Homeowners for the Holidays – The Best Gifts for Buyers and Sellers
December 2, 2008
With Thanksgiving just days past us and “Black Friday,” another memory of furious crowds and shopping mayhem, the holiday season is officially upon us. This year with the market still under duress, it won’t come as a surprise when families turn to practical gifts rather than gifting lavish luxuries.
Very Low Mortgage Rates and Stronger Purchase Activity Drive Mortgage Applications Up
December 2, 2008
Last week, due to a huge drop in mortgage rates, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased slightly over the previous week, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Mortgage Rates Drop on News of Fed’s $800 Billion Housing Plan
December 2, 2008
Get ready for an early holiday present, dear consumers.
Existing Home Sales Decline Despite Homes Becoming More Affordable
December 2, 2008
The National Association of Realtors announced today that existing home sales in October were down 3.1 percent as compared to September 2008.
Home Improvements May Come With Tax Credits
December 2, 2008
Making home improvements? With economic and election news dominating recent headlines, you might have missed some important information affecting homeowners like you. Most importantly, several tax credits for certain home improvements were just added or renewed. Make sure you are taking advantage of all of these home improvement tax credits!
Mortgage Applications Drop, Despite an Increase in Refinancing, in Latest Report
December 2, 2008
The number of Americans seeking a mortgage to purchase a home fell, while applications for those seeking to refinance increased, according to this morning’s Market Composite Index, released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Government Announces Loan Modification & Foreclosure Prevention Plan
December 2, 2008
On Tuesday, the Bush Administration laid out a plan to rescue struggling homeowners and put an end to the crippling housing market. The plan is based around the mortgages held by now government-run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The details of the plan are as follows…
Mortgage Applications Surge in Latest Report, Americans Turning to Security of FHA loans
December 2, 2008
Americans are showing a renewed interest in refinancing their mortgages and purchasing new homes according to this morning’s Market Composite Index, released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
VA Loans are the Top Mortgage Choice for Veterans and Military
December 2, 2008
Today is Veterans Day and it’s a special time for the millions of American men and women who have served (or still serve) in the U.S. Military. One of the top military benefits is the VA loan and here is why.
Mortgage Loan Activity Drops 20.3%
December 2, 2008
The number of Americans seeking a mortgage to purchase a home or refinance an existing loan fell more than 20% last week, according to a weekly report issued today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
The Twilight Phenomenon
December 2, 2008
Women across the iVillage community have fallen in love… with a vampire. In case you’ve not been, ahem, bitten by the seemingly unstoppable sensation of Twilight, Stephenie Meyer’s epic series of novels about young lovers Bella and Edward has captivated women of all…
HOPE NOW Reports Record Workouts in October
December 2, 2008
HOPE NOW , the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors announced last week that they had set a record in October for the number of foreclosures averted. The alliance said that its mortgage industry members had prevented…(read more)
HOPE NOW Reports Record Workouts in October
December 2, 2008
HOPE NOW , the private sector alliance of mortgage servicers, counselors, and investors announced last week that they had set a record in October for the number of foreclosures averted. The alliance said that its mortgage industry members had prevented…(read more)
Homeowners for the Holidays – The Best Gifts for Buyers and Sellers
December 2, 2008
With Thanksgiving just days past us and “Black Friday,” another memory of furious crowds and shopping mayhem, the holiday season is officially upon us. This year with the market still under duress, it won’t come as a surprise when families turn to practical gifts rather than gifting lavish luxuries.
Very Low Mortgage Rates and Stronger Purchase Activity Drive Mortgage Applications Up
December 2, 2008
Last week, due to a huge drop in mortgage rates, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased slightly over the previous week, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Mortgage Rates Drop on News of Fed’s $800 Billion Housing Plan
December 2, 2008
Get ready for an early holiday present, dear consumers.
Existing Home Sales Decline Despite Homes Becoming More Affordable
December 2, 2008
The National Association of Realtors announced today that existing home sales in October were down 3.1 percent as compared to September 2008.
Home Improvements May Come With Tax Credits
December 2, 2008
Making home improvements? With economic and election news dominating recent headlines, you might have missed some important information affecting homeowners like you. Most importantly, several tax credits for certain home improvements were just added or renewed. Make sure you are taking advantage of all of these home improvement tax credits!
Mortgage Applications Drop, Despite an Increase in Refinancing, in Latest Report
December 2, 2008
The number of Americans seeking a mortgage to purchase a home fell, while applications for those seeking to refinance increased, according to this morning’s Market Composite Index, released by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Government Announces Loan Modification & Foreclosure Prevention Plan
December 2, 2008
On Tuesday, the Bush Administration laid out a plan to rescue struggling homeowners and put an end to the crippling housing market. The plan is based around the mortgages held by now government-run Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The details of the plan are as follows…