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How do Chinese purchase US Real Estate?

It is widely known in the United States that the Chinese are buying up real estate in Nevada and California. But how can that be? Chinese are only allowed to do so at a rate of $15,000 per year. One thing that the Chinese have to their advantage is large families. Mother’s, Father’s, Sister’s, Brother’s, […]

What Are Closing Costs? Part 1: Recurring Closing Costs

  This begins a five part series covering closings costs in Nevada real estate transactions. This series is prefaced with the fact that many closing costs are negotiable and customary costs can differ from city to city. This series is a general overview of what to expect at the closing table.   Part 1: Buyer’s […]

Why won’t the seller accept my offer?

Why won’t the seller accept my offer? It’s full price…. As a buyer it can be frustrating when a seller rejects, counters, or accepts another offer. To battle this headache here are a couple reasons why your offers are not being accepted.   1. The property is listed below market value. The list price is […]

Fannie Mae HomePath Buyer Incentives

Fannie Mae has rolled out their newest incentive for home buyers. We’ve seen Fannie do this before with up to partial closing costs paid for or bonuses to buyers agents but their new program will really help out home buyers with limited funds. The current program offers home buyers a concession up to 3.5% for […]

Down Payment Assistance for First Time Home Buyers

Well…. the Home At Last Bond Program ran out of money a few months ago but has been replaced by a new program. Currently, the Nevada Rural Housing Authority is offering the Home At Last Wish Program. This first time home buyer program is being run in partnership with Heritage Bank of Nevada and offers […]