Unless they can find a cost-effective and reliable method to provide broadband, the old cable and phone conglomerates are going to eat their lunch.

Low credit is ok, just effects your interest rate but conventional financing goes down to 620 FICO.4.

That would have the effect to lower property values (higher property taxes) in many circumstances.

Would that have any effect on the foreclosure?

If you have an inspection contingency that is still in effect then I would definitely negotiate.

If you do a lot of your own screening (free aside from time) then this can be effective, but you kiss a lot of frogs before you find that prince charming.

Paying off the loan "instantly" gives me a 24% CoCR for the next 6 years.It has no effect on my DTI since I apply for new loans personally and the student loan debt is in my wife's name.The price of real estate in my area is all over the place.

Here, there is a "default" lease under our Residential Tenancy Act that comes into effect once you accept payment for an accommodation - if you do not have a specific signed lease.

Consider the effects of foregoing your capital gains exclusion, if sell more than 3 years from now.

Many folks have a problem adjusting to effectively living on a 7.5% pay cut.