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It Starts with the FIRST TIME HOME BUYER

Posted by Sandy Sivits on November 5, 2011 at 11:00 AM Comments comments (0)

We have title issues stemming from the Robo-signing that could affect a large percentage of people who bought foreclosure properties.  How to handle this is yet to be addressed by any government entity except the courts.


We have programs to help underwater homeowners – the success of these is dubious at best.


We are very good at looking at a small percentage of the issue and crafting a so...

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You're paying for the property - BUT YOU MIGHT NOT ACTUALLY OWN IT!

Posted by Sandy Sivits on October 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM Comments comments (0)

It seems that Massachusetts is still the birthplace of rebellion! The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has socked to the banks; but,in the process has socked it to homeowners & investors who purchased foreclosure properties.


Does it matter that the r...

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Sandy's Slant October 2011

Posted by Sandy Sivits on October 16, 2011 at 2:00 PM Comments comments (0)

My take on the market VIDEO Broadcast.  Check out my YouTube Channel for more market and property videos.

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Do Not Even Think Of Buying Real Estate Now!

Posted by Sandy Sivits on October 6, 2011 at 6:05 PM Comments comments (0)

1.     Don’t save hundreds of dollars a month on your mortgage because interest rates are at an all time low (under 4% average today).

2.     Don’t take your pick of properties that you could not have afforded in 2002-2005.

3.   &...

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It's a GREAT DEAL - but it needs fixing!

Posted by Sandy Sivits on September 13, 2011 at 5:05 PM Comments comments (0)


If you're looking to buy a fixer upper here are some things to consider:

  • Pick the right location!
  • Know Your Stuff
  • Make sure you consider the time and cost associated with doing a rehab
  • What are your financing options?

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Tips to Cut Utility Costs

Posted by Sandy Sivits on September 10, 2011 at 7:55 AM Comments comments (0)

With rising utility costs and overall living expenses, people everywhere are looking for creative ideas on how to reduce spending.  One of these major areas that can have a significant impact on your bottom line long-term is with heating, cooling and electric bills.

Therefore, it is important to take strides whenever possible to help alleviate this financial burden.  I have devised a checklist of 6 items for you to review and determine where you can start cutting back expenses...

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It's NOT HOUSING killing the economy - It's the ECONOMY & JOS KILLING HOUSING!

Posted by Sandy Sivits on August 18, 2011 at 4:55 PM Comments comments (0)

I've heard so many times how the housing market has brought down the economy.  It was not the housing industry that turned the economy south it was the banking industry which made very speculative loans (which had some very crazy terms to them) to the homebuyer.  This is not blaming the indivudal loan officers (let's blame everyone from appraisers to underwirters to the VPs who wanted to see more paper written).  If people didn't have the money available to purch...

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Occupied Affordale Housing is good for everyone!

Posted by sondra_sivits on August 18, 2011 at 8:00 AM Comments comments (0)

Are politicians and PhD always late to the game?

Two years ago, myself and an attorney came up with the idea to take the bank foreclosures and turn then into rental housing - everyone thought we were nuts. It would have been privately owned, professionally managed and privately funded. And t would have made ...

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