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Gnomes, Dog Food and Ceilings

June 17, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

The looming deficit crisis and the fear of a government shutdown, forced our family to implement our own austerity program: We parked the SUV with the gnomes (that did not make the small creatures happy, they had to raise their height limit in our garden); my beloved Chihuahua, Diego…

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Volunteering

June 16, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Good morning, I am April Gerdes with The Mortgage Advantage, and I would like to talk about volunteering this morning. With our economy in the position it is – how could you not be a little frustrated? Sad? Or maybe even a little depressed. Whether you are a real estate agent, and you have had more deals fall apart than

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After A Short Sale Can I Buy A Home ?

June 15, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Question: My Client sold his home with a short sale and now wants to purchase another home. What are the options?

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Does HUD Allow Holdbacks?

June 3, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Question: Are Escrow Holdbacks Allowed on HUD Homes?

Answer: Yes, but with restrictions.

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Wash that oil right out of your life?

May 6, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Did you go buy a new electric car or a Hybrid to overt the oil crisis? Me neither. But with rising gasoline prices my contribution to save the environment and my pocketbook, is parking my gas swilling SUV parked in the garden with the gnomes.

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Appraisals Coming in Low

April 8, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Appraisals coming in low are part of the market that we are in. Nonetheless, it is still thoroughly frustrating for all parties involved each and every time an appraisal comes in low. Unless of course you are the buyer and the seller happens to be a bank or short sale lender. Then you may be jumping for joy because you

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First Time Buyer Tax Credit

March 28, 2011March 6, 2019 By Diane Gerdes

Remember the First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit (up to $8000) or the Replacement of a Primary Residence Tax Credit (up to $6500) that expired in April 2010? Both tax credits were extended to April 30th 2011 for Active Duty Military…

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