Great update from NJ Lender, Jeff Belonger, regarding possible changes to FHA guidelines. I totally agree with him that reducing the amount a Seller can contribute towards a Buyer's closing costs would have devastating effects. Feel free to read his short post and follow the links at the bottom to ... Continue Reading » about Get out your permanent markers, HUD seeks public comment on three main issues for FHA loans
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Tax Credit Closing Extension is DEAD… for now.
My favorite Dallas/Ft. Worth Realtor, Karen Anne, explains why the tax credit extension did not pass. I hope those reading this will call their legislators. Our hope at this point is that it will pass after the July 4th break and be made retroactive. This not passing hurts a lot of good people and ... Continue Reading » about Tax Credit Closing Extension is DEAD… for now.
Am I the only one ANGRY that the June 30th deadline was not extended?
Congress voted NOT to extend the June 30th deadline to qualify for the $8000 or $6500 stimulus package - and you're not angry? I have one Buyer waiting on Congress to vote to release more RD (rural development) funding before she can close. She's a single mother who has worked for a YEAR to ... Continue Reading » about Am I the only one ANGRY that the June 30th deadline was not extended?
Speechless Sunday: Why I’m in Real Estate
First-time home buyer at age fifty. She cried when we wrote the contract, cried at inspections, and cried at closing. Pictured below is when they handed her all her closing paperwork - a tearful and joyful moment. Lori is a residential Realtor serving the greater Tulsa area, and specializing ... Continue Reading » about Speechless Sunday: Why I’m in Real Estate
Double Jeopardy! Now Lenders Need A Second Credit Report Right Before Funding
This California Mortgage Banker describes the new federal laws that apply to lending very well. Please read if you are going through the Underwriting process to purchase a home. My advice (in addition to hers): don't BREATHE after initial Underwriting until you CLOSE on your new home purchase! Lori ... Continue Reading » about Double Jeopardy! Now Lenders Need A Second Credit Report Right Before Funding
Settle Inn or Settle Down? You can do both at the Settle Inn RV Park in Pawhuska Oklahoma! Open house June 15, 2010!
Settle Inn or Settle Down? You can do both at the Settle Inn RV Park in Pawhuska Oklahoma! Open house June 15, 2010! My parents, Don and Patti Wells, built an RV park in 2002 nested in the beautiful rolling hills of Osage county and they named it Settle Inn RV Park - it's on the edge of their ... Continue Reading » about Settle Inn or Settle Down? You can do both at the Settle Inn RV Park in Pawhuska Oklahoma! Open house June 15, 2010!
The Real Estate Oath – Let’s raise the bar!
Inspiring post by founder of ActiveRain Corporation, Jonathan Washburn. I hope I follow this as well as it's written. LoriVia Jonathan Washburn (ActiveRain Corp): I freely pledge to pursue my calling as a real estate professional. Protecting and promoting my clients will be my first ... Continue Reading » about The Real Estate Oath – Let’s raise the bar!
Real Estate Professionals – our most valuable asset is our ability to deliver
Real Estate Professionals - our most valuable asset is our ability to deliver Buying or selling a home can (and should be) a pleasant experience but it rarely comes without stress - our challenge as real estate professionals is to deliver excellent service to our clients and promote a profitable ... Continue Reading » about Real Estate Professionals – our most valuable asset is our ability to deliver
Top 5 New Home Trends
Interesting home trends from this Dallas Realtor!Via Kristen Ueckert (Ueckert Realty LLC):Today I watched a video on home trends filmed at the 2010 International Builders Show. I confess, you may not want to click it -- it's the type that reminds me of Charlie Brown's teacher. ... Continue Reading » about Top 5 New Home Trends
