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Why Home Loan Shopping Will Be Easier In 2010
On January 1st, 2010 lenders were required to go to standardized good faith estimate forms. Prior to now, lenders used many different forms that could be difficult to read for purchasers. The new forms will make it easier to compare fees between lenders making the home loan shopping process a lot easier.
The...
Which Areas Are Best?
One of the best parts of my job is being able to educate buyers about neighborhoods and areas. You can get a taste of this by simply scrolling through my site.
However, there are questions that I cannot address as an agent. For example, it is illegal for me to recommend a certain...
First Time Buyer Tax Credit Details And Answers…
By now you know that congress and the president have signed off on the extension of the first time buyer tax credit. Here are all of the details laid out for you regarding what was signed off on...
Home purchasers who are first time buyers or have not owned a home in...
The Appraisal Rules Could Be Changing
HVCC, short for the "Home Valuation Code of Conduct," imposed by Freddie and Fannie may be on it's way out after a bipartisan amendment was approved on October 22, 2009.
The HVCC code restricted lenders from speaking directly with appraisers during the appraisal process to ensure the integrity of the appraisal...
Home Buyer Tax Credit Extension? Credit For Repeat Purchasers?
We are nearing the end of the first time home buyer tax credit of $8,000 offered by the government. Homes that do not settle by November 30th of this year no longer qualify.
The tax credit that DOES NOT have to be repaid has been a huge hit with home buyers...
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