George Szkup

Ali,
Forget California - consider Tucson Arizona - no quaqks, no mud slides. no hurricanes (no sunami!).
FREE sunshine all yer round - golf, swimming, tennis, deep see FISHING! (in Mexico).
Very reasonable real estate prices! lots of choices!
Look at http://www.LuxuryTucsonRealEstate.net and at newslettr http://www.DestinationTucson.biz

George - Yesterday, 10:08

Dee,
If you are interested in a "historic" house in Tucson - we have 8 on the market, price ranges from $126,000 to $270,000, year built 1915 to 1943, located mostly in central part of town. Many historic properties have no garages and no A/C, wiring and plumbing is often original (old).
There are many more listing with a highar price.

George
http://www.DestinationTucson.biz - Thu Nov 13 2008, 13:29

Hello Dee,
A buyer should always pre-qualify for a loan, any loan, prior to start a search.
You will never be absolutely certain if a house qualifies for a VA loan until house passes an inspection by a VA approved inspector – this is out of pocket expense to you, approximately $300.
One way to determine probability is to ask listing agent – most of them have a good idea on this. The other way is to have your agent to look at the house – he/she will also have a good idea if property will qualify (as a buyer you pay no commission).
If problems surface, seller may agree to correct them at his cost - more difficult if property is bank owned. But, one can always try to negotiate. If negotiation would fail, in most cases, you can opt out of the deal.

In order to qualify for a VA loan applicant must obtain Certificate of Eligibility from VA.
Usually, it takes 2 to 4 weeks to obtain this document. Certificate is valid for 6 months but it can be renewed if needed. Than you contact VA approved lender to apply for the loan. I will be glad to recommend few excellent VA approved lenders
In to-days market one should not need six month to find suitable property - in Tucson and adjacent areas we have some 8,000 properties on the market.
Note that you ma obtain a no down payment VA loan but you still have to pay closing costs.
George
GeoSzk@WBhsi.net
http://www.DestinationTucson.biz - Mon Nov 3 2008, 09:41

Marisa,

Could you give me the address? than i will be able to tell you more.
George
GeoSzk@WBhsi.net http://www.DestinationTucson.biz - Wed Oct 15 2008, 09:31

October 3, 2008

Tom,
This property is REO (bank owned). It is best if a buyer does not attempt to handle REO or Short Sale property by themself. You should consder hiring a Realtor. This type of a transaction is difficult even for an agent. As a buyer you pay no commission, so why do it alone?
Gerorge
Tucson Home Advisor LLC - realtors
GeoSzk@WBhsi.net - Fri Oct 3 2008, 15:00