The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) today announced new regulations intended to make the mortgage shopping experience more transparent. Whew. And not a moment too soon! The centerpiece of the new regulation is the requirement that mortgage lenders and brokers provide borrowers with a “Good Faith Estimate” of the anticipated closing [...]
Entries from November 2008
HUD Unveils “new” Mortgage Disclosure Rules. Yay! Another New Form!
Nov. 26th, 2008
Property in Romania
Nov. 26th, 2008
After years of political and economic disruption that this country has witnessed, Romania is on the brink of something very big as far as real estate investment in the country is concerned. The country was under the grip of repressive dictatorial regime until 1990 when Ceaucescu was overthrown, and it is only in the last [...]
Facing Foreclosure? Here Are 6 Options to Keep Your House
Nov. 26th, 2008
Introduction Although it may seem a dream that is slipping away, it is possible to keep your house if you are facing foreclosure. With a few tips, tricks, and a plan you may be able to remain in your home without the worry of foreclosure on your mind at all times. Many people think that [...]
Skip the Middle Man – Marketing and Selling Your Home Yourself
Nov. 26th, 2008
Selling your home with a realtor means that you will pay that person a percentage of the sale price simply for doing what you can do yourself with a little work. Selling your home yourself as a “for sale by owner” listing can work, if you know what to do. You and the buyer can [...]
Buying Egypt Property For Sale Is A Notion To Consider
Nov. 26th, 2008
Until about a few years ago Egypt property in was not a concept that generated immediate attention for many different reasons. Egypt hadn’t really established herself in the global real estate market due in part to lax governmental laws, an unfriendly infrastructure, inadequate building regulations, and difficult property taxes. However, in recent times the scenario [...]
Simple Ways to Sell Your Denver Real Estate Fast
Nov. 26th, 2008
Selling Denver real estate in today’s market can be challenging, but it can be done successfully. There are just some simple guidelines that you need to know and follow to accomplish it successfully. With more than 80% of today’s Denver homebuyers beginning their search online one of your best marketing tools will be the photos. [...]
How to Prevent the Decline of the Value of Your House
Nov. 26th, 2008
With the current condition of the real estate market today, many are concerned about the value of their homes. Although they would want to keep their house for a long time, there are unavoidable circumstances that will lead the homeowner to sell his house. When the time comes to sell your house, you want to [...]
Sacramento Homes: Eight Rules to Sell Fast in an Uncertain Market
Nov. 26th, 2008
Even in today’s uncertain Sacramento real estate market you can sell homes fast if you follow these simple rules and have an experienced agent to guide you: Price the home in the right. Find the right price range for your home and position it in the middle to lower part of the range. If your [...]
Historical Property For Sale in the UK
Nov. 26th, 2008
A look at some of the types of historical property for sale in the UK today and the benefits and downsides to these types of properties. The property market is currently filled with all manner of houses and flats of varying size and style. The property for sale today ranges so much that before buying, [...]
Questions Buyers Should Ask Estate Agents
Nov. 26th, 2008
A look at the services provided by estate agents in the UK and how buyers can extract the most from their operative. In the UK the majority of properties are sold with the services provided by estate agents. In the media they do not receive the best press although to be fair the people who [...]