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2008
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I love technology. I love technology even more when it makes my life and business easier and more effective. I have remained open to trying new software, etc. when recommended by colleagues. I have often advised people in business about how small, often inexpensive devices enable huge leaps in pr...
07/30/2008
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To all you Realtors out there, I can't emphasize enough the importance of giving your lender sufficient time to make the loan happen for your client. Everything takes longer to get accomplished today, so time is the real commodity here. The inspections for homes purchased with government loans ta...
07/25/2008
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The mortgage interest rate market has been highly volatile recently, no news there. But what people need to understand is that in order to thrive in a changing market, we need to adjust. I consistently track rate fluctuations and a pattern is repeated over and over again. For example, if you are ...
07/19/2008
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Effective on or after August 1st, Fannie Mae is implementing a HUGE change in they way they are handling buyers interested in renting out their current home while purchasing a new home. Up until this pending amendment, sellers were allowed to present a lease signed by the tenants who would be occ...
07/18/2008
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I am very, very happy to see the changes that are going into effect for FHA mortgages. Bottom line, new FHA case number assignments made on or after July 14th of 2008, will implement risk-based mortgage insurance premiums. This means the cost of premiums will therefore be higher or lower based on...
07/15/2008
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Just want to pass along some insight into VA inspections; be prepared! You need to stay in very close touch with everything going on at that critical juncture in the process. I've encountered situations with real "circular struggles" between the underwriter, the appraiser, and the home inspector....
07/10/2008
I believe in excellent customer service, always have. I think it is really key to know what clients are thinking before their perceptions get out of hand. With the current climate of the "anything can happen" housing market and loan originations business, it is more critical than ever to use a ba...
07/08/2008
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