sell my home: The Trouble with Mortgages - 08/04/08 08:28 PM
Have you been looking for a new home lately? If you are one of the lower numbers of Americans looking for a new home and a new mortgage, you might be in for a surprise. New mortgages have gotten more difficult to secure as the housing sector fights to eliminate the … (0 comments)
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sell my home: The Pain of Home Over-Improvement - 08/03/08 08:27 PM
Upgrade your kitchen and master bath and you will instantly see a high financial payout is the common wisdom in the home improvement market. But putting in high-end appliances and upgrades to your home does not instantly ensure a full recoup of the costs plus profit. There are other factors involved … (0 comments)
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sell my home: The Fight over Mortgage Rules - 07/20/08 10:33 PM
Considering the current state of the real estate market, it came as no surprise that the Federal Reserve would swoop in to regulate and tighten allowances on mortgages for homebuyers. The overhaul of the mortgage lending system is in full swing with consumer groups and lenders on both sides of the … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Frannie Mae and Freddie Mac are Finding Help - 07/16/08 11:02 PM
In an effort to find more and more assistance with the current real estate problems, Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are in talks with the Treasury, White House officials and the Federal Reserve. In essence, both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae are looking for ways to give additional financing for the … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Are Foreclosures Slowing Down? - 07/09/08 07:02 PM
Although nearly 170,000 homeowners were able to avoid foreclosure in the month of May due to the help of alliance leaders, the number of foreclosures still continued to rise. With more and more mortgage assistance groups preventing foreclosures, the hope is that the overall number in troubled homes will drop. However, … (1 comments)
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sell my home: The Senate Tries to Save the Real Estate Market - 07/08/08 11:46 PM
Although it has been in the works for years, a rescue package for the housing market is finally in the works. Many pieces of the package have been debated by Congress for years, hence the delay, the grouping is now on hand to move towards its completion.
However, due to these … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Get More from the House You’re Stuck With - 07/02/08 11:53 PM
You want a bigger and better home. However, with the current housing market the way that it is, you might not be able to sell your house for what you want. There are homeowners that have spent billions of dollars renovating their homes during the better times. Many home investors see … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Will Home Owners Insurance Protect Your Home in a Storm? - 06/30/08 10:21 PM
The news has been filled with stories on environmental disasters lately. As more and more storms roll over the country, citizens in the coastal communities and in the Midwest alike are asking the same question: Is my house safe? And if not, will my home owners insurance cover me for my … (0 comments)
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sell my home: What to Do about the House Next Door - 06/26/08 10:15 PM
When it comes time to sell your home, curb appeal can be tremendously important. From the start, your home needs to make a solid first impression that will carry the future home buyer into the house on a positive note. Even if your home looks wonderful, however, your neighbors house and … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Where Are House Prices Hurting The Most? - 03/21/08 08:22 AM
In the last quarter of 2007, home prices in the United States fell roughly 1.3%. That's a new record fall and not a great sign for those of us involved in the housing industry.A recent survey by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight shown that there are some local markets … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Sell My House Myself FSBO - House Value - 03/08/08 02:41 PM
When it comes to selling your house you have a few home selling options. You can sell your house with a real estate agent, you can sell your house for sale by owner, FSBO, or you can sell your house to a real estate investor. No matter what you may think … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Sell My House To Stop Foreclosure Fast - 01/22/08 08:39 PM
The foreclosure rate hit an all time high this quarter. The total percentage of mortgages that are in foreclosure is 1.69 percent. Another 1.26 percent of mortgages are behind more than 90 days on their mortgage. Meaning the foreclosure rate is most likely going to increase even more next year.
Most of … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Best Way To Sell My House – Sell My House Fast - 01/13/08 10:15 PM
There are a number of ways to sell a house. Listing a house with a real estate agent, selling a house for sale by owner (FSBO), or selling a house to a real estate investor are all house selling options.
When you decide to sell your house you should not rule … (0 comments)
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sell my home: House Sales Slow To Lowest Rate Ever - 01/13/08 10:07 PM
Today the National Association of Realtors (NAR) reported August pending home sales fell to its lowest point ever, since recording started in 2001. The pending home sales index went from 91.4 in July to 85.5 in August. This is 21.5 percent less than the August 2006 index.
The reason there are fewer … (0 comments)
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sell my home: Minimum Wage May Help Home Sales in Idaho - 01/13/08 09:45 PM
The minimum wage is going to increase from $5.15 to $5.85 per hour. The paycheck raise is expected to increase some 20,000 paychecks for Idaho residents. This pay increase will help some people qualify for houses they otherwise would not have been able to qualify for. It will help others feel … (0 comments)
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