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Is FHA Responsible For the Leaky Roof?
March 19, 2001 "We just purchased a home with an FHA loan and the seller did not disclose many problems?The roof leaks, the toilet is falling through the floor?FHA inspected the house before we moved in, and they will get the house if we default and move out? We thought ... more...

Settlement Costs Included in Annual Percentage Rate
July 11, 2002, Revised December 4, 2004 In principle, the APR should include all settlement costs that would not arise in an all-cash transaction.  Unfortunately, the current definition violates this rule in a number of instances, with no rhyme or reason.  The columns below ... more...

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Assessment
Assessment A local tax levied against a property for a specific purpose, such as a sewer or street lights. Closing Costs Loan To Value Ratio Home Inspection ... more...

Closing Costs
Closing Costs Expenses incurred by the buyer and seller in a real estate or mortgage transaction. There are two types of costs: recurring and non recurring. Non-recurring costs are one time transactional costs ... more...

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Real Estate Development Feasibility Study (Income) - $1.2 Billion Developer Tells You How To Do One
There are two sides to a feasibility study and in an earlier article I discussed the cost side of the format and:Now Let's Discuss The Income SideWithout the Sales Income, All Youve Done Is Spend Money, And Anyone Can Do That.So that we are clear in what I am going to define for you, let me say ... more...

How to Find and Buy a Bargain House with Little or No-Money Down
Real estate investors know how to make money buying distressed houses. Investors recognize that bargain houses offer the best way to make a return quickly.Bargain houses also open up a way for first-time home buyers to buy with little or no savings for a down payment. If you want to reduce the ... more...

Learn the Abbreviated Language of Realty Agents
Sunday mornings with the newspaper real estate section can be daunting to home buyers and sellers. Figuring out the shorthand for popular home features takes an inquiring mind. Mark Nash, author of 1001 Tips for Buying and Selling a Home takes the guess work out of listing sheets and classified ... more...

How to Find and Buy a Distressed House (With Little or Nothing Down)
Real estate investors appreciate how to make fortunes buying distressed houses. Investors recognize that bargain houses offer the best way to make a return quickly.Distressed houses also open up a way for first-time home buyers to buy with little or no savings for a down payment. If you want to ... more...

Home Buying Process: 15 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
As a first time home buyer, you probably need all the advice you can get. That's why I've collected what I feel are the top 15 pieces of advice for first time buyers. These tips will help make your home buying process a smooth one!1. Get a copy of your credit report. Obtain a copy of your credit ... more...

9 Home Buyer Traps and How to Avoid Them
No matter which way you look at it buying a home is a major investment. But for many homebuyers, it can be an even more expensive process than it needs to be because many fall prey to at least a few of the many common and costly mistakes which trap them into either:-paying too much for the home ... more...

Use the FHA Mortgage Specifically Created for Home Improvement
Almost everyone knows about FHA mortgages. They are tailor-made for first time homebuyers and others with less than perfect credit or other financial issues. You don't have to be low income or have bad credit to use FHA, but generally the loan limits prohibit high priced homes.What you may not ... more...

Buying Country Acreage and Rural Properties, To Buy or Not To Buy
Almost anyone can become a rural property owner; if you are willing to set goals, establish what your purposes are, plan ahead and set targets that are all aligned toward the same result. And, if you can be patient instead of requiring instant gratification.There is no more $50-an-acre land; unless ... more...

Finding The Perfect Maui Home For Sale
If you are thinking of relocating to Maui, this article will hopefully guide you to making a positive decision when thinking of buying a home there. Hopefully, by the end you will be one step closer to finding a Maui home for sale, and being able to purchase it.Maui is an island belonging to Maui ... more...

Buying Real Estate That's Not For Sale
Buying real estate can start with a look in the newspaper, a visit to a broker, or a search online. These are all good ways to find your next investment property. You're looking at the same properties as every other investor, of course, so it's not always easy to beat the competition to a great buy ... more...

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