How Did We Get to HARP 2.0?
It’s been one of the hottest topics in the mortgage industry since it was announced in March, and two months later, HARP 2.0 is still making headlines. And with more…
Homes are More Affordable Than Ever as Market Slowly Heals
Construction Numbers are Up A telling sign of a healing market: builders worked on more new homes last month. According to the Commerce Department, builders broke ground at a seasonally…
Real Estate Tax Advantages
Although the most significant economic benefit of owning property is the long-term appreciation realized through leverage and inflation, tax advantages associated with real estate benefit property owners as well. Home…
Federal Help With a Foreclosure
Lenders foreclosed on 2.8 million properties in 2009, according to Reuters. That's a record high--120 percent more than just 2 years earlier--and Reuters estimates the 2010 figure will be higher…
Advice on Mortgage Refinancing
Refinancing your mortgage can generate significant monetary savings over the life of the loan. Like all financial matters, refinancing your mortgage should justify the effort and the expense in the…
How Do I Remove a Spouse From an Existing Mortgage Without Divorce?
Removing a spouse from a joint mortgage requires that the lender agree to the removal. Since the mortgage was originally underwritten jointly, releasing one party from the obligation to repay…
What Does a House Appraisal Consist Of?
In a real estate transaction, the buyer wants to ensure he isn't paying more than a property is worth. At the same time, the lender wants to provide financing that…
How to Profit From Your Home Sale
There was a time when homeowners put their houses on the market as-is, and hoped for the best with regards to how much money they made on the sale. A…
Top 5 Value Enhancers When Buying a Foreclosure Home
Foreclosed homes are often some of the most affordable homes in today’s real estate market, and both homebuyers and investors are attracted to them for their long-term financial benefits. If…
How are Short Sales on a VA Loan Different?
Today’s veterans have President Roosevelt to thank for their housing benefits. Signing the GI Bill of Rights into law provided our service members – who fight so hard to maintain…