right next to yours. And in the Kennedy house, and Mrs. Macklin's house, and a hundred others. Why, … (1 comments)

bank: A Few Tips For Everyone Referring Business to Mortgage Brokers.... - 04/28/08 08:05 PM
I was reading the news online and they gave some tips about mortgage brokers. So I have a few comments about these things they pointed out. There are a lot of new brokers in the industry. Interview your broker to see how long they have been in the industry and find … (2 comments)

bank: How Should the Utah Buyer Approach a Short Sale? (Part 2 of 2) - 04/28/08 09:40 AM
A few more tips for the Utah Buyer.  If you find you still have more questions about how to approach a short sale or foreclosure, please just give me a call, I'd love to help!
•·         As we discussed in the last short sale blog, negotiating a short sale property in the … (0 comments)

bank: Foreclosure Prevention - 04/23/08 03:50 AM
As a licensed Realtor in the Central Ohio area, I am concerned for the many homeowners who are facing the very real and frightening circumstance of foreclosure.  I have partnered with a leader in the foreclosure prevention industry to help you avoid the possibility of a foreclosure.  Most people don't realize … (1 comments)

bank: Thinking of a Price reduction? - 04/22/08 03:23 PM

Think seller contribution... it is cheaper!
When home buyers shop, they look at price but make their buying decisions on monthly cost.
Your home is overpriced; the first question to ask is why?  Did your agent fail to do his/her job and provide you with a proper CMA, or … (1 comments)

bank: great award - 04/22/08 09:58 AM
Flagstar Bank recently achieved Freddie Mac's prestigious 2007 Tier One Platinum performance ranking for excellence in investor reporting and default management. According to Freddie Mac, one of the nation's largest investors in residential mortgages, Flagstar Bank was one of only 24 servicing companies nationwide to meet this standard. Nationally, approximately 1,500 … (0 comments)

bank: Cape Coral Florida * Bank Foreclosure * Short Sale * Loss Mitigation - 04/21/08 06:09 PM
 

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bank: Purchase & Sale Agreement - Need An Attorney? Hmmmm...... - 04/16/08 08:16 AM
Here is just another example as to why you should always have a real estate attorney review your purchase and sale agreement.
A relative of mine walked into an open house with no Realtor.  So another Realtor who had just finished showing her clients the place approached him and asked if he … (3 comments)

bank: Port Manatee - 04/15/08 08:13 AM
Seaport Opportunities: If you are a Developer or Investor of warehouse and industrial properties, we have development sites available near the fourth largest Sea Port in Florida, and closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal, making it a hub for trade with Pacific Rim markets. These sites offer tax incentives, … (0 comments)

bank: What can you buy for $400,000? - 04/15/08 01:06 AM
What exactly will $400,000 buy in today's housing market?
The real estate experts were right all along: it comes down to location, location, location.
In a metro suburb or smaller city, you can buy the family dream house with all the latest upgrades. But in high-dollar areas on the West Coast or trendy … (4 comments)

bank: Bank Owned Property (BOP) DELIVERABLE! - 04/14/08 04:16 PM
 
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bank: Short Sales are Often Wise, But They Take Jumping Through Lots of Hoops - 04/12/08 05:37 PM
The patience, guidance, and knowledge of paperwork in a short sale are tenfold to other real estate transactions. When doing a short sale hire a Realtor with experience and have them help you step by step through the tedious process.
Because of the decline in prices in many areas, sellers are … (0 comments)

bank: Current Issues with the Global Economy - 04/11/08 08:03 PM
Though the housing bubble deflated about two years ago, its true effects are only now beginning to emerge. In late 2006, when the economy first began to show signs of weakness in the housing market, most economists predicted that a recession was very unlikely, and that any downturn in real estate … (1 comments)

bank: Thank You All - 04/11/08 10:37 AM
Good Morning, Thank goodness it's Friday, right? I wanted to send out a quick Thank You to all of you that have joined so far. With the way our industry is right now it's nice to know we are not alone. My boss always says - if being a loan officer … (4 comments)

bank: How Are Scores Calculated? - 04/10/08 09:44 PM
How Are Scores Calculated?
Your credit report is the basis of your FICO® score. The report details your credit history as it has been reported to the credit reporting agency by lenders who have extended credit to you, by court records and by you. The FICO score analyzes information from the trade line, … (0 comments)

bank: Money Smarts and Mortgages... - 04/10/08 07:02 PM
Money Smarts and Mortgages...
April 7th, 2008
"You've got to ask your self one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk?" Dirty Harry,  1971
Jim and Janet have no children and they still struggle at age 40-something to save and invest enough to secure their financial future. They were presented with the opportunity … (1 comments)

bank: New Arizona Mortgage Group - 04/10/08 06:13 PM
New Arizona Mortgage Group
I am rather new to Active Rain and have loved it so far but the one thing that is a huge interest for me is Mortgages, obviously because I am a Loan Officer. All states are different though so I decided to create  a place specifically for Arizona Mortgages!This … (1 comments)

bank: Short Sales - 04/09/08 06:59 PM
Short sales -- a nightmare if you have to work with an uncooperative lender.  We experienced two short sales within the past 3 months.  In both cases, the borrowers wanted to work with the bank and did not want us involved with their negotiation process--understandable.  With the first client, the bank … (4 comments)

bank: Increased FHA lon limits for 2008 - 04/09/08 02:28 AM
Increased Loan Limits for 2008!The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the new FHA and GSE (Fannie/Freddie) loan limits for 2008, which is great news for current and potential home-owners across the nation.Authorized by The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was signed into law on February 13, 2008, … (0 comments)

bank: Increased FHA lon limits for 2008 - 04/09/08 02:28 AM
Increased Loan Limits for 2008!The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released the new FHA and GSE (Fannie/Freddie) loan limits for 2008, which is great news for current and potential home-owners across the nation.Authorized by The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008, which was signed into law on February 13, 2008, … (0 comments)

bank: What is a short sale? - 04/08/08 08:15 PM
A "short sale" or "pre-foreclosure" occurs when a bank (or lien-holder) agrees to accept a discounted pay-off of a mortgage. In other words, the bank(s) will release the lien(s) that is secured on the real estate, upon receipt of LESS money than is actually owed. Why would any bank accept less … (0 comments)

bank: Short Sale Closing - 04/07/08 07:03 PM
Well we had another Short Sale close today and I can't express how good it feels to help our seller out of a tight spot. As they walked out of the closing company office I told them to take a deep breath. They did and now they feel like a great … (11 comments)

bank: Cape Coral Florida* Foreclosure *Bank Owned, Waterfront Home* Sold $122,000 - 04/07/08 08:49 AM
 
 Joe Kendall, Realtor Waterfront and Foreclosure Specialist with Sandals Realty writes; There are some very good deals for bank owned properties in Cape Coral Florida, if you do your home work and do not mind doing a little work to the property. This Waterfront property , it had been foreclosed by the Bank.  … (1 comments)

bank: Gilbert's Arbor Walk Market Report as of 4/5/08 - 04/05/08 07:00 PM

 
 
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bank: Gilbert's Arbor Walk Market Report as of 4/5/08 - 04/05/08 06:59 PM
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If you would like more specific information about any properties in this market review, or if you would like a … (0 comments)

bank: 100% Financing Still Available - 04/04/08 11:05 AM
Programs:
100% Financing -
1st Loan: My Community or Regular Conforming guidelines - (suite of community lending programs offered by Fannie Mae ® that are designed to meet the needs of borrowers by providing financing up to 100% Loan to Value.
•·                    Purchases Only - Primary Residence
•·                    No Prepayment Penalty
•·                    Max Loan Amount … (2 comments)

bank: South Orange County Real Estate Update (March 2008) - 04/03/08 09:43 AM
This post is to inform those in the South Orange County area about the trends of the market in which they live. For those of you stopping by from outside of this market, this can be a great tool to guage whether or not you would like to explore any opportunities in … (0 comments)

bank: Cape Coral Florida * Waterfront Foreclosure* Bank Short Sale! Outstanding Pool home! - 04/01/08 08:56 PM
 
Cape Coral Florida* Waterfront Pool Home* Pre-Foreclosure* Bank Short Sale! Loss Mitigation !
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bank: FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS! FIND A REALTOR THAT IS LOOKING OUT FOR YOU! - 04/01/08 02:21 PM
The first big step toward  buying your first home is to start at the bank.  Find out what you can afford to buy and buy less than you can afford.  You don't want to be saddled with a big payment and find that you have no money left for savings, recreation, or an … (6 comments)

bank: Begin at the end? - 03/31/08 02:08 PM
Buying a home is a big undertaking.  Whether you are purchasing your first home or your tenth, it is still a process that should be done carefully.  Many buyers, especially first time home buyers, begin the process by looking for houses, either on the internet or in local papers.  While looking … (0 comments)

 
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