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21 May 2024 | 5 replies
Here are highlights of the program right from their website:Program Benefits-A 30-year fixed interest rate mortgage loan, several rates and loan options available-Down payment assistance (DPA) 3% to 5% of the loan amount-You do not have to be a first-time homebuyer-DPA provided as a grant (never needs to be repaid) or 3-year deferred forgivable second lien loan-Available statewide through a network of participating lenders.
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20 May 2024 | 2 replies
pid=2072Houston Real Estate Highlights in April, 2024:-Single-family home sales rose 9.2 percent year-over-year;-Days on Market (DOM) for single-family homes went from 56 to 49 days;-Total property sales rose 8.7 percent with 9,611 units sold;-Total dollar volume was up 13.8 percent to $4 billion;-The single-family median price rose 3.0 percent to $340,000;-The single-family average price rose 4.6 percent to $437,198; -Single-family home months of inventory registered a 3.7-months supply, up from 2.6 months a year earlier;-Townhome/condominium sales continued to decline, falling 1.3 percent, with the median price down 1.8 percent to $230,000 and the average price down 0.5 percent to $278,048.
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19 May 2024 | 10 replies
The way I would structure the contract with you is that upon sale if a certain higher price is obtained (highlighting your hard work), then you would get a bigger share of the pie.
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20 May 2024 | 27 replies
Make sure your photos show a really nice place that highlight the original mid century modern all polished up!
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18 May 2024 | 14 replies
Make sure your listing stands out and highlight the value to maximize low season opportunities and justify your total pricing.
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17 May 2024 | 2 replies
And it's not just content, she keeps you accountable to take action (right-sized each week so it's not overwhelming), and to network with your peers in the program, as well as your circles outside of the program to establish yourself as an investor with integrity to attract quality private money lenders.Key highlights:* 6 weeks with 1 class per week, and some bonus classes - every minute of each class has been worth my time* engaged community members via Circle, many I know I'll stay in touch with* purposefully small group, allowing Soli to provide dedicated attention* having access to Soli - she reviews all posts and homework assignments with great care, and her feedback is SO valuabletools to CASE (Copy And Steal Everything) and systems to scale - ex. pitch deck, email templates, BRRRR analysis, and so much more* practicing your pitch at the end!
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16 May 2024 | 5 replies
I highlighted anything that I didn't know or understand and started researching it here on this site.
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15 May 2024 | 3 replies
Hey BPers! Anyone have advice for finding a new surveyor who will flag a former surveyors property stakes? We are building a privacy fence and want to ensure we are within our property boundaries. Neither of the ne...
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16 May 2024 | 8 replies
Let's not forget about Syracuse, NY (but just from an investment perspective).Syracuse, a prominent city in New York, offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and education, highlighted by institutions like Syracuse University.
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15 May 2024 | 6 replies
In terms of the actual *mortgage* county tax, if you google NYS Mortgage Tax rate form MT-15, you will find a several page document that will highlight your tax rate depending on which NYS county you're purchasing in.