Housing Starts Increase in April

May 18, 2008

Released last Friday, housing starts showed an unexpected increase for the month of April.  Housing starts are a good way for the market to determine how hot things are in new construction.  Look further into the report however, and you’ll realize it’s not single family homes that have the numbers looking respectable.   Here’s the […]

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Listen Carefully, Rates Move Quickly!

May 17, 2008

  It’s important to recognize that advice is extremely valuable when looking for a mortgage.  The right advice can literally save you thousands of dollars, while the wrong advice can cost you the same.  I’m talking on this subject because too often when we’re asking the wrong questions when shopping around. The first thing you’ve got to have your antenna up on is […]

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Where Will Rates Go This Week?

May 12, 2008

  It’s important to recognize that advice is extremely valuable when looking for a mortgage.  The right advice can literally save you thousands of dollars, while the wrong advice can cost you the same.  I’m talking on this subject because too often when we’re asking the wrong questions when shopping around. The first thing you’ve got to have your […]

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Closer to a Foreclosure Solution?

May 10, 2008

Announced Thursday, the House of Representatives voted to approve (266-154) the ‘American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act’ (A.K.A. HR 3221).  This bill is Congress’ most comprehensive attempt thus far to address the foreclosure concerns in the US.   It’s important to remember that this bill must go on to the Senate for a vote […]

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Ahhh.. Efficiency

May 9, 2008

  Every once in a while.. I find a gem.  A real gem.   No, this isn’t so much mortgage related as much as it’s a piece of advice that will create more efficiency in your life.  Well worth read.  Oh, and it’s free. I’m personally all about making life more simple and what I […]

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Market Watch / Week of April 28th

May 7, 2008

I like to have as many statistics available before I make decisions.  I’ve received similar comments from readers, so as I receive good information – I pass it on.  Home listings and sales are an interesting set of information most of us don’t have super easy access to.  Thankfully, I have a realtor that hammers […]

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Rumors of BofA Reducing Offer?

May 5, 2008

While browsing MarketWatch this morning, I found an interesting piece of news.  An analyst suggested that Bank of America should just walk away from the Countrywide Financial deal.  Obviously Paul J. Miller Jr. is not the first person to make that statement.  The rest of the statement is what I found interesting: “BAC should completely walk […]

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A Quiet News Week

May 5, 2008

  It’s important to recognize that advice is extremely valuable when looking for a mortgage.  The right advice can literally save you thousands of dollars, while the wrong advice can cost you the same.  I’m talking on this subject because too often when we’re asking the wrong questions when shopping around. The first thing you’ve got to have your […]

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Still Want to Buy a Regency?

May 4, 2008

  After a week of fielding calls from friends, clients and realtors asking what’s going on – I figured I’d post on what I know.  Buyers of Regency Homes have found themselves in a conundrum.  They still want a Regency home, they’ve fallen in love with it.  They’re confused if or if not Regency has […]

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Market Watch / Week of April 21st

May 1, 2008

I like to make decisions based on the facts.  My concern is that the ‘facts’ we often hear are fabricated to support a specific story.  Home listings and sales are an interesting set of information most of us don’t have easy access to.  Thankfully, I have a realtor that hammers me with e-mails (Just kidding, […]

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