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Making the most of energy in real estate: Relevant energy facts for real estate developers, builders, lenders, appraisers, and brokers
Author: Hans R Isakson
Unknown Binding:  420 pages
Company: available from National Technical Information Service]  (1978)
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Housing markets: The complete guide to analysis and strategy for builders, lenders, and other investors
Author: Michael Sumichrast
Unknown Binding:  504 pages
Company: Dow Jones-Irwin  (1977)
ISBN: 087094133X
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Builders put the squeeze on lenders as condo market booms.: An article from: Real Estate Weekly
This digital document is an article from Real Estate Weekly, published by Thomson Gale on July 13, 2005. The length of the article is 801 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Builders put the squeeze on lenders as condo market booms.
Author: Daniel Geiger
Publication: Real Estate Weekly (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 13, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 51 Issue: 48 Page: 33(2)

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Author: Daniel Geiger
Digital:  3 pages HTML
Company: Thomson Gale  (2005-07-13) (2005-08-08)
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The Builders Lender
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Mc Foster Development & Construction
Welcome to McFoster Development & Construction, Inc." Where We Deliver to Our Clients the Highest Quality of Craftsmanship and Exceptional Customer Service." I am honored that you ... (more...)

Builder-lender dispute shuts down loft construction - Los Angeles ...
The nearly completed conversion of a former paint warehouse in Lincoln Heights into 104 condominiums has come to a halt due to a dispute between the builder and lenders.. (more...)

On the House: Builder, buyer, lender, law | Philadelphia Inquirer | 10 ...
Philadelphia real estate news, stories, advice and transactions from the Philadelphia Inquirer. ... It's time to get technical, only because it will explain something the federal ... (more...)

Builder?s Total Control ? Turnkey Mortgage Company for Builders
For more information about American Home Bank's Builder/Mortgage Solutions ... Better communication between builder & lender results in fewer delays & hassles (more...)

Fannie/Freddie Takeover: The Builder/Lender Stock "Bump"
Now that the government is in charge of the GSE's (can I call them Government "Sponsored" Entities or should that change to something else??), analysts are looking for the builders ... (more...)

Fannie/Freddie Takeover: The Builder/Lender Stock "Bump" - Realty ...
Now that the government is in charge of the GSE's (can I call them Government "Sponsored" Entities or should that change to something else??), analysts are looking for the builders ... (more...)

Boise, Idaho Realtor, Builder, Lender & Title
Relocating to Boise, ID - Free Boise information packet. New construction and investment properties, lender, realtor and title information available. (more...)

Lender Leverage - Sales And Marketing, Marketing, Sales, Lenders ...
The sales process can be risky, especially as a market softens. Buyers under contract are sometimes just waiting for an excuse to walk away. But at Keystone Homes, a semi-custom ... (more...)

Builder's Lender Questions (Plano, Spring: mortgage, lawyer, loan ...
My husband looked at a Standard Pacific home in Spring Creek (Plano) and the builder's rep said we would get a discount if we went with their lender (d (more...)

Resolved Question: First time home buyer?
We have a contract with a builder. We are approved for an FHA loan. We knew that in order to only have to put down 3 percent, we had to get a case number before the end of the year because in 2009 it would change to a 3 and half percent down requirement. We did everything we were supposed to do and everything was great, we had a case number and everything.Then, our Realtor call us and informs us that she has the wrong address on the contract. So, we initialed the address change on our contract on the 31st after asking her if this would cause us to have to pay more. She said no. Today, our lender calls and tells me that she had to submit a whole new loan application because the of the incorrect address and that because it is now 2009, we will have to pay the additional 1/2 percent. This is very frustrating. What are our options? It just doesn't seem right that we have to pay for someone else's (the listing agent) mistake. In fact, I don't see how I am going to be able to come up with the extra money. I have asked our realtor to set up a time for us to sit down with the builder and the listing agent to discuss this. Any advise before that happens would be nice. Are we just up a creek without a paddle or is there a way to get a paddle? :) Also, the builder has agreed to pay 5k in closing costs. Our closing costs will be only around 4k, actually 3,605 because we already had to pay 395 dollars of the closing costs in an application fee. Is there a way to get him to pay the 5 k before we close, so that we can keep the extra money and put it towards paying the extra half percent? (more...)

Resolved Question: Buying a new home & closing costs?
My husband & I have been approved for a 5.5% interest rate loan for a new home that will be built by a local builder, who are known for good starter homes. We received a Good Faith Estimate today & were wondering if there is anything at all that we could do on our end to reduce our monthly mortgage payment. IE: what fees listed on the good faith estimate can be waived or negotiated by the lender or builder? And in this case since it isn't one person selling to us, but rather a home building company, WHO is responsible for the closing costs? Any help appreciated, we are hoping to close in the very near future. Also, how does an FHA loan work? We have been several people to ask for one. The lender said the GFE given to us was an FHA loan but how can you tell? I don't see anything about it on the GFE. (more...)

Resolved Question: Should I lock in on a mortgage interest rate now?
Bought new home. Closing around 12/30. Lender is not letting me lock in before 30 days. R they allowed to do that? Is it in my best interest to lock in now and is there typically a cost a to do so past 30 days? My lender won't answer any of my questions. Was forced by builder to use him for home incentives. (more...)

Resolved Question: Getting Earnest Money back?
My Husband and I signed up to build a Pulte home in Chicagoland. We already own a house which we were in the process of selling, we had a contract but no closing had been finalized. This was 4 months ago. We are still not closed on our current house as the buyer us having trouble getting a mortgage. So Pulte qualified us with both mortgages and a small down payment. They called a couple of weeks ago to say that mortgage is now no longer available, so they have to switch us to one with a larger down payment, which we can only make if we sell our current house. Our closing is approaching and I am now doubting our ability to sell. Our mortgage contingency says that we had to secure a mortgage within 30 days, and we went with the builders lender. From my understanding, they approved us, and now can't make good on their offer of approval, so surely we should not be penalized by losing our earnest money if we can't close. Does anyone have any advice? Are we entitled to our earnest money as Pulte can't make good on their original offer which was what led us to being approved in the first place? Bobbi We did you a buyers agent, she is the same realtor we are using to sell our house. We did upgrade, but we didn't have to pay anything up front to upgrade, we just had to pay the earnest money. I my mind they have defaulted on their end by approving us unconditionally, and then revoking that and approving us with a contingency. If we can't meet this new contingency then we should get our money back - that is logical to me... but I am not sure about the legality of it all! (more...)

Resolved Question: FHA loans and certificates of occupancy?
My husband and I were supposed to close on a home that was built in 2006. It has never been lived in so there was never a certificate of occupancy until 3 days ago. Two hours before closing, our lender called and said that the certificate of occupancy had to be signed by the original builder. The original builder was foreclosed on by a local bank and the bank has a lawsuit against him (but the builder is also MIA) so the c/o hasn't been transferred to the name of the bank yet. We placed our offer on the house only 4 days after the house was foreclosed on. Now how do we get a FHA loan if no one knows where the builder is at? Will FHA accept the loan if the bank is added onto the c/o without a builder's signature? Please help! NO SPAM PLEASE (more...)

Resolved Question: Question about closing costs on a home.?
We have been looking at a home. We got approved for a FHA loan. We knew through them we'd only have to pay 3% downpayment and ZERO closing costs. Well, a bit later in the negotiation process, the builder in question convinced us to switch to their lender. They assured us that the conditions would be the same, but that the deal would get closed faster and with "less hassle." So naturally, under the impression (having been told so) that there would be no closing costs, we switched lenders. Now we're being asked for roughly 2.5% of the houses cost MORE in closing costs. Also our "earnest money" was roughly 3% of the house and we were told that would go towards the downpayment. Does this void our contract since we were told there would be no closing costs? And do we have grounds for a lawsuit? (more...)

Resolved Question: Is it a good time to begin building new luxury homes in South Florida yet?
Homes are getting a bit tougher to sell here in Canada now, seems like people are getting a bit picky in their purchases so sales are slowing due to unrealistic demands from builders on price consessions. So I'm seeking to go and build in other areas. With the weather about to turn colder with the coming of winter, I am looking to the warmer climates of the South, particularly the booming retirement communities like Cape Coral or Port Charlotte as retirees alway love Florida and I think that these areas could be a great boom to my business. But I don't know what the current housing conditions are like down there right now so I'm asking those who know: What is the housing market like in the Cape Coral / Port Charlotte areas (or other areas of South Florida). I only have information from about 3 years ago (sales brochures) and from them I am just itching to rush down there and start developing! It looks like a Gold Rush of wealth in that area. Are things still supper-hot in these communities? I heard from one fellow that things have begun to slow down a bit, that the sales market is still healthy and growing but that it takes a bit more effort and he expects sales to be back to record highs in just a few months. If sales have slowed, then how many weeks do you think it will be before they are back to full throttle? Will it be before Christmas? I have to line up a lot of credit for land purchases. How are the lenders down there with providing credit to builders? Things are getting a bit tighter here in Canada and I don't see why I'm being squeezed so much, so I want to go to U.S. lenders instead. I remember talking to a finance expert 3 year ago in Cape Coral and from what he told me, even a pet dog could get a $2 million line of credit. (more...)

Resolved Question: Why didnt you buy a house you could afford?
I dont think thats a fair question. As someone who recently worked in the building and lending industry I know that for the past 5 years houses have been extremely over priced. A lot of people thought they could fix up houses and sell them for the going rate...but the going rate was grossly inflated by builders being greedy and lenders seeing dollar signs and not letting people know what the houses are really worth. What do you think. Was it a 3 way street. People got into this because they wanted to improve their lives. Lenders and builders got us into this by ruining the market by building a crappy house in 3 months and selling it for more than a quarter million dollars (more...)

Resolved Question: First time home buyer, questions on Mortgage, Down Payment, Offer price?
This year myself and my partner started new careers, and make a combined $95,000+ a year, going up to $150,000 about 5-7 years. We are currently renting, and have used the extra income to pay off debt (student loans, and minimal credit card debt). We have set a price range of $180-225,000 even though we could afford up to $350,000. We based our price range off our current take home income, not gross income, or future income. We currently do not have the 20%, and it would take about 3-4 months to come up with the 3%. We chose to pay down debt verse setting the money aside for a down payment. My credit score is well above 760, and my partners is around 700. In todays economy I know there are not many 100% loans, but there are some 80/20's (same thing but packaged differently). What is the chance of us qualifying for one of those loans? Any lenders you recommend for 80/20 fixed? We found a home in a community that is still being built, but the buyer lost it in escrow. The original buyer ordered the home in Nov of 06, and lost it by the time the home was finished March 07. The home is 2,500 sq ft, 4 bed, 3 bath, on an average sized lot but with good spacing between homes. The original price of the base home was $254,900, and the home has $80,000 in upgrades, for a total of $334,900. That current base model is $234,900, plus the $80,000 in upgrades is $314,900. The builder wants $254,900, and no one has ever lived in the home during the 2 years. The price was dropped about 6 months ago, but it still seems a little high in the current market. The agent in the office said they would take another $15,000 off, so $239,900. I have talked to a few people that recently purchased homes, and they have said to offer around $225,000. Does that seem reasonable? The builder is not building a home for anyone right now, just 3 homes to have available for anyone that might want to buy. I looked into the FHA, but the income cut off is around $72-77,000. I was looking at buying early 09, and using 08 income taxes where it shows our income isn't as high. I was told they use the last 3-4 months pay stubs, which would be $8-9,000 a month. We make to much for the FHA program, unless you know of loopholes? btw There is a program for teachers, around $5-7,000 towards closing or down payment, but the cut off is $55-65,000. I need to find out if that is purely the teachers income or the combined income. (more...)

Resolved Question: Bank owned properties?
Recently, I have been looking at buying bank owned houses in my area. The properties are almost ripped bare (broken and scratched floors, appliances removed, holes in the walls, carpet, shower heads, lights stolen or windows broken...) The price seems as though the builders or owners were in bed with the bank or mortgage lenders to get money and split (felt like third world thugs) the spoils. None of the properties were worth the money they are asking for as one has to put few hundred thousands to renovate them. Are you observing the same? And john McCain wants to buy these using our money? (more...)

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