Marge Bennett answered:
I want to buy my house using money from my 401K as a loan and pay myself back rather than a mortgage lender? Approx 50,000 for 82,000 property.
Talk with your financial adviser. My understanding is that it has to be investment property, not your personal residence.
Donald Stevens answered:
Who would you suggest for Property Insurance for a vacant house? Have been dropped by Erie and Allstate will only Insure for 2 months if vacant.
We insure vacant homes all over the country. Vacant home insurance is one of our favorite policies to write.
Spirit Messingham answered:
how often are prices reduced?
On what property? It is done on a case by case listing. You may want to consider working with a local Realtor to help you sort through the inventory & keep you informed of price reduc
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Leili Mortaz answered:
Im looking for an agent who's RE investor.Must be able to think A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT and not be embarrassed to submit low offers
I don't see anything wrong in writing offers that are below list price. We do them all the time specially since we have experienced cases where our own Bank-Owned listings have been o
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Valerie Mackey answered:
How much of a difference is the listing price compared to the selling price been around Reading (suburbs)?
Thank you very much indeed, Marylyn, I'm always happy to help!
Philip J. Cunningham Sr. answered:
im lookin for a 2brm or 3brm house to rent or rent to own can someone please help me west philly area r the norteast jt can even be a 2brm apartment
Camille i have a 2 bedroom unit on the first floor available at 2952 Lardner St 19149 just off Frankford and Battersby St it is available by appointment Please call me at 215-725-5700
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Philip J. Cunningham Sr. answered:
A friend needs to find a 2-bdr home at about $100/month or less. We need ideas!
Again call me at 215-725-5700 X49 I will refer you to people who can help
Philip J. Cunningham Sr.
V.I.P. Realty Corporation
7942 Bustleton Ave
Philadelphia,PA 19152
215 725-5700
Jim Simms answered:
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I want to sell me house on sales agreement to my tenent, she wants to check for for firtst time home buyer programs with assisstance,
Good for you. She probably will use an FHA first mortgage, there is an arm’s length provision that limits the amount she can borrow if she has rented this property for less than 6 mo
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Rebecca Diamond answered:
What is the commute like at apx 8:30am going from Lansdowne/Drexel Hill, PA to King of Prussia, PA week days?
I can rarely achieve it in less than 45 minutes.
Jim Simms answered:
My realtor wants me to cover my own open house. I am not a realtor. Should we still have the OH??
I have been telling sellers to do this for years, collect names and turn over to their realtor, good idea. Even have a page on my site that covers this topic. See the link below.
Ji
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Bela Vora answered:
How to find best realtor/agent?
Hello Daniel
You have a lot of good advice here...one thing I would add - go with someone who knows the area where you want to buy. Sit down with 2-3 agents and select with your gut
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Eric Axelson answered:
If a house was listed as a SHORT SALE then suppose to be off the MARKET an now back on the MARKET how can that be.
Hi Bakershalonda, it is common. Just means something happened and it is now back on the market. The most important thing is that YOU can now consider making an offer.
Best of luck to
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Eric Axelson answered:
Thank you so is it a chance I can purchase the house? I know reading the info it states the house is being sold as -is
Hi again, Alan is exactly right. Let me know if I can get you a Seller's Disclosure of the issues with the property and most importantly, have you been inside the property yet?
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p_doodles asked:
I am losing my home due to predatory lending. I also lost my job and was in a head on car accident on 4/30.
I am receiving unemployment benefits and a stipend for college, and my 20 year old daughter is a student at West Chester University, but she is working full time. We desperately need someone…
Terri Vellios answered:
Is this deal dead? Homepath Seller has not yet responded and Termite Contingency has passed.
Only you, your agent, and the other side really can answer this question. We are not a party to your transaction.
Good Luck..
Alan Openshaw answered:
I am looking at houses in the West Chester, PA area and am trying to decide on whether or not to finance using an ARM (either 5/1 or 7/1). Any advice?
Hello Ateusch,
I always look at a fixed rate as an insurance policy. It gives you certainty in the future. If you have had an ARM for the past 25 years you have made a good choice an
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Daniel Robins answered:
Most efficient way to improve my 560 Credit Score - want to buy a house in a year?
Call Sean Phelan at 215-317-2306 he's a credit score expert and his services are free if you tell him I told you to call.
John and Sheri Curci answered:
Can I get a decent mortgage rate without a FICO score? Please help!
Good Evening Inpursuit,
Before the 2008 Mtg Melt Down Yes.... Now.... Natta...Some banks want your first born....
May I suggest get away from B of A... They Are very toxic with C
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John and Sheri Curci answered:
How can I find the worth of my property?
Hi Nej,
That’s My Back Yard of Business,
Funny thing is ... I have Appraisers call me and ask the same question... and they want to charge you$350 and Up.... Go Figure?
Fee
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