Travels - 08/28/10 04:19 AM
I am writing this post this evening because I've been a lot of places and it seems to me the best place to live is in our good old USA. Out of all the places, I've lived, or visited through out my travels, I would have to say I enjoyed Italy the most besides the US. Although, I thought it was a trashy place from the air as my family and I landed. It was not nice for me to prejudge. The homes outside appear horrible but you can eat off most of the families floors in their homes. The place looks real … (3 comments)

Identity Theft More Likely When Moving to a New Home - 08/11/10 03:15 PM
Something all of us should be aware of during these difficult days.
Via Rolando Trentini (F.C.TuckerEmge Realtors, LLC):
If you're planning to buy a house, rent a different apartment or relocate your family anytime soon, chances are you didn't think that moving could make you the victim of identity theft. But during a move, homeowners and renters alike are particularly susceptible to identity theft -- a crime which is especially prevalent during the summer, since half of all moves in the United States take place between Memorial Day and Labor Day. So in addition to packing and coordinating with the moving trucks, you … (0 comments)

Advice For Struggling Homeowners - 08/09/10 11:51 PM
I thought this was a good post.
Via Stephanie Leon (Avanti Way Realty):
 
As a foreclosure specialist when I come, knocking on the door of homeowners it usually means; the bank is now the owner and you have to vacate the property.  
I feel sad for some of these owners who truly have had a hardship. I often find myself explaining to them, it does not have to get to this point you as a homeowner have options.
That is why I counsel the homeowners in distress who work with me, the choices available to them. When working with people … (5 comments)

How Much Will My Payment Be? - 08/09/10 09:13 PM
Good to have if your client has the question about how much they can afford.
Via Myrl Jeffcoat (Real Living Great West Real Estate):
Folks, who have homes which are not upside down on equity, have wondered about refinancing to take advantage of current lower interest rates.Mainly, they are interested in trying to ballpark a mortgage payment based on an interest rate and number of mortgage years.  Although there are a number of mortgage calculators available on-line, some individuals enjoy having certain interest rate factors in their head - or pockets, that they can multiply per thousand of loan amount. The table below provides factors for each interest rate … (2 comments)