How To Play Rising Rates
Bond yields hit record lows again this week. Is it time to start positioning your portfolio for rising rates?
At first blush such a move might seem like portfolio suicide. The
main drivers of rising interest
My Mortgage Interest Rate is 4.0% -30 year fixed
I locked in my 30 year fixed mortgage rate at 4.0%. Today is a wonderful day for me and my spouse. I was talking to a "MLM" financial person and they were shocked at how low the interest rates have
Foreclosure Bill Is Blocked
President Barack Obama plans to veto a bill whose opponents say would make it harder for homeowners to stop foreclosures.
The move marks the Obama administration's most direct intervention so
far into
World's Best Barbecue
World's Best BarbecueI'm sure you love BBQ's, so I wanted to have a little fun with you this week, and give you a tip that will make you really shine!As you know, I'm always here to watch your back, not
The next monkey wrench in the foreclosure mess!
It seems that we've been flat lined (sorry if you're reading this and have recently passed away-take no offense please) in the Williamsburg area now for about a year. And that is a good thing when we
Lake Havasu City's Girl's Night Out
Friday, October 8, 2010, the Women's Council of Realtors® is hosting Lake Havasu City's Girl's Night Out. There will be a fashion show, silent auction and a free raffle full of fabulous prizes for those
Creating Space In Your House Before You Sell
Home Buyers Texas: After living in that house for five years, some lifestyle changes may
make you sell it. It could be a managerial job on the other side of the
state, or a consolidated debt that can
Ready to sell?
I'm ready to offer $125 sight unseen. Thank you.
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Who is selling this property ?
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September 2010 Market Trends
September 2010First off let me say that "the sky is not falling" we are not "crashing to dead halt" and "prices are being hammered down by foreclosures and short sales". Just three headlines I read in
Facebook rolls out fresh features
PALO ALTO, Calif. – Oct. 7, 2010 – Facebook on Wednesday launched several new
features, including one that makes it easier for its 500 million members to
separate online friendships into groups and
Google Phone Number Search
I found a great tool for searching for phone numbers on google today.Simply type:"phonebook: [space] [First Name] [space] [Last Name]"into the search box and hit the Google Search button. It will give
Top5: Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home
Top 10 Green Design Trends for Your Home
As the green movement gathers steam, many homeowners -- and soon-to-be homeowners -- are exploring ways to become environmentally conscious within their living
A house like no other
Home hasn't been lived in since 1968. it hasn't been updated since like the 1920's-1950's. Is it possible to get a home inspection BEFORE I make an offer? Notable water damage. No
San Francisco Price Reductions
Here are some price reductions for the past 14 days - includes all single family homes & condos/lofts. Interested in a different neighborhood? Drop me an email and I will send them your way.
South
Darien CT, A Tight Rental Market...
This weeks New York Times, Real Estate section ran an accurate article about home rental conditions in Darien,CT and surrounding towns.They include the rentals at Yale and Towne in Stamford which
Darien CT Commuter Parking,Rate Increase Proposed
This was published last week in the Darien Times.Seems kind of counter intuitive to me. The people hoarding the passes get squeezed out(and I suppose rightly so) and the guys who commute every day and
BofA is exiting wholesale mortgages
NEW YORK – Oct. 7, 2010 – Bank of America Corp. is quitting the wholesale
mortgage business. It will continue to offer mortgage loans directly to
consumers, and continue to buy loans originated by
Foreclosure freeze slows home sales
The decision by three major banks to freeze
foreclosures will buy distressed homeowners months of extra time and temporarily
block lenders from reclaiming homes.But it also threatens to buckle
South
Beautiful Split Level in Springfield
Lovingly maintained home in a beautiful
neighborbood. Large rear yeard with deck for entertaining and storage
shed. Stunning hardwoods throughout. Large living and formal dining
area leads to rear addition
is this property 4 sale?
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Obama to Pocket Veto Foreclosure Bill
President
Obama will “pocket veto” a bill that passed through Congress that could
have made it easier for banks to foreclose on homeowners. The
“Interstate Recognition of Notarizations (IRON)
Foreclosure Prevention Workshop
I recently received this letter and invitation from Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger and decided to pass the information along. If we can prevent just one family from losing their home it will have been
Historic Oakwood Homes For Sale
If you might be in search of a neighborhood with an item for everybody, Historic Oakwood is to suit your needs. With attractive landscapes, interesting homes, and different styles Historic Oakwood sets
Danville Home Sales Sep 2010
Closed single family home sales in Danville decreased in September to 38 from 41 in August. The median sales price increased in September to $849,000 from $805,000 in August.
The homes sold, on average,
San Ramon Home Sales Sep 2010
Closed home sales in San Ramon fell in September to 45 from 57 in August. The median sales price also fell, $703,500 from $725,000 in August.
The homes sold for 98.5% of the average asking price in
Dublin Home Sales Sep 2010
Closed home sales in Dublin increased in September, to 28 from 20 in August. The median sales price also fell, to $573,875, from $641,000 in August.
The homes sold for 99.7% of the average asking
REO Mission Viejo Home for Sale - Buyer Beware
Bank Owned homes for sale in Mission Viejo
represent a great opportunity to find a bargain - but their are things
to watch out for that a home buyer might not have to be concerned with
on a "standard
Tips About Reverse Mortgages In Fort Worth Texas
Tips About Reverse Mortgages In Fort Worth Texas
Increasingly,
strapped Senior homeowners are opting to get a "reverse mortgage,"
financing against a house's value that is repaid when the borrower dies
How to buy a home after a foreclosure?
How to buy a home after a foreclosure?Many Americans have faced difficult times and have lost their homes to foreclosure. Some have walked away after the value of their home dropped so much that their
Viva Las Vegas Gala Raises $33,000 for FamilyTime
The 2010 Keller Williams Viva Las Vegas Gala committee announced that it raised $33,000 for FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center at the charity event on September 25 at the George Bush Intercontinental
Home Inventory Software
I found a great home inventory program that I have been using for my home. It basically allows you to track everything in your home with values, photos, model numbers, and purchase information. The
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
6 Reasons to Reduce Your Home Price
By: G. M. Filisko
While you'd like to get the best price for your home, consider our six reasons to reduce your home price.
These six signs may be telling you
New Law to Speed up The Short Sale Process
Realtors stressed over dealing with lenders on short sales, as well as distressed homeowners looking for a way out of their mortgage that doesn’t involve foreclosure, may find relief is on the way from
Negotiating the Highest Price for Your Home
Negotiating the Highest Price for Your Home
Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale don’t sell the first time. It’s more critical than ever to learn
Working Hard
Work. It is generally hard and it generally doesn't end . . . at least not completely. I was feeling espcially worn out and frustrated this week, and couldn't put my finger on a specific reason why.
Don't get sucked into ridiculously low list prices
Arghhh! We've all seen it--- a sudden $50k-$100K price reduction and bam--
every buyer suddenly races out to see this magical house, fantasizing that they will be
the only person to know about it, the
Short Sale Extensions STOPPED By Wells Fargo
Short Sale Extensions STOPPED By Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo will no longer delay foreclosure proceedings in hopes that a short sale deal will come through. According to an American Banker report, the bank
Credit Score Information
The actual original FICO scoring formula has never been released so the Big Three credit reporting agencies use a slightly different formula that they use when calculating the Credit Scores. This is the
Buying a condo in 3 unit building with no HOA
I am looking into a buying a condo in a 3 unit building that according to the listing has no HOA. The current asking price puts the unit at 20% of the 2007 sale price.
After doing some backround research