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I always thought that if you want to make a point, you should look the other person in the eye.  Evidentally, that might not be the best approach.  These researchers found that too much direct eye contact might actually make someone feel hunted down.   Let me know what you think!  
02/19/2014
Per my last Blog post, here is the formal announcment about the Fannie Mae program that is open to regular homebuyers.  It only lasts for offers accepted by March 31, 2014.  No kidding.   Here is the formal announcment.   http://www.homepath.com/incentives.html Happy house hunting!
02/14/2014
Answer, EASY.  Get the new program from Fannie Mae which allows normal everyday home buyers to take advantage of a formally REO specific loan program.   Oh, and investors aren't invited to the party. Don't you hate being a buyer and having to go up against investors with cash offers?  I mean real...
02/13/2014
So how can you save a deal if the appraisal comes in low?  Deals blow up all the time due to low appraisals and nobody even thinks that there may be an easy solution.  Did you know that with the majority of low-ball conventional appraisals, that the lender doesn't even need to change the program ...
02/13/2014
I wanted to alert you about rates.  If you are getting close to buying a home, or are actively negotiating offers, It's time to pull the trigger and lock in a rate.  I have been monitoring a nice drop in rates over the past several weeks (that's the sweet), but the time has come to cash in your c...
02/05/2014
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