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Four Tips to Save for a Down Payment
A look at savings strategies to build up funds for your home purchase down payment.
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Drop in Mortgage Rates Grab Attention
After steadily increasing for the last few weeks, mortgage rates have experienced a slight drop.
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My Mortgage Is in Default. What Now?
Are you finding yourself in mortgage trouble? You're not alone. Here are some things you can do to help remedy the situation.
Read →There are many criticisms of the Obama administration's plans to fix the housing market. Here is an overview of one of those criticisms that was published in the New York Post.
Read →Banks give back money?? Surely you jest!
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Mortgage Rates Are Not Getting Any Lower
If you have been hesitating on buying your first house until the mortgage rates went lower, you missed your chance. It's probably better to get in now before they go up much higher!
Read →After months of remaining near 5%, mortgage rates have shot up over the past two weeks and are now at 5.20% according to BestCashCow/Informa data.
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Comparing New Homes and Existing Homes
When choosing what type of home you want to buy, there are several things to consider. One of the most important decisions you will have to make is if you want a newly-built home or an existing pre-owned home. Here are some pros and cons of each to help you make your decision.
Read →As part of the interview with Senior Loan Officer Jim O' Malley, we asked him about Jumbo mortgages. In some states like Massachusetts, the jumbo level begins at $523,750. Over that limit, it becomes much harder to get a loan. You must have at least 25% down, 6 months of reserves, and a FICO score over 720.
Read →Mortgage rates are on the rise. How far do you think they will go up?
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Four Tips to Sell Your Home Quicker
Selling your home in this market may seem impossible, but there are several things you can do to help it sell more quickly than the others in your neighborhood.
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Tax Tips for Homeowners
Tax time is approaching quickly. Do you know the rules and deductions for homeowners?
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FAQs about the New Mortgage Aid Plan
There are many rumors and pieces of misinformation about the new plan to help troubled homeowners. Here are some FAQs about the new plan and some straight answers.
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