HUD ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER HUD-HELD SINGLE FAMILY NOTE SALE (HVLS 2022-2) EXCLUSIVELY FOR MISSION-DRIVEN NON-PROFITS AND UNITS OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
April 18, 2022
HUD No. 22-065HUD Public Affairs(202) 708-0685FOR RELEASETuesdayApril 12, 2022June 8 competitive bid sale of approximately 1,450 vacant property notes furthers Biden-Harris Administration objectives to return more properties to future owner-occupancy.WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Asset Sales announced on Tuesday that it will conduct a competitive bid HUD-held vacant ...
What does the NCREC by "answer questions about multiple offers honestly?"
May 27, 2021
1What does the NCREC by "answer questions about multiple offers honestly?"In the previous screen, the NCREC information officer wrote, "A broker is not required to disclose a multiple offer situation but should answer any questions about whether or not there are multiple offers honestly. The broker should follow the direction of their seller in what ...
“Hidden” Costs of Purchasing a Home that Many Buyers Overlook
April 01, 2021
For most people, buying a home is one of the biggest investments they’ll ever make. While your house budget likely includes the down payment and monthly mortgage payments, there are several often-overlooked costs associated with buying and owning a home—and even if you’re not a first-time buyer, some of these costs may come as a ...
5 Tips to Make a Competitive Offer in a Hot Market
February 10, 2021
With a high level of potential buyers and a low housing inventory, the real estate market remains super competitive in 2021. More than ever, it is crucial for buyers to know how to make a confident and competitive offer once they found the right home. Here are five keys to success to make a strong offer and stand out ...
Why are HUD Homes Good Investment Options?
January 09, 2021
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase RealtyWhy are HUD Homes Good Investment Options?Everyone wants the best deal possible when it comes to investment. That makes it easy to see why a lot of property buyers invest in HUD homes. These foreclosed homes offer a lot of unique benefits, especially for first-time investors.Here are some reasons why HUD ...
When you walk in and your client asks what is that "smell"?
October 15, 2020
Staging has a new kind of style.When you walk in - this is your happy place. Something is tantilizing your senses and smells supernaturally delicious! Fall is the perfect time to bake an egg custard pie an hour before the showing. It tastes like it smells. Pre cut the pie. Leave saucers with forks. Set out disposable cups, ...
What to Do If You Get a Robocall
May 15, 2020
Few things can be more annoying than answering the phone while you're in the middle of something — and then being greeted by a recording.If you receive a robocall trying to sell you something (and you haven’t given the caller your written permission), it’s an illegal call. You should hang up. Then, file a complaint ...
Can You Negotiate HUD Home Price?
February 08, 2020
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty If you’re thinking of purchasing a home and would like to get a good deal, you may want to consider buying a Charlotte HUD home. HUD homes are homes owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and they are usually offered for sale at affordable prices.When ...
NEWLY LISTED - TENNESSEE
February 03, 2020
This area, Lake Tansi Village/Crossville is known in Retirement Community Magazines. Buyers are arriving from out of state to see this property. Clients arrived yesterday from North Carolina. Check out the amenities of Lake Tansi Village at www.laketansipoa.com This is a semi wooded corner lot, 3 bedroom home, 2 baths, attached 2 ...
TENNESSEE PROPERTY NEWLY LISTED
January 19, 2020
HUD OWNED 3 BEDROOM HOME $96,000436 Penny Ln, Sparta, TN MLS #195720 County Cape Cod design, with a covered front porch. The front porch extends the length of the house, and with views of open fields. Bring your rockers and porch swings, this outdoor room will ...
FACING FALSE FEARS OF THE HUD ASSET IN NEED OF REPAIRS
September 30, 2019
Many buyers shy away from properties that need repairs. Uneduacted agents do not assit the buyer populations in this matter either. When purchasing an asset from HUD there are many benefits to an FHA buyer. One of the best valued benefit is allowance of up to $10,000 in repairs. These repairs can be escrowed into ...
2.94 ACRES - 3 BEDROOM HOME - GARAGE
August 04, 2019
THIS HOME SCREAMS 'CHECK ME OUT!'Clean country setting3 bedrooms 2 full bathrooms Fireplace@1374 square feet Detached building Fencing ...
How to Make Your HUD Home Energy Efficient
July 04, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Dreaming of lower utility bills?The consistently increasing cost of utility bills is a source of concern among many homeowners. When you are trying to pay off the monthly mortgage of your Charlotte home, put food on the table, send children to school, and save some amount for rainy days, each ...
Three bedroom home & THREE CAR GARAGE
June 28, 2019
Wow! When can you buy a 3 bedroom home with a 3 car garage for $105,000?I can answer that! Right now is when.Where is at a pretty country setting in Cookeville, Tennessee. 15391 Dodson Branch Hwy.3 bedrooms, 2 baths, @1512 square feet heat living space. Lot size @0.69 ac - ...
BRICK HOME - CARPORT & GARAGE
May 06, 2019
Enjoy neighborhood private lakes in Middle TennesseeNice brick home, easy living on one level. $90,000 MLS #191650Attached carport can double as a covered patio, bonus detached garage. Rooms are large, good storage in utility room. Great community. This home qualifies for $100.00 down payment program, for HUD Owned Homes, subject to a new FHA appraisal. ...
Five Ways to Buy a HUD Home in Charlotte NC
May 02, 2019
Post by: Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty Are you looking for a HUD home?Acquiring a Charlotte NC HUD home is excellent for many reasons. Maybe you've been dreaming of becoming an investor in real estate. Perhaps you enjoy building with your hands and would like a project, like a fixer-upper home. Or it could be ...
TWO HOMES FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!
April 22, 2019
Two for the price of one! 1930's three bedroom home, PLUS a detached 2 bedroom home. Enjoy living in a quaint Tennessee town with a history of river travel on The Cumberland River. Easy access to Interstate 40 to commute to employment out of the area. This home qualifies for $100.00 down payment program*, for ...
LIVE LIKE YOU ARE ON VACATION YEAR ROUND IN THE HILLS OF TENNESSEE
October 01, 2018
Live like you are on a year round vacation or make this your second home destination. Located on The Cumberland Plateau, in a beautiful wooded and private setting of 4.13 acres. It will soon be fireplace weather - you will stay warm from this lovely two story fireplace. 1.5 stories, full basement, 3 ...
Adapting Terry Watson’s “Three Sheets” for the HUD Sales Process by Tony Smith, Wanda Smith & Associates
August 15, 2018
In last month’s blog post, I talked about the great Terry Watson’s “Three Sheets” for a real estate transaction. The sheets are a wonderful tool for agents to communicate with buyers and sellers and convey things we, as agents, already know and take as a given, that our buyers and sellers might not know or understand. ...
Understanding the Good Neighbor Next Door Lottery
April 13, 2018
When most of us hear the word “Lottery,” we start mentally spending the $100 million dollars we’ll get if we win. Though, not going to lie, I still have the occasional disturbing dream leftover from reading Shirley Jackson’s short story, “The Lottery” when I was a junior in high school decades ago. The Hunger ...
Marketing HUD Homes for Your Business Even When You're Not the LLB!
March 15, 2018
Being a HUD Local Listing Broker is both a privilege and an honor; it's something that a lot of real estate agents aspire to, but unfortunately, because of limited inventory not everyone can be a HUD LLB. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: Even if you are not a HUD Local Listing Broker, ...
Marketing HUD Homes for Your Business Even When You're Not the LLB!
March 15, 2018
Being a HUD Local Listing Broker is both a privilege and an honor; it's something that a lot of real estate agents aspire to, but unfortunately, because of limited inventory not everyone can be a HUD LLB. That's the bad news. Here's the good news: Even if you are not a HUD Local Listing Broker, ...
10 Things to Look for When Buying a House
March 05, 2018
By Jiordan CastleBuying a house is a bit like planning for your wedding day — there are months packed with excitement, stress, planning, and then, finally, the big payoff. I know because I have 2 exceedingly interesting sisters (a hummus-making social worker and a gluten-free marketing maven) who both committed to the big stuff — husbands and houses ...
Home Ownership Opportunities Workshop Hosted By Showcase Realty, A Huge Success
December 19, 2017
Hosted at the Showcase Realty offices at South Mint Street in Charlotte, NC, our Home Ownership Opportunities Workshop on December 14, 2017 was almost house full with eager home buyers and investors interested in learning about the overall homebuying process, as well as the merits of buying a HUD home. Nancy Braun, Showcase Realty's Owner and ...
HUD - HOMES WITHIN YOUR REACH
November 17, 2017
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