How Long Could You Survive If You Lost Your Job?
Employed Americans say they can survive a median of 120 days (4 months) if they were to lose their job tomorrow, according to a survey released by Sna...
Latest News On Unemployment
The Labor Department released the latest jobs report today. Employers cut 524,000 jobs in December, bringing the unemployment rate to 7.2 percent. Tha...
Home Mortgage: The Balloon Loan
A home mortgage with one larger payment at some point is called a balloon loan. This type of mortgage is usually on a second mortgage. With these mortgage loans, most people will sell or refinance before the balloon payment is due. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video about these special mortgages and find out if a balloon loan is right for you.
IRS Announces Help For Taxpayers Who Owe Back Taxes
Looks like the Internal Revenue Service is following the example of financial institutions like banks and agreeing to work with people in financial di...
Consumer Bankruptcy Filings Increase By 33 Percent In 2008
Earlier this week the American Bankruptcy Institute announced the 2008 year-end total number of consumer bankruptcy filings: 1,064,927. In 2007, 801,...
Our Latest Real Estate Videos: Mortgage Loan Types
Check out our latest videos and learn more about different types of mortgage loans! What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) Loan? www.youtube.com/...
Rapper DMX Loses Home To Foreclosure
As rapper DMX sits behind bars awaiting sentencing, looters have been allegedly pillaging his Cave Creek, Ariz., home, which was foreclosed by his len...
Expert Real Estate Tips: Mortgage Broker Or Mortgage Banker?
What is the difference between a mortgage broker and a mortgage lender in real estate? Do mortgage brokers have an advantage over mortgage bankers with loan sources? Do mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers have the same access to funds? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for information on mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers.
Biggest Mistakes Mortgage Borrowers Make
What are the biggest mistakes mortgage borrowers make? Mortgage borrowers mistakes include being disorganized with paperwork and not asking enough questions. Learn the mortgage lingo, be prepared and organized with paperwork (W2s) and avoid confusion by asking questions during the mortgage borrowing process. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information on common mistakes mortgage borrowers make and how to avoid them.