The government is doing anything it can to get the real estate market moving again. The federal government is offering a tax credit for home buyers. The state of California just did the same. For a very short window, the two overlap. If you time if right, you could get the federal tax credit and [...]
Entries from May 2010
How Californians Can Double Dip on Home Buyer Tax Credits
May. 15th, 2010
How to Write a Loan Modification Hardship Letter to Mortgage Lenders
May. 14th, 2010
Learning how to write a loan modification hardship letter can significantly improve your chances of obtaining approval from your mortgage lender. The letter of hardship provides the opportunity to connect with bank loss mitigators on an emotional level while explaining events that caused your financial hardship. When writing the loan modification hardship letter it is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]