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Fannie Mae the new "Land Lord"

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Real Estate Agent with Long & Foster Realtors - Smith Mountain Lake

From a recent article in the "Times", Fannie Mae is considering letting you rent the property back after foreclosure. I can honestly say that I would not rent any of the REO properties that I have seen recently. So, here is the original owner renting their own home and will not be qualified for any FHA products for 5 years/680 credit scrore and 10% down. Do you think that Fannie Mae needs a real estate license? Have they not done enough?

David Salvato
David Home Inspection Service Home Inspector San Bernardino - Los Angeles, CA

It does make you wonder Walt?

Nov 14, 2009 12:17 PM
Gene Allen
Fathom Realty - Cary, NC
Realty Consultant for Cary Real Estate

Wow I wonder who will be taking care of the maintenance on the home.

Nov 14, 2009 10:49 PM
Alexandria Virginia
Featuring Susan Craft, CRS, REALTORĀ® - McEnearney Associates - Alexandria, VA
Real Estate Editor

It's going to be a complete disaster and cost taxpayers a bundle. 

Nov 14, 2009 11:12 PM
Leslie Prest
Leslie Prest, Prest Realty, Sales and Rentals in Payson, AZ - Payson, AZ
Owner, Assoc. Broker, Prest Realty, Payson,

1) If they are staying there for while, hopefully they won't trash it when they leave it

2) It will let them get their life in order a little, so they can then find another rental in the future

It could be a good thing.

Nov 15, 2009 04:08 AM