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Occasionally, a home is built a little too far to the left or the right. Typically this means it is on the neighbors’ property, which causes friction that can be resolved through- money.
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The Robyn Report
The Robyn Report is a mash up of articles, reviews and interviews about all things real estate. We have tons of guidelines and tips about the new rules for mortgages and how to buy or sell a house. With all the new technology out there, you need to be updated on the latest apps, websites, programs and software to make home buying easier. We continue to search the universe to find the latest and greatest geek stuff out there! And of course, we write the books, hence we think all consumers should read the books, so we often have book reviews and interviews with the authors. Knowledge is power. Use it!
You and Your FICO Score
The FICO (Fair Isaac and Company) score determines so many things now; if you can get credit, a job, insurance and maybe even married (kidding). With mortgages nowadays, it not only
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Foreclosures and Pre-payment Penalties
If your mortgage has a pre-payment penalty and you default, you are still responsible to pay the early payoff fees!
There is a clause in every mortgage called an acceleration clause.
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The FHA and Second Mortgages
If you have an FHA mortgage or are using one to purchase a home, you are still allowed to obtain secondary financing. This second mortgage can be in the form of a line of credit (HELOC)
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2009 Income, Mortgage Approvals and IRS Validation
Mr. and Mrs. Smith made more money in 2009 than they did in 2008 and they could not use that income to qualify for a mortgage. The bank could not verify it with the IRS so they would not use
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Mortgaging a House with(out) Wheels
For those of us that are moving up in the world, down in the world or simply taking to the road, an alternative abode (to a center hall colonial) can be a manufactured home. Simply put a
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Rent to Own: The New Way to Buy Real Estate
My guest blogger today is Robert Eisenstein of Home Run Homes, an on-line portal that lists thousands of homes to lease with an option to buy nationwide. He actually has
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Three Things You Need to Know About Refinancing Your Mortgage
A long time client of mine is self employed and lives in a coop in Manhattan. She wanted to refinance her existing loan from a 6.75% interest rate down to 5%. This would have saved her over
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Real Estate Outlook for 2010
Will 2010 be a better year for real estate? Not likely say some, yes we see a turn around say others. Who is right and why. What needs to happen to make a change? Jobs, stock market, stability,
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What Your Insurance Agent Does Not Want You to Know: An Interview with Linda Rey of Rey Insurance
I am one of those people that find the time to review things like cable bills, cell phone services, gym memberships, Mile Reward Programs and the like. I try to do the big ones annually
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