In Freddie Mac’s results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), fixed mortgage rates moved off their at- or-near record lows for the first time in three weeks amid recent data showing the housing market continues to improve.
As we near the end of Winter (hopefully!) many areas of the nation are entering their rainiest season. What does this mean for the health of your home? It all comes down to moisture and condensation. Many homeowner’s first instinct is to check windows and doors for leaks. Slightly askew installation can mean water accumulation, which will eventually turn to mold and rot.
In a few short years, successful foreclosure mediation programs could head off many of the forecast 10 million foreclosures, fix the broken housing market and help rebuild the economy. Unfortunately, most states don’t offer foreclosure mediation, some states offer temporary programs and still others offer programs that don’t work as well as they should.
In April 2009, General Growth Properties, Inc. filed possibly the biggest real estate Chapter 11 case ever when it could not refinance its crushing debt load. The mall operator listed about $29 Billion in assets and about $27 Billion in debts. In November 2010, the Company emerged from bankruptcy restructured. That case was striking for an unusual feature in addition to size.
Today’s real estate investor isn’t necessarily a high roller, but more often a working stiff with a small-business, tapping existing non-real estate investments to cash in on affordable real estate properties to flip or rent. If you are a real estate agent looking to serve them, you’d better be at the top of your game.
Our HOA board has some funds that we want to put into a CD to earn more. The funds are not going to be needed for about 3-5 years. We are currently getting a very low rate of return in a Money Market account but can improve our position by 2-3% by long term CD investing. What are the downsides?
Where do interior designers go for trendsetting ideas and out-of-the-box design ideas? PJ Wade gives us an insider view of The Interior Design Show and tips for 2013.
Pending existing-home sales may be up across the nation, but new home sales fell for the first the first time in three months in December. These latest figures come from the U.S. Commerce Department.
Today’s buyers are facing quite a diverse housing market. There are great deals for buyers and investors alike. home prices are at all-time lows and interest rates are creating some enticing conditions. There are many deals to be had, but how does a buyer know when it’s really safe to buy?
Today’s buyers are facing quite a diverse housing market. There are great deals for buyers and investors alike. home prices are at all-time lows and interest rates are creating some enticing conditions. There are many deals to be had, but how does a buyer know when it’s really safe to buy?
