February 10th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
This is not a book but should be, maybe some day something similar will be. I call it a collection as it is assemblage from the thousands of articles I read in pursuit of the best consumer articles written on real estate blogs in 2007. It is organized as a book with links to the websites they were originally posted on.
The idea came to me that this information was so good, rather than posting them here and there and naming the winners, that I should provide this collection. I realized in doing so that I was offering the consumer what I started blogging to offer, great consumer information.
I hope you enjoy this collection, I enjoyed the hundreds of hours I consumed in reading them and bringing them to you.
February 9th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
To name just a few: Larry Cragun, Teresa Boardman, Greg Swann, Christine Forgione, Rhonda Porter, Craig Blackmon, Maureen Francis, Buckwheat, Michael Cook, Dan Green, Rudy and Joe of Sellsius Blog, Bonnie Erickson, LagunaNigel real estate blog, Kris Berg, Reba Haas, Lisa Dunn of Real Sage advice, Blue Roof Blog, Merv Forney of Norther Virginia Real Estate Guide, Bernice Ross, Inman Blog, Jessica Sweesey, Dan Melson,
Salt Lake City Real Estate Blog, The Real Estate Bloggers, Silicon Valley Real Estate Blog, Sondra Johnson from Columbus Real Estate Voice, Lesley Pandey of Zillow Blog,
Plus Nigel Swaby, Chris Lenquist, Daniel – The Real Estate Zebra , Kelly Koehler The House Chick, Bigger Pockets, Jessica Beganski: Real Real Estate In Connecticut, Kristal Kraft, Brian Brady, Diane Tuman, and at least 7 magnificent articles will be added each month.
Fran Bailey, Howard Arnoff , John L Wake , Roberta Murphy, Ken Mascia, Ardell Del A Loggia, Jillayne Schickle, Sound Bite Blog, Taffy of FHA Mortgage Center, Smart Mortgage Advice, Lending Clarity, Rain City Guide
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Did you know that most states have this code in their laws?
It is a violation to……
(3) Obtain property by fraud or misrepresentation;
You too could end up on the mortgage fraud blog.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
from Christine Forgione
So your home is up for sale, the listing agent has your home listed on the local MLS, you have the sign in the front yard, you have prepped/”staged” the home (IE: finished all minor/major repairs) and lets assume that the home is priced is right. Why hasn’t your home sold yet? Lets look at some possible factors of why the buyers are not making offers.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
I notice something that is happening across the country that may be important. Owners of golf courses are selling them, some to developers.
How about that? You pay a premium price to buy a home on a golf course and the golf course goes away to a development. Last month Kathleen and I looked at a beautiful home, on a golf course, in the North Tacoma area. Research and a little luck tells us this golf course is one that is being offered to developers. My oh my.
In summary, private courses may be gone a few years after you purchase on them.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Fraud is an important topic.
Is your home really rented? You need it to be to get the new home mortgage
It seems harmless, tell the lender your home is sold. Then you won’t have to count that payment in your debts. You desperately want that new home and can’t have two mortgage payments and qualify.
But then the underwriter wants a document to prove it is a pending sale, the purchase and sale agreement wil do. Well, you have a lot of activity on your old home, it well sell. So it seems harmless and you have a buddy draft a phoney agreement to buy your home. You won’t make him follow through with it, it is just for the bank.
This is fraud and could put perpetrators of this in jail.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
No matter how much you dislike your job. Don’t quit it during the mortgage process.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Next time take two trips.
February 8th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
Teresa Boardman writes a terrific article covering property flipping, Click Here. What is the big deal about flipping? Read this article. Teresa assembled informative links. It is the best article on flipping I have found and by following all the links you are very informed. Very transparent info here.
February 7th, 2008
Posted by Larry Cragun
There are times when you shouldn’t expect your agent to hold an open house. Like this.
