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After last week's drop, did any of you investigate locking in an interest rate? Or did you gamble on rates falling more? If you bet on the latter scenario, you lost. Today 7/24/08 Freddie Mac reported that average mortgage interest rates moved significantly higher due to inflation worries. Nationally the … (0 comments)
By Bill VourazerisM-Point Mortgage Services
Various House Toys Weight In...
I was inspired to write this after I read and commented on VagabondetteVA's 6 Things That Will Make Me Leave Your Blog post on May 23. Rather than talk about the things you shouldn't do (she's covered them), I figured I would give you some great blogging tips - what you … (3 comments)
The increase in "McMansions" is hurting the new home market because many people can't afford to buy them. In 2008, new homes were 25 percent higher in cost than existing homes, and the gap is widening. Existing homes are selling better than new homes because they are less expensive existing sellers … (3 comments)
According to the Columbus Dispatch this past weekend, there are fewer homes on the market than there were this time last year AND the average price has INCREASED $2,285!!! Good to see the Dispatch sharing some positive news (though it was buried in the bottom corner of the page).
In this housing slump, sellers have increasingly been hiring professional stagers to improve the look and feel of their D.C. condo before putting up that "For Sale" sign. Stagers are design professionals who organize, decorate, and clean a property to make it more inviting to house-hunters. Don't confuse Accredited Staging Professionals … (5 comments)
I heard on the news today that Saudi Arabia is considering boosting its oil production by 200,000 barrels! I guess they're finally listening to complaints...
How do you get more business - some very good agents have had a not-so-good year...or even YEARS as we've been in this shifting market. 
Great Webinar! Keeping the price increase down!
Slowly but surely, things are starting to pick up in the Magalia real estate market. Over the last few weeks, we have seen a very gradual increase in activity from week to week. This past week was no different, with 5 Magalia properties going under agreement and another 6 Magalia properties … (0 comments)
A wild weekend spilled over into today. Many of you showed up with great rate improvements and if you are deciding to float or lock today, I say float into tomorrow AM IF you haven't had a mid day (today 3/17) price change. With a strong showing on MBS's and the … (0 comments)
FHA moves to the forefront in lending again The past couple weeks have seen significant news for Mortgage holders, lenders, and banks. Loan amount increases are official (for details click here) for FHA, FNMA, & Freddie Mac loans. This will help hundreds of thousands of US homeowners get lower rates for … (0 comments)
A News Series from Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC Highlighting Real Estate Tips
Despite the mortgage industry flop this summer. And the media scaring the pants off of buyer the market is picking back up in North Texas. Since December, which is typically the slowest month of the year buyers have been coming back. Homes went from averaging sixty days on the market to … (1 comments)
First, the smart buyer will use the tax rebates to buy down their interest rates for the life of the loan. More importantly, the increasing of the conventional and FHA loan limits will provide a much needed boost to demand in the higher ranges, which have slowed dramatically since the drying … (0 comments)
I am one of those guys who likes simple. Why?
OK I need to vent (again). Did you read the Chicago Tribune today an article that revealed some discussion going on at the Department of Revenue pondering how they can squeeze more out of the Chicago home buyer. Recently I vented what a bad policy it was to tax buyers 40% … (1 comments)
Put away those credit cards and stop charging if you are facing foreclosure. Contact your lender immediately and put yourself on a budget quickly. Monitor your finances until your other debts are paid off so you do not get into the same situation in the future. Whatever decision you make get … (5 comments)
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Ok, so sick of all of the doom and gloom about the market and how things are soooooo terrible. I'm trying to encourage some of the newbies and some of the oldbies, too. So, many times I ask the question..."do you see any homes in your neighborhood priced at what they … (5 comments)
Over the past couple of years, equity has been extremely accessible to our clients. Times in our industry are changing with regard to guidelines and lending ability. However, that shouldn't distract your from creating a relationship with your refinance clientele. I have touched on the refinance with debt consolidation clients in … (0 comments)
While working on my statistics for my post at Realty Times, I was listening to some discussion of politics on the radio. I thought back to some of the maps that were being bandied about after the last election. Blue States, Red States were the focus of all the discussions.
What is a passive activity and how has it blindsided many investors looking to take advantage of cost segregation? For real estate investors, a passive activity is one in which the owner of the real estate does not materially participate in the profession of real estate investments. In fact, any … (0 comments)
Home Prices Increase Moderately in Vancouver, Victoria: BCREANews Release from the BC Real Estate Association:For immediate releaseHome Prices Rise Modestly in Vancouver and Victoria Vancouver, BC – November 21, 2007. British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports residential sales volume on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC climbed 23.5 per … (0 comments)
I've been bullish on Alberta Real Estate.
October 19, 2007
Ok, so I just need to vent on this one. I didn't purchase gas in the morning, cause I was running late, figured I'd get it later in the afternoon. Well, wouldn't you know that by 4:30 the price had gone up 35 cents. That is a drastic increase. As an … (6 comments)
I went through a divorce early spring of 07 which left me devastated emotionally financially and spiritually. I was so depressed that it was hard to go on. I found that I was having a hard time concentrating on work my kids my bills as a matter of matter of fact … (5 comments)
We all want perfect credit and the benefits that go along with it. But for so many a good credit score escapes them for one reason or another. There are however simple tricks you can use to increase your credit score.The first trick is quite simple and can be accomplished with … (0 comments)
Area job growth and continued positive regional housing market for years to come. DOE OKs new price tag for vitrification plant. 
Here are some statistics about increasing in certain cities, Phoenix made the list - 2005 :)
I was reading an interesting article in The Seattle Times about the practice of people getting instant credit repairs, to qualify for lower interest home loans. 
As Joe Maine broker feeds the Statewide MLS with a new listing, he notices the six digit code number of his latest entry. A couple hours later after the mail lady comes into the parking lot on two wheels with a bag that would rival Santa, another two listings are back. … (1 comments)
This brand new program will help you and/or your clients out. Many real estate agents and loan officers are offering the program to their clients as a value added service. Investors are utilizing it to skyrocket their equity. It is a great way for you to keep in touch and build … (0 comments)
Forbes.com announced announced this year's most-expensive residential real estate transactions. 2006 Was a banner year for those Agents dealing with sales of high-end homes. The average price of a home on their top 10 list increased more than 10% from 2005's $36 million average; more than 55% from the 2003 average. Of course, the priciest … (2 comments)
According to our recent records (per the RMLS) we have shown sales prices in Hood River for 2006 are up 25% from 2005! Cascade Locks leads the pack with gains of 48%. 
A reciprocal link, by definition, is an exchange of links between two or more websites. Reciprocal linking is the single most important tool in building website popularity. When your site has many high quality links, it will enjoy higher rankings in the major search engines. This article's purpose is to guide … (4 comments)
The opinion stated in this blog is based on the opinions of the National Association of Realtors. A leading indicator of existing-home sales edged up 0.4% in June, and it could be a sign that sales are leveling off after a 10% decline since last summer. The NAR's pending sales index … (0 comments)