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Best way to find a home loan

July 2nd, 2009 11:20 pm
An article which outlines options that the borrower has when seeking a loan. Contains some pertinent warnings about what to do and what not to do.

Did You Know: Interest Rates and Mortgage Pay Off

Posted at NAR Research by NAR Research
July 2nd, 2009 7:50 am
Tagged with: did, interest, know, mortgage, pay off, rates, you
This is one in a series of commentaries by the Research staff of the National Association of REALTORS®.

Will tough mortgage rules hurt real estate recovery?

June 25th, 2009 5:39 pm
Lending changes affecting the real estate market. Changes are making it more difficult for people to qualify for loans.

Life After Foreclosure

June 21st, 2009 3:53 am
Okay. If your home was foreclosed on and sold on the courthouse steps, you feel like life's dealt you a major blow. The devastation left by a foreclosure is overwhelming, and feels insurmountable.... [Read More]

MURPHY, NC EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES HOMES UNDER $150 K

June 16th, 2009 11:54 am
MURPHY, NC EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES HOMES UNDER $150 K.....Corky Vetten Broker/Owner and Exit Realty Mountain View Properties encourage you to check out our web site for wonderful properti... [Read More]

One Home with two views

June 16th, 2009 11:18 am
Consumer confidence is installed by positive agents who embrace change, encourage Golden Rule values and reap long lasting benefits from steering clients to a safe harbor in a financial storm of mortgage mismanagement, loan modifications and mass foreclos

California imposes 90-day foreclosure moratorium

June 16th, 2009 10:51 am
Reprint of an article on the 90 day moritorium on foreclosures in California. A breathing period for those facing foreclosure.

MURPHY, NC EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES LOG SIDED HOMES $139,900.

June 15th, 2009 11:30 am
MURPHY, NC EXIT REALTY MOUNTAIN VIEW PROPERTIES LOG SIDED HOMES $139,900. How great would it be to own a wonderful "Turn Key" log sided home on 1/2 to 1 acre mountain lot in the the town o... [Read More]

Integrity, By Dan Polimino

June 15th, 2009 1:56 am
A friend of mine who is a mortgage lender was really upset and was having a horrible week when I called. It turns out that he got involved in a loan transaction for some questionable people (both the buyer and real estate agent).

The Long Story on Short Sales

June 13th, 2009 6:48 pm
Everyone likes a story with a happy ending: Boy meets girl, they fall in love, get married and live happily ever after. The story is a little longer if boy and girl try to buy a short sale house and... [Read More]

3 Good Places to Hunt for a Mortgage

June 12th, 2009 11:18 am
An online alternative to the usual bank, savings and loan, credit union, or mortgage broker for home loans.

Congress Weighs Buyer Tax Credit Expansion

June 11th, 2009 3:17 pm
An article which describes some proposed legislation that would extent the mortgage tax credit to others besides first time home buyers.

Interest Rates Drive Down Refinances

June 10th, 2009 11:16 am
This article provides an opinion on what the slight uptick in mortgage rates may do to housing prices. There is a section that reprints an article put out by the Mortgage Broker's Association that shows the increase in rates and the reduction in activity

Basic Short Sale Q&A

June 8th, 2009 11:31 pm
What is a Short Sale? Why would a mortgage lender agree to a Short Sale? What are the requirements to begin the short sale process? Will I be responsible to pay taxes on the amount forgiven? What if I don’t want to sell? Should I try a loan modific

What Happens to the second mortgage if the first forecloses?

June 8th, 2009 9:24 pm
When the first lender carries out a foreclosure sale, the second mortgage lender may be able to take the following steps
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