Will mortgage lenders finance furnishings when buyers want the house and all the stuff inside? By Anya Martin You want to buy the house—but only if it comes with the boat out back. The owner may agree to the deal, but your lender probably won’t include it in the mortgage. In New York’s tony Hamptons,
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New rules help borrowers compare home loans and see the total cost before closing Illustration: Chris Gash By: Anya Martin September 30th, 2015 Mortgage borrowers should find it easier to compare different loan products and understand the total cost of their loan under new rules that take effect Saturday. The changes are part of the
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By Dana Dratch Think that sticker price is a fixed number? Not necessarily. Bargaining isn’t just for flea markets, garage sales and car lots anymore. Even in your favorite retail store, knowing how to ask can sometimes score you an extra discount.
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When you are looking to sell your home, there are a lot of fees that can be associated with it. Some of these you cannot avoid, some you can and others you can reduce. Today, we are going to look at how to reduce the closing costs on selling a home. Since the lending industry is highly
Read more %1$s8 Ways to Reduce Mortgage Closing Costs
Mortgage closing costs can be one of the most difficult aspects of buying a home or refinancing a current mortgage. Costs can be high, ranging anywhere from 2%-5%, depending on your locale, lender, and type of mortgage. (See also:How to Choose the Right Mortgage Loan Term) Typical costs include the application fee, origination fee, and
Read more %1$sFactoring in Commuting Costs
By LISA PREVOST MORTGAGE lenders do not figure in a household’s likely commuting costs when weighing loan applications, but a recent study suggests that borrowers of moderate means would be smart to calculate these costs themselves before buying. The study, published in October by the Center for Housing Policy and the Center for Neighborhood Technology,
Read more %1$sClosing Fees Ease Up
FOR some people, a major hurdle to homeownership is the closing costs that come on top of the required down payment. There are fees for everything from title searches to deed recordings, and if you happen to be buying in New York or New Jersey, you’ll find some of the highest costs in the country.
Read more %1$sExplanation not likely for prospective buyer rejected by co-op board
Ilyce Glink & Samuel Tamkin Explanation not likely for prospective buyer rejected by co-op board Q: I was trying to buy a co-op. I found a property and paid fees for appraisal, fees to my attorney and to the bank attorney, and some money to the co-op board for them to release some information. Read
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Mark Balaban A closer look at real estate closing costs likely to affect budget Article Mark Balaban is with the Manitowoc County Board of Realtors. If you have a subject you’d like addressed in this column, email [email protected] or call (920) 553-6227. Often, future homeowners are shocked at the added costs of buying a home
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Maria Morton Address: 435 Nichols Rd Fl 3 Kansas City, MO 64112 County: Jackson Office: 1-816-410-5499 Cell Phone: 1-816-560-3758 Tweet WHAT CLOSING COSTS CAN I EXPECT TO PAY IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI? By Maria Morton Closing costs are fees and taxes that are paid at Closing. Your real estate agent will give you an estimate
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