A few months ago my I had a client that was 3 days away from closing his HUD property when we realized that all the copper was stripped from the property. HUD made the decision to issue a credit to my client versus replacing the plumbing. My client decided to walk from the deal. After filli
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03/11/2009
Are you a teacher, firefighter, law enforcement officer or emergency medical technician if so than HUD may have the deal of a lifetime for you? Research shows that professionals who work in the above mentioned areas tend to have a stabilizing effect on neighborhoods. HUD rewards these tireless i
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03/10/2009
Ohio is one of the states where HUD is still offering consumers their $100 dollar down program but many folks are confused as to exactly how it works. First it is important to know that the program is for owner/occupants only. Next it is important to note that the program only applies to FHA Loa
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03/09/2009
I have had quite a few calls asking how to buy a HUD home, so in an effort to address those questions I have do decided to do a series on HUD homes. ... The best place to start the series is at the beginning with: How To Purchase A HUD Home. Step 1. Work with your lender to find out how much
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03/09/2009
So you have an old house but you still want to think and live green. Here are a few tips that can help you retrofit and teach your old Central Ohio home a new "Green " trick. •1. Replace old windows with energy efficient windows. If replacing windows is not in the budget prevent drafts
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03/06/2009
The information below was obtained by a loan officer with Countrywide Bank FSB. It is a list of the major changes that they are making on Conventional Loans both conforming and non-conforming in the Central Ohio Area. The source was unable to say whether or not Countrywide will be implementing
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03/05/2009
One of the biggest questions potential sellers seem to be asking lately is, "Should I Stay or Should I go?" With the Central Ohio Real Estate Market, like most other markets, still recovering from foreclosures, short sales and bank owned properties, which continue to drag down property values,
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03/04/2009
Ready to sell your Central Ohio home, but the kitchen needs an update, and you are on a tight budget? There are tons of things that can be done to bring your dead kitchen back to life. Clean: Removing wallpaper and borders are quick ways to update the look of your kitchen a little elbow gre
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03/03/2009
We all know the toll that the foreclosure crisis has played on the economy and the housing market. There has even been much reported on foreclosures impact on pets, but what about the children? In a recent report conducted and published by First Focus , it is estimated that 1.95 million childre
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03/02/2009
