Real Estate: Remember, it is Local No matter what you hear on the news, or read in the newspapers, one thing real estate buyers and sellers have to remember is, “real estate is local.” What’s happening to cause headlines across the country may not hold true in local markets. Some could be unaffected by news […]
GA Company Tries to Spark Real Estate Recovery
GA Company Tries to Spark Real Estate Recovery Experts say lease-purchase options could solve the foreclosure problem. The AP’s Jason Bronis profiles one Georgia company on the forefront of turning foreclosures around and giving troubled consumers a shot at home ownership. Video runs 2:26… If you have questions or comments, please click the comment link below […]
Mistakes New Homeowners Make
Mistakes New Homeowners Make You’d be surprised how many people don’t get an inspector to come when they’re buying a new home. While the first inclination may be that new homes don’t require the thorough once-over needed or recommended on older homes, think again. Inspectors can uncover otherwise unapparent items such as furnaces that aren’t […]
President Obama Signs New Mortgage Law
President Obama Signs New Mortgage Law President Barack Obama signed a new mortgage bill into law on May 20th encouraging lenders to spare homeowners from foreclosure and take action on predatory lending practices. The new law is expanding on previous foreclosure prevention programs which were not living up to the numbers it had projected to […]
Homeowner Insurance Flood Stress Test
Homeowner Insurance Flood Stress Test Most people don’t find out their insurance was inadequate until it’s too late. Here’s how to gauge the strength of your homeowner’s insurance before life does it for you. Say you carry homeowner insurance but not flood insurance, because you don’t live near a body of water and you’ve never […]
Mortgage Help: To Pay or Not to Pay?
Mortgage Help: To Pay or Not to Pay? If you’re one of the millions of Americans who needs mortgage help, the good news is that there’s plenty out there. The bad news is – getting the right help isn’t easy. (Video runs 1:51): Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Click the comment […]
What the Credit Card Bill Means to You
What the Credit Card Bill Means to You The Senate just passed a new Credit Card Bill, but what does it really mean for you? Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains…(Video runs 2:06) Questions or comments? We’d love to hear from you. Click the comment link below and sound off. Your email address will never be […]
Homeowners Unrealistic About Housing Prices?
Homeowners Unrealistic About Housing Prices? More homeowners seem to finally be coming to terms with how much their homes are really worth in today’s economy, but some homeowners in the South are still unwilling to face reality, according to a new housing survey. Zillow’s first quarter Homeowner Confidence Survey finds 60 percent of homeowners believe […]
Real Estate News – June 2009
Real Estate News – June 2009 Our June 2009 Newsletter is now online for you… From the right Nav Menu, Find “PAGES AND NEWSLETTERS” and Select “June 2009 below “Our Monthly Newsletters”.
VA Loans: A Forgotten Resource
VA Loans: A Forgotten Resource With all the news about mortgages being harder to obtain, and rates going up and down and requiring different amounts of down payment to qualify, one of the seemingly forgotten resources for financing that new home purchase is the VA Loan to qualified veterans. VA guaranteed loans are made by […]
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