fixer uppers: A Good Way For Buyers to Upgrade as they Buy. - 11/20/08 11:12 PM
Renovation Loan
I've recently had a number of people ask about how they can include planned renovations in the purchase price of a home. Niki French, the Renovation Specialist at Plaza Mortgage, was kind enough to provide me with more specifics.First step is to apply for a Purchase & Renovate … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Investors & Renovators BEWARE - Banks Want Every Detail - 11/19/08 03:59 PM
The one thing I love about this business is that every deal is different! The one thing that's really hard about this business is that every deal is different! While the market for buy, fix and sell properties has declined, from time to time there will always be the occasional situation for the right investor. Just a couple days … (5 comments)
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fixer uppers: Attn. Realtors....A New Mortgage Program Can Help You Sell More Homes - 11/02/08 10:46 PM
FHA 203K Loans
The purchase of a house that needs repair is often a catch-22 situation, because the bank won't lend the money to buy the house until the repairs are complete, and the repairs can't be done until the house has been purchased.
FHA's (Federal Housing Authority) 203(k) program can … (5 comments)
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fixer uppers: REOs...what's the deal with the AS IS - NO REPAIRS???? - 10/30/08 01:00 PM
HHHHMMMM!!! Is it just me or are you sick of seeing all of these REOs with much needed repairs? A lot of these homes in their poor condition should have never been financed in the first place, with sales from 2005 - 2007 and already foreclosed on, with such poor condition. Yes, there has … (2 comments)
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fixer uppers: 608 Simons Street, Galt, CA 95632 - 10/09/08 09:53 PM
LOOKING FOR FIXERS???? BANK OWNED LISTINGS????
Contact The Mode & DurhaM Team at (916) 405-5765
Make sure that you know about the bank owned/REO listings as soon as they come on the market. Sign up today to receive daily email notifications of the REO listings. Contact The Mode … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Home Improvement Money IS Available - 10/08/08 11:18 AM
The purchase of a house that needs repair is often a catch-22 situation, because the bank won't lend the money to buy the house until the repairs are complete, and the repairs can't be done until the house has been purchased. Also, in today's quirky market, getting home improvement money from … (2 comments)
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fixer uppers: Phoenix real estate - Fixer upper in great neighborhood. - 09/29/08 09:56 PM
Short Sale Opportunity in North Glendale!!!
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fixer uppers: DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF - 08/17/08 02:22 PM
If you are one of the many buyers out there right now trying to get the VERY LOWEST PRICE you possibly can, you will probably loose out to another Buyer. If you find the home you want right now, DON'T SECOND GUESS YOURSELF. Grab it while you can. There are no … (5 comments)
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fixer uppers: Bank Owned Fixer - Price Just Reduced $80,000! - 08/14/08 12:49 AM
6630 23rd Street, Sacramento
This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom with formal living, separate family room with fireplace, add on bonus room, is located on a large lot. This is a fixer - needs cleanup, appliances, windows, flooring, plus landscaping front & back and more! This fixer is priced to sell … (1 comments)
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fixer uppers: Purchasing a Bank Owned Home that is in need of repair? - 08/13/08 10:42 PM
Looking for a way to do those repairs on a bank owned or REO home?
Try a Streamlined FHA 203K: Limited Repair Program
The Streamlined FHA 203K allows homebuyers to finance up to an additional $35,000 into their mortgage to upgrade or improve the home. You can use this loan on … (2 comments)
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fixer uppers: Fixer Uppers Can Be A Good Deal But Be Careful - 08/06/08 05:36 AM
Throughout my years in Real Estate I've observed several individuals and couples who have done well with houses that needed some TLC or simply had to have a makeover. They have purchased a house at a great price, made necessary upgrades and changes to the property and then cashed in at … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: St. Louis Foreclosures - 07/22/08 09:47 AM
Did anyone catch the channel 11 TV show this weekend on St. Louis foreclosures?
Thoughts?
Not great, huh.
I would have to say that I felt the show was weak. I saw the same photo on different listings. Many of the listings were not even wholesale deals, the asking price and … (1 comments)
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fixer uppers: Investment Properties Ocean County Buy Low Sell Low - 06/28/08 08:44 AM
If there was one thing I got out of my high school economics class it was buy low sell high. Well it doesn't take a guiness to figure out that is a great way to make a dollar. But what if you buy low sell low. People think I am out of my … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Just How Ugly is She? - 06/17/08 02:25 PM
Just when nothing is happening something happens. I have said it time an time again. There isn't a piece of dirt on planet earth that won't sell sooner or later. Some.... just take more time than others. I have a property that has been for sale since last fall. When I say … (7 comments)
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fixer uppers: Home Fixer-Uppers - 06/10/08 01:20 AM
When choosing a fixer upper for your home purchase, there are careful considerations to make regarding the purchase. A fixer upper will mean hours, days, weeks and months of working on the home before completion, as well as, an entirely different mortgage ball game. A fixer upper offers the chance … (3 comments)
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fixer uppers: Twin Cities Home Buying Class In Edina MN-Minnesota Real Estate Search - 06/03/08 06:29 PM
I teach home buying classes in and around the Edina and surrounding suburbs. Call me for dates and times at 952-929-2577. Begin the home search online immediately at http://www.selling.mn You might find it helpful to watch these videos.
There are so many steps in obtaining a new home that it can … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Distressed Properties List - 05/30/08 11:46 AM
**Distress Sale**
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This report included properties from Northwest Indiana or Illinois.
This is an up to date report. Not old information.
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fixer uppers: They want it ALL and they want it NOW...or they move on. - 04/05/08 10:20 AM
Am I missing something or are a very large percentage of today's buyers a very different breed than in the recent past?
As I see it:
Today's buyers want:
-updated features in homes to include:
~flooring
~light fixtures
~appliances
~cabinet finishes
~plumbing fixtures
~high-end countertops
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fixer uppers: Financing that Fixer Upper -- An Alternative for Owner/Occupant Home Buyers - 02/25/08 06:43 AM
A lender friend of mine - Rob Mercer of First Home Mortgage -- sent this interesting e-mail to me about a great alternative to being able to finance the renovations of a lot of the homes that are currently on the market.
I wanted to share some exciting news….
I have … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Investor Money for Lake County Florida Properties! - 02/21/08 03:53 PM
I know there are a ton of people out there, kind of sitting on the sidelines, afraid to make that real estate investment. Some of the biggest excuses I hear are the following: the market is down, I am afraid, I don't have the money to pay for a foreclosure, short … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: CT Fixer - Uppers! The Bargains are here in CT! - 02/12/08 02:57 PM
Fixer - Uppers and here in CT and are a great way to get a fantastic deal on a home! It's not easy for the average homeowner to find these deals, because you have to keep scouring the paper to see when one comes up.
If you're the type of person who … (2 comments)
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fixer uppers: Leesburg, Fl. Investor Special $59,900.00 - 02/07/08 12:33 PM
New Listing in Leesburg, Fl.
Platinum Professional Realty PLLC has listed the following home in Leesburg, Fl.:
1010 Ferguson Ave. Leesburg, Fl. 34748
2/1 960 Sq. Ft.
Could be great for a wrap around mortgage, fix & flip, rental...the possibilites are endless!!
If you are an investor looking to get into the real estate game, … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: How Not To Pay Too Much For Your Home (Part 10 of 22) - 02/01/08 09:46 AM
#10 Be cautious with fixer uppers
Some people may be inclined towards purchasing a home that needs some work. This could be a challenge and an opportunity to make money. Sometimes, a fixer upper can be purchased below market value, and sufficient repairs made to bring it to a good sale condition … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Is Buying Pre-foreclosure A Good Idea For First Time Homebuyers? - 12/24/07 11:22 PM
Professional real estate investors know that buying foreclosure real estate is difficult, frustrating and at best a complete waste of time. That is, it can be all of those things to an unsavvy new investor straight out of a "Make Big Money In Foreclosure Real Estate" seminar. But for the experienced … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Buying Fixer Uppers - 12/05/07 08:32 PM
If you've always thought about buying a fixer upper, either because you could get a good deal on it and maybe resell it later at a higher profit after it's fixed up, or because you really enjoy doing home improvement projects, rest assured that it's possible. When I started buying fixer … (8 comments)
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fixer uppers: Fixer Uppers: Buyer Beware - 11/29/07 03:40 PM
The often heard phrase "Buyer Beware" is never more appropriate than when considering the purchase of a fixer-upper. You really need to know exactly what you're getting into before buying.
It's commonly believed that fixer-upper properties represent easy money that is ripe for the taking - that you can buy … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Village Royale - Boynton Beach, Florida - 2/2 Gutted and Renovated $120,000 - 11/26/07 01:02 PM
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fixer uppers: Make Money In A Down Real Estate Market - 11/21/07 01:54 PM
What does it take to recognize and take action on a good deal. I have worked with Investors of Real Estate most of My career which started in 1988.
This past 12 months or so has seen a lot of negative press in as far as the real estate market goes. Based on the … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Chatsworth Homes for Sale and Chatsworth CA Real Estate - 11/20/07 01:33 PM
Renu Singh, specializing in Chatsworth CA Real Estate, Chatsworth Homes for Sale, the San Fernando Valley, and all surrounding area Real Estate. Search this site for Chatsworth Real Estate, Chatworth Homes, Chatsworth Foreclosures, Fixer Uppers, New Homes, Homes for Sale in Chatsworth, and much more.
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fixer uppers: Wanted Right Now! Mild Rehab Homes for sale in and around Edina, Mn (no Minneapolis) - 11/09/07 12:18 PM
WANTED-Urgent!: Mild Rehab homes for sale in and around Edina, Mn (no Minneapolis) (Associates Only)
Hello fellow agents and Minnesotans. I currently am working diligently with some investors that are looking to purchase right now up to 3 mild rehab homes in the Twin Cities Metro area. Most specifically, they are … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Falls Church City Real Estate Market Conditions - 10/19/07 02:21 PM
Falls Church City Real Estate
Our Team constantly monitors local real estate statistics for inform our clients, and below are real estate stats for the week of October 19th.
Total homes for sale: 55
Average list price: $865,200 Average days on market: 116
Total homes under contract from 9/1/07: 8
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fixer uppers: Granada Hills August 2007 Home Sales Statistics - 09/17/07 08:45 PM
Homes Sold In Granada Hills For August 2007
Property Type: Residential
New Listings: 81 Average Listing Price:$673,437 Under Contract:18 Average Listing Price: $677,658 Sold: 22 Average Sold Price: $600,373 %Sales Price/Listing Price: 97.57% % Sales Price / Old Listing Price: 94.23% Average Days on the Market: 50
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fixer uppers: Investment properties - 09/17/07 03:19 PM
About once or twice every week, I email out our current inventory of wholesale and investment properties. Every property on the list is something that would be a decent deal from an investment standpoint. Meaning it either has 20% or more in equity available, it will bring in a positive cashflow, … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Let's Make Some Money Together! - 09/08/07 01:55 AM
Hello Everyone,
I thought I would let you know a little more about what I'm doing and hopefully we can do some business! I am a Realtor/Investor specializing in Maricopa County, AZ. I have been on the Acquisition end for the last 4 years, BUT since the turn of the … (6 comments)
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fixer uppers: Paperwork Your Clients Need for a Home Loan Application - 08/21/07 04:27 PM
Paperwork Your Clients Need for a Home Loan ApplicationBy Frank SchiefelbeinThe fastest way to help your buyers (and you) close a home sale is to make sure they have all the information they need to complete their home loan application. Whether the application is done online or through a local lender's … (1 comments)
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fixer uppers: I Want a Deal But You Can't Have One - 08/13/07 08:28 PM
A little over two weeks ago I wrote an offer on a Real Estate Fixer Upper in the Portland Metro area. My Long term Client ( a real estate Investor ) who is always looking for good deals was in the mood to buy again. He consistently buys 1-3 properties a year. He is … (33 comments)
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fixer uppers: A Short Sale Nightmare comes to a Final Conclussion - 06/04/07 02:39 PM
In Part_1_of_a_Short_Sale_Nightmare Dan and I had discovered much to our chagrin that the Listing agent for the Victorian in Mt. Tabor that Dan wanted to purchase was not going to be much help.
Indeed as our prolugue Foreclosure's_and_Short_Sales points out, even the Seller did not know how far he was behind. That is not untill he received … (3 comments)
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fixer uppers: You Have I Want Portland Oregon Real Estate an 1892 Victorian - 05/22/07 05:00 PM
Over the Years I have sent enough Letters, Flyers, Business Cards and Postcards to completely Paper this fabulous home in Uptown NW Portland Oregon is a bit of a Fixer Upper.
It is just a great home close to NW 23rd avenue and is one of the last Big Fixer Upper … (6 comments)
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fixer uppers: Selling That "Fixer-Upper" Is Easier Than You Think - 05/16/07 01:44 PM
Selling That "Fixer-Upper" Is Easier Than You Thinkby Frank Schiefelbein
FrankForHomeLoans.comAs a real estate professional, you want to serve the needs of customers and earn the valuable respect and reputation that ensures repeat and referral business. However, you are also a busy results-oriented producer who may not be able to justify taking … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: What's Donald Trump Done For You ActiveRain Begins to Pay Big Dividends Pt 2 I Meet the Group and the Group Meets the Fixers - 04/29/07 05:46 PM
It was a little before 1:00pm, I did one more check up of the Hot Sheet. Nothing new. I had whittled it down to a total of 4 houses. Three Fixers of different degrees and a Home that had recently been rehabbed and on the market for only a few hours. … (8 comments)
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fixer uppers: What's Donald Trump Done For You ActiveRain Begins to Pay Big Dividends Pt 1 - 04/28/07 11:13 PM
Last weekend was really a pretty busy weekend. Like most Realtors at this time of year I have been really busy. Writing 2 offerson Saturday and following up with all the acceptances. I remember when Earnest Money Contracts ( Thats an Offer Sheet in Oregonese ) used to be 1 page. … (4 comments)
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fixer uppers: I Am Truly Mobile Are You ? - 04/27/07 12:27 AM
In an effort to be as mobile as practical I have set out on a campaign to both benefit me and my Clients. Up until this point I had a pretty good system working. I am an active Real Estate Broker affiliated with RE/MAX Preferred Inc. Realtors. The Company is located … (16 comments)
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fixer uppers: The Proof Is In The Pudding - 04/25/07 05:47 PM
Back on April 11th of 2007 I wrote a post on my Business Blog Portland_Flips about Rookies_Mistakes when it comes to purchasing a Fixer Property in Portland Oregon. Now when it comes to Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs anyone who has ever done business with me will tell you straight up that I know … (1 comments)
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fixer uppers: True Real Estate Investors Do Great Deals Using Sound Strategy - 04/22/07 11:00 PM
Did I mention the Fixer market in Portland is Hot ! Just as I thought I might have a tough time getting rid of this one the Market Heats up and I am suddenly flush with qualified Fixer Buyers.
The Duplex in Alberta Arts was already a challenge due to condition. … (8 comments)
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fixer uppers: Another One Bites Dust Portland Oregon Alberta Arts Fixer Has Sold and Closed - 04/20/07 02:19 PM
If you were thinking about Buying this 1894 Fixer, you are Too Late. This Home has Sold and Closed. Located in the Alberta Arts District of Portland Oregon 97211 and Close to Major Urban renewal and revitalization. This Home stood out as a great opportunity for the someone with an … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Fixers Flips & Rehabs, New Group is a Resource Center for Distressed Propertys - 04/15/07 02:42 PM
Come One Come All it is Time to formally invite all who are Interested in the Topic of Fixer properties to Join the Group Fixers, Flips & Rehabs.
http://activerain.com/groups/flips Please follow this Link.
The primary focus of the Group is on Fixers, Flips, and Rehabs. This is not the place for you to advertise your prime listing. … (11 comments)
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fixer uppers: Investors of Portland Fixers Flips and Rehabs : Episode 2 Chris Goes on a Buying Spree - 03/23/07 09:22 PM
When I left you last Chris & I had just met. Standing in front of the Big Fixer in the Elliot Neighborhood of Portland Oregon I invited him in to take a look. As we walked through the house causally looking around, his questions were more directed at me than about … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: Victorian Fixer Portland Or, Irvington Neighborhood, The Missing Light Fixture - 03/20/07 04:21 PM
The Home had obviously just hit the market because my Phone was ringing off the hook. Buyer's from my Investors web site Portland_Flips were all calling on this little Victorian Home in Irvington. This single story Victorian home built in Portland Oregon in 1888 was offered for sale by an agent I … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: " Waaaa Happppend " The Volitale Secondary Market Hits Home - 03/17/07 08:57 PM
Some 30 Days ago My long term Client Paul called me in the evening and asked if I would put a rental home, (cosmetic fixer) that he owned in the Irvington neighborhood of Portland Oregon on the market. Now I have known Paul for a lot of years and I know … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: The Frugal Bicyclist Strikes it Rich ! - 03/09/07 06:19 PM
As many of you know I work a lot of FIXER_UPPER properties in Portland Oregon like this home located in the Alberta arts District at 432 NE Sumner.
It was just 2 Summers ago when I met Chris a generation X'er and devoted Bicyclist. He had wandered through a Home … (5 comments)
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fixer uppers: Who Loves Short Shorts I Love Short Shorts - 03/08/07 09:40 PM
It had been over a year since I had talked with Joe and Rita. I had met them at an Open House on RODNEY in the PIEDMONT_NEIGHBORHOOD in Portland Oregon. I remembered that Rita was a type A personality backed by a Let's get Going attitude. I also remember from last year that as much enthusiasm … (4 comments)
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fixer uppers: Fixers Flips and Rehabs Part 3b Doing the Project - 03/07/07 12:36 AM
This final chapter in this 4 part series is taken from my Blog at PORTLAND_FLIPS. Scheduling and monitoring the construction phase is both tedious and imperative if you ever intend to make a profit. As discussed in previous chapters there are several ways to get to the end. There are just some … (0 comments)
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fixer uppers: The Underdog Scores Big ! A lesson in life ! - 02/24/07 03:06 AM
The sun beating down on my face felt so good. I had just listed a Victorian Fixer upper and everything was right with the world. The Seller and I had signed the paperwork on the hood of the car, we shook hands and I could tell that he felt as good … (18 comments)
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fixer uppers: The Confused Dog Look ???? - 02/22/07 07:55 PM
Pardon ME if I give you the confused Dog look . But I ran into something a couple of days ago that definitely was perplexing. Do you have your ears perked up!
While Surfing on the Net Looking at and for other agents web sites for the purpose of Linking to. … (8 comments)
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fixer uppers: Fixer's Finding The Right Project - 02/19/07 10:46 PM
Part 2 of a continuing multi part article for the Fixer, Flip or Rehab Buyer. Part 2 is devoted to the step by step process " .... each and every day I assemble a list of..... gleaned from newspapers ....pre-foreclosures...." of how I identify potential candidates. What happens during the preview … (2 comments)
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