Archive for the ‘Closing Issues’ Category

Brevard NC No. 1 RE Question-How’s the Market & How Many Foreclosures?Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Whenever I am in a group large or small the number 1 question I am asked is How is the Real Estate Market and how many are foreclosures? Those of you in business during challenging times know of where I speak. Last month Peggy and Mike Badger and myself were October’s guest speakers of the ConnesteeRead More

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Brevard NC Stats Follow NARSaturday, October 16th, 2010

National Association of Realtors produced a video stating the pending home sales index  is up at the end of September. Brevard’s stats follow suite.  The report also calls for a slow recovery time on the rate of economic growth siting the job market and home sales as an important indicator.

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Realogy Urges Action on Key Issues Affecting Housing MarketWednesday, October 13th, 2010

Being in the business of the Listing and Sale of residential housing, the article I have posted below is of great interest. We keep hearing the reports indicating the key to economic recovery is jobs and home sales. As 2010 draws to a close, it is important to focus on economic and political events solving the job and housing issues goingRead More

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10 Helpful Tips When Moving With PetsMonday, July 5th, 2010

Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets, but there are many things you can do to make the process as painless as possible. Experts atThe Pet Realty Network in Naples, Fla., offer these helpful tips for easing the transition and keeping pets safe during the move. 1. Update your pet’s tag.Read More

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5 Property Tax Questions You Need to AskMonday, June 28th, 2010

1. What is the assessed value of the property? Note that assessed value is generally less than market value. Ask to see a recent copy of the seller’s tax bill to help you determine this information. 2. How often are properties reassessed, and when was the last reassessment done? In general, taxes jump most significantlyRead More

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5th of 6 Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers MakeTuesday, May 11th, 2010

Buying a home is the single largest purchase most folks will make in their life time – yet many go into it blind. In my previous career of a mortgage loan officer I saw this more times than I would like to admit. Here is the 5th of six biggest mistakes homebuyers make according toRead More

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4th of 6 Biggest Mistakes Homebuyers MakeFriday, May 7th, 2010

Buying a home is the single largest purchase most folks will make in their life time – yet many go into it blind. In my previous career of a mortgage loan officer I saw this more times than I would like to admit. Here is the 4th of six biggest mistakes homebuyers make according toRead More

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Making Sense of the NEW GFE & HUD-1 StatementFriday, January 22nd, 2010

The National Association of REALTORS produced this video explaining the different aspects of the new Good Faith Estimate & HUD-1 statement that went into effect January 1, 2010. Click here to see the new forms from a previous post.

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Expanded Homebuyer Tax Credit-Chase Away Winter BluesTuesday, January 19th, 2010

I found this article from RISMEDIA, dated January 7, 2010 having some good insites on the expanded homebuyer tax credit and how it could chase away the winter blues. As we begin 2010, both real estate professionals and home buyers have something to look forward to and more importantly, take advantage of—the extended and expandedRead More

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NEW HUD Statement – January 1, 2010Thursday, December 17th, 2009

YEA – Monday Morning – we had a closing – all was in place – the i’s dotted – the t’s crossed – everything in it’s place – BUT WAIT – The closing attorney had a software update preparing for the NEW HUD statements we are required to use beginning January 1, 2010. As allRead More

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