Are you about to move into your new apartment? Don't miss these tips coming up next… Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. Many people move into their apartments thinking they know how everything and get slammed with having to pay more than they agree to. When a building is full and landlords want more money, what can they do to make more money? They charge fees. Landlords are making new fees daily to make t...
First time buyer but don't have much cash? I got some quick tips coming up next. Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. Whether you are recently married or a bachelor buying your first home, it can be difficult especially if you don't have much money. You will need to put down 20% of the home's value, but what most people don't know is that there is help for people who need it. There are FHA-insured mortgages...
Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. When you are moving keep a record of all your moving expenses. If you meet certain criteria's you can deduct the expenses from the federal income taxes. You can look up the rules online under publication 521 titled "moving expenses" on the IRS website. If you have a library of books, consider sending them with the post office, they have special rates for books and magazi...
Are you about to sign a lease for a new place? I have some important advice you can't miss coming up next Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. If you are a renter you know how strong a rental agreement is and how difficult it is to get out of it. So when you have the rental agreement in front of you take an extra second and think if you realistically will be able to live in the same apartment for a few year...
Did you hear the news about Countrywide? You don't want to miss the hottest news coming up next. Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. The notorious Countrywide Financial Corp is being sued by the California attorney general. Countrywide is being accused of misleading advertising, taking on risky home loans, and other unfair business practices. He wants relief for people impacted as a result of the mortgage ...
Looking to rent an apartment but landlords keeps rejecting you? I have some tips that you need to watch out for coming up next. Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. Landlords have found new tools to use at their disposable to help filter out potential tenants. For a small fee of 15-35$, background screening companies will screen applicants and tell landlords everything including criminal history, eviction h...
Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. People are using technology more and more to help them with the sale of their home. The internet allows sellers to showcase their homes worldwide and it's easier for potential buyers to look at it. They can have all the information right before them. Make sure you have your house on as many websites as possible including craigslist. The more exposure you have the better ...
Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. The price of your home is what attracts or deters people from being interested in your property. But there are tricks you can do to buyers while keeping the price where you want it. Slim the price a little, we all know that 899,000 is barely less than 900,000 but to the buyer it makes a big difference. Also a round number, such as $695,000, will convey quality, while a p...
Have a low credit score? I got a quick tip coming up next… Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com. A low credit score is hard to change but there are ways to raise it. Go to the bank, and get a small loan, about 1,000 dollars. You will have to pay about 7 percent interest rate, which isn't that much, about 70 dollars a year. Every month when the bill for it comes, pay it off and your credit score will go up, and continue that for a few years and once the loan i...
Trying to sell your home in this market? I got some good tips coming up next. Hey, this is Joseph Yomtoubian and you are watching FirstAmericanTv.com, Your source for Real Estate and Mortgage News 24/7. The real estate market is in a slump and if you're trying to sell your home you are going to have some trouble. You are going to want to give away some freebies. Try anything from luncheons to raffling off a gift card or if it's a condo, offer to pay their homeowner association fees. If you are...