William Hull
Mortgage apps for new home purchases jump to record high
There is some good news for home buyers and sellers alike. According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, mortgage applications have seen a pretty significant uptick. This is especially important when you consider the...
R.Q. Hornbuckle Jr.
Wholesaling land
Hello all, I'm so in need of advice on wholesaling raw land. I trying to figure out how to protect my interest while trying to gather a survey, an appraisal and a cma so I can determine a sale price all before I can w...
Russell Strayer
Importance of Surveys and Flood Insurance Elevation (FEMA) Certificates
I am a professional surveyor here in Southwest Florida and work in a family owned company. I am on bigger pockets interested in real estate investing and have came across a few recent posts questioning the need for ...
Lauren Hogan
Pro Member Feedback Needed!
Pro members- we are taking inventory of the features we offer and would LOVE your input. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes. Thank you in advance for your help! Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CVSKHZ6
Corey Dutton
Recent Survey Reveals Commercial Real Estate Executives Bearish on Recovery Until 2014
A recent survey of 80 senior execs of KPMG LLP revealed a bearish sentiment on the their industry and the economy as a whole until 2014.
46% of respondents to the survey said they will focus on cutting costs and hol...
Billy Kirker
Property line discussion
Two years ago i bought my first home! A year ago the gentleman that lived next to me passed away! And now his parents are selling his house and are set to close this coming Friday! I found out this past week that half...
Rafael Floresta
Help me figure out the BS charges on the closing costs my mortgage:
Here is a scan of my closing costs. I know a lot of those are legit, but the settlement charge seems really high, and also the survey. And the Document preparation fee, seems BS. I am already paying for real estate a...
Mike Auguste
Rates will continue to fall in 2024, consumers say in record numbers
A record number of consumers surveyed by Fannie Mae say they expect mortgage rates to keep falling over the next 12 months — a “significant shift” in consumer expectations that could free many homeowners from the mo...
Michael Tranzilli
Who is responsible for paying for a survey? Buyer or Seller
BP, My wife and I are under contract to owner occupy our first two family. The property was a gut reno that the owner held onto for 3 years before selling. Our title company can not find a survey on the property...
Darren Chang
Recommendation for land and building surveyor?
Hi Forum, need recommendation on reliable and professional surveyors for a land about 0.8 acre with 4,000sf existing buildings on it. Someone who covers the Seattle/Bellevue areas would be appreciated. Need to survey ...