100+ Not So Great Places to Buy a Home
Below is an extensive and exhaustive (and silly but somewhat serious) list of places where it might not make the best sense to buy a… Read More »100+ Not So Great Places to Buy a Home
Four Million Homeowners Denied HAMP Loan Modifications, More Changes Coming?
Think it’s hard to get a mortgage? How about a loan modification via the Treasury’s Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). A new report from SIGTARP,… Read More »Four Million Homeowners Denied HAMP Loan Modifications, More Changes Coming?
Why Your Mortgage Lender Asks for More Than Is Required
It’s no secret that there is a lot of confusion surrounding mortgages. One of the main gripes is that requirements aren’t the same across different… Read More »Why Your Mortgage Lender Asks for More Than Is Required
You Can Get Interest-Only Mortgages from Mortgage Brokers Again
Party like it’s 2006! Mortgage brokers are now able to peddle interest-only mortgages to qualified borrowers nationwide. Oh wait, that last part about being qualified… Read More »You Can Get Interest-Only Mortgages from Mortgage Brokers Again
Home Prices vs. Gas Prices
With mortgage rates hitting 2015 highs last week, one might worry that the housing recovery will lose steam. The 30-year fixed climbed to 4.08% per… Read More »Home Prices vs. Gas Prices
USDA Home Loans Are About to Get More Expensive
While the government has been busy lowering costs for FHA loans, it seems the opposite will happen for USDA home loans, which are one of… Read More »USDA Home Loans Are About to Get More Expensive
The Greeks Aren’t Making Their Mortgage Payments
And who could blame them…what with their entire financial system in complete disarray. The Greek situation is a mess, as you’ve probably heard. The government… Read More »The Greeks Aren’t Making Their Mortgage Payments
Harvard: Renting Is the New Buying, But It’s Unaffordable
The Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University released the 2015 edition of The State of the Nation’s Housing report this week and it… Read More »Harvard: Renting Is the New Buying, But It’s Unaffordable
Realtor and Airbnb Team Up to Let People Try Before They Buy
Consider this common scenario. You really like a house and decide to make an offer. After winning a bidding war and perhaps paying a little… Read More »Realtor and Airbnb Team Up to Let People Try Before They Buy
Owning a Home Costs Nearly $10,000 a Year Not Including the Mortgage
A lot of folks I know who rent are still hot on the idea of homeownership, but it’s important not to overlook all the costs… Read More »Owning a Home Costs Nearly $10,000 a Year Not Including the Mortgage