Mortgage Crisis Foreshadowing
I think a lot. Often, about mortgages. In fact, a day doesn’t go by when I don’t try to think of topics to write about… Read More »Mortgage Crisis Foreshadowing
Why Principal Reductions on Loan Mods Aren’t the Move
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve likely heard stirrings of a mega super duper fantastic solve-all trillion-dollar refinance program in the works to save… Read More »Why Principal Reductions on Loan Mods Aren’t the Move
Mass Mortgage Refinancing Plan: Obama’s Ace In the Hole
We’ve heard talk of mass refinancing plans for years now, but nothing has quite delivered. Sure, the >Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) was recently expanded… Read More »Mass Mortgage Refinancing Plan: Obama’s Ace In the Hole
Bernanke Has Refinanced His Mortgage Twice in the Past Two Years
When deciding whether you should refinance your mortgage, you may look to your friends, family, and neighbors to see what they’re doing and/or to get… Read More »Bernanke Has Refinanced His Mortgage Twice in the Past Two Years
Maximum FHA Loan Limit Restored to $729,750
Late last week, Congress agreed to reinstate the temporarily inflated FHA loan limits that fell on October 1. So for the next two years, homeowners… Read More »Maximum FHA Loan Limit Restored to $729,750
Soon Just About Any Underwater Borrower Will Be Able to Refinance
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released details of a newly revamped Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) today, with the main feature being a lack… Read More »Soon Just About Any Underwater Borrower Will Be Able to Refinance
Some 30-Year Mortgage Rates Aren’t Really Fixed
Let’s talk about mortgage marketing for a moment. I’d hate to call it deceptive, since that’s a term used by the FTC and other government… Read More »Some 30-Year Mortgage Rates Aren’t Really Fixed
Short Sales Can Save You Money If You’re Extremely Patient
If you’re reading this, you’ve undoubtedly heard of a real estate short sale, which allows a distressed homeowner to unload their property for less than… Read More »Short Sales Can Save You Money If You’re Extremely Patient
What on Earth Is a Zestimate and Is It Accurate?
I was on Zillow the other day looking at real estate when it occurred to me that I never really touched upon the so-called “Zestimates”… Read More »What on Earth Is a Zestimate and Is It Accurate?
Shares of Zillow Skyrocket in Nasdaq Debut
Real estate behemoth Zillow went public today to much fanfare. After an original IPO price target of $12-$14, which later rose to $16-$18 before settling… Read More »Shares of Zillow Skyrocket in Nasdaq Debut