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Kate
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Buying An Indymac Owned Home asked by Kate

Thanks for your help...We are just so frustrated. Especially since the offer was verbally agreed to within 48 hours. But we cannot open escrow without it in writing..meaning we need the offe... read more answered by Kate

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I am thinking of purchasing a property at 146K, I can put down at leas 80K , will it be hard to get a

Answered Wed Jun 4 2008, 10:32 by Elaine Stewa… - 92264 - Home Buying
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Kate
Home Buyer

Buying An Indymac Owned Home asked by Kate

Bill
Home Buyer

My son is looking to buy a home, he makes 41,600yr, has excellent credit. What programs are available to him? asked by Bill

Bill: Riverside County has a 1st Time Homebuyer program that your son might quali... read more answered by Shel-lee Dav…

Kathleen Dunn
Home Seller

Is owner carry financing a good idea in this market? asked by Kathleen Dunn

I'd be very suspect about owner financing in the Riverside area. I just think it is rife with all sorts of con games. Even in our area of Santa ... read more answered by Michael J Ke…

James Hunt
Home Buyer

My name is James I live in sothern california and was in escro for a couple months. After my agent keept asked by James Hunt

James: Regarding your deposit, did your agent check the box on your offer that sa... read more answered by Shel-lee Dav…

William
Home Buyer

short sale asked by William

An article for homeowners on how to do a short sale http://www.propertyhookup.com/article_detail_… read more answered by PropertyHook…

Heath
Home Buyer

I GOT A PHONE CALL FROM A FRIEND STATING THAT THE HOUSE I AM IN IS GOING TO BE SOLD AT A TRUSTEE SALE ON THE asked by Heath

Keep all the paperwork. Find any of your receipts. If you make any payments anywhe... read more answered by Brenda Singl…

Lisa
Home Buyer

So we finally had an offer accepted and have made a deposit towards escrow. Our credit score is in the high asked by Lisa

Hi Lisa, Loans can be tricky right now. FHA is often the best choice. Lende... read more answered by John Hickey

Kevin Krammer
Home Buyer

Canadian buying a home in California asked by Kevin Krammer

Good question- According to Commonwealth Title, you can purchase a property in the US under the name of the corporation. YOu indicated you woul... read more answered by Paul Kaplan

Sal
Home Buyer

Who's responsible, the listing agent, the buyers agent or the Loan Officer??? asked by Sal

Short Sales are dangerous. I don't care how you look at it. Couple that with a PUD p... read more answered by Cindy Vedder

Kim
Home Buyer

Please explain to me how short sales work. asked by Kim

Food for thought. How long actually does it take for a clerk, an officer, an executive to subtract on a calculator $235K from $260K and say yes... read more answered by Cindy Vedder

Glenn
Home Buyer

Anyone had recent experience with a CalVet loan - can they meet 45 day escrow.? asked by Glenn

Hi Glenn, It depends on each Veteran's situation (timing of obtaining forms), and h... read more answered by Bill B

The Boswell …
Home Buyer

Why are qualified buyers being punished for past lending & borrowing "sins?" asked by The Boswell …

Yes, perhaps the financial market situation has made getting a loan more difficult for you in particular, but as with everything in life, it all... read more answered by Daniel Jeung

A.d.
Home Buyer

Help with resale value of a potential home... asked by A.d.

Ad, Congratulations........for considering your future home's resale value prior to purchasing it. This is something we preach to our custome... read more answered by Bill Eckler-…

Kent Milani
Home Buyer

Is the resident age restriction (typically 55 years) on many golf course communities strictly monitored. My asked by Kent Milani

I work in Palmilla on the Green out of the City of Menifee which is a 55+ golf cours... read more answered by Sherry Kotvis

Lynn
Just Looking

Due to recent economic conditions, we are going to be losing our house. How long does the foreclosure? asked by Lynn

I have several clients that worked with the Lenders and they were able to get their ... read more answered by Jieranai Mai…

Ruben Lopez
Home Buyer

does it make any difference in a buying through a broker or the bank.? asked by Ruben Lopez

Yes and sometimes no. But in today's market I recommend using a banker and this is why. A Loan Broker works well when you are not in a positio... read more answered by Diane Wheatl…

Sam Chen
Home Buyer

I am searching for a property in Riverside county(CA) to start a rental investment. The two interested asked by Sam Chen

The number one reason why people live in a particular area is still the schools. If ... read more answered by Robert MacLe…

r_y_a_n_gran…
Home Buyer

Do short sales eventually turn into foreclosures? asked by r_y_a_n_gran…

Hi Ryan, Shortsale is when the lender is willing to take a "short" payment, less of what it is owed to them. The seller cannot profit from th... read more answered by The Leonardo…

Arianna Mejia
Home Buyer

i need to find out about a house, its empty and the neighbors say its always been empty please help me! asked by Arianna Mejia

Arianna: According to the tax records, this property is owned by out of town owne... read more answered by Shel-lee Dav…

John
Home Buyer

Is it difficult to get a loan on vacant land? asked by John

John ~ It is difficult to get any loan right now. But, assuming you have identified a great buying opportunity which the comps support (i.e., a... read more answered by Tom Sullivan