FHA Considering “Tightening the Belt” – do not make it harder for buyers to borrow! The FHA reserves are below the required minimum, and here are some of the Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan’s recommendation to correct that issue: Raise the ... Continue Reading » about FHA Considering “Tightening the Belt” – do not make it harder for buyers to borrow!
Warning: Use these 5 Sure-fire Decluttering Tips at Your Own Risk.
I love Donna's final suggestions: Add Style, Add Space, Sell Better! LoriVia Donna Ross - Home Staging, Sydney, Australia (Great Impressions Real Estate Staging & Consulting - Sydney):If you find yourself with a home that's currently on the market, or you're just about to take the plunge and face ... Continue Reading » about Warning: Use these 5 Sure-fire Decluttering Tips at Your Own Risk.
At-A-Glance FHA Home Requirements
Lori’s note: Michael has prepared a great check-list to go by whether you are considering selling or buying a home. More Buyers are able to take advantage of FHA financing in today’s real estate market, so if you are selling a home, make sure that your home will pass these standard ... Continue Reading » about At-A-Glance FHA Home Requirements
Savory and Sweet: 10 Fresh Ways to Use a Can of Pumpkin
Lori’s note: I definitely think pumpkin is an under-used and healthy vegetable. I plan to try a few of these recipes! Savory and Sweet: 10 Fresh Ways to Use a Can of Pumpkin Did you stock up on canned pumpkin before Thanksgiving? Did fears of a shortage leave you with a few extra cans? ... Continue Reading » about Savory and Sweet: 10 Fresh Ways to Use a Can of Pumpkin
Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and Sage
Lori’s note: I am definitely trying this recipe for our Christmas Day buffet! Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and Sage Posted by Garrett McCord of Vanilla Garlic on Nov 23, 2009 Filed under Gluten-Free, Side Dish, Thanksgiving, Vegetable, Vegetarian Print Options ·Print ... Continue Reading » about Mashed Potatoes with Brown Butter, Goat Cheese, and Sage
Closing Costs and Information
This Ontario home inspector has written a blog post with a lot of information regarding Terms of the Agreement of Real Estate Sales - great reference. Call me if you need further explanation on any of these topics! LoriVia Al Wright - Affordable Home Inspections (Affordable Home ... Continue Reading » about Closing Costs and Information
Earnest Money and Your Offer on a Real Estate Sales Contract
Earnest Money and Your Offer on a Real Estate Sales Contract While writing an offer on a real estate sales contract yesterday, my Buyers and I contemplated how much earnest money to offer. We are making a fair offer but are also asking the Seller to contribute towards the Buyer’s closing ... Continue Reading » about Earnest Money and Your Offer on a Real Estate Sales Contract
7 Red Flags for Home Buyers
Lori’s note: In Oklahoma, Sellers are required to disclose known defects of their property, however this is an excellent list to keep with you while house shopping. 7 Red Flags for Home Buyers Pat Mertz Esswein, Associate Editor, Kiplinger's Personal Finance Dec 7th, 2009 Before you bid ... Continue Reading » about 7 Red Flags for Home Buyers
Florence Park Real Estate Sales Activity 4th quarter 2009
Florence Park Real Estate Sales Activity 4th quarter 2009 Residential real estate sales data for the Florence Park real estate market extracted from the Greater Tulsa MLS system on December 7, 2009 is summarized here. Florence Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma is mapped from 15th to 21st, from Harvard to the ... Continue Reading » about Florence Park Real Estate Sales Activity 4th quarter 2009
