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SELL THIS HOUSE ~ HOME -- Tulsa, OK--Nicki Unertl Nicki, Laurie, and Laurie's two kids have lived in their three-bedroom Tulsa home for six years. It's time for a move to the country, so they ve got to get their place ready to sell. Homes in this neighborhood usually sell within eight days, but not theirs! So what's the problem? Nicki's preference for dark colors is reflected in the living room, dining room, and kids' rooms. The whole house needs to be brightened up. Ashley's room is a magenta nightmare, and with its baseball theme, John's room could pass for Yankee Stadium. more » See what they did » Want to see your home on Sell This House? Click here to find out how. REMIND ME TO WATCH Would you like to receive special updates, reminders, and related info? Then sign up! Watch the preview -- This Old House meets Candid Camera in SELL THIS HOUSE™ SELL THIS HOUSE™ gets inside the mind of the buyer and the heart of the seller with real life experiences and great advice on how to prepare your house for the market. Each week features homeowners desperate to sell and prospective buyers secretly videotaped as they express their observations upon first seeing the house. Enter a real estate and home decoration expert who recommends changes. In the end, the house is transformed (on a budget) and the buyers are brought back. Will the house sell? For how much? To whom? You'll learn the answers as participants experience the ups and downs of SELL THIS HOUSE™.

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Inman Real Estate News - Navigating real estate loan locks, docs Part 7: Finding the right home loan Navigating+real+estate+loan+locks%2c+docs Part+7%3a+Finding+the+right+home+loan %3ca+href%3d'http%3a%2f%2fwww.inman.com'+target%3d'_blank'%3eInman+News%3c%2fa%3e Jack+Guttentag 2005-12-19T00%3a00%3a00.0000000-08%3a00 49257 HOME | NEWS | JOIN | PRODUCTS | CONFERENCES | ADVERTISE | ADVICE | ABOUT US | CONTACT US | SUBMIT A TIP Member Resources Members Home Search Inman News Content Warehouse Cartoon Database Weekly Newsletter Special Reports Audio Files Inman Blog Feedback Connect Registration Audio Conference LETTERS TO THE EDITOR There's no denying real estate bubble Re: ' Worst-case scenario for housing next year ' (Dec. 28) Dear Editor: I have been a real estate investor since I was 19. I am now 54. To deny a real estate bubble is to ignore the obvious market fundamentals. Obviously, there are different factors in different markets, but as a longtime investor/Realtor/broker there is no logical argument against real estate prices declining 10 percent to 30 percent in the "hot markets." The South Florida condo market will be a blood bath. The median income cannot buy the median house in most markets; interest rates will continue creeping up; speculators have driven prices to insane levels and when the going gets rough they will walk from a lot of residential properties. Most "hot" areas are becoming alarmingly overbuilt with residential inventories rising; lenders have ticking time bombs in their ARMs, negative equity and interest-only mortgages. Do your homework. Be wary of those whose opinions are tainted by the fact that they or their company have a stake in this insane market continuing. Michael H. Mosieur Mosieur Business Brokers Re: ' America closes doors to architectural expression ' (Dec. 26) Dear Editor: This is one of the most insightful articles I've read in a long time. We might add, "And what are we doing to our children as we worship at the altar of the mundane?" Years ago I read that about 1,000 children were tested for creativity just prior to entering kindergarten. Eighty-five percent of the children tested "creative." Twelve years later the same group was tested, and only 35 percent of the students tested "creative." What happened to the children along the scholastic way, and does the country even care? Where's the outcry? Isn't the creativity of our generations one of our most precious resources? It's been said that we're only one generation away from losing our freedom. Could it be that with escalating offshore competition in view, and stultifying U.S. scholastic models utilized, that the above advisory could also apply to our economic freedom? A. Bruce Belfield III Associate real estate broker Hurricane, W.V. FREE website content! Make Inman.com your homepage Get the Inman News Toolbar Link to Inman News Consumer News Commercial News Real Estate Articles from Inman News Already a Member? Log in below to view full story: User ID: Password: Lost Password? Navigating real estate loan locks, docs Part 7: Finding the right home loan Monday, December 19, 2005 By Jack Guttentag Inman News To read this article, become a Member of Inman News now! JOIN NOW TO BECOME AN INMAN MEMBER 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Group discounts available First Name: Last Name: E-mail: User Name: Call 1.800.775.4662 x128 8am - 5pm Pacific Time to order by phone or to get a discount group membership for your company or colleagues. View News Article Sample Hear Sample View Newsletter Sample Connect Info View Audio Conference Schedule Back Top © 2005 Inman News Home | Privacy | Editorial | Legal | Site Map

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FHLBank Atlanta Login | News | Careers | Events | Site Map | Contact Us * Learn More * Member Login * FAQs * Learn More * Approved PFIs * View Pricing * 2006 AHP Announcement * 2006 AHP Updates * CIS Sponsor Login * Sponsor Registration Highlights from the Bank Bank Declares 4.60 Dividend The board of directors of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta has approved an annualized dividend rate of 4.60 percent. Readmore Historical Interest Rates Now on FHLBAccess All FHLBank interest rates are available on FHLBAccess, the Banks online, members-onlysystem. In early 2006, current and historical interest rates will no longer beavailable on the Bank's public website. Readmore Learn More About Funding In Key West FHLBank representatives will be presenting at the Southeastern Conference of Community Bankers on Jan. 27, 2005. They will be describing innovative ways to fund your loan growth. Read more New Forms for EDP\CIP Advances Available The Bank has revised the application and supporting documentation for the Community Investment and Economic Development advance programs. New forms are in effect immediately and can be downloaded from our website. View EDP forms View CIP forms First-time Homebuyer Funds Still Available The Bank has nearly $200,000 of matching funds available for member financialinstitutions that are working with first-time homebuyers who need down paymentor closing cost assistance. Read more November BankTalk and HillTalk Available Get the details behind structured repos, streamline securities safekeeping and wire transfers with FHLBAccess, and learn how the Banks Community Investment Program can help you save money. Read more Structured Repo Discussion The Expander Advance Member Products and Services Guide Capital Plan Reference Contact List COLLATERAL CVR Fee Schedule Webinar Recording Eligibility Qualifying Collateral Reports (QCRs) Verifications Government & Industry Relations Legislative Action Center HillNet: Grassroots Advocacy Program Terms and Conditions | Member Privacy Statement | General Privacy Policy © 2005, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. All Rights Reserved. Atlanta, GA, 30309; 1.800.536.9650.

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Buying Property Abroad - Property Abroad for Sale Properties Abroad - Buying and Selling Property Abroad - 20:42:59 GMT Home | Contact | About Us | Viewing Properties | Purchase Procedure | Selling? | Work With Us | Resources | Useful Contacts | Exhibitions | Investment & SIPP email us: call us: +44 (0)20 8920 5260 UK local call: 0845 644 7611 Buying a property abroad? Search by Country, Region, Town, Reference or property name... Customise our site to show... Set Currency to -- Browse by Region -- SPAIN TURKEY FRANCE PORTUGAL CYPRUS MOROCCO EGYPT FLORIDA DUBAI -- Pre-release Investment Opportunities Please register your interest with us if you would like to be kept informed of any land or off plan property investment opportunities the moment they arise. Such investments offer rapid high returns. Please provide us with... NAME ADDRESS DAYTIME CONTACT NUMBER EMAIL INVESTMENT BUDGET MAXIMUM pureinvestment@propertiesabroad.com Thank you. Carol Mann Sales director SIPPS - Residential Property and Pensions It is now possible to purchase residential property in both the UK and overseas utilizing a Self Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) as long as completion does not take place before 6th April 2006. This means that your pension can buy property off plan today. The main requirements are as follows: The property must satisfy the lawyers and trustees in respect of due diligence ie the property or development must satisfy the necessary legal requirements such as planning permission, legal title, building licenses etc If let, the property should be managed by a professional letting and/or management company For property located in the UK, the income (rent) received will be free of income tax, and on the future sale of the property there will be no capital gains tax on the profit. For property located overseas, the tax position is yet to be fully clarified, but it is anticipated that there will be an element of income and capital gains tax that cannot be reclaimed if the purchase is overseas and that countrys tax regime dictates that income and capital gains tax is chargeable on investment property. The precise position in relation to taxation will be clarified later this year. Your SIPP will be able to borrow up to 50% of the total fund to assist with a property purchase. However, most trustees will require absolute certainty that the monies will be available in your pension fund at completion. This could be in the form of an unconditional mortgage offer at the time of paying the deposit, or a certainty that you or your company will make a contribution in the next tax year (when contribution limits and subsequent tax relief is greater than in the current tax year). It is also possible for individuals to collectively purchase property with other individuals pension funds. This syndication is straightforward and enables people who have smaller pension funds to pool resources. Some practical points if you dont already have all your funds in the right type of SIPP: You may have several pension schemes with a number of different insurers. Before you can consider a property purchase, you will need to transfer some or all of your pension funds to a SIPP with a company who have confirmed that they will allow you buy residential property now. In order to avoid any delay, and ensure that you buy your chosen property at the best possible price, it is possible for you to pay a reservation fee and initial deposit(s) from your own resources, and the property to be purchased from you, by your pension after April 2006. This will enable you and your adviser time to affect the necessary transfers to the SIPP to ensure that funds are available before completion. You will of course need to ensure that you will have sufficient monies in order to complete the transaction and cover all anticipated costs. Please ask us for further details if required. When the pension purchases the contract from you, this may create a chargeable event (we anticipate that the property will have increased in value between now and next April) and hence you may be liable for capital gains tax. This could be an opportunity for you to realize gains within your annual CGT exemption. For example, a purchase at one of our golf resorts would currently cost approximately £125,000. Assuming that prices increased by 6% between now and April 2006, the market value would be £132,500 and this is the price that the pension would have to pay. This would create a taxable gain of £7,500 which is within the annual exemption and would be tax free (assuming that you have made no other gains in the current tax year). If you purchase the property jointly, you could make gains of up to £17,000 without paying any capital gains tax. This gain could be invested in your pension in the next tax year (as a contribution), and enjoy tax relief. For a basic rate taxpayer, this would gross up to £9,615 and for a higher rate tax payer, £12,500. Hence, by acting now, you could effectively fund around 10% of the purchase price with some simple yet legitimate tax planning. If you have high earnings, paying tax at 40% (and available capital now), rather than paying £125,000 for a property, you could, through pension contributions post April 2006, pay as little as £67,500 for a property purchased today at £125,000 by a combination of the above, and the higher rate relief available on your post A day contribution. This equates to an immediate gain of 54%. You need to accept that the actual structure of the purchase and precise taxation implications have yet to be clarified for overseas property. It is confirmed however, that the purchase can take place, provided the property is deemed by the trustee to be suitable. Syndication We believe that there will be a great demand for collective property purchase, for people who want to combine a sound financial investment with the ability to use a property abroad for occasional personal use, but dont have sufficient funds in their own plans. For an additional fee, you can syndicate with other people to jointly own property and pool your resources. These other people could be family members, friends or colleagues. Because of the charges and other practical implications, we anticipate that this will be available to people who have a minimum fund value of around £25,000. Beneficiaries on death do not have to be the other syndicated owners, but the relevant documentation needs to be in place to deal with things like retirement and death in much the same way as company directors effect a shareholders agreement to clarify these issues. 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VA Home Loan Information - Veteran Loans from MRC Contact | Mortgage Rates | Mortgage Calculators Mortgages Refinancing Debt Consolidation Mortgage Resources Loans FHA Loan VA Loan What Type Of Loan Are You Looking For? Please Select.... VA Home Loan Home Loan VA Home Refinance Home Refinance FHA Home Loan What Is The Approximate Value Of Your Property? VA Loan Information VA home loans are designed to provide assistance in purchasing a home for United States Veterans. A benefit of a VA loan is that you can purchase a home with no down payment. In addition, it is slightly easier to qualify for a Veterans Affair loan when compared to a regular loan. Many people for who actually qualify for a VA Loan are not aware of it. If you would like to learn how to get approved for this type of Loan or to find out whether you qualify for one, you may speak with a mortgage specialist by calling 800-930-9201 . Get a free prequalification for a VA home loan Apply for a VA Streamline Refinance New! The VA is now offering VA adjustable rate mortgages. Click above to see if you qualify for a 3yr or 5 yr ARM. If you do NOT plan to stay in your home for a long time, the ARM may be best for you. The VA Adjustable Rate Mortgage is fantastic for anyone who does not plan on staying in their home for more than 5 years. It will help save you a great deal of money because the interest rates are generally much lower. Who qualifies for a VA Loan? The following table shows what type of service (and for what duration is required in order to be eligible for a VA Loan: Wartime Service during: WWII - 09/16/40 to 07/25/47 Korean - 06/27/50 to 01/31/55 Vietnam - 08/05/64 to 05/07/75 Persian Gulf - 8/2/90 to undetermined You must have at least 90 days on active duty. Plus, you must have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you served less than the standard 90 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability. Peacetime Service during periods: 07/26/47 to 06/26/50 02/01/55 to 08/04/64 05/08/75 to 08/01/90 To qualify for a Veteran Loan, you must have served at least 181 days of continuous active duty. Plus, you must have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. If you served less than the standard 181 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service connected disability. Call us at 800-930-9201 Other questions about VA Loans: 1) Is the spouse or children of a veteran eligible? A spouse is eligible if the veteran died as a result of a service connected disability or died while on active duty. The children are not eligible. 2) Who makes the loans? Private lenders make the loans. However, the VA guarantee protects these lenders against loss. The guaranty will allow lenders to make loans without other requirements (for example, a down payment). To find out what lenders have the best VA loan programs, visit the Veterans Center or you may call 800-930-9201 . 3) Can I get a VA loan if I have been foreclosed on in the past? Yes. The best way to find out how to qualify for this is to contact a mortgage specialist . They can give you advice on what you can do to ensure you can qualify for a loan. If you are considering a VA Loan, remember that there are still a variety of different mortgages. A mortgage broker can be a useful tool to help find the most appropriate mortgage for your purchase. If you plan on living in your home for a long period of time, you may want to consider the traditional fixed-rate 15- or 30-year loan. Another option is to choose an adjustable rate mortgage and consider refinancing again in a few years. Short-term mortgages include balloon mortgages and one-year adjustable rate mortgages. Get more VA eligibility information or get information about the VA loan limits for your home . Call 800-930-9201 to get additional advice about a VA ARM. If you have questions or would like help with your mortgage, you can call us at 800-930-9201 . "Nathan, I wanted you to know that everything went very well at our closing. It was quite pleasant. Thank you for everything." -Vicki Ficklen Mcdonough, GA More Testimonials Equal Opportunity Lender License Information We can help you find the lender (mortgage bank) that can get you the best deal for your financial situation (including setting you up with the best financing rates and loan term). MRC does not originate loans in MA, NJ, NY, ND, PA, VT, NV, WV, or DC. If you are getting a mortgage in one of these states, we will help you by directing your information to a lender in your state. Get additional information about a VA Loan , Home Loan , or 1031 Exchange : Privacy Policy .