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By Michael Dougherty, on August 26th, 2009 Print This Post By Rick Sharga, Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac
One of the most overlooked and underestimated expenses involved in the purchase of a home is the cost of repairs. Whether the problem is a defective part in an appliance, a structural problem overlooked by the home inspector or just Murphy’s Law making its presence [...]
By Michael Dougherty, on July 30th, 2009 Print This Post By Rick Sharga, Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac
It’s no wonder that the foreclosures market is gaining popularity among first-time buyers and real estate bargain hunters alike. Foreclosure properties can often be purchased at 10 to 30 percent less than their market value, making them an attractive investment in a time of soaring real [...]
By Michael Dougherty, on June 21st, 2009 Print This Post By Jim Saccacio, RealtyTrac Chief Executive Officer
If you feel like the escalating costs of real estate have priced you out of the market, think again. It may be time to investigate the vast opportunities available in the foreclosures market.
For people willing to do a bit of homework, the foreclosure market offers some [...]
By Michael Dougherty, on April 15th, 2009 Print This Post Buyer’s Agent Smoothes Sometimes Bumpy Road to Foreclosure Purchase By Rick Sharga, Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac
Whether it’s the first time or the tenth, buying a home can be both an exhilarating and overwhelming experience. As with any major purchase, there’s a significant amount of pressure to make the right decisions about [...]
By Michael Dougherty, on February 5th, 2009 Print This Post 203(b):FHA’s single family program which provides mortgage insurance to lenders to protect against the borrower defaulting; 203(b) is used to finance the purchase of new or existing one to four family housing; 203(b) insured loans are known for requiring a low down payment, flexible qualifying guidelines, limited fees, and a limit on maximum loan amount.
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By Michael Dougherty, on January 2nd, 2009 Print This Post What is a Short Sale?
Simply put, a short sale is used to describe the sale of a home in which the homeowner owes the bank more than the home is worth. The bank agrees to allow the home to be sold for less than what is owed (AKA Short Sale).
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By Michael Dougherty, on December 26th, 2008 Print This Post Understanding and Navigating Your Way Through the Foreclosures Process By Rick Sharga, RealtyTrac Vice President of Marketing
Foreclosure properties can be a terrific investment, or give home buyers a much more affordable option than traditional properties in this time of escalating prices. But, before you jump in assuming this is “real-estate for dummies” or [...]
By Michael Dougherty, on November 26th, 2008 Print This Post Online tools allow you to evaluate potential purchases from the comfort of your home By Rick Sharga, Vice President of Marketing for RealtyTrac
There are two words that give pause to the most motivated real estate buyer or investor, especially during the busy holiday season: property research.
In the past, property research equated to extensive [...]
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