Phyllis Borchardt's (maricopahomes) Blog

The current trials and tribulations of the home mortgage market stem from a re-pricing of risk (impacting the financial institutions and institutional investors who bear the risk for home loans). There is no shortage of mortgage money - this is not the case; as you have seen on television and/or ...

 Phyllis BorchardtSpecial for The RepublicAug. 17, 2007 12:00 AM Too often, we think a vacation needs to be an extended trip to a faraway place with an exotic name.But there are lots of natural wonders in our backyard, and short overnight trips can be a real shot in the arm to a spirit in need of...

After an eventful couple of weeks for the mortgage industry, you are wondering what it all means to you as you consider your real estate plans. Here are some answers:Q Will I still be able to get a mortgage? A One of the widest-held misconceptions that the current problems will have a negative im...