Special Financing Available On Fannie Mae Homes
(9/03/2010)
Fannie Mae gives special designation to properties that have been foreclosed on and offers special financing opportunities to potential home buyers.
HUD Gives Home Buyers A Badly Needed Break
(8/31/2010)
To give disadvantaged homebuyers a badly needed break, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and a few lenders have implemented new policies that offer them purchase advantages.
What Is Appraisal Cutting?
(8/27/2010)
Appraisal Cutting A Simple Definition: When you buy a new home or refinance an existing home, you typically will be required to obtain an appraisal for the property. Getting an appraisal done involves hiring a licensed appraiser who produces an opinion of value in the form of an official appraisal. This number is known [...]
Another Real Estate Rip-off Original Builder Fee For 99 Years
(8/24/2010)
Another Real Estate Rip-off - Original Builder Fee For 99 years through a plan is to monetize future income -- essentially allowing developers to get paid now rather than later.
Contracted Home Sales Edge Down While Prices Remain Stable
(8/20/2010)
The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, Inc. (MLSLI) reported a Long Island closed median home price of $380,000 for July 2010. This figure is slightly higher than $373,000 reported by MLSLI in July 2009 and represents closed sales in Nassau, Suffolk, and Queens County. Nassau County reported a July 2010 closed median home price [...]
Government Set To Solve The Housing Crisis
(8/17/2010)
After many failed attempts, the government says its finally getting serious about solving a root cause of this Great Recession, the housing crisis.
All Time Low Mortgage Finally Igniting Homeowner Refinancing
(8/13/2010)
Good news for housing industry, all time low mortgage rates are finally producing an increase in homeowners financing.
Good News For The Housing Industry- Fewer Underwater Mortgages & FHA Rescues Homeowners
(8/10/2010)
Good news for the housing industry in the form of falling underwater mortgages and the Federal Government announcing its underwater mortgage rescue program for 3-4 million homeowners. Program starts Sept 7.
Main Street Might Be Rescued By Housing Bailout
(8/06/2010)
The Obama''s administration to bailout homeowners who are underwater by having Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac forgive a portion of their mortgage debt.
Mortgage Scam On The Rise In New York State
(8/04/2010)
Mortgage-fraud scams on the rise and prospective home owners need to protect themselves from such scam artist.