David Saks is a musician, retired real estate broker, and long-time ActiveRain member.
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Mold is everywhere. It grows on everything. It can destroy everything, too. Mold can make you puke. Mold reeks. It can make you mad with nausea. It causes allergic reactions and can make it hard to breathe for many. It can release gases and toxins and cause...
04/06/2008
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We produce so much garbage in America everyday it defies reality, myself included; take my desk for example. (about like the pic) Recycling is so important, especially during these days of economic crunch. P...
04/06/2008
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CERCLA is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compen...
04/06/2008
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Buyers always want to make sure that the property their signing their life away for is in the condition it was promised before they assume occupancy. The buyer wants to know about these things: * The Seller's Deed * The Survey * Any Leases If Tenants Resi...
04/06/2008
When do real estate closings have to be reported to the IRS ( Internal Revenue Service ) and how are they reported? The form used to report real estate closings is IRS form 1099-S. Properties that have to be reported include: 1. Condominium Units, common elemen...
04/06/2008
Kickbacks and referral fees: Are they good ? Are they bad ? What are your experiences with them ? RESPA, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, prohibits the payment of kickbacks or unearned fees, for the performance of any real estate settlement service. ...
04/06/2008
The Uniform Settlement Statement - HUD-1 Form. What does it mean ? RESPA, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, requires that a special HUD form be completed. This form itemizes all of the charges to be paid by a borrower and a seller at the settlemen...
04/06/2008
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Another disclosure requirement is: The Good Faith Estimate of Settlement Costs : GFE No later than three business days after receiving a loan application, the lender has to provide the borrower with what as known as the Good Faith Estimate or the GFE of th...
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We all know that lenders and settlement agents have disclosure obligations. What are some of them at the time of the loan application and the loan closing. The Special Information Booklet. Lenders have to provide of copy of the special inf...
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We all know that lenders and settlement agents have disclosure obligations. What are some of them at the time of the loan application and the loan closing.The Special Information Booklet.Lenders have to provide of copy of the special inform...
04/06/2008