Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Well intended?? Or, merely an exercise of raw power with no understanding of the dynamics of mortgage borrowing or lending. In an excellent series of articles by George Souto examines the rule limiting the DTI for mortgage loans, regardless to down
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01/20/2013
Homes for Sale in Hamilton Virginia - New Home - $15,000 BROKER CREDIT To Home Buyers! Homes for Sale in Hamilton Virginia - New Home - $15,000 Broker Credit To You! This CASH incentive is in addition to the Closing Cost assistance offered by the builder. To see this home for sale, contact Lenn
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01/18/2013
WHY I WANT LOCAL HOME BUYERS TO ATTEND THE HOME INSPECTION. As a Buyers Broker, I always want the home buyer to attend the home inspection. BE INFORMED: Local Home buyers who attend the home inspection are, in my experience, better informed about the operation of the systems in their home, the
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01/17/2013
WHAT INFORMATION DO HOME BUYERS WITH CHILDREN SEEK IN HOMES FOR SALE?? We've sold real estate in this area for decades. Some things never change. Of course, the first criteria is Location and Price. After that, home buyers with children will begin to research the public schools in the area of
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01/17/2013
A TITLE COMPANY'S JOB IN MD AND VA IS NOT TO ORDER TERMITE INSPECTIONS!! This post inspired by Does your title agent make your life too hard? A local Fauquier County title company provides a good outline of the title company's job. It reminded me of a title company that went a lot farther tha
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01/17/2013
HOMES FOR SALE IN LOUDOUN COUNTY mean opportunities for home buyers. With interest rates below 3.5%, this is truly opportunity time for home buyers in: Aldie, Ashburn, Chantilly, Hillsboro, Hamilton, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Purcellville, Round Hill, Sterling, Waterford HOME BUYERS IN
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01/17/2013
FOR HOME BUYERS IN PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY VIRGINIA. Call us for information about mortgage financing to help YOU buy a home in Prince William County Virginia. WE CAN HELP!! WARNING!!! Not all mortgage companies are qualified to offer borrowers all types of loans. Some do NOT have First Time Home
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01/17/2013
Inspired by Kathy Streib's post this morning, It's Ditch New Year's Resolutions Day! January 17th! AH! Those New Year's Resolutions again. Is it too late?? Have we failed for another year??? WAIT!! The month is just past half way gone. There are still 11 months and 14 days remaining. HA! W
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01/16/2013
The Non-occupant co-borrower is fabulous and unique to FHA. I've used it a number of time for young first time home buyers whose parents wanted to help and could qualify. I love FHA loans. There are many things that people should know about FHA loans. They're great for a variety of reasons, bu
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01/16/2013
Loudoun County Virginia has a significant number of homes that were constructed prior to 1813 (200 years old). Many are splendid examples of early American craftsmanship. Many are wonderful examples of the simplistic styling of early American homes. Many are significant examples of the grandeu
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01/15/2013
