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Florida buyers : The Benefits of Owning a Home

editor — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:46:19 +0000

We all know the social benefits of owning a home. Homeownership gives family stability, creates lower high school dropout rates, and of course gives the opportunity to create meaningful and lasting relationships.

Avoid First-Time Buyer Mistakes

editor — Tue, 08 May 2012 09:15:52 +0000

You’ve finally decided that now is the time for you to jump into the housing market! Perhaps you’ve done the math and want to take advantage of historically low interest rates and high levels of affordability. Maybe you have a new family that is quickly outgrowing your little rental. No matter the reason, buying real estate is a big responsibility.

6 ways to get a great mortgage deal

editor — Thu, 03 May 2012 17:31:25 +0000

Finding an affordable house is no longer a problem but qualifying for a mortgage can be. Six tips to getting a mortgage and a good rate.

Study Reveals Do-It-YourSelf Home Improvements Increase Home’s Value

editor — Wed, 02 May 2012 14:21:47 +0000

When it comes to home values, a little elbow grease can go a long way, according to a recent nationwide study by HomeGain.

The study surveyed 500 real estate agents throughout the nation to learn the top 10 low-cost, do-it-yourself improvements that help increase the likelihood a home would sell.

Wall Street Journal Reports: Bidding Wars!

editor — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:45:46 +0000

Just another sign that it is a great time to buy! Read more…

Which Housing Style Is Right For You?

editor — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:26:04 +0000

Shopping for a home is an exciting experience but there are many things to consider, starting with the fundamental question: which housing style is right for you?

It’s safe to sell your home again

editor — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 16:42:16 +0000

Given everything they knew about the lackluster housing market, Meghann and Cort Battles didn’t expect much when they listed their four-bedroom home in Centennial, a Denver suburb, for sale in January. So they were taken aback by the onslaught of interest.

Mortgage payments at lowest level in decades

editor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:37:02 +0000

For today’s homebuyers, the weight of the monthly mortgage bill is the lightest it’s been in decades.

Inside the foreclosure factory, they’re working overtime

editor — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:22:23 +0000

In a quiet office in downtown Charlotte, N.C., dozens of Wells Fargo’s foreclosure foot soldiers sit in cubicles cranking out documents the bank relies on to seize its share of the thousands of homes lost to foreclosure every week.

Does mortgage principal reduction work?

editor — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 14:26:09 +0000

The world will only have to wait a few more weeks to find out whether Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will allow principal reductions on mortgages they back.

The Federal Housing Finance Agency will decide this month whether Fannie and Freddie should allow write downs on the balances of borrowers who owe more than their homes are worth, said Ed DeMarco, acting director for the agency.