This article was written by a Realtor in California. Although our timelines are a little different, the concept is the same. Beware of the Lenders getting bogged down, and let's get to work!Via Janet Guilbault California Mortgage Banker/Broker:First time home buyers: Are you still at the computer, ... Continue Reading » about 8000 Reasons Get Your Butt In Gear: Deadline for First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Looms
Plan before you SELL – and get your Realtor’s Advice
I have two listings almost ready to go on the market. One Seller is a previous client, so she knew to expect "assignments" from me. The other Seller is a referral, so at our first meeting, I was faced with the difficult task of itemizing what they needed to do to prepare their home for sale: paint ... Continue Reading » about Plan before you SELL – and get your Realtor’s Advice
Homebuyers – which inspections should you do?
After you and the Seller are in agreement of the major components of a real estate contract (sales price, amount of earnest money, closing date, etc.), you will want to perform inspections on the property you intend to purchase. Typical inspections include structural, termite and EMP (electrical, ... Continue Reading » about Homebuyers – which inspections should you do?
USDA Loans – The Rural Housing Loan – The Basics
Via Jeff Belonger -- The FHA Expert.com -- FHA Loans -- FHA mortgages - USDA loans (Infinity Home Mortgage Company, Inc): USDA loans in many areas are becoming more popular, yet many loan officers still don't know much about them, hence why they still aren't talked about much. Just as FHA ... Continue Reading » about USDA Loans – The Rural Housing Loan – The Basics
Earnest money – what is its purpose?
Several Tulsa home Buyers have asked me lately WHY they have to write an earnest money check when submitting a contract or they question why it is cashed prior to closing. An earnest money deposit is to show the Buyer's sincerity. Period. Once all the terms of the contract (sales price, repair ... Continue Reading » about Earnest money – what is its purpose?
Custom Tulsa Home Searches – how they work & why they’re better than searching on your own!
I can set up a custom search through MLS (Multiple Listing Service) to help you look for your dream home. I can search by geographical boundaries, school district, square footage, number of bedrooms, age of home, list price, etc. This sets up a web "portal" for you, and you are notified by ... Continue Reading » about Custom Tulsa Home Searches – how they work & why they’re better than searching on your own!
Continental Antique Show June 26-28, Tulsa Expo
Jun 26, 2009 - Jun 28, 2009 Continental Antique ShowLook, apraise, haggle, come back to it, buy-a collector's dream.Location: Expo Square Central Park Hall 4145 East 21st Street Tulsa, OK 74114 June 26: 10am - 6pmJune 27: 10am - 6pmJune 28: 11am - 4pm AdmissionAdults and Seniors: ... Continue Reading » about Continental Antique Show June 26-28, Tulsa Expo
Second-guessing your CMA – would you hire an appraiser?
I just met a girlfriend at a property she inherited and needs to sell. The owner bought the home long before extensive information was available on our tax records, so I went to the listing assuming it was a 3/2/2, even though it was almost 800 square feet smaller than the average size in that ... Continue Reading » about Second-guessing your CMA – would you hire an appraiser?
FREE Amazing Advertising for NAR members — partnership with Lowe’s
I have no clue how long this has been available, but go to wwww.LowesRealtorBenefits.com and set up your profile. It requires your NRDS number. You can upload your personal photo, company logo and contact information. Sadly, it doesn't appear that you can import your entire database, so I'm ... Continue Reading » about FREE Amazing Advertising for NAR members — partnership with Lowe’s
