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![]() The Effect of Tight Credit on the Real Estate SectorThe growth and development of the real estate sector is largely determined by the monetary policy of the central bank. A tight credit policy squeezes the flow of credit available to the banking sector and the result is the banks reduce the amount of lending to the real estate sector. An easy credit policy on the other hand infuses liquidity into the banking systems thus making them more amenable to pass the credit to the borrowers. ![]() Be Careful of Foreclosure FraudThere has been an unprecedented rise in the number of foreclosure applications. This sudden rise has been attributed to various factors related to slowing economy, mounting job losses, falling home prices and declining income. this rise has been accomonaied with another harsh truth of many instances of frauds related to foreclosure. ![]() How to Get an FHA Loan?The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has been in existence in the United States since 1934 and has successfully implemented many projects related to enhancing home ownership. It was established with an objective to provide insurance to the lending community against the loans offered to the borrowers and thereby ensuring the growth and development of the housing sector. So what are FHA loans and how does one get an FHSA loan. ![]() Make Sure Your Rentals Qualify for Section 8It is a lot better to rent out your house to eligible families who are provided financial assistance by way of a subsidized rent from the Housing Urban Development (HUD) department of the US government. It is important to note as a property owner that there are certain conditions which have to be met so that your property qualifies as a property which can be rented out in accordance with provisions of section 8 of rental housing. ![]() Learn All of the Home Buyer's ExpensesMost home buyers and especially the first time ones need to have a good understanding of all the expenses related to home buying. This should not only help them make prior arrangement s for the funds required but also help them save a significant amount provided they have done their home work well and negotiate hard with the lending institute. Besides, this exercise also gets rid of last minute surprises and one sails through the process without anxiety and worries. ![]() Hurry and Take Advantage of the Home Buying Tax CreditTime is running out for you to avail tax incentive provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 for first time home buyers to purchase a home. In accordance with the provisions of the act, tax credit for an amount of USD 8000 is provided to first time home buyers provided they purchase a home between January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009. It is important to understand the definition of a first time home buyer. ![]() All About Seller FinancingSeller financing is a very common technique used by the sellers of the property in the US real estate market. It is also known by the name of owner financing or purchase–money mortgage. As the name seller financing suggests, the seller of the property would provide finance to the buyer to enable him organize the necessary funds for purchase. The loan provided by the seller may be in additional to the normal home loan that the buyer may have arranged from a lending institute. ![]() Be watchful of rising frauds in the foreclosure marketThe rising levels of unemployment, slowing industrial growth, falling incomes and the sub-prime crisis have led to an increase in the number of foreclosures ion the US housing industry. The home owners facing a foreclosure have to deal with their financial crisis on one hand and on the other, guard themselves against rising incidence of frauds and scams related to foreclosure market. ![]() All about FHA LoansFHA stands for Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans are loans provided by the department of Housing and Urban development of the US federal government. These loans have been instrumental in providing affordable housing to millions of low income group families. The history of origin of FHA loans goes back to economic depression of the 1930s. The loan program was initiated to provide insurance to the lenders. ![]() What to Look for in a "Green" HomeAn owner of a certified green house is assured of a premium over and above the market price. Green houses are the most sought after houses by potential buyers and tenants. The demand for the green houses is substantially higher compared to their supply and hence their ability to command more than the market price. Green houses are environmental friendly houses which include a number of accessories, equipment and features which make them energy friendly, and energy efficient.
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