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Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Seller finance, Seller, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate, Property, Note, mortgage originator, Limit, HR 1728, How to Buy and Sell Real Estate, Housing Market, Gift, Assistance on
Aug 07, 2009.
As I've mentioned before, seller financing---a great win-win situation for both sellers and buyers---is making a comeback in the current real estate market. However, I've recently read about legislation that will restrict seller financing and possibly hurt consumers, investors, and small businesses. The bill in question is HR 1728, and its aim is to curb the predatory lending practices of the
Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Value, Tenant, Residential, Refinance, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate, Market Value, commercial real estate, Commercial Lending, Commercial on
May 26, 2009.
I'm sure you've been reading more and more about how the commercial real estate market is following in the footsteps of the residential real estate market. And perhaps you've been wondering how these markets are different. Well, let me explain. First of all, both markets suffer as bad mortgages, the credit crunch, and plummeting values affect homeowners and residential and commercial
Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Tax Credits, Short Sale, Recovery, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Investor, HUD, Housing Market, Foreclosure, Deed in lieu of foreclosure, Barack Obama on
May 14, 2009.
As an investor, I'm excited about the new initiatives and incentives from Washington that I've been reading about the past week or so ... - First, and most recently, the Obama administration will be announcing new measures to expand its housing program. These measures are expected to encourage lenders to accept a short sale (if offered) or a deed in lieu of foreclosure when presented, rather
Overwhelmed with the sheer volume of foreclosures and mortgage modifications, a number of lending institutions are unloading their portfolios of toxic mortgages and the notes are starting to trickle to investors. Notes can be a good way to secure long-term wealth, since you are the "bank", collecting the monthly mortgage payments plus interest. Prices for purchasing these mortgage notes,
Investors everywhere are cheering at the news that Fannie Mae has rescinded the 4-property limit. The limit had been decreased to four properties, but recently has been raised to 10 properties that can be financed through conforming guidelines and insured by the mortgage giant. Although investors could obtain non-conforming financing through other financing sources, it was often more
The new stimulus package proposed by President Obama has finally been passed, amidst much discussion between the House and the Senate, and between the Republicans and Democrats on Capitol Hill. The details of the package continue to emerge. The New York Times reports that the bill includes a large amount of tax cuts and tax breaks. Many of these will have a nice, positive impact on those
Whether I'm reading the newspaper or reading articles online, I'm always looking for positive news. In a move that I think is a positive step forward, JPMorgan Chase has extended loan modifications to investor-owned loans. According to the article, loan modifications on investment properties could be anything from lowering the principal of the loan, to adjusting the interest rate or the payment
Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Rehab, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate, Lender, Investing in real estate, Interest Rate, Hard money, Credit crunch, Credit on
Nov 09, 2008.
My Coaches and staff members are fielding calls about the squeeze of the credit market every day. Let's face the facts ... it is difficult for many people to get a loan right now. Only those investors who have stellar credit and a down payment are able to take advantage of this market to buy properties at rock-bottom prices---at low rates of interest.
However, if you are like many investors,
Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Stock market, Real Estate Market, Real Estate Investor, Real Estate, Positive Thinking, Money, Lender, Credit crunch, Credit, Commercial Lending, Commercial Banking on
Oct 20, 2008.
In an article by Kenneth Harney that recently appeared in the Washington Post, he points out that amidst the crisis sweeping Wall Street, lenders are still originating loans for home mortgages.
This is great news for those buyers who are just venturing into the market---and also for real estate investors!
The article talks about how the Wall Street meltdown, especially the slow down of
Posted by: Carleton Sheets in Real Estate Investor, Positive Thinking on
Mar 26, 2008.
As I write this, my thoughts are focused on the goals and resolutions that I made back in January of this year. However, since very few people start any new year with a clean slate, we also must remember-but not dwell on-mistakes that were made in the past.
Think of past errors in judgment as a learning process for your future success in real estate-and in other facets of your life. And view
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