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Real Estate Agent - Century 21 Access America Licensed in CT
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Excellent advise for home buyers! There are so many factors to consider when you meet with your Realtor. Most buyers know the number of bedrooms and baths they require and if they would like a garage or a fireplace. But there are so many other amenities that are equally important. If you are a ho...
04/13/2011
Excellent blog content for those of us new to Active Rain and blogging.  My future blog activity will be much more creative and reflective due to your blog postI won't pretend that I'm the FEATURED SPECIALIST! I have, however, had 3 featured blogs - and definitely pay attention to the Featured bl...
04/13/2011
  Excellent information to assist  Realtors when discussing pricing with a homeowner. In this market, accurate pricing more important than ever. correct pricing within fair market value is key to a successful sale. Many homeowners can actually lose money when insisting their homes be over priced....
04/13/2011
I have recently received information regarding a FHA mortgage option for home buyers with low credit scores I have confirmed the accuracy of the information with the mortgage lender. Buyers with credit scores as low as 540 have a good chance of obtaining  approved for a  FHA  mortgage even if the...
04/13/2011
A friend of mine was walking her two Small breed dogs in her neighborhood as she does every day. A dog slipped under a newly constructed fence and attacked one of her dogs. There was no warning the dog pounced on my friends small dog flipped it on it's back and bit the poor the little dog on the ...
04/13/2011
Excellent loan modification / short sale info.  It's our  job to educate homeowners in their options to avoid foreclosure.  Strong negotiating strategy is key to gaining  succesful short sale approval. Thnk you for the informative blog post Miramar FL – Lenders hate losing money. They hate loan m...
04/12/2011
The section 8 Homeownership voucher program is a concept based on using voucher subsidy t  help families become homeowners. This program is an option or alternative to renting. The following are some of the requirements: Must be a section 8 participant for 1 year or a single parent displaced home...
04/11/2011
  I recently listened to a local news report regarding a proposal in new mortgage finance rules. The report that indicated a buyer must have a 20% down payment to obtain a good low rate mortgage and a high credit  score It never mentioned the proposal exempts  FHA OR VA financed mortgages. Or Fan...
04/11/2011
I make it a business practice to inform all buyers not to make purchases during the mortgage approval process and to wait until after close of escrow to do so.  A good mortgage originator will advise their clietns not to make any major purchases until after close of escrow.Someone wrote me the ot...
04/11/2011
Nina, Excellent blog content. Most FSBOS over price their homes. They are unable to be unbiased regarding placing a value on their own homes. I truly feel sorry for the for sale by owners that have no other choice but to sell. As all Realtors are aware of the dangers of over pricing can be costly...
04/11/2011
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