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10% Down for Investors through HomePath »

10% Down for investors through HomePath… the program also includes fix up funds.

REO Shadow Inventory »

Shadow inventory refers to the inventory of homes in default that are not yet on the bank for sale inventory

HVCC the Appraisal Nightmare »

Back on May 1 of this year the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) took effect.Then in order to comply with the HVCC many mortgage companies decided that the best way to comply was to employ Appraisal Management Companies (AMC).
Buyers should be made aware that there are lenders who have taken the proper steps to deal with HVCC without having to hire AMCs.

The Real Estate Market-What No One’s Talking About »

It’s your choice to see this recession as a time to be a victim or a fighter.
Fact: The housing affordability index is at the highest level it’s EVER been
Fact: Financing rates are near historic lows.

Buying Power for First Time Home Buyers – Tuesday, April 20, 6:30- 8PM »

[ April 20, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] This seminar is set up to show you how to get off to a fast start, and prepare you for every step along the way until you reach the end of your journey

IP201 Seminar: Getting Started with QuickBooks for Investment Properties »

[ January 26, 2010; 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Make this one of your New Year’s resolutions, to start using QuickBooks in 2010.

New Short Sale Guidelines »

There is a growing consensus that the short sale process is getting better.

Tenants: How to get them in and how to get them out »

Tenants: How to get them in and how to get them out

Investment Analysis-Gross Rent Multiplier »

GRM is a method to compare the prices of similar income producing properties. It looks at the value based on what other similar properties have already sold for and compares rents.

Investment Analysis- Cap Rate »

Cap Rate is one of the most widely used formulas by real estate investors