Sunday, January 31, 2010

www.sloansellshomes.com expects a big listing month in Feb. in Mason, OH. Spring season is definitely coming early this year! Call Sibcy Realtor Michelle Sloan

Friday, January 29, 2010

List and Sell with Michelle!
In Mason, Oh.
www.SloanSellsHomes.com

Realtor Michelle Sloan is seeking 2 new listings in 45040. If you want to sell-call NOW!

Thursday, January 28, 2010

Top real estate agent in Mason, Ohio!!
Ranked #3 at Sibcy Cline Northeast office. #34 in the company!
Michelle Sloan, Realtor
www.sloansellshomes.com

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Home Buyer Changes - FHA

On Jan. 20, 2010, HUD issued a press release with regard to FHA lending changes. It addresses risk and the strengthening of finances. One major change, as shown below, states:


- New borrowers will now be required to have a minimum FICO score of 580 to qualify for FHA’s 3.5% down payment program.

- New borrowers with less than a 580 FICO score will be required to put down at least 10%.

For more info contact your lender or get a great referral from Sibcy Cline Realtor Michelle Sloan.
www.sloansellshomes.com

Monday, January 25, 2010

Do you want to build new new home in Cincinnati? Are you planning to visit a model home?? Don't go alone. Get the best deal if you take your Realtor with you!

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Open House - Complete List

Are you planning to purchase a home in the next 3 months?

You can see a complete list of open houses in the Cincinnati area here:

Cincinnati MLS Open House Search

Buyers searching in the Northern Cincinnati area.. contact Sibcy Cline Realtor, Michelle Sloan for a personalized plan to purchase a home.  http://www.sloansellshomes.com/

Request a FREE Northern Cincinnati Home Search  --
email Michelle Sloan at msloan@sibcycline.com
Include -- contact info, price range, area of search and any specific housing needs.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Investors -- News Alert

HUD TAKES ACTION TO SPEED RESALE OF FORECLOSED PROPERTIES TO NEW OWNERS


Measure to help bring stability to home values and accelerate sale of vacant properties

WASHINGTON - In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced a temporary policy that will expand access to FHA mortgage insurance and allow for the quick resale of foreclosed properties. The announcement is part of the Obama administration commitment to addressing foreclosure.

"As a result of the tightened credit market, FHA-insured mortgage financing is often the only means of financing available to potential homebuyers," said Donovan. "FHA has an unprecedented opportunity to fulfill its mission by helping many homebuyers find affordable housing while contributing to neighborhood stabilization."

With certain exceptions, FHA currently prohibits insuring a mortgage on a home owned by the seller for less than 90 days. This temporary waiver will give FHA borrowers access to a broader array of recently foreclosed properties.

"This change in policy is temporary and will have very strict conditions and guidelines to assure that predatory practices are not allowed," Donovan said.

The policy change will permit buyers to use FHA-insured financing to purchase HUD-owned properties, bank-owned properties, or properties resold through private sales. This will allow homes to resell as quickly as possible, helping to stabilize real estate prices and to revitalize neighborhoods and communities.

"FHA borrowers, because of the restrictions we are now lifting, have often been shut out from buying affordable properties," said FHA Commissioner David H. Stevens. "This action will enable our borrowers, especially first-time buyers, to take advantage of this opportunity."

The waiver will take effect on February 1, 2010.  To protect FHA borrowers against predatory practices of "flipping" where properties are quickly resold at inflated prices to unsuspecting borrowers, this waiver is limited to those sales meeting the following general conditions:

1. All transactions must be arms-length, with no identity of interest between the buyer and seller or other parties participating in the sales transaction.

2. In cases in which the sales price of the property is 20 percent or more above the seller's acquisition cost, the waiver will only apply if the lender meets specific conditions.

3. The waiver is limited to forward mortgages, and does not apply to the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for purchase program.

Specific conditions and other details of this new temporary policy are in the text of the waiver, available on HUD's website.

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HUD is the nation's housing agency committed to sustaining homeownership; creating affordable housing opportunities for low-income Americans; and supporting the homeless, elderly, people with disabilities and people living with AIDS. The Department also promotes economic and community development ad enforces the nation's fair housing laws. More information about HUD and its programs is available on the Internet at www.hud.gov and espanol.hud.gov.

For a FREE Search of foreclosure homes in the northern Cincinnati area, contact Sibcy Cline Realtor Michelle Sloan. http://www.sloansellshomes.com/

Sunday, January 17, 2010

First time homebuyers--time is running out to take advantage of tax credit. Don't wait til March/April to start looking. In northern Cincy, sloansellshomes.com

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Setting up showings for the weekend. Thinking about listing in northern Cincy? Don't wait til spring. Call Michelle Sloan today! www.sloansellshomes.com

Circle Of Excellence Award Winner













Sibcy Cline Realtor Michelle Sloan was recognized today as one of the top real estate agents in the Cincinnati area.  Presented with the Circle of Excellence award for sales from the Cincinnati MLS.

Congrats Michelle!

"I love what I do!  Selling homes and making dreams come true."  Michelle Sloan

If you want to list your home or purchase one in the northern Cincinnati area, contact Michelle Sloan directly at 513-600-5277. 

http://www.sloansellshomes.com/