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I want to invest in real estate...need agents who are doing this for a living

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:16:00 GMT

I have about 30,000 for a down, my credit scores are 700,742, and 747, and I work in the medical field for the federal government...I am a serious buyer but I want to invest in real estate in ca. that can cashflow. HELP ME!

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how to weed thru homes to find one with privat swimming pool

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:31:00 GMT

I'd like a list with pictures of homes for sale with privat swimming pool (not a community pool)

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What do I need to provide to my loan officer for loan approval?

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:32:00 GMT

Home Buyers can uses this FHA Loan Checklist to Prepare for a Smooth Application Process. Before you start the FHA loan process, be prepared to provide some information to your loan officer. Have it ready now to save time later.

Address to your place of residence (past two years)
Social Security numbers
Names and location of your employers (past two years)
Gross monthly salary at your current job(s)
Pertinent information for all checking and savings accounts
Pertinent information for all open loans
Complete information for other real estate you own
Approximate value of all personal property
Certificate of Eligibility and DD-214 (for veterans only)
Current check stubs and your W-2 forms (past two years)
Personal tax returns (past two years), current income statement and business balance sheet for self-employed individuals

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Do you want an average agent representing you with a short sale here in Santa Clarita, Ca?

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:30:00 GMT

Do you want an average agent representing you with the purchase or sale of your home nowdays? There are short sale and bank owned listings on the market that can be well worth the purchase. It is also worth your time to learn about these processes whether your looking to purchase a short sale or you are in a distressed situation. There is a strategy to buying these properties and in today's market, you cannot afford to have an average agent representing you with these transactions. You need an agent that has the knowledge and expertise to represent you. [content removed by moderator for being self promotional]

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Santa Clarita First time home buyer

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:20:00 GMT

Does anyone feel that the real estate market in Santa Clarita will drop as much as areas such as Los Angeles, Palmdale, Bakersfield, etc?? I am pre-approved and have 20% down available for downpayment. I recently put a bid of $320,000 on a forclosed home here in Santa Clarita that was listed for $360,000. It was on the market for 50 or so days. After over a week of waiting, the bank counter-offered at $355,000. Because the bank was unwilling to negotiate realistically, I took my deposit back. The house needs some renovating, such as paint, carpet, appliances, etc.. that I am williing to do. The house has been listed for 100 days now, and still no activity or price decreases. I am becoming frustrated and impatient. I feel that prices will continue to fall, but am don't know if the "25-30% decrease" applies to my area. I know this subject has been beaten to death, but I apprichate any advice.

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