HUD Proposes Respa Reform to Help Consumers Shop Lower Costs
Average Borrower Savings Projected to be $700 Following New Rules
Mar 17, 2008 6:26:00 AMNew disclosures are designed to offer consumers clarity and more information that they can use as a basis of comparing loans and fees.
How to Sell Country Property in a Crummy Market
Full Disclosure in the Sale Process Adds Large Measure of Confidence
Mar 14, 2008 10:46:00 AMCountry property expert Curtis Seltzer counsels sellers to provide full disclosure about a property to create a win-win situation for buyer and seller.
Concrete Pavers: Springtime Remodel for Patio, Pool, Driveway
Decorative Exterior Surfacing Materials Add Designer Flair to Walkways
Mar 5, 2008 4:33:00 AMConcrete pavers offer great alternatives for landscaping and decorating projects, and continue to grow in popularity among residential and commercial clients. ConcreteNetwork.com offers in depth information on available styles, installation and design options, applications and much more.
Online Listing Service Helps Orthodox Jews Find Homes Near Shuls
FSBOs and Real Estate Agents List Properties Near Synagogues
Mar 4, 2008 6:16:00 AMIn observance of the weekly Sabbath, Orthodox Jews walk to synagogue to attend services. When relocating, they face the challenge of finding a home that is within walking distance to a shul. A new online service makes it easier for Orthodox Jews to find these desirable properties.
Land in the Country Provides Sounds and Silence
Curtis Seltzer Waxes Poetic This Week As Spring Approaches
Mar 3, 2008 12:04:00 AMA noted land consultant shares reflection and thoughts as Old Man Winter heaves his final breath.
REALTORS Speak Out on Housing Affordability for Veterans
VA Loan Servicing Programs Help Military Families Avoid Foreclosure
Feb 29, 2008 8:36:00 AMNational Assn. of REALTORS testifies before Congress that 82% of first-time home buyers in VA program could not quality for conventional financing.
Buying Land on Impulse Puts Buyers at Risk
Noted Land Consultant Says Use Buyer Agents, Conduct Due Diligence
Feb 28, 2008 7:19:00 AMCountry property specialist Curtis Seltzer urges land buyers to obtain specialized help before entering into an agreement to purchase property.
VA Mortgage Center Releases Downloadable VA Home Loan Guide
Most Eligible Veterans Are Unaware of Benefits of Special Financing
Feb 21, 2008 3:57:00 PMVA Mortgage Center.com released a free, downloadable VA Home Loan Guide. The 14-page PDF file addresses the aspects of VA Home Loans that make them unique from conventional loans. It also provides instructions for Veterans to aid in obtaining their loan. Recent years have seen nearly 90% of eligible Veterans not use their benefits on a VA Loan, with many being steered into risky subprime options.
Conservation Easements on Land Can Be Tax Wise and Prudent
Consider Value of Land, Tax Basis, and Tax Benefits of Designating CEs
Feb 20, 2008 8:16:00 AMCountry property specialist Curtis Seltzer says that there are federal and local tax benefits attached to CEs that landowners can consider when making a decision to donate property rights.
NAREE Gets the Last Word from Orlando Sentinel Publisher
Kathleen Waltz Shares Candid Observations with Real Estate Editors
Feb 15, 2008 9:15:00 AMOrlando Sentinel Publisher Kathleen Waltz shared thought provoking comments about real estate media before her abrupt departure from the Trinbune Company.

















