LenderBradford's Blog

This is a courtesy post of an upcoming meeting scheduled in Columbus to discuss Inducements to Realtors, Lenders and other Real Estate professions by Title Companies.  It is being posted in case anyone wishes to attend the meeting or has an option. Do you believe it is good or bad?   Is it going ...

Just a fyi that the Flipping rules were extended.  This is important if the seller of the property recently acquired a property and is reselling it.  Federal Housing Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery has extended the temporary property flipping waiver to May 10, 2010.  Under the waiver, homes that...

Would you violate any MLS rules by placing a statement like this on your Listings? "This home could offer a buyer an excelent opportunity.  It is valued at $$$,$$$ by the County and in 200? it sold for $$$,$$$."  Seller is willing to entertain FHA 203K financing"  I would think that this might br...

 If you were not notified previously, There is a seminar this coming Tuesday April 21, 2009 in Downtown Cleveland.  Below are details of the announcment.   If you are unable to attend the seminar and desire information on FHA's 203K, program please visit www.Ohio203k.com 203K - INNOVATION THROUGH...

 Great Post by Chris,  Listing agents get asked all the time by prospective home sellers:  What is my home worth? While this may sound like a vague answer and sellers do not want to hear this:  Your home is worth whatever a buyer is willing to pay for it. The seller can choose to disagree with a ...

 Having Lived in Northern Ohio Since 1969, I am sorry to say that I have not taken advantage of some of the many great attractions here in Northern Ohio.   I plan on making 2009 a year to explore the many great places to see and things to do.  Next Saturday, April 25.   My Girlfriend and myself p...

I just reread Spencer Johnsons book "Who Moved My Cheese" and am planning on reading his new book "Peaks and Valleys" shortly.  If you have not read either of them consider watching this short video and then picking up the book and read them.   With the current economic times that we are now it, ...

In order for everyone to plan for this weekend and the upcoming week, here is a list of something to Celebrate each day.   Consider using this list as a reason to make contact with a friend or former client.  Maybe on Sunday, I will even go to the Local park and Fly a Kite.   Of course wearing a ...

Having just answerred a phone call from a prospect I am shaking my head again wondering what in the Heck are they thinking.  Possibly someone here can help me.   Their income is SS Dias and a Union Pension.   they have 10,000 available for down payment.    Sounds good? Enough with the good.   Now...

In yesterdays email from ActiveRain the post Survey Says...Realtors Suck caught my interest.   It is about a survey done in California of Buyers and Sellers.  I found much of the data in the report interesting and would suggest that any Real Estate Professional look at the entire report.  I suspe...