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usda said they couldnt process our app because of funds, does anyone know how the guaranteed way

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 01:58:00 GMT

works rather then the direct? could we do the guaranteed way? im really not sure how it all works but my wife and i are in need of a home soon. thanks!

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Zestimates off by an order of magnitude

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 04:41:00 GMT

Zillow's estimate for a typical McMansion is $7.3 MILLION.

9502 NW 23rd Ave Vancouver WA 98665
4 beds, 2.5 baths, 1,971 sq ft
Zestimate: $7,330,500

Amazingly, the home details appear correct. Is someone smoking Maui wowie, or is Zillow now valuating in Ameros?

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First Time Home Buyers - Time is running out to get your tax credit!

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:58:00 GMT

If you are a 1st Time Home Buyer there is still time to cash in on the 1st Time Home Buyer's $8,000 Tax Credit. Your purchase must be closed, recorded, and in your name no later than November 30th.

Being a 1st Time Home Buyer has nothing to do with any income limits, if you have not owned a home in the last 3 years, you qualify as a 1st Time Buyer! To qualify for the full tax credit, you must purchase a home of at least $80,000. If you owe IRS any money they will withhold that amount of the tax credit, otherwise you actually get a check for $8,000! If you have any questions about the tax credit I have lots of sites I can refer you to.

Bank owned and fair market listings are the best choice for a fast close. Many buyers are staying away from Short Sales because of the fear of not closing on time - some Short Sales are still worth looking at, it just depends on what stage the process is in.

So, no matter what price range you are in, it is time to buy a home!

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How can I tell when a photo was taken?

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:48:00 GMT

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Im thinking about going through a builder and have questions...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:47:00 GMT

i am thinking about going through the builder adair homes, i having been talking to one of the people there and he said that the construction loan is 0% down and that the lender will only lend 75% of the appraised value of the house. So i guess my question is: is the construction loan a one time loan? and what happens if the home doesnt appraise at what we need it too? the home will take an estimated amount of $147,000 so it would need to appraise at $200,000 right? i hope that all makes sense - Thanks

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How can I email your listing to my son's email?

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:46:00 GMT

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how much does a duplex cost?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:54:00 GMT

I'm thinking to buy a one sided duplex, how much does it cost?

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2 bed , 1.5 duplex for how much?

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:06:00 GMT

how much does a 2 bed ,1.5 bath duplex cost?

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what does days on zillow mean?

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:31:00 GMT

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can anyone get my wife and i a loan with a 701 credit score and a 586 credit score?

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:31:00 GMT

my wife and i really want to get a home but are having trouble finding a lender that will work with those scores

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does the down payment go towards the purchase price?

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 04:25:00 GMT

in other words if we get approved for 120,000 and we have 5000 down does that mean we can get a house for 125,000 or does that 5000 go towards the purchase?

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ok so on the 5/1 arm loan can i refinance after say three years to a standard fixed rate loan?

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:22:00 GMT

trying to figure out the best loan for me

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credit scores

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:55:00 GMT

my wife and i are wanting to get a home but our credit scores are 584 and 701 does anyone know of a lender or bank that will accept that low of a credit score?

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Is there an income limit to the first time home buyers tax incentive?

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:43:00 GMT

I work outside the U.S. and most of my income isn't taxable. I plan on buying my first home within the next few months. I had heard that there are limits on income but wasn't too sure about all the fine print.

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Refinance asking BUYERS, Honest replys please NO sales pitches!

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 21:43:00 GMT

I will need to Refinance in 2 years. My house dropped in price of course like any other but with the work we put into this house it is was appraised at 409k fall of 08.

My Bank is offering me 5.1 percent. I def want at least 4.8% locked 30 year FIX for around $257k loan...

1. Do you guys know of any banks that offer better deal then im looking for? If so list.

2. Can you safely say that at least for the next 1 year we will continue to be around 4.0 to 5.0 percentage rate?

3. Should i try to lock a deal now or wait? If wait how long?

Thanks ahead of time for your help!

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