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2009
In the evil alphabet soup of mortgage related acronyms we find a few well known ones, some respected ones, some desirable ones, and then there are these. Why we all love to throw around LTV and DTI. Insiders are very familiar with SRP (our money) and CTC (Clear To Close) and virtually everyone kn...
11/23/2009
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So you or your client have found a home in a great area in the client's price range. Only one problem: it's in bad shape. The HVAC system is 50 years old, the roof is 40 years old and the windows may as well not even be closed. Plus the kitchen has vinyl floors in 3 different patterns and the cou...
11/19/2009
Someone reading this post will think it's about them. If it is you then do something right for once go turn yourself in and get out of the business of hurting sellers, buyers and my industry you piece of trash. Today I received a call from a friend and broker who is representing a buyer in a shor...
11/13/2009
Many of you who regular read my writings know I often write what others are thinking even if they don't want to publish it. This, of course, makes me the point of contention for some while other appreciate my openness and *transparency*. That word is so abused these days - especially by those peo...
11/13/2009
I enjoyed the session today with Seth Weissman. I did the intro and bought the lunch (well, my boss did :), and well known and respected attorney Seth Weissman did the training. The responses and questions from the 60 some agents who attended the 4 hour session were interesting and thought provok...
11/12/2009
"They just keep on changing these rules, don't they?" It was an honest question from a frustrated agent. Here is what I do know: FHA Concentration can shoot you in the foot. HUD Mortgagee Letter 2009-46B in Section 1 Subsection V Paragraph 10 parts a, b and c tells us about FHA Concentration and ...
11/11/2009
"Oh I don't want to mess with all that trouble", the agent said to me during a phone conversation. She meant she did not want to mess with selling a home that needed a new roof, some plumbing repair, new carpet and new appliances which I could finance into the loan amount. I asked, "why not? What...
11/10/2009
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December 1st, The FTC, Testimonials and your Blog/New Media December 1, 2009 is the date your blog and all new media advertising meets new enforcement and scrutiny. Meet the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising". Much ...
11/09/2009
Obviously, from the market numbers, people do not get as excited about "historically low interest rates and low home prices" as they do low rates and rapidly escalating values. My numbers show it, your numbers show it and the national reports show it. Oh there are a few people "doing better than ...
11/07/2009
HIGHLIGHTS ONLY - I don't want to distribute incorrect information so if you have a viable correction please make it known in the comments. HR 3458 "The Worker, Home Ownership and Business Assistance Act of 2009" While it is called an "Extension and Modification of the First-Time Homebuyer's Tax ...
11/06/2009
