1) HAFA: 2 Guys, 2 Burgers and a Voice Recorder – Almost every blog post I have read over the last two months about the new HAFA program (and it has been a lot) has talked about the talking points of the program. This one goes a little deeper and gives you the stuff you won’t read in the talking points.
2) Famous blonde financial pundit expects double dip in U.S. housing market – This is something I have been hearing more and more over the last few weeks “double dip in housing market.” I still think the banks are to smart to allow it to happen and that is why they are controlling inventory, but the more I hear the more I question my thinking.
3) Zillow Launches Android App – Android finally get’s a major search app.
4) Walkaway Explosion? – Strategic defaults is becoming so popular this year I just checked to see if stratigicdefault.com was available, of course it is not. The numbers here are just staggering.
5) 10 Important Questions to Ask a Home Inspector – If you are looking to buy a house I would never consider doing so without a home inspection. And here are some important questions to consider asking the inspector.
6) Paying a fair price for the home you buy. – Great post Ardell! patience is everything right now.
7) Crime Scene Photos: A Surprisingly Effective Marketing Tool – OK probably not the best way to market a house, but sure is an interesting way.
8) War Stories – the Home Inspection – 5 hour home inspection? It does show the importance of a home inspection though.
9) New Breed of Single Property Websites for Real Estate: The Solution – Single property websites are great, but I still question if they are better than a page on my site dedicated to the property. My site already has built in Google Juice and not starting from scratch. Although the sign rider for a unique URL is more impressive.
10) FHA Appraisal Requirements – A quick look at what they are looking for in the property on a FHA approval of a loan.
