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2012
We have a great plethora of great mortgage brokers here on Active Rain, but when we meet buyers, and they obviously need a pre-approval to discern how much they can afford to purchase on a property, who do we recommend? and for what reasons? My company favors Wells Fargo, and we have a special ...
05/30/2012
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An attorney once told me a little story. He was at the closing table, only to discover that a cherished fig tree was going with the sellers, and the buyers exclaimed "they were only purchasing the house because of that tree!" The attorney offered to purchase a new tree. Supposedly, everyone did...
05/30/2012
One of the first questions I get asked from a potential buyer, is "what is the difference between an assessment and assessed taxes?" So many people get confused, and think that the assessment is either the tax amount, or there is an on-going payment due (yearly assessment) on the home .. What is...
05/24/2012
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I have a friend and neighbor, Beth McCabe, a great mom, who gives one of her most valuable assets, her time, at the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. Beth, and other volunteers tirelessly go to the shelter week after week, to assist, walk and train the dogs so they can be adopted....
05/23/2012
Many times buyers will like to use their family attorney, and of course that is their prerogative. However, sometimes, as well meaning as their family attorney might be, if he hasn't done too much real estate law of late, it could be a hindrance to the client. I think all of us has experienced bu...
05/22/2012
I was actually asked that question by some buyers a few years ago. I did not sell them a home.... I sort of dropped them when I discovered they were not approved for the amount on their pre-approval letter. It would seem they had 'neglected' to inform their mortgage Broker when they sought the p...
05/22/2012
When my husband and I were first looking for a home, it was pre-computer/internet days, and we were clueless. We simply asked an attorney who we knew, and when he answered "New Rochelle". That was it! SO simplistic, and sometimes that is the best answer. If you all know where you wish to live, it...
05/22/2012
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I think that all of us who takes out buyers, will undoubtedly hear the question sooner or later of "so, what is the neighborhood like?". We, of course, are not allowed to comment on the neighborhood based on Fair Housing Rules and Regulations. But, how can we satisfactorily assist those buyers le...
05/22/2012
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A few years back, the New Rochelle powers that be- in an effort to slow down motorists on our street, decided to build several islands at several intersections. It cost the city $100,000 and I personally felt it was a waste of our money, but that is another story. However, one neighbor and f...
05/20/2012
The glorious kitchen was designed by the Award Winning Team of Joan Schindler Interior Designs (House Beautiful's Kitchen of the Year '07 in Conn.),& it will not disappoint! This 4 bedroom, 2 bath 2467 sq. ft. Tudor won't either! Close to all Houses of Worship, you will appreciate the custom buil...
05/19/2012
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