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The Income Gap Widens

November 1st, 2009 8:08 pm
The Great Recession is not the great American equalizer after all. It's been widely reported recently that this recession hit middle and low income families the hardest, while the wealthy have contin... [Read More]

Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall

October 7th, 2009 10:39 am
Mortgage Rates Fell yet again this week. The 30 year fell from 5.04 to 4.94. This marks the 5th week in a row where mortgage rates have either fallen or held steady. For the most part rates have be... [Read More]

A Short Guide To Federal Mortgage Home Loan Programs

October 7th, 2009 10:25 am
In need of a loan to buy a house, make repairs on your home or buy a house and make repairs on a home? Are you thinking you might not qualify, though, so you've not started the process? You just mig... [Read More]

American Dream of $8,000 Tax Credit ends Nov 30th Buy Now!

October 6th, 2009 2:07 pm
Time is running short if you want to buy a home in Indianapolis market...don't miss your chance at the money tree..

Madoff's Mansions on the Market

September 29th, 2009 9:10 pm
Marshalls are preparing to put Madoff's mansions on the market, and victims of his ponzi scheme are hoping to cash in big time. Based on court records, the FBI is revving up to sell an estimated $30... [Read More]

How to Avoid Mortgage Fraud

September 22nd, 2009 3:36 pm
News articles throughout the U.S. headline stories about indictments for mortgage fraud. Although you may think you could never be scammed, you should think again. Above-average, intelligent, midd... [Read More]

The Truth Behind the Housing Numbers

August 29th, 2009 6:21 pm
The recent headlines have trumpeted a rebound in the American housing market. According to the Associated Press, July's 7.2 percent increase in home sales was the biggest month-to-month jump in the l... [Read More]

What U.S. Cities Are Doing to Promote New Construction

August 24th, 2009 8:34 pm
With real estate vacancies on the rise and new construction having taken a sharp downturn, many cities across the nation are coming up with some clever and creative methods to entice new building cons... [Read More]

Federal Stimulus Funds to Buy and Fix Up Foreclosed Properties

August 24th, 2009 8:30 pm
State and local governments across the nation are gearing up to spend federal stimulus funds. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) birthed the Neighborhood Stabilization Program... [Read More]

Mortgage Rates and the Economy

August 24th, 2009 8:13 pm
Mortgage rates fell this week to the lowest point since May 28, 2009. Whether May 28, 2009 is the summer is open to some debate. The summer solstice usually is considered the technical beginning of... [Read More]

Commercial Vacancies, the Next Real Estate Bubble to Burst

August 14th, 2009 1:53 pm
News headlines throughout major U.S. cities note record-high commercial vacancies, along with a decrease in the asking price for commercial rental space. As was predicted by several major real estate... [Read More]

Are Mortgage Rates Primed To Rise

August 14th, 2009 1:50 pm
Mortgage rates rose again this week. This is the third time in the last 4 weeks that mortgage rates have risen. Why are mortgage rates rising? There are numerous factors at play but generally once... [Read More]

Time to Buy Real Estate in Wichita

August 3rd, 2009 6:32 am
The time to buy real estate in Wichita Kansas is now. Prices and interest rates are down.

Wake up America!

July 19th, 2009 11:04 am
Categorized in: My Blog
Money is tight for us all but the consumer better keep a keen eye on the government in the coming weeks. More laws are being prepared to raise money for the county, city and federal government. Do you think they don't concern you! Think again.

Details on the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

July 18th, 2009 3:48 am
There is a provision in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 that allows first time home buyers the ability to receive a credit on their taxes of up to $7,500 for purchasing a home. There is... [Read More]