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How Much Can you Really Save By Going Paperless?

Break down of how much you save on a loan file by going paperless. read more »
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Investing in Florida Real Estate 2010

I lost count of how many people I spoke to in December who said, “Thank goodness 2009 is over.” As we enter 2010, I think most of us can agree. read more »
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Florida Hard Money Lending In 2010

Private lending has been around for a long time. With the increase in conventional underwriting standards more and more people are turning to hard mo[...] read more »
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FHA Loans To The Rescue

Whenever we turn on the radio or the t.v. all we hear about is how the economy is crashing hard. It can be very scary for a first time home buyer. Is[...] read more »
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Banking Differences in the U.S.

As a Canadian visitor to Florida, a student, or a professional living and working here, chances are you have encountered some difficulty navigating t[...] read more »
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Obama Federal Loan Modification Programs for California Homeowners

Under the federal programs, approved loan modifications will reduce the mortgage payments to 31% of the household’s monthly income. It is also possib[...] read more »
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Questions about government loan modification programs

The federal programs Making Home Affordable (MHA) and the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) provide incentives to Lenders for modifying loa[...] read more »
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Questions About Loan Modifications

Many people are confused about the loan modification process. Because different banks all have their own procedures and qualifications, this is under[...] read more »
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Personal Property Coverage – What You Need To Know

Recently, a situation came up with an insured that in the end is not going to be happy. They have reached their policy limit with their personal pro[...] read more »
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What to Expect from Loan Modification Attorneys

While it is possible to conduct a successful loan modification by yourself with your lender, many people find the delays, poor communication and lack[...] read more »
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How A Short Sale Benefits Lenders

Banks do not want to own homes. They are not in the real estate business, and foreclosing on a home only adds more to their workload. read more »
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The State Of Bank Foreclosures

Not only investors can benefit from the current market state. First time homeowners looking to buy their first home can often find a property to thei[...] read more »
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HUD Looking To Further Tighten FHA Rules

Secretary Donovan will ask that the FHA program should undergo further restrictions and tighter guidelines as well a going to extra steps to hold len[...] read more »
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Thanksgiving Safety Tips

A recent study shows that 40% of house fires start in the kitchen. This stat increases our odds for a possible devastating Thanksgiving. Lets keep [...] read more »
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Differences Between Appraisals and Assessments Values

The differences between appraisals and assessments can have both negative effects. If an assessment determines a home is worth more than an appraisal[...] read more »
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