2 September 2017 | 1 reply
Hello,I just reviewed my homeowners insurance policy for my duplex, and noticed it will increase $130 per year, which starts next month if I choose to renew.
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31 August 2017 | 4 replies
I would think it would be part of the budget (a Maintenance Item) and then everyone assessed for it, by a small increase in your monthly HOAs.
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6 September 2017 | 14 replies
I also like the north Fort Worth area, with a lot of new construction I feel like the area will continue to increase in value.
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30 August 2017 | 4 replies
We don't discuss much else (market forces, house conditions, etc) and I've only met her in person for about 15 minutes one time.
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7 September 2017 | 6 replies
Now your comfort level increases along with your confidence.
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31 August 2017 | 2 replies
While the above-referenced items identify what is customarily required by Servicer to support a Loan Assumption request, Seller and Buyer acknowledge and agree that the terms, provisions and conditions of the documents governing the loan(s) to be assumed will ultimately control, including, without limitation, transfer fees and costs, release language, legal opinions and the documentation required to evidence the Loan Assumption.
31 August 2017 | 7 replies
It is just a different way of building retirement savings.If you were to cash out the plan, you will do two things that are negative right off the bat; significantly reduce the amount of capital you have to invest with through state and federal taxes as well as a 10% penalty if you are under 59 1/2 years old, and likely significantly increase your marginal tax rate on all of your income in the year in which you distribute a lump sum from your plan to yourself.
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31 August 2017 | 2 replies
It seems that less and less people are going in to or even considering trades, and the plight and challenge of finding consistently good contractors will continue to increase.
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30 August 2017 | 0 replies
Hey folks,Just got my track search back for a property tomorrow and found:---Recapture Agreement recorded (date) as document(number) made by (person) to Illinois Housing Development Authority, to secure a note in the originally stated principal amount of $25,000.00, and to the terms and conditions thereof.All I can find about a Recapture Agreement is that it is a 0% loan given to certain people from the government for rehab.
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31 August 2017 | 4 replies
I feel like I have a good pulse on the market here in Colorado and have not noticed a large uptick in inventory however deal flow has increased recently and our offers are being accepted without as much competition.