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Home Path Mortgage: Tips For Buying Fannie Mae Bank Owned Foreclosure Homes

May. 14th, 2010

Fannie Mae’s Home Path Mortgage program offers mortgage lenders and borrowers cash incentives to buy bank owned foreclosure homes. In addition to offering properties at substantially discounted prices, Home Path only requires a minimal 3-percent down payment along with flexible mortgage terms. Homes for sale through Home Path Mortgage include single family homes, townhouses, and [...]

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New Construction or Resale Home?

May. 14th, 2010

New Construction or Resale Home? As you begin your home search in Myrtle Beach you will have to make a decision between buying a new construction home or resale. This article will take a look at the pros and cons of each, so that you can narrow down which preference will work best for you [...]

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Home Inspection – Why They Are Important

May. 14th, 2010

Home Inspection – Why It Is Important For Buyers Whether the home is older or new construction, all buyers should get a home inspection before closing on a property. Here are a few of the benefits a buyer will receive. •Plan Future Expenses – The last thing that anyone wants after buying a new home [...]

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Myrtle Beach Golf Course Real Estate

May. 14th, 2010

Myrtle Beach Golf Course Real Estate Myrtle Beach is a favorite haven for golfers looking to challenge their game, while enjoying the ocean and the coastal lifestyle. For this reason, Myrtle Beach golf course real estate has become extremely popular for those who are looking for a new home, vacation property, or real estate investment. [...]

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No Cost For Tenant Rep

May. 12th, 2010

No Cost for Tenant Rep Who pays for tenant representation? Tenant representatives in San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale, California assist commercial tenants seeking office, retail, and commercial building lease space. Although they act on behalf of tenants, their fee usually comes from landlords when the tenant rep splits the lease commission fee as part [...]

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Negotiate Lease Renewal Early

May. 12th, 2010

Negotiate Lease Renewal Early Why Begin Commercial Lease Renewal Early? Office, retail, and industrial lease renewal must be started long before the option expires to exploit the advantage you may have to hold the rent down and allow the negotiation of a fair lease agreement with the landlord. This paper explains how to get assistance [...]

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Agent Conflict of Interest

May. 12th, 2010

Agent Conflict of Interest How can a commercial agent represent both landlord and tenant? It is quite common for the agent representing the landlord, the listing agent, to suggest that a tenant prospect use their “full service” firm because they know the property and the owner well. What is usually not mentioned is that the [...]

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Investing in Vacant Land

May. 12th, 2010

Though most people purchase undeveloped land with the intention of building their dream home, there are other motivations for buying vacant land. This land is also a wise investment for developers, subdividers, or land speculators. Investing in land does require some research, or you could end up paying way too much for land that is [...]

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Routine Maintenance of Your Let Property

May. 12th, 2010

Good landlords know the importance of keeping their rented properties well maintained, since not only are tenants entitled by law to have a safe and habitable living environment, it is also in a landlord’s financial interests to ensure the property is kept in good condition. After all, without a rent cheque coming in regularly every [...]

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Making Home Affordable: Loan Modifications, Mortgage Refinance and Foreclosure Assistance Programs

May. 11th, 2010

Making Home Affordable is part of President Obama’s Financial Stability Plan. At present, two programs exist to help borrowers reduce monthly mortgage payments. Two additional programs are scheduled to launch by the end of April 2010 and include a second lien modification program and foreclosure alternatives program. Making Home Affordable programs are available to qualified [...]

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