My client to one of my seminar earlier in the year, when se decided to start looking, we had 1 month to find a property as she was to move out and move into her new home within 2 months. I designed an aggressive strategy to help meet the challenge. Within 45 days, she was… Continue Reading
Below are some tips to prevent fire in the kitchen. Keep appliance clean and in good working condition. Install a smoke detector near Don’t use metal in the microwave. . Don’t overfill pots or pans with oil or grease. Wipe up spills and don’t cook on a dirty stove. Never leave cooking food unattended. Keep dish… Continue Reading
While out looking at properties for an investor client of mine, I noticed concerning cracks on the foundation of this house. Take a look for yourself. Foundation issues can be problematic. However, they can be fixed to avoid further damages and higher repairs in the future. For cracks less than 1/16 inch, the issue is… Continue Reading
Went out with a client of mine to look at potential investment property. We were informed of the mold. Well, we were in for a surprise. We elected not to venture into the house fully. We just stayed on part of the main floor. Take a look and see for yourself. Make sure to protect… Continue Reading
The definition of a first time home buyer can vary from state to state. In the state of Maryland and the district of Columbia, a first time home buyer is a person who hasn’t own a property for the past 3 years prior to purchasing another property. Purchasing a property in a targeted area qualifies… Continue Reading
The Chenoa fund is administered by the CBC mortgage agency. It is designed to facilitate home-ownership by providing down payment assistance to qualified buyers. The assistance can be used for FHA and conventional loans as well. FHA Loans Chenoa Fund DPA Edge: Soft Second product: The borrowers need to have a score of 620 at… Continue Reading
While looking to purchase the perfect house, we are confronted with different type of architectural styles. In fact, it can become besetting to properly differentiate and understand each type. Below, you will be provided with a brief description of various architectural styles. Cape Cod This style of architecture started in the Mid 20th century. a… Continue Reading
A short sale is a transaction in which the Seller is selling a property at a price lower than the amount he/she owes the bank. The bank is the ultimate decision maker. In fact, given that the bank will be faced with a lost, it will decide if the price is adequate or not. Prior… Continue Reading
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