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Quantitative Tightening and Inverted Market Economics of Housing

Quantitative Tightening and Inverted Market Economics of Housing

by JAbdilla | Apr 21, 2022 | Investment, Real Estate, Transactional

Reuters just published an article announcing a leak from the Federal Reserve about the beginning of Quantitative Tightening – https://www.reuters.com/business/calling-time-qe-central-banks-prep-synchronized-asset-cull-2022-04-19/. What, you might ask is that?...
The Illinois Short Sale Guide – NEW for 2021 and COVID

The Illinois Short Sale Guide – NEW for 2021 and COVID

by JAbdilla | Jun 17, 2020 | Foreclosure, Investment, Litigation, Real Estate

If you are facing foreclosure after COVID, it is time to talk seriously about a short sale. Short sales are the best method to reduce the credit hit, keep your equity, and get back to normal. This article is based on a presentation I gave to North American Title...
Dual Agency? Rights, Realtors, and Lawyers.

Dual Agency? Rights, Realtors, and Lawyers.

by JAbdilla | May 10, 2020 | Investment, Multi-Board 7.1, Real Estate, Transactional

Dual agency is when the same Real Estate Agent represents both the buyer and the seller. In Illinois, this arrangement is perfectly legal, and it is just a check-box on Section 29 of the Multiboard 7.0 Contract. These arrangements can be a nice opportunity fo both an...
The COMPLETE Multiboard 7.0 Guide – All 39 Clauses Explained

The COMPLETE Multiboard 7.0 Guide – All 39 Clauses Explained

by JAbdilla | May 7, 2020 | Investment, Multi-Board 7.1, Real Estate, Transactional

There is only one piece of paper I see every single day. If you wound up on this page, I think you’ve probably seen it too. It’s intimidating, it’s lengthy, and it’s written in complicated legalese. But, if you’re buying, selling, short...
What can I buy with my FICO score after COVID?

What can I buy with my FICO score after COVID?

by JAbdilla | May 4, 2020 | Coronavirus, Investment, Multi-Board 7.1, Real Estate, Rental, Transactional

In April 2020, JP Morgan Chase announced that it would require all new loans to have a 700 FICO score and place 20% down at the time of closing. Soon after, other major lenders like United Wholesale Mortgage and even Fannie Mae followed suit! This time last year,...
For Sale by Owner – 6 Questions for FSBO Due Diligence

For Sale by Owner – 6 Questions for FSBO Due Diligence

by JAbdilla | Apr 26, 2020 | Investment, Real Estate, Transactional

For Sale By Owner. FSBO. These words often mean a seller looking to save money, but how do you protect yourself as a buyer? With for sale by owner homes, you can only know one thing from the start. All you know is that the seller is not using a real estate agent who...
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