Comments on: Top Ten Deadly Buyer Mistakes

By: Major FHA Changes Coming on September 7th | The Chicago 77

Major FHA Changes Coming on September 7th | The Chicago 77 — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:06:43 +0000

[...] to see how the new FHA loan requirements would affect them. This is especially important for pre-approved buyers as these changes could nullify their approval status or change the assumptions under which they [...]

By: Time is Ticking for Lenders to Meet the New Licensing Requirements | The Chicago 77

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:43:54 +0000

[...] the NMLS NumberI bring this to your attention now, because you should be vigilant to make sure that your lender is qualified to service you and your needs. As of the time I am writing this post, the overall pass rate for [...]

By: Pricing A Listing With No Comps | The Chicago 77

Pricing A Listing With No Comps | The Chicago 77 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:45:38 +0000

[...] by her previous agent the house was priced very high for the neighborhood. She asked me to do a CMA and tell her what I thought the house would sell for and in return, she would give me the [...]

By: Chicken Little has come out and said the Sky is Falling! | The Chicago 77

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:21:53 +0000

[...] home or purchase a new home right now? Have you lost out on the low rates that many borrowers and new home buyers have enjoyed for so many [...]

By: Ups and Downs of Real Estate Commission Cutting | The Chicago 77

Ups and Downs of Real Estate Commission Cutting | The Chicago 77 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:50:23 +0000

[...] commission rate charged in the state of Illinois, 2.5% of the selling price is commonly expected by buyers? agents. When a property is offered at a lower rate driven by a lower total commission paid by [...]

By: Additional 20% Tax Credits For Buying a Home: Chicago’s TaxSmart Program | The Chicago 77

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:34:52 +0000

[...] in a targeted area. If purchasing in a targeted area, it doesn?t matter if you are a first time buyer or if you are a recent homeowner. The home buyer can apply for the MCC in conjunction with a [...]

By: Buy or Rent? Buying is Starting to Make Financial Sense Again | The Chicago 77

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:49:07 +0000

[...] with offers. Tire kickers have become purchasers. As sellers have been adjusting their prices, buyers have making repositioning themselves regarding financing. Borrowers are expanding their lending [...]

By: Successfully Closing a Short Sale Is Not Always Easy | Preferred Servicing Group, LLC

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 17:52:31 +0000

[...] influencing a closing are affected by third parties?not the contract and its principals: the buyer and the seller. I have found one of the biggest pitfalls to a successful closing has been short [...]

By: Successfully Closing a Short Sale Is Not Always Easy | The Chicago 77

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:55:56 +0000

By: How do I get a 203k loan? | The Chicago 77

How do I get a 203k loan? | The Chicago 77 — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:38:55 +0000

[...] to buy a home worth 2.5-3.5 times what you make combined in a year. Some people recommend, “buying as much house as you can qualify for, because it’s the biggest investment you’ll likely ever make.” I don’t [...]