liz lockhart realtor: Double down?
- 09/09/10 04:55 PM
Buyers often ask their agents, "How much do I have to put down?" Most of the time, what they mean is "How much do I have to write the check for right now?" What they are actually referring to, then, is earnest money. Money down and earnest money are not the same thing. Your down-payment is made at closing, whereas earnest money is deposited into an escrow account when the property goes under contract. Usually, you write the earnest money check when you fill out the contract offer. After you have a ratified contract (all parties have signed the contract documents), your earnest money … (6 comments)
liz lockhart realtor: HUD listings migrate to HUD Homestore
- 09/08/10 12:14 PM
The roll-out of HUD's new site for viewing and bidding on HUD properties is underway. Buyers and agents who have been using BidSelect will need to register on the new site, HUD Homestore. While properties are still on BidSelect, the change-over is in full swing. HUD Homestore is the new website that will feature all HUD homes, and it is also the new bidding site. With an increasing number of foreclosures, new "Marketing and Management 3" vendors, the new website, and increased publicity, HUD may be gearing up to be an even bigger REO player than in the past. Though buyers can "shop" … (4 comments)
liz lockhart realtor: Google yourself
- 08/26/10 03:06 PM
If you think your name is unique, just Google it! Mine is not unique, whether I am Liz or Elizabeth, whether I use my married name or my maiden name. Since my maiden name is England, just imagine what Elizabeth England produces. Ah, but Google the whole thing, and I find that I AM unique (though practically non-existent in Google-dom)! The problem, however, is that none of my current clients would have a clue about what my maiden name is. When I first went into real estate, I wanted to get a domain name such as lockhart.com or lockhartrealty. No … (8 comments)
Buyers often ask their agents, "How much do I have to put down?" Most of the time, what they mean is "How much do I have to write the check for right now?" What they are actually referring to, then, is earnest money.
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