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Waiting Periods for Financing After Bankruptcy or Short Sale

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Mark Killion

I like to give credit when credit is due… This great information was provided to me by: Robert OBoyle Branch Manager 13011 S 104th Ave Ste 204 Palos Park, IL 60464 Office: (708) 827-8001 Email: Robert.OBoyle@AcademyMortgage.com Until the next time, … Continue reading →

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What every buyer should know about condo financing

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Mark Killion

Financing a condo can be tricky.
Here are some important questions to ask the listing
broker BEFORE you submit an offer on a condo: Continue reading →

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FHA Approved Condos

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Mark Killion

Many potential buyers don’t realize that most condos are NOT FHA approved. FHA prefers to insure loans on single-family homes, two-to-four unit properties, and some mixed-use properties. So in order to buy most condos, you will have to use conventional … Continue reading →

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Sales way up in DEC 2009

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Mark Killion

According to a recent report, sales in December 2009 were up 33% compared to December 2008. Sales have been up 6 months in a row! But, overall, sales for the year were flat compared to 2008. In many areas of … Continue reading →

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FHA Financing

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Mark Killion

I will use this blog to share tidbits of real estate information for the Chicago area. Hopefully, someone will find my real estate ramblings useful at one time or another. Unless you’ve been under a rock, I’m sure you’re aware … Continue reading →

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