When you made an offer on your house, the square footage was listed on various real estate websites. When the appraisal came back, the square footage was lower and you're not sure why. Did someone made a mistake or copy the number incorrectly? So it's now time to learn what's included in the gross …
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Bad Appraisal or Bad Appraiser?
While I've seen some ridiculous appraisals, the rules are pretty straight forward so the results are fairly predictable. After purchasing 15 homes plus multiple refinances, it was time to refinance my new home in Florida. What I didn't expect was a bad appraisal. After my rebuttal (my first) …
Mortgage Closing Paperwork Can Be Overwhelming
Today I'm wrapping up refinancing for my Florida house. I've done lots of closings in person, a few mail closings and today is my first online closing. You can laugh but I'm actually excited. As I review and sign-off on each document, it's the perfect time to document the title and purpose. This …
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Can’t Pay Your Mortgage? Forbearance Might Help
What happens when you can't pay your mortgage? If you have a federally backed mortgages, a new federal law, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, gives you the right to request a forbearance for up to 180 days (plus an extension for up to another 180 days). If you don’t …
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What is a Builder Design Center?
Builders are experts in building houses and developing communities. They don't have as much expertise in selecting cabinet styles and colors, flooring and more. That's why many builders have a design center staffed with interior decorators to help home buyers select options to customize their houses …
Stay Safe, Stay Home, Stay Busy: 10 Easy Homeowner Projects
You're probably home and getting cabin fever. What better time to tackle some of the homeowner projects you've been putting off for months, maybe years? That's why we've put together these 10 easy projects to help you stay busy at home. Everyone likes to do different things, so here are …
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