July 31, 2010
- Mortgage Rates At All-Time Lows
Mortgage Rates At All-Time Lows
Mortgage interest rates continue to see new record lows, hitting rates not seen since the 1950s. But brokers say few of the many homeowners rushing to take advantage and refinance their loans will be able to qualify.
The high levels of unemployment and depressed property values in many parts of the country [...]
July 30, 2010
- Things to Consider When Buying a House
Things to Consider When Buying a House
Buying real estate is a very challenging task because you need to ensure you are not going to be wasting your money. This is why you need to strictly follow some steps on researching before buying a property.
First, you have to find an experienced and trustworthy real estate agent [...]
July 29, 2010
- Living Green - 13 Easy To Do Tips
Living Green - 13 Easy To Do Tips
To live green means to help our environment from the dangers that are destroying it. Green living starts with each of us. Here are just few easy tips to help you get started.
1. Switch to fluorescent bulbs in areas where extended lighting is required. Though the initial price [...]
July 28, 2010
- Home Improvements: Projects To Help Raise Property Values
Home Improvements: Projects To Help Raise Property Values
Some improvements you make in your home add value, others simply add enjoyment value. Here are a few projects that will help raise the actual appraised value of your home when the time comes to sell.
Replace outdated kitchen appliances with new ones - Many real estate professionals believe [...]
July 27, 2010
- Time to Cut the Cable on TV?
Time to Cut the Cable on TV?
Are you looking for ways to save money on things you may not be using anyway? With options like Netflix and Hulu, is it finally time to cut the cable on your expensive cable tv bill?
July 26, 2010
- House Approves Flood Insurance Reform
House Approves Flood Insurance Reform
The US House of Representatives have approved a flood insurance reform bill that would reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for five years.
The provision, which extends the program to Sept. 30, 2015, passed by a wide margin, 329 to 90, with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
It is strongly supported [...]
July 25, 2010
- Time For Homeowners to Refinance Mortgages?
Time For Homeowners to Refinance Mortgages?
Interest rates vs. costs and declining values are key factors to consider when refinancing your home. Is now the time for you to consider refinancing? Mortgage expert Chip Cummings answers some key questions in this Fox News interview…Have a question or comment about mortgage refinancing in today's market? Use [...]
July 24, 2010
- Credit Score Below 500? No FHA Home Loan
Credit Score Below 500? No FHA Home Loan
The door that was once wide open to homeownership closed a bit recently when a key government agency announced a proposal to no longer allow mortgages for borrowers with credit scores below 500.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) said that it intends to require borrowers to [...]
July 23, 2010
- Ways to Profit from Financial Reform
Ways to Profit from Financial Reform
Four ways the newly passed financial reform bill could make you richer.Have questions or comments? Use the link below to contact us.
July 22, 2010
- Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
Just Before Closing, Get A Home Inspection
It doesn’t matter how good a home or condo looks, looks can be very deceiving. The thing you don’t want to occur after you move into your new home is replacing major items.
Do yourself a favor and spend the money on a home inspection and make sure it is [...]
July 21, 2010
- Ways You Lose From Financial Reform
Ways You Lose From Financial Reform
Four ways the newly passed financial reform bill could make you poorer.Have questions or comments about the video tips offered here? Use the comment link below to sound off.
July 20, 2010
- Foreclosures Fall 5%
Foreclosures Fall 5%
The foreclosure plague seems to have reached its peak and started to fade, but the recovery is still fragile.
The number of foreclosure filings of all types — including notices of delinquency, auction notices and repossessions — fell during the first six months of 2010, according to RealtyTrac, the online marketer of foreclosed properties.
There [...]
July 19, 2010
- Owning a Home and Renting: Cost Spread is Narrowing
Owning a Home and Renting: Cost Spread is Narrowing
With mortgage rates at record lows and housing markets stuffed to the gills with cheap distressed properties that's led to declining home prices, the cost to own a home is sometimes cheaper than renting an apartment in many markets, according to analysts at Credit Suisse.
While a segment [...]
July 18, 2010
- How to Repair Ceiling Water Marks
How to Repair Ceiling Water Marks
Repairing water marks on a ceiling is not a particularly difficult thing to do if you know how to do it properly, but before you begin your repairs, make sure whatever was causing the damage has been fixed. Ceiling damage can occur from a leaky roof, an overflowing bathtub or [...]
July 17, 2010
- Closing on a Home? Don't Do These Things
Closing on a Home? Don't Do These Things
It's a great time to buy a home. With the real estate crash, prices are way down and mortgage rates have never been lower. But if you are not careful, a new rule recently enacted by Fannie Mae could end your homeownership dreams.
Effective June 1, Fannie Mae implemented [...]
July 16, 2010
- Buying Real Estate for Back Taxes
Buying Real Estate for Back Taxes
Buying property at a foreclosure auction is one way to buy a house cheap, but it's not the only way. Stacy Johnson explains…Have questions or comments about buying real estate for back taxes? Use the comment link below.
July 15, 2010
- Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?
Home Inspection: Why Do You Need It?
When you purchase a property, you want to make sure you get the most out of your money. In order to do this, you check your property thoroughly. You even work with a professional inspector to know the real state of the property. But why is a home inspection [...]
July 14, 2010
- Is Now the Time to Remodel?
Is Now the Time to Remodel?
While selling your home may be tough, remodeling it has gotten easier and adds value… which then makes it easier to sell.Questions or comments about remodeling your home? Use the comment link below. We'd love to hear from you.
July 13, 2010
- Housing Predictions Were Not So Good
Housing Predictions Were Not So Good
Every year, so-called "experts" make their predictions for the housing market. As 2009 came to a close, many experts predicted two things over and over again:
1. Home prices would fall in the first half of 2010 2. Mortgage rates would be higher in 2010
Here we are over half way [...]
July 12, 2010
- 6 Free Things You Shouldn't Pay For
6 Free Things You Shouldn't Pay For
Odds are you're spending money on things you can easily get for free. Here are a few things you shouldn't be paying for…Know of other things or services you can get for free that others may be paying for? Share them with us. Use the comment link below to [...]
