Online Visibility...How to Get Found!

Very well done explanation of why reciprocal linking is a mistake.  Great stuff Anita!It's been understood for several years now that blatant reciprocal linking in an effort to manipulate search engine rankings is a big no-no and will get real estate websites penalized harshly. I only bring this ...

USDA Loans seem to be mystery, both to Georgia borrowers and other real estate professionals.  One area of confusion is around credit history.  While most lenders now require a 620 credit score for approval, the following are the basic credit guidelines from the US Department of Agriculture given...

Let me preface this BLOG post with the following: I'm not involved in short sales or loan modifications When an investor client sent this to me, I almost cancelled the video right after it started to move on and do something else.  I'm glad I listed to the whole thing.  If you are a homeowner inv...

I read this article today and almost flipped out.   It describes a 41-year old family practioner who is saddled with 555k of student loan debt!  As a mortgage professional, I've seen my share of lingering student loan with incredible payments.  I've never seen anything even close to this amount. ...

Any agents experienced anything like this? www.cnbc.com/id/34877347 In essence, the 2nd lien holders are hitting up agents and even buyers for money to help decrease the costs of their releasing the seller from paying the 2nd lien on the subject property.  Besides RESPA violations, I'm sure there...

I received the below in my email today from a past client.  Talk about a monumental screw-up...... http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com..._blg=1,1628429Quote: Bank tries to take wrong houseBank of America failed to listen to its own realty agent, lawsuit says, but at least in this case didn't lea...

Nice post by Lew Corcoran on the effects of cosigning a loan and mortgage financing.Frequently Asked Question: Will cosigning for a loan affect my ability to get a mortgage? Q: I've cosigned a loan for my son a year ago, but he wants to get another car, and he wants me to cosign again. The car pa...

Nice post detailing the Fannie DU Refi Plus and Freddie Mac Open Access programs.  Great job summing it up RJ!125% Refinance Programs - Fannie Mae DU Refi Plus and Freddie Mac Open Access The government has gotten aggressive recently and approved two 125% Refinance Programs, the Fannie Mae DU Ref...

This video will have you rolling!  For all those that have dealt with short sales, bank owned foreclosures and other "bank deals"....you'll love this.   A fellow agent e-mailed this to me today. The video, entitled "How to Buy a Bank Owned Home," is sure to bring a laugh -- perhaps a pained one -...

With all of the hardships facing so many in Atlanta, I wanted to post this excellent break-down of how/where to get your credit report. Don't fall victim to "official" looking sites that just want your money.How To Request Your Credit Report Checking your credit report regularly is a good move an...