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    Jeff A. PickeringLoan OfficerPickering GroupPhone: 623-551-9360Fax: 1-866-451-8488sjpickering@qwest.netwww.pickeringgroup.com September 2008 August 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 April 2008 March 2008      Selling Your Home in a Buyer's MarketBy Kathryn A. WalsonLike many people in today'...

Mortgages are in the news again today...but this time, the news is good! Especially for people looking to buy or refinance a home, as interest rates have dropped to the lowest levels seen since April. You''ve probably heard that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were taken over or "bailed out" by the F...

Mortgage applicants rejoice! Sunday's federal takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will likely translate into lower mortgage rates and greater availability of credit, experts said. Rates could drop by 1 percentage point from the stubbornly-high 6.39% for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Mortgage ...

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  Labor Day is more than just an extra day off from work or simply the last fling of summer. It's a much-deserved rest in recognition of the hard work and daily disciplines that fuel our businesses and drive our economy.We hope you enjoy this time relaxing with friends and loved ones.You deserve...