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Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #054: Somebody Hates Real Estate Auctions

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Oh sure, Bridget normally comes across as very nice and sweet. But ask her about real estate auctions, and it’s a completely different story. Show Notes:

  • Friday Figures (an in-depth review of the current Las Vegas real estate market with a focus on Inventory, Short Sales, Contingency, Foreclosures and 30-day Closes)
  • Nevada AG files 606 count andictment
  • Why I hate real estate auctions
  • REAL Advice: Seeing through real estate “magic”

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Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #053: FHA Appraisal Guidelines

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After reviewing the Friday Figures we follow with some good news about foreclosures in Las Vegas. Afterwards we give some Real Advice on FHA Appraisal Guidelines. Show Notes:

  • Friday Figures (an in-depth review of the current Las Vegas real estate market with a focus on Inventory, Short Sales, Contingency, Foreclosures and 30-day Closes)
  • Foreclosure stats up nationwide, foreclosure fraud settlement back in play, interest rates at 3.99%
  • Are banks getting off easy
  • REAL Advice: FHA Appraisal guidelines

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Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #052: Fannie [Mae] Loves Freddie [Mac]

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For this episode of Getting REAL we get up to speed on the difference between, and how to buy from, Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (Federal Home Loan Mortage Corporation). We follow that will some Real Advice how how best to deal with a move while your home is under water. Show Notes:

  • Friday Figures (an in-depth review of the current Las Vegas real estate market with a focus on Inventory, Short Sales, Contingency, Foreclosures and 30-day Closes)
  • HUD auction, Independent review of 2009-2010 foreclosures, interest rates at 4.0%
  • Differences between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, how to buy from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac
  • REAL Advice: Help if your home is underwater and you have to move

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Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #051: How to Buy A House for $100 Down

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Getting REAL shows us how to get into a home for $100 down. Then we analyze changes in the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) recently announced here in Las Vegas by President Obama. Show Notes:

  • Friday Figures (an in-depth review of the current Las Vegas real estate market with a focus on Inventory, Short Sales, Contingency, Foreclosures and 30-day Closes)
  • Home prices up in half of markets, MERS sued in Delaware
  • How to buy a house for $100 down
  • REAL Advice: HARP changes

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Getting REAL (Estate) in Vegas #050: Top 6 Reasons Why Mortgage Applications Are Declined

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After Bridget gives us the Friday Figures, we discover the top six reasons why mortgage applications are declined. That’s followed up with a funny What Were They Thinking on this episode of Getting REAL. Show Notes:

  • Friday Figures (an in-depth review of the current Las Vegas real estate market with a focus on Inventory, Short Sales, Contingency, Foreclosures and 30-day Closes)
  • Existing home sales down month over month, up year over year, banks are approving more short sales
  • Top six reasons mortgage applications are declined
  • REAL Advice: Selling a home with defects

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