Rental Sector to Gain the Most from Rebound in Household Formation
For those residential landlords who have successfully weathered the recent economic downturn it appears there will be some blue sky. “With the overwhelming majority of newly forming households over the next few years set to rent rather than own their home, the rental sector will be the disproportionate beneficiary, wrote economist Paul Diggle in the […]
Year-End Checklist for ‘Accidental Landlords’ | Fox Business
Great article on year-end planning for those ‘accidental landlords’. Year-End Checklist for ‘Accidental Landlords’ | Fox Business.
Carbon monoxide detectors required in homes starting Jan. 1 – Spokesman.com – Dec. 5, 2012
Carbon monoxide detectors required in homes starting Jan. 1 – Spokesman.com – Dec. 5, 2012.
FHA-Backed Loans Face Tough Home Inspections – WSJ.com
First-time home buyers looking to get a loan backed by the Federal Housing Administration may want to rethink that fixer upper. Homes purchased with a typical FHA-backed loan—known as a 203(b) loan—require an appraisal and inspection from an FHA-certified appraiser. But unlike other home purchases, any needed repairs aren’t negotiable and the sale can’t proceed […]
Finding money to flip houses – Where We Live – The Washington Post
Lack of money is a major barrier to most aspiring real estate investors. Fortunately you don’t have to be personally wealthy to get started. Raising money can be surprisingly easy for those who know that banks are not the only players in the world of finance. There are many sources of cash and financing out […]
HousingWire | FHFA should help pursue Fannie, Freddie strategic defaulters: Report
Question for the day: “Should lenders pursue deficiency judgments against those who can afford their home loan monthly payment but choose to walk away (a strategic default) for various reasons?” HousingWire | FHFA should help pursue Fannie, Freddie strategic defaulters: Report.
Jones on Real Estate » Blog Archive » Foreclosures Dropping in Ten States–And You Might Be Surprised at Some
Among non-judicial foreclosure states, only Washington state posted a 15 percent year-over-year foreclosure activity increase and a 70 percent sequential rise from Q2 2012 via Jones on Real Estate » Blog Archive » Foreclosures Dropping in Ten States–And You Might Be Surprised at Some.
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? – US News and World Report
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early? – US News and World Report.
Five issues that could derail your refinancing | Reuters
A FICO of 740 or better for best rates on a refinance? Five issues that could derail your refinancing | Reuters.
HousingWire | Housing recovery should not be confused with mortgage recovery
“The common thread from the ongoing Zillow housing conference is this: Housing is in a recovery, mortgages are not” I concur wholeheartedly! HousingWire | Housing recovery should not be confused with mortgage recovery.