Tyler, Texas Real Estate

More and more parents are getting smart and purchasing investment properties in cities where their children are attending college.  I have seen this trend increase for many reasons.   For starters, their student has guaranteed housing for as long as needed and their expenses or rent is always kno...

Renters must beware because I recently received a new REO listing in Bullard, TX and when I out to have it re-keyed, a young man was inside the property doing work on it.  He stated that the owners (who had just lost the house) were going to rent it to him and his family.  He had been working on ...

This is not a hoax or scam.  14 new construction properties will be auctioned off this weekend.  Bids will start at $59,000.  These homes are in desirable school boundaries in South Tyler & Flint.  At least 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and some are 4 bedrooms with an extra powder room and ranging 1647 sq ...

Since I have been working with investors, I was convinced to team up with a client and purchase my first investment property.  Well, let's just say, "It's not as easy as they make it look on TV."  I was convinced that the best way to get a great deal on a property is to purchase a pre-foreclosure...

Tax Rebates To Arrive Earlier Than Expected and will start being deposited on Tuesday, April 28th.  Treasury Department's announcement that they're depositing the checks ahead of schedule. Their original announcement stated that May 2 would be rebate check opening day. If you had your rebate depo...

This past Tuesday was the Substitute Trustee sale at the Courthouse.  So far this week, I have received 3 new REO listings.  Out of those three, tow are occupied and we will have to start the eviction process &/or offer cash for keys.  One will go through an auction.  One of the homeowners that I...

The United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) just increased its FHA Loan limits.  As of March 5, 2008, the loan limits for Smith County was raised to $271,050 for single family residences.  This is a significant increase from the previous loan limits.  Fannie Mae & Freddic Ma...

Lenders will implement the following Soft Market policy so their conventional loans can comply with Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae requirements.  Below are the criteria by category and by clicking the link below you can access the ratings by State.  Please note that the appraisal or appraisal review ...

I recently received a call from a company in Florida that sells timeshare.  They are in need of a real estate agent/broker in Texas so that they can sell their time share in Texas.  It seems that in order for them to sell time share in Texas, they need a license agent/broker in Texas.  I will not...

It has been recently reported that there is now a new program to help homeowners facing foreclosure called, "Project Lifeline".  The six participants are:  Bank of AmericaCitigroupCountrywideChaseWashington MutualWells FargoThey plan to help homeowners by giving them an extra 30 days to evaluate ...