The FHFA was planning to update its FICO credit scores model in order to make it possible for more Americans to obtain a better credit score and begin the journey towards homeownership.
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How Will You Decide Which Offer to Accept?
Posted by David Baird // July 25, 2018
The offers may be subject to FHA home loans, pre-qualified conventional loans, or all cash. The buyer may be seeking owner financing or rent to own. How will you decide which offer to accept?
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For Sale by Owner Cedar Rapids
Posted by David Baird // July 18, 2018
Selling a house on your own is not like selling a bicycle, so why would you advertise for sale by owner Cedar Rapids, and skip using a realtor?
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Freddie Mac has New 3 Percent Down Plan
Posted by David Baird // July 11, 2018
Three years to be exact. Now nationalized housing agency Freddie Mac has new 3 percent down plan.
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What is a 1031 Exchange?
Posted by David Baird // July 4, 2018
Real estate investors worried again when Congress began work on the Trump tax reform act in late 2017. Once again the 1031 exchange lives on. What is a 1031 Exchange?
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Cedar Rapids Iowa House for Sale
Posted by David Baird // June 27, 2018
A variety of reasons cause homeowners to put up Cedar Rapids Iowa houses for sale. Harmony Property Solutions, LLC is a real estate investor and redevelopment company, and we see house
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Warning of a Rental Scam
Posted by David Baird // June 13, 2018
According to KWWL, the Sioux City Police Department is warning of a rental scam.
The department says that have received several complaints concerning
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How to Buy a House Directly from an Owner
Posted by David Baird // June 6, 2018
You don’t need a real estate agent to sell a house. You sure don’t need one to buy a house directly from an owner. Historically, about 20 percent of annual house sales are direct purchases between the buyer and the owner. Read how to buy a house directly from an owner, and you will find […]
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Problems Get Him a Better Deal
Posted by David Baird // May 30, 2018
When looking for a rental property, Brandon Turner at BiggerPockets.com actually proactively looks for problems. He says it’s entirely possible to buy a rental property that is 100% finished and great, and perhaps for you and your business model, that is what you should do. But for Turner, he wants to find problems that he can fix […]
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How Do You Choose a General Contractor?
Posted by David Baird // May 23, 2018
Just about every quality construction project requires a reliable general contractor. You may have a vision for your remodeling or expansion project, but it takes a great general contractor to help bring that vision to life. Construction experts in this field help get projects off the ground. A general contractor helps you negotiate with the trade contractors, such […]
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