Nearly half of modified mortgages facing rate increases are underwater | Inman News
In April, nearly 2 million modified mortgages — mortgages whose terms were adjusted to help homeowners hold onto their homes — were facing interest rate resets in the years ahead, and 40 percent of them were underwater, according to Black Knight Financial Services’ latest Mortgage Monitor Report. via Nearly half of modified mortgages facing rate increases […]
Fannie Mae to negotiate short-sale offers directly with real estate agents | Inman News
HomePath for Short Sales, Fannie’s Mae’s portal for listing agents involved in short sales, now allows agents to contact Fannie Mae sooner in the short-sale process and avert potential problems that could require escalation later on. via Fannie Mae to negotiate short-sale offers directly with real estate agents | Inman News.
Rule with self-directed IRAs: Investor really beware – Chicago Tribune
Self-directed IRA companies started to become more popular more than a dozen years ago when investors began using them to help finance the purchase investment real estate. And why not? When you use a self-directed IRA, you’re essentially lending yourself the money to pay for the real estate. The proceeds from the investment property (that […]
Spokane real estate market bouncing back | Spokane/E. WA – KXLY.com
The latest S & P report finds home prices nationally up 10.3-percent in the first quarter of this year. via Spokane real estate market bouncing back | Spokane/E. WA – KXLY.com.
Rent-Ready Checklist for Landlords
Rental properties should rent-ready condition. Showing a rental property that is not rent-ready leaves a lot of room for expectations and interpretations by the tenant. The landlord’s idea of a repair or cleanup is not the same thing the prospective tenant hears or expects. To attract good qualified tenants a property should be clean and attractive on the […]
Spokane marijuana retailers fret about supply
Marijuana shop lottery results highlight disparity Katie Ross May 22nd, 2014 —Katie Ross Scott O’Neil, a successful retail license applicant here, says he’s already contracted with a grower for product. With the release of the Washington State Liquor Control Board’s marijuana retailer lottery results earlier this month, retail marijuana operations are moving forward; however, it […]
Before You Hire Those Summer Interns…
Summer is almost here! Many companies hire high school or college students as summer interns. The company gets help for little or no pay and the student gets some great experience. If you do not intend to pay your interns, you need to meet the following six criteria under the Fair Labor Standards Act: The […]
What is a bad credit score?
It’s impossible to say exactly since there are many different credit scores available to lenders, and every lender decides for itself what credit scores are acceptable. via How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit | Expert Advice | Credit.com.
Great Tools For Determining Value of Your Property
I am sharing some great online resources to help you compare values of properties you may want to purchase or simply ascertain the value of your residence. 1) www.Zillow.com – Probably the most popular free comping site online. 2) www.FinestExpert.com – Free and has some cool calculators and tools. 3) www.RealQuest.com – This site costs […]
Are You a Small Business Owner or an Entrepreneur? The Difference Is Important. | Entrepreneur.com
It’s National Small Business Week. Hooray! Small businesses are the backbone of this country. They create jobs, come up with new ways of doing old things, and help keep money in the local community. Without small businesses, we’d be in a bigger economic mess. Among those of us with small businesses, there’s confusion between the […]