You may have a vision of the perfect home. You may also have a list of questions. What you need is a detailed list of options to price before signing a contract to build a new home. Knowing exactly what you want in a home, from the fireplace to the light switches is the key to successful building
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05/28/2010
Working with short sale properties has become an art. I have written offers to purchase dozens of homes, contingent upon lender approval, in other words, a short sale. Less than one out of twelve has successfully closed. I have witnessed a lot of blame pointed at the banks, rather the agencies
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05/27/2010
Applying for a rent to own option is much like applying for a home loan. The main difference is, the lender uses cash funding from a private investor to purchase the home. Because the stock market is doing so poorly, there may be additional funds available at this time. Because they use private
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05/27/2010
I wrote an offer for a buyer on a short sale in May of 2009. After jumping through a number of hoops set up by the lender, we waited and waited for their final word. After a year, the buyer decided to walk away, we executed a cancellation, mutual release in May of 2010. The following week, a n
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05/24/2010
Short Sales I need your help in regards to understanding the new laws imposed on us as of April 5, 2010. I have heard, all short sales are now to be reviewed by two new departments set up in HUD and FHA. The way I understand this, HUD, FHA and the lender determine the fair market value of all f
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05/16/2010
What does an appraiser and a mother in-law have in common? They both can kill a deal in a matter of seconds. The mother in-law problem does have an easy solution. Ask the buyers to choose 3 or 4 properties they want the mother in-law to view. Chances are, the house the kids chose is the only
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05/14/2010
Applying for a rent to own option is much like applying for a home loan. The main difference is, the lender uses cash funding from a private investor to purchase the home. Because the stock market is doing so poorly, there may be additional funds available at this time. Because they use priv
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05/10/2010
7711 W Luscher Ave Milwaukee, WI 53218-3743 (414) 461-1660 July 19 to 24, 2010. 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM Registration: time to follow This year the theme will focuses on Joseph and his journey from his home land to prison and God’s hand in promoting him to the number two leadership position in Egypt. L
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05/04/2010
The following chart shows active and sold listing by month for the Greater Milwaukee Real Estate Market. Provided by the Greater Milwaukee Metro MLS
05/03/2010
