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Decoding the Lingo: What is a HUD (owned) home?

hollyhooper wrote 11 months ago: HUD stands for Housing and Urban Development which is a part of the United States Federal government … more →

Tags: buyer, definition, foreclosure, Inspection, Real Estate

Decoding the Lingo: Buyer's Market, Seller's Market1 comment

hollyhooper wrote 1 year ago: A “buyer’s market” favors individuals and companies that are buying real estate. T … more →

Tags: Real Estate Answers, buyer, Buyers' Market, Local Real Estate, seller, Sellers' Market

Decoding the Lingo: Short Sales and Foreclosure3 comments

hollyhooper wrote 1 year ago: Foreclosure information continues to pepper newspaper headlines like political polls before an elect … more →

Tags: decode, foreclosure, mortgage, Short Sales

Decoding the Lingo: Comps, Comparative Market Analysis, and Home Valuation

hollyhooper wrote 1 year ago: The key to estimating the real value of a home in any given market situation is understanding what h … more →

Tags: Lingo, Comps, Price, Valuation

Decoding the Lingo: Home Inspection and Inspection Deadlines1 comment

hollyhooper wrote 2 years ago: Every home has a secret (ok, several secrets).  If you squeeze your cantalope or test drive your car … more →

Tags: Home Inspection, Inspection, date table, contract deadline

Decoding the Lingo: SDI (Self-Directed IRA)

hollyhooper wrote 2 years ago: Disclaimer:  I am a real estate professional, not a financial consultant or retirement planner.  Tha … more →

Tags: SDI Decoding lingo ira

Decoding the Lingo: Earnest Money

hollyhooper wrote 2 years ago: Just a quick one.  Earnest Money usually comes in the form of a personal check or money order made o … more →

Tags: Decode Earnest Money

Decoding the Lingo: Closing Costs

hollyhooper wrote 2 years ago: The fees incured from borrowing money to purchase a property, faciliate the sale of a property, and … more →


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