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April 12, 2010

What’s The Minimum Down Payment On A Duplex?

To buy a duplex, you need at least 20 percent down, right? Wrong. Remember, if you’re looking to owner occupy a duplex, triplex, or even a […]

March 18, 2010

If Your Duplex Buyer Can’t Find A Bank, Be One

Let’s face it. Due to foreclosures, short sales, job losses and tightened lending standards, fewer prospective duplex buyers can qualify for loans. Ultimately, this translates to […]

March 12, 2010

Congress Threatens To Require Higher FHA Down Payments

Once upon a time, way back in 2005 and 2006, you could buy a duplex with no money down. Then the housing crisis happened. And in an […]

February 11, 2010

Let Fannie Mae Buy You A Refrigerator

Last week Fannie Mae announced it is offering a 3.5 percent incentive for buyers who purchase and close on a property they own between January 28 […]