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Thanks..]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 11:01:31 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My house is lised on the multi-list - MLS#776534 through Simple Choice Realty.  Can it be listed on trulia?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/My_house_is_lised_on_the_multi_list_MLS_through-143117]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 6 Jul 2009 09:22:17 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can a lender add on a "cost to cure" for a refinance?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/Can_a_lender_add_on_a_cost_to_cure_for_a_refinan-142648]]></link><description><![CDATA[We are refinancing through the same lender who currently holds our mortgage.  We just settled on the home in Oct 2008.  It was a bankruptcy property.  We literally gutted the entire house, and put in new everything.  New kitchen with granite, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, new tub, toilet, sinks, lighting fixtures, new roof, all new carpet, landscaping etc.  We did not move in for 8 weeks when most of the work was completed.  The last room not finished is the master bathroom.  It is very large, and we are doing the remodel ourselves so it is taking time.  We don't need the bathroom because the other 1 and 1/2 baths are completed.  Tthe mortgage company will not let me refinance until the bathroom is completed  because the appraiser gave its value with the bathroom completed.  The mortgage company want us to take out an additional $10000 on the loan, and have them hold it in escrow until the bathroom is completed.  They are calling it a cost to cure.  This does not seem legal.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Jul 2009 05:58:47 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can anyone point me in the direction of a bank/lender that is still doing FHA 203k loans?  I'm looking to]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/Can_anyone_point_me_in_the_direction_of_a_bank_len-142714]]></link><description><![CDATA[sell my current house and purchase a new house around September or early October.  I've been keeping an eye on a few properties that need a complete overhaul, but if done correctly would be worth substantially more than the cost to fix.  The FHA 203k seems the best way to go but I've done a little research so far and haven't found a lender who is still offering them.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Jul 2009 12:16:14 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[IS A SHORT SALE A GOOD VALUE FOR A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/IS_A_SHORT_SALE_A_GOOD_VALUE_FOR_A_FIRST_TIME_HOME-30200]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:51:14 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[how can I contact someone from continental realty for a home in new brighton pa?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/how_can_I_contact_someone_from_continental_realty_-141261]]></link><description><![CDATA[there is a house i'm definitely interested in seeing but i can't contact anyone one from the realtor and the home is not listed on their site]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:54:53 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I need help with a downpayment. Are there any programs out there that can help?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/I_need_help_with_a_downpayment_Are_there_any_prog-142979]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 18:21:35 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can agents do BPO's?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/General_Area/Can_agents_do_BPO_s_-7850]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Aug 2007 20:36:47 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How would you arrive at an offer on a spec home that has been on the market for 1 year?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/How_would_you_arrive_at_an_offer_on_a_spec_home_th-142905]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 13:51:32 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does a separated soon to be divorced spouse have to be at closing of real estate to sign papers in person?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/Does_a_separated_soon_to_be_divorced_spouse_have_t-142880]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am in the process of a divorce.  I left my husband February 16, 2008.  It was an abusive situation.  In the process of buying a home, my mortgage lender told me that my (spouse) had to be present at the closing of the sale to sign papers.  Is there any way this can be avoided?  I do not want him knowing where i will be living.  I am using my own funds for closing fees and will be paying the mortgage myself.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 5 Jul 2009 12:09:44 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[can a first time home buyer qualify for the tax credit with a co-signer if the co-signer owns a home?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/can_a_first_time_home_buyer_qualify_for_the_tax_cr-141091]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:13:36 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What kind of advice do you give to your client if their home is not selling and has been the market for over?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/What_kind_of_advice_do_you_give_to_your_client_if_-134838]]></link><description><![CDATA[6 mths? Keep in mind the price is low and condition of home is good.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 9 Jun 2009 08:10:57 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can I sell a property listed with a broker without the broker?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Selling/Can_I_sell_a_property_listed_with_a_broker_without-117605]]></link><description><![CDATA[I listed a rental property with a broker last year.  I signed a contract which has since expired, but the broker is still listing my property and has set up appointments to show the property to buyers (though so far the one interested buyer keeps postponing the appointment). 

Anyway, I found a buyer myself who is interested in buying the property and we have come to a verbal agreement with the price.  What are my options if I want to sell the property myself without paying the brokers fee.  Can I simply tell my broker to stop listing the property?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:18:47 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[In how many yrs do you see cracks  dryvit homes? Is dryvit inspection necessary for homes with dryvit?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/In_how_many_yrs_do_you_see_cracks_dryvit_homes_I-142675]]></link><description></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 4 Jul 2009 08:59:02 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[radon  is 4.3 .no  Should I et it rechecked before putting an 
offer.what  level is acceptable?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/radon_is_no_Should_I_et_it_rechecked_before_p-142625]]></link><description><![CDATA[need education on radon levels. what level is acceptable? Can a seller put it on a market with >4 level]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Jul 2009 22:28:12 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 Stimulus Package.  First time home buyers tax credit being used toward downpayment.]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Financing/_Stimulus_Package_First_time_home_buyers_tax_cre-90831]]></link><description><![CDATA[I was under the impression from reading about this credit that it could be used toward a downpayment, but now I am being told that it cannot be used toward the downpayment.  I was wondering if I can use it toward my downpayment, and if not why?  If I receive the money because I am a first time home buyer why can I not chose to put it toward my downpayment?]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:29:19 PST]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[If you have bad credit that you are working to improve...but cash in the bank and a good job, is lease]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/If_you_have_bad_credit_that_you_are_working_to_imp-142562]]></link><description><![CDATA[purchase a good option or is it required to have good credit. I thought that lease purchase was a good option to have 1-2 yrs to work on qualifying for a mortgage. The sellers has a little advantage because they can keep the down payment if you can't qualify on the agreed upon date. We are looking in chester county near landenberg area.]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Jul 2009 13:32:43 PDT]]></pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[I am looking to begin buying investment properties in Reading,Pa.  I am looking for an experienced agent who]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.trulia.com/voices/Home_Buying/I_am_looking_to_begin_buying_investment_properties-142572]]></link><description><![CDATA[is very familiar with he area.  I am looking at lower end properties with at least 3 units between 50k-100k.  Just starting out here on what I hope is a new career path.  Anyone up to the task? Please email me at matya00056@yahoo.com if you are!  Thanks]]></description><pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 3 Jul 2009 14:22:04 PDT]]></pubDate></item></channel></rss>
