In adversity there is opportunity. As some borrowers find themselves overextended, hit by bad luck, or out of work, they are walking away from their homes and leaving their lender to deal with the property.
Read the rest of this entry...Here we are in February already! Where did January go? Many buyers out there that qualify for the extended and new existing home buyer tax credit are probably thinking they have plenty of time to shop for and purchase a home before the deadline hits. But home buying is a process that involves a lot [...]
Read the rest of this entry...The Worldwide Employee Relocation Council is the leading authority on global and domestic mobility. Previously called the Employee Relocation Council, ERC for short, they changed their name a few years ago to include “worldwide” and emphasize their concentration on global mobility issues. Thankfully, they continue to maintain their domestic focus too. In a recent publication, U.S. Domestic Mobility Trends: [...]
Read the rest of this entry...According to current FHA guidelines, if you want to utilize FHA Financing, you are prohibited from doing so if the property you are purchasing has not been in title for 90 days with the current seller.
In my opinion, if a property is sound, meets all inspections, and appraises at or above purchase price any FHA [...]
Under the terms of the new GI Bill that took effect on August 1, 2009, a service member may transfer some educational benefits to family members. Some of these benefits include full cost of in-state tuition and fees at state schools, plus some costs for books and housing. For more detailed info click on this [...]
Read the rest of this entry...“Informative evening of straight talk”, is the quote from one of the guests at our Career Night on 1/14/10. They got “straight talk” about a real estate career and we learned about and met several new potential agents! Another guest said, “thanks for your time”. It’s our pleasure to spend quality time with anyone interested in succeeding [...]
Read the rest of this entry...Where is the money made in real estate? In the renovation, in the marketing, in the sale of the property? These things are all important, these things are all a little beyond your control, the one thing you can control is the purchase price.
Read the rest of this entry...Allow us to introduce those agents that have partnered with CBSHOME in 2010:
Ana Rongisch
Bellevue
Ryan Klootwyk
West Dodge
Marc Willis
Lakeside
Ginny Heberly
Pacific St.
Larissa Dobey
West Dodge
Ione Perry
Northwest
Lorrie Taylor
Bellevue
Mary Gorup
Davenport
If you would like to see YOUR name on this list . . . give me a call and we’ll get started showing you how we can help you sell more real estate! Monica [...]
Read the rest of this entry...We’d be happy to have you join us Thursday, 1/14/10 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., CBSHOME, 11213 Davenport St., Omaha, NE, 68154 to learn more about getting your license, succeeding in real estate and joining The Leader! Go to www.cbshome.com or www.productiverealestatecareer.com or call/email Monica Humpal, 964-4601, monica.humpal@cbshome.com to register today!
Read the rest of this entry...Ideally, you’ll find something in an area that has seen steady appreciation. Look for the “dog” of the block- a home that you can buy for less than the neighborhood average price.
Read the rest of this entry...How do you think the housing market is doing in Omaha? Is Omaha fairing pretty well?
According to an article from Omaha.com;
Trulia, an Internet listing service, showed that there was an increase in home sales that had a reduced asking price. It said that one third of all real estate sellers within the city limits of [...]
If you can do it all, great! It’s harder to profit if you have to hire someone to do the little jobs. If you can afford to hire it all done, mind the details.
Read the rest of this entry...On the news Sunday night they were interviewing a man who lives downtown in a tent. He was really proud of his tent and its aero dynamic features, but I couldn’t help worry that aero dynamic or not a low temperature of below zero that night would be cold. Waking the next morning, I was still [...]
Read the rest of this entry...You’ve heard the expression “Get ‘er done” – I think it comes from Larry the Cable Guy. This “get ‘er done” attitude is what it takes- keep plowing ahead, know your budget, don’t underdo or overdo it.
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