Archive for April, 2009

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Apr

Credit Repair- Your Right…Your Responsibility!

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Credit Tips and Tricks

Your credit score is one of the most important financial tools you have. And just like any tool, it will only benefit you under certain conditions. First of all, it needs to be inspected for any defects. Many people don’t bother to examine their scores for various reasons.

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Apr

Small Savings Can Equal Huge Returns

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Investing in Real Estate

Anytime you are thinking about investing in real estate you want to look for ways to save both on the front end and at closing. Even the smallest savings can add to your bottom line.

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Apr

The Lenders Perspective When Approving A New Mortgage

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Mortgage Market in the News

For many when they think of the lenders perspective of making a loan, they often think about a group of people sitting in a smoke filled room making decisions about who they will loan money to based on whatever the current economic conditions are. While this is somewhat true, lending is about assessing risk, meaning judging your risk to repay the loan back to the lender.

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Apr

What Does REO Really Stand For- Opportunity To Make Money

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Investing in Real Estate

REO literally stands for Real Estate Owned. This means that it is a house or a property that is owned by a bank, usually after it has been unsuccessfully sold at a foreclosure auction. This is more common than not since the property values are often less than what is being asked for by the bank, with loan balances, interest, and fees, and so the property is then owned by the bank. It might be a lucky opportunity for investors, depending on the property.

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Apr

1941 Del Mar Parkway, Aurora, Colorado, 80010 Aurora Brick Duplex

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Investing in Real Estate

I am excited to bring everyone a sneak peak at our newest rehabbed listing located in the heart of Aurora Colorado. This 2 unit side by side, Brick duplex features identicle units. Both units have the same floor plan and finishes. Located close to stapleton on a large lot with a nice fenced in court yard.

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Apr

FHA Mortgage- What is the FHA Spot Loan

by Derek Weeks - Denver Realtor
Published in: Home Buyers, Mortgage Market in the News

FHA stands for ‘Federal housing administration’ and the loan program is specially to provide an opportunity of purchasing a unit in a non-approved condominium project where Federal housing administration is limited. This cannot be used to circumvent the general requirement before the approval of mortgage on a unit insured by Federal housing administration loan.