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2008
Washington reached a decision on an economic stimulus package to spur growth in the economy and come to the aid of the Real Estate Market. Reaching a bipartisan decision Thursday House leaders have decided to allow government sponsored Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy mortgages as much as 75 per...
01/25/2008
The Federal Reserve lowered it's benchmark interest rate in an emergency move for the first time since 2001 after a tumbling international markets slumped as much as 7% on Monday. The Central bank lowered the overnight lending rate to 3.5% from 4.25% rather than waiting until the scheduled Fed m...
01/22/2008
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This is well worth sharing. A video made by the author of The Mortgage Report. Enjoy.
01/21/2008
So you are looking to buy your first gorgeous home in Concord, CA. Take a look at this Down Payment Assistance and First Time Home Buyer program available in the Contra Costa County, City of Concord. There is $25,000 in Down Payment Assistance available for the purchase of your New Home through ...
01/16/2008
With the Fed Interest Rate Cut just over the horizon on January 29th the National Association of Realtors (NAR) released positive information regarding the California housing market. Below is the published article with the 2008 housing market outlook. With the Fed taking necessary steps to keep t...
01/13/2008
San Francisco's Public Utilities Commission approved a local subsidy Tuesday January 8th for residents and business who install solar power. San Francisco has established themselves as leaders in the move towards being one of the first cities to be known as a Green City. The Solar incentive plan ...
01/11/2008
Mrs. Fico who cooks up credit scores for millions of Americans is changing her recipe - and that could affect how you get credit in the future. Fair Isaac Corp., maker of the popular FICO credit score used by most lenders, says its new scoring model will do a better job predicting the likelihood ...
01/09/2008
This information I thought I would share. i hope it helps give you insight on the FHA Modernization movement. Dear Mr. LeBars: Thank you for writing to me about legislation on homeownership assistance programs. Your correspondence is important to me and I welcome the opportunity to respond. ...
01/08/2008
It's no longer a secret. What our clients demand is valuable information "On Demand"Who do you know in a short term adjustable rate loan? It can be a 3, 5 or even 7 year fixed. They may be the next person you should forward this email to or give a call. Proactive Agents that bring their clients ...
01/08/2008
The FHA modernization bill that will increase loan limits and lower down payment requirements on FHA loans remain on hold until Congress return later this January. However the final version of the bill may take a bit longer. The delay is in part to two major differences between the House and Sena...
01/07/2008
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