Mortgage Crime Wave – What Does It Mean To You?
According to Alternet the FBI are arresting numerous criminals who have been involved in mortgage crime. Now you might think these are fly by night back yard mortgage lenders but you’d be wrong. It seems those being arrested for bulking investors out of not millions but […]

If you’ve been thinking that, it might be the right time to buy a home you should start taking a look at your credit. It’s the one most important factor, next to income verification, that will determine whether you will be able to qualify for your mortgage and buy your home.
It begins before you even […]

These days it’s pretty common for home owners to be concerned about the equity in their homes. This is especially true if you’ve purchased your home in just the past few years. There’s a possibility that because of changes to the market your home might be worth less that the amount you owe on the […]

Buying a home is stressful but there are things you can do to reduce the amount of stress. One of the those things, is to pre-approved for your mortgage.  According to the Seattle Times fewer house deals unravel when a mortgage is pre-approved.
Before you can buy a home, you need to save your down payment. […]

Whether you live in Florida, Michigan, or California and you’re thinking of buying a home you should learn as much as you can about mortgages lenders and mortgages in your state. Once you figure out the process of applying for a mortgage, there are some things you should know.
1. It’s important that you know about the […]

Homeowners that have found themselves facing foreclosure can rejoice. According to a news release today, it seems that the main mortgage lenders have put their heads together and come up with a plan.
It actually all began last October when government was encouraging lenders to work something out that would help those facing foreclosure avoid it. The […]

If you’re in the market for your first home don’t let tougher lending terms discourage you. Although it might be tougher for first time buyers than just a year ago, there is still plenty of mortgage money available.
The credit crunch has hit many, some harder than others. In fact according to  Reuters  first time buyers are […]

The average selling price of Hillsborough homes is down 9% according to The Tampa Association of Realtors. Builders are seeing even a worse slump with a 25% downward spiral in the past four months.
According to Tampabay.com  this downward slide may be pinpointed in Hillsborough County but it’s really being felt through the entire Tampa Bay […]

According to The Press Association, mortgage lenders are about to change their standards in an effort to reduce the number of mortgages that are for more than the home is worth.
New standards put in place by CML will change the way properties are valuated. In the past few years builders have been drumming up some […]

The housing market in the US might be in a slump and many real estate investors would have no part of this market. But that’s the first mistake of novice investors. According to Open Press, , David Lindahl a millionaire in real estate says that politics is local and so is real estate and that […]