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February 2012
» Rehab Loans May Lift Your Business Out of the Muck
Foreclosures and short-sale properties often need renovations and repairs. Partnering with contractors on FHA 203(k) loans may be the boost your business needs.
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» More residential-edition articles
REOs: Team up for distressed-property deals
MARKETING: Find a niche — and sell it
HARD MONEY: Know the basics
BIZ: Connect with clients through social media
BACKSPACE: Take care with clients with special needs
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DataDecoded » NEW
By Svenja Maarit Gudell, Zillow
"On average, buyers are getting more home for their money despite lower [conforming-loan] limits."
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» Brace Yourself for Rough Waters
Many loans from 2007 will mature this year, and the potential wave of defaults is shadowing the future of commercial mortgage-backed securities.
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» More commercial-edition articles
DUE DILIGENCE: Are you ready for changing requirements?
HOTELS: Brand-mandated upgrades need financing
LEGAL: Don't sign loan commitments just yet
DISTRESSED: Reposition or convert struggling assets
Q&A: MBA's E.J. Burke on the market's outlook
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Property TypeCast
By Victor Calanog, Reis Inc.
"Multifamily has shown the most consistent performance in terms of improvements in occupancies and rents, despite slow economic growth."
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Type: Hard money loan needed for SFR Purchase 50%
Broker Location: FL/33498
Posted: 7:48 AM 2/6/2012
Amount: $700,000
Status: Open
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Kathy Shaw, First Place Bank

No. 32 Most Loans Closed (2010)
Consistency is key for Kathy Shaw. She closed 421 loans in 2010, totaling more than $110 million in volume. Shaw had nearly the same numbers in 2009, and she expects similar numbers for 2011. A strong referral base and repeat business are critical to her success, she says.
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