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apexoffice
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Joined: 09 Jul 2008
Posts: 104 Location: Atlanta, GA
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Posted: Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:33 pm Post subject: |
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Hello everyone!
My name is Benjamin Smith, owner of Apex Appraisals & Consulting, LLC covering the Atlanta area. I have been appraising for almost 7 years and just started my own firm last year. I am also involved in a few other forums as well and enjoy the opportunity to learn from others as well as share insights from my side of the fence. If anyone ever has general appraisal questions, I am always available to offer helpful advice.
See y'all in the forums!
Benjamin _________________ Benjamin Smith
Atlanta Area Appraiser
Apex Appraisals & Consulting, LLC
www.appraisalapex.com |
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larry

Joined: 27 Jun 2007
Posts: 3328
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:44 am Post subject: |
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Hi Benjamin.
Welcome to the forum.
So you are an appraiser and an owner of a company. Great We hope we can learn a lot from you
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Caron
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Joined: 19 Jul 2005
Posts: 1562 Location: florida
266.58 Dollars($)
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steve

Joined: 23 Jul 2008
Posts: 2 Location: San Diego, CA, USA
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Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Hi everyone. I'm Steve Jones, recent first-time homebuyer and full-time domain entrepreneur. This forum looked like an interesting helpful place so I figured I'd join.
My homebuying experience was an interesting one - not so much buying the home but the loan process. The condo seller's preferred lender was a company that was a client of mine when I worked at NVS (real estate appraisal management firm) though different branch offices, and I ended up really getting dicked around. I ultimately had to pay 20% down, and pay off my credit cards and my car to quality for a CalHFA first-time homebuyer program through them...ended up getting a pretty nice 5.25% fixed 30 year mortgage even though originally I was quoted 5.625%, and along the way they almost tried to stick me with a 7% 10-year interest only! Anyways, I had intentionally stayed living with my mom until I bought a place so I could afford it and never throw away money on rent, so I'm happy at least I accomplished what I wanted to. However, as you see in my sig, I've lost more than my down payment in value on the place (yes, I realize saying "lost" isn't accurate as I still own the place and plan to for at least a few more years). I bought at a supposed good time to buy, when prices were "low", but they kept going lower and lower...ugh.
Anyways, I'm glad to see a nice helpful forum like this and will surely make use of experts here whenever I encounter more mortgage/home-buying fun. Good luck to everyone in your businesses, lives, and loans! _________________ InternetMortgageBroker.com, LoanInsurance.org, and other mortgage and financial domains for sale at NameTrader.com!
Condo purchase price June 2007: $280,000
Condo value July 2008 (per Zillow): $222,500 - OUCH! |
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Samantha
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Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Posts: 1602 Location: MASSACHUSETTS
149.70 Dollars($)
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Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 11:55 am Post subject: RE: welcome to our community |
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Hi Steve,
A warm welcome on behalf of our community.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. It's quite a detail and hopefully it'll be an interesting read for others as well. _________________ Know how to compare lenders with mortgage booklet |
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eroxxzy4

Joined: 02 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: Hi All!! |
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| Just wanted to say Hi to everyone and introduce myself. My name is Eliza and I'm a PA Realtor as well as a Medical Assistant. If you have any questions about the current housing market, weather you're wanting to buy or sell, don't hesitate to ask...or even if you have simple medical questions maybe I will be able to help =) |
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Caron
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Joined: 19 Jul 2005
Posts: 1562 Location: florida
266.58 Dollars($)
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:21 am Post subject: |
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Hi eroxxzy,
Welcome to our community.
Hope you like participating here and interacting with others. Feel free to send me a pm in case you'd like to give any suggestions for our community.
Good luck _________________ Mortgage Shopping made easy with booklet |
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Kathy Bailey
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:26 am Post subject: introduce myself |
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Hi,
I wanted to introduce myself- I have been a "guest" here for a while (using name Bailey) but I didn't register because I was in middle of a job change. I am now back with Midamerican Home Services Lending, a Joint Venture with Wells Fargo Mortgage. (Our name will be changing to Home Services Lending in 2 weeks.)
I have been a mortgage originator with Wells Fargo Mortgage, then this affiliate for 6 years, then I moved to Bank of America for a few months, then back to this Wells Fargo affiliate. My office is in a large real estate office in Des Moines, Iowa. Prior to originating mortgages, I worked in the mortgage servicing department at Wells Fargo Mortgage (call center, taking escalated calls.)
I am happy to have this forum as a resource- it is always good to increase my knowledge base! I also hope I can perhaps help out homebuyers and contribute in a meaningful way. |
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Adalia
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:38 pm Post subject: Want to know how to stop Foreclosure Fast ???? |
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The easy way: go to stop foreclosure : tostopforeclosure.com
Those are REOs.
For pre-foreclosure, there are several ways. They include, note buying, short sales, and providing services to those at risks of foreclosure. As to how to do each, that's a bigger lesson than I can post here. You are better off learning which ever method you wish to work with.
I run a real estate seminar list. You might find one that suits you.
Also, be aware that foreclosure investing is also rehab investing. You will rarely find a foreclosure that doesn't need, at least minor rehab. Especially in today's market when buyers are looking for upgrades. |
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gmakerley
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Joined: 09 Nov 2007
Posts: 7448 Location: bloomfield, ct
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Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 7:05 am Post subject: |
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bailey, it's nice to know you actually have a first name.
it's also nice to know you decided to join us, at last, instead of masquerading as a pop-in visitor, aka guest, for so long. we welcome your expertise and good counsel. _________________ George M. Akerley
Loan Consultant
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Samantha
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Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Posts: 1602 Location: MASSACHUSETTS
149.70 Dollars($)
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BG

Joined: 13 Oct 2008
Posts: 1
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Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 7:48 am Post subject: New Member |
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Greetings all.
My name is Billy Grossmiller and I run the marketing and sales at TITLE, inc. We're a title agency operating in all 50 states. Since our incorporation in 1998, we have steadily grown to assist in all forms of real estate closings.
If you are in need of high-quality title at an extremely competitive rate, or would just like an unbiased opinion, please email me for a personalized company introduction.
I believe sites like this will better the entire community by connecting professionals with professionals.
Best,
Billy Grossmiller
TITLE, inc.
1-800-660-9025
"BG@TITLEinc.com"
"www.TITLEinc.com"
[Deactivated email address and link as per forum rules. Thanks.] |
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Samantha
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Joined: 16 Sep 2005
Posts: 1602 Location: MASSACHUSETTS
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Posted: Tue Oct 14, 2008 5:59 am Post subject: |
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Hi BG,
Welcome to our forums.
It's a pleasure to have professionals from different fields as part of this community. I hope you'll enjoy being a part of this community and participate in the community activities as well.
May god bless you.
Samantha _________________ Know how to compare lenders with mortgage booklet |
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carolthompson

Joined: 20 Oct 2008
Posts: 1
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Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 12:03 am Post subject: HI! |
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My name is Carol and I am new to the forum. I own a site which offers online legal form products, including deeds and other real estate forms. The name of the site is "MyLegalEdge.com". The URL is "http://www.mylegaledge.com".
I also have a sister site which offers legal summaries on a variety of subjects. The name of this site is "MyLegalReview.com". The URL is "http://www.mylegalreview.com".
I hope to be of service to you in the forum and I look forward to being a participant in various discussions.
Sincerely,
Carol Thompson, J.D.
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jameshogg

Joined: 20 Dec 2005
Posts: 4291 Location: nevada
509.34 Dollars($)
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Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2008 1:10 am Post subject: |
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Hi Carol!
Welcome to MortgageFit Forums!
It will be great to have you as one of the members of the community. I hope you'll enjoy being a part of MortgageFit community and participate in the community activities also.
Thanks. |
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