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Majority Say Housing Prices Will Hit New Records

July 11, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Majority Say Housing Prices Will Hit New Records Despite all the negative news in real estate triggered by the nation’s financial crisis, a large majority believe housing prices will rebound and hit record highs again. Nearly 2 out of 3 surveyed say they expect home prices to recoup their losses and reach the record highs […]

5 Cheap Do-It-Yourself Repairs

July 10, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

5 Cheap Do-It-Yourself Repairs In today’s economy, everyone is looking for ways to save money. Here are 5 cheap home repairs you can make today that will save money tomorrow. (Video runs 1:29) Have questions or comments? Use the comment link below. Your email address will never be published with your comment for your privacy […]

First Time Homebuyers Are Finding Bargains

July 9, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

First Time Homebuyers Are Finding Bargains A collapsed housing market means first time home buyers are finding bargains, and the new $8,000 tax credit isn’t hurting either. Money Talks news editor Stacy Johnson explains: (Video runs 1:49) Want to see what bargains are out there right now? Contact us or leave us a comment. We’ll […]

Pay Off Credit Cards Before Buying a House?

July 8, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Pay Off Credit Cards Before Buying a House? A reader (we’ll call him Robert to protect the real identity of this comment) wrote in to ask: Q – “I am thinking of buying a house. I have a credit card with a balance of approximately $3,000. Should I pay this off before applying for a […]

Mortgage Rates: You May Have Missed the Bottom

July 7, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Mortgage Rates: You May Have Missed the Bottom For those waiting until interest rates bottomed out before they either purchased a home, or refinanced the one they’re in, it may be too late. We warned our readers a couple of months ago about the risk involved in trying to time the markets, both from a […]

Credit Card Late Charges

July 6, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Credit Card Late Charges AP Personal Finance Editor Trevor Delaney explains why late fees can occur on credit card statements, even if the bill arrived on the due date. (Video runs :56) It’s always a good idea to pay your credit card bill online, and just to be on the safe side, schedule it to […]

Should You Buy Your Kid a House?

July 3, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Should You Buy Your Kid a House? Low interest rates and a depressed real estate market have some affluent parents asking financial advisers if buying their children a house could accomplish a one-two punch of moving assets out of their estate while grabbing a good deal on property. The answer is, not exactly. While parents […]

Summertime Grilling Tips

July 2, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Summertime Grilling Tips Whether you want to barbeque or grill, these little golden rules for healthy eating and grill safety apply either way: Before using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before grilling. This prevents them from burning. Keep a shaker of seasoning next to your grill. Don’t forget to […]

Real Estate News – July 2009

July 1, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Real Estate News – July 2009 Our July 2009 Newsletter is now online for you… From the right Nav Menu, Find “PAGES AND NEWSLETTERS” and Select “July 2009 below “Our Monthly Newsletters”.

Death of the Mortgage Broker?

June 30, 2009 by Malcolm Bond

Death of the Mortgage Broker? If you’re in the market for a mortgage these days, one thing to be aware of that is a growing trend these days, and that is: Many banks are cutting out mortgage brokers altogether. This video explains: (Runs 1:34) If you need or want to find a mortgage broker, contact […]