http://ireference.org Real Information | Real Reference Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:30:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en by Mary Bush Rent try buy is a scheme where the renter of a property attempts to buy it at a later stage. People rent a house for many reasons, of which the major being, lack of funds to put up a mortgage. In a critical financial position the first option ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/rent-try-buy-rent-try-buy-helps-first-time-buyers/ by Rob Kosberg We all should know that good credit is a "must have." However, if you have recently been shocked to see your bank statement, credit card bills, don't seem to have enough cash to manage all your obligations, or been denied credit, it's time to examine your financial situation. You ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/re-mortgage/good-credit-is-a-must/ by Scweezeme Vanrock Two days ago I heard from a would-be client, who quickly became a never-would-be client. I say this because I can practically guarantee that I wont be contacted by him again. After warming me up by praising my marketing skills, he asked me his burning question: What can ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/re-mortgage/appraisers-not-fudging-numbers-no-help-for-reverse-mortgage/ by Susan Lassiter-Lyons Portfolio lending is on the rise. The main reason for this is portfolio lending is not subject to the crazy 4 property rule. Through a portfolio lender, it is possible to have more than 20 mortgages. But those investors looking for conventional loans through lenders such as Fannie ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/re-mortgage/how-will-the-4-property-rule-effect-you/ by Mary Bush Texas currently has a solid low unemployment rate, as well as constant increases in personal in come. On top of all of that, Texas is known to have overall low interest rates. Obviously, the real estate market in Texas is going to be beneficial and steady for years ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/is-the-economy-affecting-texas-real-estate/ by Mary Bush Here's a tongue in cheek take on writing an effective real estate letter. Actually, it's truer for me than I care to admit. If followed to a tee you'll become as good at writing letters as the that guy willing to sell you a bundle of pre-written letters ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/top-ten-ways-to-write-an-effective-real-estate-letter/ by Bobby Kip Hernandez II Under normal circumstances, selling a timeshare poses a bit of a challenge. But, given the present condition of the world economy, timeshare relief has become an extremely daunting undertaking to say the least. Yes, there are some strategies which could be employed in better ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/selling-timeshare-options-are-gone-whats-left/ by Rebecca Simpson The time has come to add a Shih Tzu puppy to your family so naturally your next question is where to find a Shih Tzu puppy for sale. There are some good places to go for a Shih Tzu puppy and some not so good places to go ... http://ireference.org/animals/dogs/where-to-find-a-shih-tzu-puppy-for-sale/ by Melissa Coleman You have made a wonderful decision to give a Shar Pei rescue dog a second chance in life but there are some things about the Shar Pei that you need to know before you can successfully train a Shar Pei rescue dog. The Shar Pei is a very ... http://ireference.org/animals/dogs/getting-to-know-your-shar-pei-rescue-dog/ by Reverandmortgage Vanrock There seems to be some confusion as what types of properties are eligible for financing with a reverse mortgage. FHA insures the vast majority of all reverse mortgages closed by lenders in the U.S. Lenders must follower their rules if they want the safety of the FHA mortgage ... http://ireference.org/real-estate/re-mortgage/which-properties-are-eligible-for-an-fha-reverse-mortgage/