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I heard a report yesterday on the local business radio station here in town that said mortgage applications nationwide were down by 9% in the last month. Wow, that scared me a little and I called my two main mortgage brokers and both said that, overall, yes with the rates climbing, … (1 comments)
Despite its relative obscurity, a great investment tool for college bound students is growing in popularity among savvy college parents. The FHA loan program, affectionately nicknamed "Kiddie Condo Loans", is one of the best programs out there to help jump start a student's credit and provide a low down payment option … (1 comments)
A substantial proportion of my business over the past two years has been to clients who have tried and tried, but who have never quite been able to save money. I'm sure you've met them. Whether it's been a question of supporting relatives, financial hardship, or just simple overspending, there are … (8 comments)
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Okay. Gas is getting pretty pricey. I'm not doing any unneccessary driving...Driving is part of my livelihood. I am cutting back on my driving, but I can only cut back so much in my line of work.
This article was originally posted on DothanHomeSearch.com
From an email I received a couple of days ago-
SO many people believe the Federal Reserve controls our interest rates. If the public hears the prime rate was lowered or the discount rate was lowered, the phone start to ring at mortgage companies. 
Have you ever noticed clothing sales that advertise "seconds" at greatly reduced prices? The "second" quality merchandise may exhibit flaws like uneven seams and pulled stitches, and capitalizes on the slightly lower quality in exchange for a lower price.
If you are moving up in price to your next home then waiting to make that move may cost you thousands of dollars! 
There has been some talk about these two programs lately. I'm actually surprised that more people don't get involved in the FHA rehab loan. It seems like in todays market place with so many bank owned homes that need some serious TLC, an FHA rehab loan would be perfect. This blog … (7 comments)
Have you started to look at buying your first home? If so, please print a copy of this and share it with everyone involved in your purchase (wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, hubby, partner - whomever)...
OK, here's the scoop. We can utilize government loan programs to buy homes with only 3% down payment. In some high cost areas, you can buy a home up to $750,000.
I am going to try and embed a video here for your viewing pleasure.....
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There is a great debate within the inner-mortgage circles these days. Should we, as loan professionals, encourage clients to borrow as much money as possible? Or would consumers benefit more if we helped them to understand the advantages of 15-year amortization schedules and pre-paying principal? Let's examine the pros and cons … (1 comments)
So......Why are rates heading higher? Is the economy really doing better? 
CAUSE AND EFFECT!
It's official folks, I am now offering the new FHA program that only requires $100 down on HUD Repos!!! Now this, my friends, is great news! With FNMA & Freddie Mac cutting back on products, FHA is stepping in to put that spark we need in the housing market.
I wonder if anyone uses the term, "sticker shock" anymore. Sticker shock was used backed in the 80s and 90s to describe the raw, gut reaction that consumers had when they saw an extremely high price tag on a item. The term wasn't used to describe real estate, but I think … (2 comments)
You have found yourself in conversation about 1st time homebuyer assistance programs and didn't know exactly where to go, how hard it is, or who to trust. As a local agent, and resident for almost 30 years, I savor the hard work to match eligible customers with these programs. I have … (0 comments)
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This will be a quick post. Have you ever: (a) typed out a lengthy blog; (b) clicked on the "Post Blog Entry" button; and (c) find that your blog is completely lost?
Buying and selling in a down market.
I had no idea that I'd be working on my second post just hours after my first blog entry. I received an email from someone on the network welcoming me and asking for some words of wisdom about investing (buying and selling) in a … (1 comments)
Do you know how to sell a home in a slowing or down market? If you don't, your realtor better! It is very important to have a realtor that will focus on selling your home and preparing it for market completely. In previous years, you could do the very basic work … (4 comments)
To figure out your budget, figure out all the money you have coming in every month minus all your expenses. 
Congress recently passed a law on behalf of all Homeowners who pay less than 20 percent down incurring PMI (private mortgage insurance) the opportunity to fully deduct this charge on income taxes starting in 2007. It applies to new loans for households making less than $100,000 per year. (Private mortgage insurance is a lender requirement … (1 comments)
Does anyone have any news on when the real estate market is expected to pick up? What percentage is it down from last year? … (3 comments)
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