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Where Does That Inspection Report Go?
Where Does That Inspection Report Go? Lee Warren (NMLS 0536180) – Prospect Inspectors, CCAR Affiliate Committee Member After an inspection is performed, often times the inspector will go over the findings with the potential buyer to let them know about all of the deficiencies that the inspector observed during the course of the inspection. By…
Read MoreGood News: Cash Buyers Are NOT your Only Option for Distressed Properties
Good News: Cash Buyers Are NOT your Only Option for Distressed Properties Dawn Ferreiro (NMLS 1048123), Great Western Home Loans, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Unfortunately, distressed or extremely outdated properties are a common conundrum in the real estate industry. Often times when this occurs the sellers believe their only option is finding a cash…
Read MoreWhen to Advise Clients to Look Beyond the Mortgage Rate
When to Advise Clients to Look Beyond the Mortgage Rate By Jake Perry (NMLS 231682), Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Mortgage interest rates and rate changes are a huge topic of conversation with consumers who are actively looking for a new home, as well as those considering looking for a home.…
Read MoreA New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead
A New Year With New Challenges: A Lender’s Look at The Year Ahead By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willowbend Mortgage, Member of CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that the holidays have come and gone and a new year is upon us. Both the REALTOR® and Lender communities experienced challenges in 2018,…
Read MoreGiving Thanks: An Optimistic Overview of Market Conditions
Giving Thanks: An Optimistic Overview of Market Conditions By Alexandra Swan (NMLS 117371), Willow Bend Mortgage, and member of CCAR’s Realtor/Lender Committee Give thanks! Here in DFW, we in the real estate community (and all related industries) have a lot to celebrate this Thanksgiving season. And while a cooling market and rising interest rates may seem…
Read MorePhased Inspections: A Crucial Step in the Purchase of a New Home Build
Phased Inspections: A Crucial Step in the Purchase of a New Home Build By Lee Warren, Prospect Inspectors, Inc. (License #8411), and member of CCAR’s Affiliate Committee It has become obvious in the last few years that the DFW Metroplex is growing in vast numbers. With this substantial growth, there is also the inevitable demand for new…
Read MoreKnow Your Financing Options/Outcomes for Taking Cash Out of an Existing Property
Know Your Financing Options/Outcomes for Taking Cash Out of an Existing Property By Tracy Walden (NMLS 1048123), Great Western Home Loans, and Member, CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee There are so many reasons for getting a cash-out refinance and many different types of loans. Reasons to get a cash-out might include: Adding a pool or doing some…
Read MoreBank Statement Loans and How They Benefit Your Clientele
Bank Statement Loans and How They Benefit Your Clientele By Dawn Ferreiro (NMLS 514152), Service First Mortgage and Member, CCAR’s REALTOR®/Lender Committee One of the most common reasons that self-employed borrowers are unable to obtain mortgage financing is due to the nature of their tax returns, and specifically how much they are able to write-off…
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