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ardalan421 - ArticlesAlmost 1 in 4 borrowers underwaterThe housing woes may be affecting the banking industry. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Tuesday that the number of banks on its "problem list" rose to 552 from 416 on June 30, the highest level in 16 years. Fifty banks failed in the third quarter, the largest number since the second quarter of 1990. Home Buyers Who Walk Away from Closing bondWalking away from closing happens more often in buyer's markets than in seller's markets. That's because in buyer's markets, when prices are soft, some buyers become frightened when they should be jumping for joy. Many are afraid of further declines in the market and don't feel comfortable because all their friends aren't buying. Reasons Banks Reject Short Sale OffersUnless a property is marketed as “Short Sale Approved”, no one has no way of knowing whether a short sale offer may be accepted, not the buyer’s agent, not the listing agent, nor the seller. Simply because a listing is advertised as a short sale doesn’t mean the bank has agreed to consider a short sale offer. It means the listing agent and seller hope it will sell as a short sale and hope the bank will accept the offer. What Types of Home Inspections Can a Buyer Do?Buying a home is very important. When you go look at the prospective home, you should take a home inspection checklist so you remember important things to check out. Your real estate agent should be able to give you a list of the types of home inspections that are generally conducted in your area. This article will give you a few items that should be on your home inspection checklist. Away from Making Short Sale MistakesIn California, for example, standard purchase contracts give the buyer 17 days to conduct inspections. HUD-1 Settlement StatementLike a tax form or any other government document, the HUD-1 Settlement Statement features a variety of sections that are of importance to buyers and sellers. There are 12 sections on the form as required by law, some of which contain sub-sections and additional line items. Buyer's Closing CostsClosing costs to buy a home about 2 to 4 percent of the purchase price as per the rule of thumb. Much depends on the points and origination fees a lender charges to make the loan, which are disclosed on the buyer's Good Faith Estimate. BANK EXECUTIVES ADMIT TO A LACK OF SHORT SALE KNOWLEDGEBanks expect a recovery from the housing debacle, yet can’t grasp an understanding of a simple short sale transaction
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