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November 2011
» Is There a Doctor for the House?
Distressed properties continue to flood the market, and these homes usually need repairs. The Federal Housing Administration's 203(k) loan program can help.
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» More residential-edition articles
APPRAISALS: Prepare for changed standards
BRAC: Expand your business in affected areas
UNDERWRITING: AUSs keep up with requirements
BIZ: Earn trust face to face
BACKSPACE: A year after Dodd-Frank
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The FinePrint
By Richard Smith, Stearns Lending
"The deeper you look into the failings that led to the mortgage crisis, the angrier you get — at all levels."
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» Cross the Bridge to Funding Success
Even in this tight credit market, many private bridge lenders continue to fund deals. Understand what these lenders seek in terms of property types and documentation.
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» More commercial-edition articles
ENERGY: Light the way for clients
SELF-STORAGE: Financing via the SBA
HOTELS: How a strong sales force helps
LEASING: Tenants' effect on financing
Q&A: On asset-based lending
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Property TypeCast
By Victor Calanog, Reis Inc.
"Multifamily properties benefit directly from the ongoing travails of the for-sale housing market, as more people choose to rent."
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Type: Purchase
Broker Location: PA/16105
Posted: 7:38 a.m., 11/3/2011
Amount: $3,300,000
Status: Open
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» Washington, D.C.
The U.S. capital is booming, with a robust economy and a strong job market. Find out how the residential and commercial real estate markets in and around the district are benefiting.
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Michael Shane,
Sammamish Mortgage

No. 17 Most Loans Closed (2010)
Although many brokers are making the jump to banking these days, Michael Shane feels that brokering is right for him and has no plans to switch. This Washington state-based broker closed 480 loans totaling about $140.9 million in 2010.
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