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Branded Email in the Real Estate Industry
Branded Email in the Real Estate IndustryYou're in the real estate industry, and that means you've got a brand. Chances are, you've spent quite a bit of money to build that brand, whether it's through franchising fees, marketing, websites, business cards, other print materials, advertising, yard signs, and/or through other means.
Not Everyone is Buying or Selling, Some are Doing Both
As if one real estate transaction is not hectic enough? many of us end up needing to sell one place in order to move up to the next? this is the "real estate catch 22". Do we buy first?? Do we sell first?? If we are fortunate, these events occur at the same time, but that is not always the case.
Expense List for Buying a Home
There are many expenses that come with buying a home. The following list is a good example of what to expect:Down payment - A minimum of 20% of the home's purchase price is usually required for the best loan terms and to avoid paying private mortgage insurance (see below), but it's entirely possible to buy a house with a smaller down payment.
The UK has Gone Property TV Show Crazy!
The UK has gone property TV crazy. There are now shows about developing, buying, doing up and selling your home on every channel nearly every day.
Inspecting Your New Home - 17 Areas You Must Inspect Before Taking Possession
Congratulations! You've made your decision; you've chosen your new home and your builder. So what needs to happen next? Once you have a firm contract and you have selected the features that will go into your new home, it is time for the builder to turn your dream into reality.
5 Secrets for Surviving a Real Estate Market Downturn
History repeatedly serves to show us that the real estate market is cyclical. It has boom times and stagnant times, occasionally it suffers a crash but real estate never becomes worthless, therefore if the experts are right and we're about to suffer a slow to stagnant period in the real estate market, all is not lost!There are 5 fundamental secrets that real estate investors like to keep close to their chest and they are the secrets that enable them to survive and even profit during a bear market.
An Ideal Way to Purchase Your New Home without Strict Banking Regulations
You've searched high and low around town looking for that
special home for you and your family. Everyone agrees that
"this is the one"! Your down payment for the home is large
enough, but you know your credit is terrible, or worse,
practically non-existent.
Why Real Estate?
Five months ago I was faced with a decision to keep doing the same thing that I loved or go and try something different and change my life for the better. Well would you like to know what happened?Maybe next time.
RESPA: The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) is a consumer protection statute, first passed in 1974. One of its purposes is to help consumers become better shoppers for settlement services.
Do I Need A Real Estate Survey?
Getting a survey before you close on any real estate is very important.Some people actually buy real estate without having a survey done.
Realtors Brainstorm For Business
Even though rates are down opening up the market for even the otherwise unqualified buyers, realtors are desperately brainstorming to keep their professional status above in the real estate field.People are learning how to sell their own real estate.
Saving for a Home
So you want to buy a home? This is a big step for anyone, and there are many factors to consider, not the least of these is how to get the money for a home. Sure there are loans available for home purchase, but you must have cash on hand to cover expenses such as fees and closing costs that might not be able to be covered by a loan.
Do I Have To Buy Real Estate Through An Agent?
Sometimes when we are very busy professionals and very rich it might be convenient to let an agent do the groundwork for us. Letting them make appointments, drive to the property, roam through house after house sizing them up until they find a few great homes that might be just perfect for us.
Hiring A Contractor - 10 Mistakes To Avoid
A very smart attorney I know paid $7,000 for a roof repair, only to have the roof leak the next time it rained. The contractor stalled, made excuses, but never did a thing about it.
How To Sell Your Home FSBO
You decide to sell your home and believe you can handle the selling process. Good for You!Of course you're a little nervous and that's normal.
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Banks sound but economy to take time: Paulson
(Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. economy needs months to
recover from its slowdown, but the banking system remains sound
despite a home mortgage crisis that could cause more problems,
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said.
Paulson `Very Optimistic' on Freddie, Fannie Rescue
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson
predicted the Bush administration will prevail in its effort to
convince Congress to pass legislation that would allow the
government to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Economy needs months to recover: Paulson
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The U.S. economy will need months to
recover from a growth slowdown caused by a home mortgage
crisis, turmoil in financial markets and high energy prices,
Treasure Secretary Henry Paulson said on Sunday.
Paulson Says `Very Optimistic' Freddie, Fannie Plan Will Pass
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 20 (Bloomberg) -- Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson
predicted the Bush administration will prevail in its effort to
convince Congress to pass legislation that would allow the
government to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Freddie Mac takes step toward issuing stock
(AP)
 AP - Mortgage financier Freddie Mac took a step toward issuing common and preferred stock to help bolster its balance sheet Friday when the Securities and Exchange Commission accepted its registration statement filed earlier in the day.
Fannie, Freddie Need Overhaul, McCain Adviser Says
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac need a new
structure and shouldn't remain private if they receive capital
from the government, said John McCain's leading economic adviser,
while Obama's top economist urged quick action on a Treasury plan
to shore up the companies.
Freddie Mac files with SEC, first step to capital
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Freddie Mac won approval
from regulators on Friday to sell the stock needed to overcome
mounting losses, and the Wall Street Journal said the mortgage
finance company may seek $10 billion.
Fed's Stern supports early rate hikes: Bloomberg
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Federal Reserve can not wait until
financial and housing markets stabilize before raising interest
rates, Minneapolis Fed President Gary Stern said in an
interview with Bloomberg on Friday.
Web sites give voyeurs view of neighborhood safety
(AP)
 AP - I have no reason to feel unsafe in my neighborhood, but I appear to be surrounded by dozens of people convicted of everything from theft and sex crimes to public drunkenness and speeding.
Freddie Mac to raise 5.5 billion dlrs in share offering
(AFP)
AFP - Troubled mortgage finance giant Freddie Mac announced plans Friday to raise 5.5 billion dollars through a new share offering as it registered with stock market regulators.
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac shares jump again
(Reuters)
Reuters - Investors snapped up shares of Freddie
Mac and Fannie Mae for a second day on Thursday
after Freddie pulled off its second successful debt sale
following Sunday's announcement of a U.S. rescue plan for the
two housing finance companies.
US mortgage giant Freddie Mac weighs share offer
(AFP)
 AFP - US mortgage giant Freddie Mac may attempt to raise capital by selling up to 10 billion dollars in new shares after its stock rebounded this week, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
Freddie Mac mulling $10 billion share offer: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - Mortgage giant Freddie Mac is
considering raising capital by selling as much as $10 billion
in new shares to investors, The Wall Street Journal reported,
citing people familiar with the matter.
Freddie to adjust mortgage-purchase threshold
(Reuters)
Reuters - Freddie Mac expects to
purchase mortgages with significantly higher unpaid principal
balances, the U.S. mortgage finance company said in a filing
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.
Lawmakers Want Fannie-Freddie Aid Tied to Debt Limit
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Democratic lawmakers sought to put a
constraint on the Treasury's request for unlimited power to buy
and lend to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a step that didn't temper
Secretary Henry Paulson's optimism about a deal.
Fannie, Freddie Cut Lobbying Budget, Rely on Allies in Congress
(Bloomberg)
Bloomberg - July 18 (Bloomberg) -- Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, for
years among the most formidable lobbying forces in corporate
America, have seen their political influence decline along with
their financial fortunes.
Big Merrill Loss Ends Banks' Bright Day On Glum Note
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Financial stocks pushed higher for a second straight session Thursday on better-than-expected earnings from JPMorgan Chase and positive news on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac .
Fannie Mae's Mudd: won't tap new credit line
(Reuters)
Reuters - The chief executive officer of
mortgage finance giant Fannie Mae , Daniel Mudd, said on
Thursday the company was unlikely to tap emergency credit
measures that have been proposed for it by the U.S. Treasury
Department.
Economy - Thursday
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Home loan rates fell over the last week as Treasury yields fell sharply amid financial woes and views that the Fed won't hike rates this year. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.26% for the week ended July 17 from 6.37% a week earlier, Freddie Mac said. The 15-year fixed-rate fell 13 basis points to 5.78% this week. The 5-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgage edged down to 5.8%, while the 1-year ARM fell 7 ticks to 5.10%. Treasury yields have picked up in the last few days.
Govt OK sought for top pay at mortgage giants
(AP)
 AP - Congress wants to require executives at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to have their pay packages approved by the government as part of a bill to throw a federal lifeline to the mortgage giants.
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