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24 May 2014 | 21 replies
But to my knowledge there is never a reduction or settlement of the tax bill and liens with the owner here.
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27 May 2014 | 7 replies
Then check out that name, Secretary of State and State Finance Department, if he isn't registered and he was soliciting loans, he's most likely in violation.Next issue, all ready, is that he requires you to use his title company, he can require the note be closed at his settlement agent, he can't require you to use title insurance from his favorite company.
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11 July 2014 | 4 replies
This permits the borrower to purchase/refi 1-4 unit property in its as-is condition because rehab money is added to loan to complete rehab after loan closing/settlement.
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27 May 2014 | 0 replies
Hello, I am looking to find an investor friendly commericialy lending institution, realtor, real estate attorney, CPA, title company, and settlement agent in Lakeland, FL.
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29 May 2014 | 5 replies
Actual closing and settlement should be less than $1,000, plus whoever is paying for title search/insurance and any state transfer taxes.
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29 May 2014 | 15 replies
It helps too, for calming fears in knowing that if they really understand the basics of RE, they know more about RE transactions, legal requirements, financing methods and settlements than 99% of the homeowners they will talk to.
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29 May 2014 | 5 replies
RESPA says a charge cannot be added to settlement costs when a service was not provided.
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2 June 2014 | 15 replies
A seller is more confident in accepting an offer when they see a prequalification.No one is guaranteed anything until after closing, sometimes 3 to 5 days after closing, LOL.You may not actually be approved to fund until just before settlement!
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6 June 2014 | 10 replies
RE law, title requirements, valuation methods, settlement requirements, types of interests that may be conveyed, financing, you know, the basics of RE?
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1 October 2014 | 12 replies
Our attorney who did our closing on a property with tenants, used the leases as a basis for prorated rent and security deposits and transferred the deposits as part of the settlement.