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Breach Of Contract During Real Estate Deal
Breach of contract during a real estate deal often results in the loss of earnest money. Knowing what is in your contract will tell you what rights you have as a home buyer and what the builder's rights are. The contract will provide language regarding the termination of the contract and what will happen to earnest money.
Pricing A Foreclosure Or Short Sale
Buying a foreclosure or short sale is basically the same as buying any property on the housing market. You may be able to get a good deal on a foreclosure or short sale if the market is full, but the market value and property value in your area will drive the pricing and financing the loan. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more information about short sales and buying a foreclosure.
Our Latest Real Estate Videos: Mortgage Loan Types
Check out our latest videos and learn more about different types of mortgage loans! What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loan? www.youtube.com/...
Today on the Clark Howard Show December 22, 2008
Today we'll talk about how more companies are figuring out different ways to cut their costs without laying off more people. Also, loan modifications ...
Aggressive Real Estate Agent Pushes Home Purchase
What recourse does a prospective home buyer have when dealing with an aggressive real estate agent who is pressuring him to close on a house he no longer wants? The home buyer should contact a real estate attorney to find out if he's on the hook legally because there is no contract for a home purchase unless the offer was made in writing and it has been accepted in writing. Also, the home buyer should ditch the real estate agent and think long and hard before making the single biggest purchase of his life.
Foreclosures Rising In The Real Estate Market And Realtor Ethics
What are some ways to slow the rising number of foreclosures in the ailing real estate market, and what to do if you're questioning a realtor's ethics? Suggestions for improving the real estate market and slowing foreclosures include enforcing the Realtor Code of Ethics, encouraging prelisting home inspections and lower real estate property taxes.
Expert Real Estate Tips: Multiple Listing Service (MLS)?
Whether you're a home seller or real estate agent or broker, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a key tool in the sale of your house. Based on your local realty boards, the MLS lists properties for sale and can be a resource in comparable home sales for real estate agents and home sellers. Learn more about how the MLS works and how to find comparable home sales for your area in this Expert Real Estate Tips segment.
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show December 14, 2008
Today on the show, we're talking about real estate. It seems as though everyone has questions about what to do about their loans: should you refinance...
Characteristics Of A Great Real Estate Agent
What makes a good real estate agent? Trust, integrity, and good communication (phone and email)! Find an agent who is a good advocate, works hard and successfully buys and sells homes. Can your agent communicate the pros and cons to you and find great deals? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information on important characteristics in real estate agents.
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