About three weeks ago I put a HUD home on the market. I put my yard sign out, there was a sticker with the name of an Emergency contact in the window, doors were secured, fences to the back property were locked. Doing HUD homes means a weekly inspection of the property to insure that…
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ATTENTION BORROWER! This may be the largest and most important loan you get during your lifetime. You should be aware of certain rights before you enter into any loan agreement. You have the RIGHT to shop for the best loan for you and compare the charges of different mortgage brokers and lenders. You have the RIGHT…
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The newest scam. Members of a Church in North Carolina are squatting in vacant home, claiming they own the home and even filing deeds. Amazing really, however everyone should be aware. This particular Church is in 15 states and I don’t know if Louisiana is one of them. However, nothing would stop another religious organization…
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This morning I got a call from a fellow who said he was calling to set up an appointment for an inspection of my home. I said what inspection? He said well, I have a request here for our company to come in inspect the roof, the heating system, the air conditioning system, the electric,…
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Yesterday I posted an ad on Craig’s List for a rental that I have on Oak Street, New Orleans 70118. The unit is a 3 bedroom, 2 full bath with about 1800 square feet duplex asking $2000.00. A very nice individual by the name of Susan emailed me to tell me this unit was just…
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Foreclosure rescue and mortgage modification scams are a growing problem. Homeowners must protect themselves so they do not lose money—or their home. Scammers make promises that they cannot keep, such as guarantees to “save” your home or lower your mortgage, oftentimes for a fee. Scammers may pretend that they have direct contact with your mortgage…
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Several consumers have recently been victimized by online scams that use the RE/MAX name. The scammer places an ad online for an apartment rental. Photos of the apartment show a perfectly furnished, clean, living space and the rent is much lower than it should be for the area. After the potential renter expresses interest…
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