FHA Loans: Waiting Will Cost You Big Time The FHA is making proposals to change mortgage insurance premiums, FICO (credit score) and down payment combinations and seller concessions. The changes will be posted in the Federal Register next month and after a comment period would become effective early summer. With these rule changes, an FHA […]
Selling a Home? Get an Accurate Appraisal First
Selling a Home? Get an Accurate Appraisal First In an effort to save a few dollars in this down economy, many would-be-sellers today are turning to computer generated reports to establish the value of their property, rather than paying for a full appraisal. These sites use data that is collated from various resources to come […]
Create a Budget – Destroy Your Debt
Create a Budget – Destroy Your Debt Creating a budget that you’ll live by is one of the most important steps to destroying your debt. Stacy Johnson explains… Have questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Just use the comment link below and let us know what’s on your mind. Remember, your email […]
Home Improvements on a Budget
Home Improvements on a Budget There are many first time homeowners these days, due in part to the first time homebuyer tax credits. And for most new homeowners, home improvements are not something you might have a lot of experience in. Chances are your first home isn’t perfect, which means you may be considering making […]
Home Mortgage Deduction Contributed to Housing Collapse
Home Mortgage Deduction Contributed to Housing Collapse The mortgage interest deduction, a tax break long considered a fundamental piece of the American dream, played a major role in the collapse of the housing and financial markets, according to a University of California, Davis, School of Law professor. Dennis J. Ventry Jr., an expert in tax […]
5 Things to Check Before Refinancing
5 Things to Check Before Refinancing Since mortgage rates have remained low, homeowners have been rushing to refinance. But before you lock in at a lower rate, here’s a checklist to make sure you’re saving money and getting the best loan for your needs. 1. Use a refinance calculator to make sure you are saving […]
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