Houses Trading Like Stocks? In some parts of the country, the housing market is every bit as risky as the stock market. Seems appropriate then that you can trade houses just like you do stocks. Never heard of the concept? Money Editor Stacy Johnson, explains… (Video runs 1:44) Any comments about this […]
Free Credit Scores, Not Just a Credit Report
Free Credit Scores, Not Just a Credit Report If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing – even if you’ve got excellent credit – you may want to avail yourself of a forthcoming free service that could help you get a better mortgage rate. Under the terms of a national class-action settlement, […]
National Speed Limit: Would You Slow Down?
National Speed Limit: Would You Slow Down? Sen. John Warner of Virginia, asked Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman to look into what speed limit would provide optimum gasoline efficiency given current technology. He said he wants to know if the administration might support efforts in Congress to require a lower speed limit. In 1974, […]
Saving for a Down Payment
Saving for a Down Payment Ok, so saving $20,000 for a down payment on a home or condo by purchasing generic brand drugs versus the name brand alternatives may sound a little far-fetched, but watch this video, and Money Editor Stacy Johnson will explain. (Runs 1:29) So do you buy name brand, or […]
Tips for Homeowners Nearing Foreclosure
Tips for Homeowners Nearing Foreclosure Some homeowners who are three months to a year behind on their mortgages have chosen to leave their homes altogether. Anyone can walk away from a house — even a retired baseball great, Jose Canseco, who abandoned his Encino (Calif.) property earlier this year. But attractive as "just […]
Happy 4th of July!
Happy 4th of July! As we (here in the USA) approach the Independence Day holiday, we’d like to wish you and your friends and family a safe 4th of July holiday weekend. We’re taking a break from our traditional posting here for the holiday, and will resume our posts on Monday. As we […]
Jumbo Loans for Larger Home Loans
Jumbo Loans for Larger Home Loans In some real estate markets, a house in the $400,000 range may be considered a starter home. So the million dollar question is, "Why is it that a home loan in the mid $400’s is considered a Jumbo Mortgage Loan?" While most of us see the term […]
Real Estate News – July 2008
Real Estate News – July 2008 Our July 2008 Newsletter is now up… From the right Nav Menu, Find "PAGES AND NEWSLETTERS" and Select "July 2008 below "Our Monthly Newsletters".
Buying A House With A Low Credit Score
Buying A House With A Low Credit Score If your credit problem isn’t too serious, you may still be able to get a traditional loan. First, you should correct any errors on your credit report, and challenge any entries you think shouldn’t be there. This is your legal right. If you can get it […]
Beating High Grocery Prices
Beating High Grocery Prices Even though saving a few dollars here and there at the grocery store may not sound like something we should cover on a real estate website, we are trying to bring you multiple ways to save more dollars these days any way we can, because the price of food these […]
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