We hope that each and every one of you has a great Thanksgiving! Although this has been a year filled with great hardships for many, including us, there are MANY THINGS TO BE GREATFUL FOR! Please join us in remembering … Continue reading
Michael McFarlane
Fannie Mae, the largest federal loan insurer, has made some changes in their guidelines for home loans. The new rules go into effect 13 December this year. While it may make getting that loan a bit more difficult for a … Continue reading
We’d like to know what you think about the current trend of using social networks like facebook® and twitter® to assist you in real estate matters. Some argue that it is a waste of time while others insist that social … Continue reading
HUD homes are homes that have been repossessed by the lender (usually a bank) then purchased by the federal government. The good news is that these folks seem determined to get these homes resold and back into the hands of … Continue reading
Stable home prices, low mortgage rates could gas economy Mortgage rates continue at record low rates AND the housing prices are stabilizing in many areas accross the nation. Freddie Mac reports interest rates for a 30 year fixed rate loan … Continue reading
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California and Florida shared a lot of comparisons during the current housing boom-then-bust cycle. Both had a multitude of new buyers brought in by easy loans. Both had current owners hooked on upgrading and refinancing with high risk loans. And … Continue reading
Interest rates have gone up for three weeks in a row now for the “normal” (the 30 year fixed rate) home loan. This is not terrible news however. This three week raise is from record (since 1971) lows of 4.19% … Continue reading
California is participating in a federal program to help home owners who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. $1.83 BILLION has been made available to help with buy-downs, late payments, etc. Although slated to have begun Monday, the Keep … Continue reading
Are you looking to make your home a little more “green”? Maybe some of those old appliances are nearing the end of their life? Or how about just old fashioned saving money? Right now California is sponsoring a rebate program … Continue reading