What's Goin' On?

     Last month the three major credit reporting bureaus Experian, Equifax and TransUnion introduced new scoring system called VantageScore. The idea is to focus on a broader history for each individual as well as a more accurate risk factor to decide if they are likely candidates to default (eve...

HomePath® Buyer Incentive Fannie Mae is currently offering buyers up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance through June 30, 2011. The HomePath property buyer must meet the following qualifications to be eligible: Buyers and/or selling agents (the agent representing the buyer) must request the incent...

   I think winter is finally behind us here in Metro Detroit. Sixty plus and sunny today, Tigers @ home vs. Texas Rangers and the Red Wings open the playoff season tonight against the Phoenix Coyotes. The Pistons?, well they got a new owner this week, probably the highlight of their season.    Fo...

I have been pretty lucky as I have not had any real computer issues (good thing because I am not real savvy with software and programs) but today I got hit with a very annoying virus known as "MS Removal Tool". I think it is relatively knew as most comments I saw when investigating are over the l...

        Yesterday the LO/Broker compensation program went into affect. How does this have any impact on the Realtor? While the guidelines have not changed (at least not this week,yet) the cash to close may have. At many of the lenders certain "adjustments" have increased, got a low FICO, pay 100b...

       I had the pleasure of playing in a senior hockey tournament in Flint, Mi. last weekend. It is one of the areas longest running tournaments at 26 years and counting. While we had great fun and were victorious in the over 40/45 group (congrats to sponsor Sonny's Landscaping & Snow Removal of...