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Are Lenders Loosening Up on Those Buying a House?

By | May 11th, 2012|

If you’re thinking about buying a house and you haven’t applied for a mortgage since 2006, you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. The lax standards of the real estate boom era—like “no doc” loans, approved without supporting documentation, and “stated income” mortgages, where no proof of income was required—are history. If you want a mortgage [...]

Home Prices Still Falling

By | May 10th, 2012|

Home prices still falling and that continues to have an impact on the housing market. CoreLogic is interpreting the data positively but the implementation of the $26 billion dollar mortgage settlement means more foreclosures are coming to weigh down home values. CoreLogic a leading provider of housing market and real estate trend information released its [...]

Avoid Foreclosure Scams with These Official Resources

By | May 4th, 2012|

In the wake of the Great Recession and the damage done to the real estate market, many homeowners have an underwater mortgage or facing foreclosure. The government has set up programs intended to help, but unfortunately many scammers have also jumped on the bandwagon. According to the Homeownership Preservation Foundation (HPF), an independent national nonprofit [...]

Check Homeowners Association Fees and Amenities Before Buying

By | April 27th, 2012|

Always check your homeowners association fees and amenities before buying a home. Be sure there are no additional homeowners association fees or dues you have to pay before using common elements, like a community swimming pool, spa or workout facility. Do homeowners association fees provide access to a swimming pool and spa - but we [...]

Spring Real Estate Outlook: Inventory Worries

By | April 27th, 2012|

Home sellers and buyers have reason to be skeptical about predictions that this is the year that home prices will finally bottom out and begin to rise for good. Last year was supposed to be the breakthrough for buying and selling a home; instead, we saw a double dip in prices in the first quarter [...]

Buying a Home versus Long-term Renting

By | April 20th, 2012|

While becoming a homeowner has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, the recent recession has caused many Americans to question if buying a home is still the right move. For some, renting a home and saving the money that would have been spent on a mortgage has become the new American Dream, and [...]

Spring Real Estate Market Predictions and News

By | April 19th, 2012|

There’s a lot happening in the real estate market these days, and the jury’s still out on whether or not we’re in a real recovery. Foreclosure rates remain high despite a national dip in foreclosure activity, and the mortgage industry continues to struggle. To top it off, the $25 billion settlement between the states and [...]

For Sale By Owner Advice, Expert Real Estate Tips

By | April 16th, 2012|

Q: I have a possible buyer for my home and am selling it by myself. There is no agent involved on either side of the transaction. What are my responsibilities as a home seller? Are there any disclosures I have to make? There is no mortgage on the house. A: How fortunate you are to [...]

Cancelling Credit Cards to Get Cash Out Refinance

By | March 22nd, 2012|

Cancelling Credit Cards to Get Cash Out Refinance. You have an excellent credit score, great credit history, plenty of equity, and yet lender wants borrower to cancel many of his credit cards to qualify for a refinance.  Q: I have a situation in my mortgage refinance process and need your advice. My lender wants me [...]

When Selling a Home, End the Emotional Ties

By | March 16th, 2012|

When selling a home in an unfavorable market, it can be hard to face some facts. Most likely, your home will not command the price you want. It might be hard to cut your losses and move on. And you may find you have more emotional ties to selling your home than logical ones. Such [...]

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