How to Lose a Bidding War (but Also How to Win One)

So here’s the question for buyers: Do you know how to handle a bidding war, or are you going to let that dream home get away?

Here are all the things you can do wrong—so you know how to do it right.

http://ow.ly/SRiqW

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck

How to Spot a Bad HOA

Your buyers can avoid their own homeowner association horror story by keeping an eye out for these items during the search. 

http://ow.ly/SOPua  

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck  

New Rules Put Mortgages Within Reach for More Families

In a departure from traditional lending standards, Fannie’s HomeReady mortgage rules mean that if your income isn’t enough to get a mortgage you also could. 

http://ow.ly/SLuNT 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck 

Neighborhood Details to Consider When Buying a Home

When it comes to investing in real estate, it’s not only the house that should be considered, but also the location, neighborhood, and everything in its proximity.

http://ow.ly/SGFEg 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck

Renters, get ready to take it on the chin

Rents and occupancy rates are currently hovering at historic highs as supply isn't keeping up with demand. 

http://ow.ly/SAF5Z 

‪#‎EstatesByTheBeach‬ ‪#‎Half2Charity‬‪#‎FreeHomeValueCheck‬

Are You Being Unfairly Charged for Mortgage Insurance? Know Your Rights

Loan servicers have a history of collecting these payments even after the insurance should no longer be required. Here’s how to make sure you don’t overpay.

http://ow.ly/SwOUF 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck

Ouch! Three Times You Can Kiss Your Earnest Money Goodbye

The earnest money deposit—the cash you offer to essentially call dibs on a house—is one of the most important and misunderstood parts of the home-buying process.

http://ow.ly/SuQYa   

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity #FreeHomeValueCheck

The Perks of Buying a Home in the Fall

If you’re a prospective homebuyer, tap into that renewed sense of motivation – and consider the following perks – while hunting for a home this fall.  

http://ow.ly/SoI0k  

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity

4 Ways Your House Payment Could Unexpectedly Go Up

A stable payment might even be one reason you decided to buy rather than rent. So, when you get a notice that your payment is going up, what could be the reason?

http://ow.ly/SlPYi 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a New Home

While a house can be a great investment and an even greater place to call home, there are specific mistakes everyone should be aware of and avoid at all costs.

http://ow.ly/S7c26 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity

Parkside Lending launches super-low down payment jumbo mortgage

Begins offering 95% LTV products without mortgage insurance.

http://ow.ly/RXbe7

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity

A Labor Day Salute to You — the American Worker

Labor Day is a celebration of, for and by the people who made America the most prosperous nation on Earth. Labor Day is about all of us.

http://ow.ly/RTyJp 

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity

U.S. Home Prices Continue Upward Price Trend

Nationally, home prices continue to rise at a 4-5% annual rate, two to three times the rate of inflation,

http://ow.ly/RM7Cn

#EstatesByTheBeach #Half2Charity