• Can we avoid credit checks while shopping for a HARP 2.0? Can we avoid credit checks while shopping for a HARP 2.0? If we can tell a potential lender what our experian, transunion, and credit scores are, is it possible to get a rate quote or good faith estimate without a credit check up front? Our rating is not excellent, probably in[…]
  
  Created on: 19 May 2012 | 9:19 am
  
  19 May 2012 | 9:19 am
• Papa's house put into irrev. trust for me. House has 1st and HELOC. Is HELOC a personal loan? Papa's house put into irrev. trust for me. House has 1st and HELOC. Is HELOC a personal loan? HELOC was to him. Do I have to pay HELOC?
  
  Created on: 19 May 2012 | 12:05 am
  
  19 May 2012 | 12:05 am
• FHA case # assignment prior to June 9th FHA case # assignment prior to June 9th If a case # was assigned in March or April, will it be released when June 9th hits to go off the lower MIP??
  
  Created on: 18 May 2012 | 9:52 am
  
  18 May 2012 | 9:52 am
• How to choose the proper class for my swtor character ? How to choose the proper class for my swtor character ? In any online role playing games, it is very important to pick the right class for your personality. You should pick the class according swtor credits to your preferred play style.How to choose the proper class for my swtor character[…]
  
  Created on: 18 May 2012 | 3:37 am
  
  18 May 2012 | 3:37 am
• MBS data MBS data What’s the best source of real time MBS data for originators? I’ve tried Rate Alert and MMG, hoping for something more technicaland timely. Heard some good things about MBS Live, anyone using it?
  
  Created on: 18 May 2012 | 1:08 am
  
  18 May 2012 | 1:08 am
• Can I lock in interest rates with more than one lender? Can I lock in interest rates with more than one lender? I am purchasing a house and am shopping lenders. I was told that I cannot get a good faith estimate until I lock in the interest rate. Can I lock in with more than one lender to compare their GFE’s?[…]
  
  Created on: 17 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
  
  17 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
• when adding a child to a deed when adding a child to a deed when adding a child to a house deed how long do they have to wait before they can refinance in their name only. The house has a 149K mortgage on it, but worth 400K
  
  Created on: 16 May 2012 | 10:44 pm
  
  16 May 2012 | 10:44 pm
• Help Mortgage Current Lease Help Mortgage Current Lease We’ve been leasing a home we’d like to purchase for the last two years. We’ve paid consistently & timely. However, our credit scores are low because we don’t have much credit. We don’t use credit cards and only have our[…]
  
  Created on: 16 May 2012 | 9:48 pm
  
  16 May 2012 | 9:48 pm
• I can't refi my PMI company is in receivership how can I get out of it??????? I can't refi my PMI company is in receivership how can I get out of it??????? I’m getting screwed because of this company RMIC – how do I get out of my PMI? I’m not at the 80% value and because of this company holding my PMI, I’m the one getting screwed. Is there anything I[…]
  
  Created on: 14 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
  
  14 May 2012 | 10:20 pm
• If a seller has accepted an offer on a short sale, can another higher offerr be accepted? If a seller has accepted an offer on a short sale, can another higher offerr be accepted? we made an offer on a short sale with a loan and the seller accepted another offer because it was cash. we then made a counter offer of more but this time in cash. can we then be put into[…]
  
  Created on: 14 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
  
  14 May 2012 | 12:52 pm

• how can I find an investor to loan me money for a house? how can I find an investor to loan me money for a house? How can I find an investor to loan me money for a house?
  
  Created on: 2 Oct 2011 | 5:09 am
  
  2 Oct 2011 | 5:09 am
• How many days are required ti give a customer their appraisal once they ask for it? How many days are required ti give a customer their appraisal once they ask for it? How many days are required ti give a customer their appraisal once they ask for it?
  
  Created on: 2 Oct 2011 | 2:31 am
  
  2 Oct 2011 | 2:31 am
• what is the diffrense between a freehold estate and a non-freehold estate in new jersey? what is the diffrense between a freehold estate and a non-freehold estate in new jersey? What is the diffrense between a freehold estate and a non-freehold estate in new jersey?
  
  Created on: 1 Oct 2011 | 7:53 pm
  
  1 Oct 2011 | 7:53 pm
• Can a bank sell REO property with a pending litigation that states "fraudulent transfer of bankruptc Can a bank sell REO property with a pending litigation that states "fraudulent transfer of bankruptc Can a bank sell REO property with a pending litigation that states “fraudulent transfer of bankruptcy proceedings ”?
  
  Created on: 29 Sep 2011 | 8:06 am
  
  29 Sep 2011 | 8:06 am
• if your principal house is sold on short sale;are you obliged to pay the deficit? if your principal house is sold on short sale;are you obliged to pay the deficit? if your principal house is sold on short sale;are you obliged to pay the deficit?
  
  Created on: 29 Sep 2011 | 1:44 am
  
  29 Sep 2011 | 1:44 am
• Is a property that is zoned for multiple residences, maybe 3 or 4, worth more than a property that i Is a property that is zoned for multiple residences, maybe 3 or 4, worth more than a property that i Is a property that is zoned for multiple residences, maybe 3 or 4, worth more than a property that is zoned for a single family dwelling? Does the commercial zoning command a larger price that the residential zoning? Thanks.
  
  Created on: 28 Sep 2011 | 11:20 pm
  
  28 Sep 2011 | 11:20 pm
• i have a contract on a home we are still neg, on the price , when is earnest money lost i have a contract on a home we are still neg, on the price , when is earnest money lost I have a contract on a home we are still neg, on the price , when is earnest money lost?
  
  Created on: 28 Sep 2011 | 8:39 pm
  
  28 Sep 2011 | 8:39 pm
• can a realtor produce a hud for a client can a realtor produce a hud for a client Can a realtor produce a hud for a client?
  
  Created on: 28 Sep 2011 | 11:18 am
  
  28 Sep 2011 | 11:18 am
• I am trying to purchase a home that I have been living in under a lease with option to buy contract. I am trying to purchase a home that I have been living in under a lease with option to buy contract. I am trying to purchase a home that I have been living in under a lease with option to buy contract. Now that we are ready to buy the home, I can’t find any lenders willing to handle to mortgage.[…]
  
  Created on: 28 Sep 2011 | 8:21 am
  
  28 Sep 2011 | 8:21 am
• My boyfriend bought a house and put it in my name. I still owe on the house, but don't want any part My boyfriend bought a house and put it in my name. I still owe on the house, but don't want any part My boyfriend bought a house and put it in my name. I still owe on the house, but don’t want any part of it anymore as we are separated. Can I transfer the house to his daughters since he does[…]
  
  Created on: 27 Sep 2011 | 6:15 pm
  
  27 Sep 2011 | 6:15 pm

• New Home for Real Estate Q&A New Home for Real Estate Q&A Visit the Real Estate section on nytimes.com to read the Real Estate Q&A column.
  
  Created on: 11 Jun 2010 | 1:21 pm
  
  11 Jun 2010 | 1:21 pm
• A Question of 'Double-Dipping' A Question of 'Double-Dipping' A tenant of mine who still had a year left on her lease recently died. The lease states that her estate is responsible for the remainder of the lease, and it is honoring that. If I find a new tenant[…]
  
  Created on: 4 Jun 2010 | 3:32 pm
  
  4 Jun 2010 | 3:32 pm
• This Lease Won't Be Renewed This Lease Won't Be Renewed I don't plan on renewing the lease on my Manhattan apartment. How much notice am I required to give my landlord?
  
  Created on: 4 Jun 2010 | 3:29 pm
  
  4 Jun 2010 | 3:29 pm
• Upsizing in a Co-op Can Cost You Upsizing in a Co-op Can Cost You I bought my co-op about three years ago and it has not lost or gained any value. I would like to sell and buy a larger one in the same building, but the co-op charges a 5 percent flip tax.[…]
  
  Created on: 4 Jun 2010 | 3:26 pm
  
  4 Jun 2010 | 3:26 pm
• Why the Board Doesn't Need a Trim Why the Board Doesn't Need a Trim The managing agent for our condominium is urging owners to cut the number of board members to five from nine to increase efficiency. The building has 47 apartments and 3 retail stores. The sponsor owns the stores and is entitled[…]
  
  Created on: 4 Jun 2010 | 3:24 pm
  
  4 Jun 2010 | 3:24 pm

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