Marilyn Lewis Will I really need 20% down for a home? Article http://money.msn.com/ Some people are freaking out over talk that 20% down payments could become a new requirement for buying a home.Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary, for example, worries that “Proposed 20% down payment rule could put owning a home out of reach
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Billy Yerman Billy Yerman: Don’t try to time the housing market Article He’s chief executive of the Baltimore-based Strata Group, parent company of real estate businesses such as the Yerman Witman Gaines & Conklin real estate brokerage. He’s been in real estate for 22 years. It’s more or less accepted wisdom that it’s not a
Read more %1$sWhere are the Real-Estate Opportunities for Investors?
Greg Rand Where are the Real-Estate Opportunities for Investors? Video Clip Greg Rand, CEO at OwnAmerica, Real Estate Commentator at FOX Smart Business OwnAmerica CEO Greg Rand on where investors can find opportunities in real estate. Read Article | Comment it
Read more %1$sInsider Tips for Real Estate Investments in Florida
John J. Adams General Manager Adams, Cameron & Co. Realtors O: (386)253-8044 http://johnadams.adamscameron.com Tweet Introduction and History Real Estate is an investment. Whether purchasing for a primary residence, income property, or banking on price appreciation, the end goal is to come away with a positive return. A particular investor may have a variety of
Read more %1$sAlabama: The Last State Standing-Caveat Emptor
 Joseph Merrell (256) 326-0376  Alabama is one of those states that holds buyers responsible for due diligence. In a nutshell, buyers should make every effort to investigate issues of importance to them and not rely on others to do what they should have done to fully investigate a situation to their satisfaction. Read
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Richard Mize [email protected] Â Benefits of homeownership still outweigh challenges, especially in the Oklahoma City-area market, which continues to outperform the nation. Read Article
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Tracey C Velt [email protected] Many contracts are contingent upon the buyer getting financing by a certain date. In today’s tough lending climate, buyers are wise to allow themselves plenty of time to get mortgage approval for a loan. If the date passes and no financing has been secured, the sellers may terminate the contract and
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Website: www.ap.org Missouri is the only state prohibiting the real estate transfer tax when property is sold. For disabled veterans, property tax is not compulsatory. Read Article
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C. J. Hughes E-Mail May Be Binding, State Court Rules Article BE careful when clicking “send.†That is essentially the message to brokers and their clients from a state court, which ruled recently in a real estate dispute that e-mails can carry the same weight as traditional ink-on-paper contracts Read Article | Comment it
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Tara Siegel Bernard Healing a Wounded Credit Score Article Tara Siegel Bernard is a personal finance reporter for The New York Times. Some lost their jobs or were just overwhelmed by mounting debt. Others got caught up in the real estate bubble or had major medical bills. Whatever the reason, the rising number of foreclosures,
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