Search On-the-go with Real Estate Apps Today almost 90% of real estate consumers use the internet as part of their home search efforts. As consumers we are utilizing the internet more than ever, and it’s extending far beyond the traditional desktop. Handheld mobile devices have changed the way we access the web dramatically, and this […]
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Understanding Property Tax Assessments
You might not think too hard about your real estate assessment, the dollar value the local government puts on your property value (house and land). You should as the assessment is the determining factor in how much you pay on property taxes. If you have a mortgage, your home lender is probably paying your property taxes out of an […]
FHA Eases Some Key Condo Financing Guidelines
Some positive news from FHA today on its condo financing rules, with more changes expected to come in the near future. The changes should make it easier for borrowers—both investors who want to buy more than one unit and those who are buying just their primary residence—to get financing, which has tended to be more […]
How to Fight and Avoid a Low Appraisal
Thinking of buying or selling a home? Even when both sides agree on a price, the deal could fall apart thanks to an under-appraisal. Short appraisals typically arise in a declining housing market because the lack of recent comparable area homes sales, or “comps,” making it difficult for appraisers to determine the current market value […]
Who Pays Back Property Taxes on a Short Sale?
In terms of the back property taxes owed on a home that is sold through a short sale, the bank will typically cover this expense and seller’s should be free and clear of this liability going forward. In most states governmental property taxes convert into a lien on a property as soon as they are […]
Fischer Homes
With nearly 100% customer satisfaction, builder of the year, marketer of the year, Fischer Homes… specializes in providing for every chapter of your life. A new home represents a new chapter of your life’s story. Thousands of stories have been written and celebrated in Fischer Homes since 1980. They offer a variety of single family, […]
M/I Homes
Founded in 1976 by Irving and Melvin Schottenstein, M/I Homes is now one of the nation’s largest residential home builders, building in Ohio, Florida, Indiana, Illinois, North Carolina, Maryland, Virginia, Texas, Delaware, and Washington DC. M/I Homes has been the leader in new home sales for more than 25 years, and they are ranked number one in […]
Short Sales and Bank Owned Properties – How to Avoid the Most Common Complaints
Roughly forty percent of the homes offered for sale in today’s market are short sales and foreclosures! Distressed properties are well known for their value, but they also have a reputation for transactional snafus, last-minute surprises and long, drawn-out escrows are just a few of the issues buyers are likely to face. While many inexperienced agents advise avoiding […]
Little Known Strategy for Reducing Your Mortgage Payment
Homeowners looking to lower their monthly mortgage payments and save some on interest may be able to do so without all the hefty fees and daunting credit requirements of refinancing. A little-known strategy, called “recasting”, or “re-amortization”, is available through some mortgage lenders and servicers. This involves paying off a lump sum of the principal […]
Buying a Home “As-Is” What’s it Mean?
Q: From what I have read, Sold “As Is” can cover anything from minor defects/repairs that the seller is unable/unwilling to do or can be major problems. What can a prospective buyer do to protect themselves? A: Here’s the deal: An “as-is” sale really does only this: It informs the buyer that the seller has […]