CHICAGO– Oct. 21, 2011 – Are short sales getting easier? Some homeowners are reporting that banks are now not only more willing to consider a short sale, but are even offering incentives to … [Read more...]
Are banks getting better on short sales?
Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to lowest on record
WASHINGTON– Aug. 19, 2011 – The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage has fallen to its lowest level on records dating to 1971. The rate on the most popular mortgage dipped to 4.15 percent … [Read more...]
Turned down for a loan? Now you can find out why.

WASHINGTON – July 21, 2011 – Your credit score determines the interest rate you pay for a credit card, car loan, private student loan or a home mortgage. A low score could prevent you from getting … [Read more...]
Citizens inspections reduce mitigation discounts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 20, 2011 – Some customers of Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the Florida-owned insurer of last resort, are now receiving higher insurance bills. Homeowners get … [Read more...]
Wealthy Americans upgrade to pricier primary homes

NEW YORK – July 13, 2011 – Amid still-depressed housing numbers that dominate headlines, a new survey by the independent New York City-based Luxury Institute and the Institute for Luxury Home … [Read more...]
Fight continues against 20% down payments
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – July 7, 2011 – Florida Sen. Marco Rubio released a strong letter against proposed Qualified Residential Mortgage (QRM) and Qualified Mortgage (QM) rules, and sent it to major … [Read more...]
‘Secret’ Short Sale Reward in Florida?
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – June 29, 2011 – Two lending giants are reportedly offering homeowners who are behind on their mortgage a cash reward to agree to a short sale in Florida. JPMorgan Chase … [Read more...]
Fixed mortgage rates drops for 7th straight week
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fixed mortgage rates slid for the seventh consecutive week, but the lowest rates of the year have done little to lift the struggling housing market. Freddie Mac says the average … [Read more...]
8 Things Your Movers Don’t Want You to Know
After you’ve spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on a new home, hiring a mover can almost seem like an afterthought. But if you’re not careful about which mover you choose and which questions … [Read more...]
Uncover Best Investments with the Right Data
NEW YORK – May 20, 2011 – Supplying key housing data based on ZIP code – instead of an entire geographic area – can give investor clients greater insight into short-term and long-term … [Read more...]




