State Lawmakers Dread End of Stimulus Dollars
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-(MCT)-Whether they welcomed or snubbed the federal economic stimulus package, state lawmakers took advantage of the bailout dollars...
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National 30-year Fixed Rate Drops Slightly; Some States See Increase
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased slightly...
First-Time Homebuyers Have Unique Advantage in Mortgage Market
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-(MCT)-First-time homebuyers and those thinking about refinancing are in a great place. Mortgage rates just fell for...
Freddie Mac Launches Effort to Help Servicers Handle Record Demand for Home Affordable Modifications
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-As part of its support for President Obama's Making Home Affordable program, Freddie Mac announced an agreement with...
Fed Plans Consumer-Friendly Changes to Mortgage Rules
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-(MCT)-Federal Reserve governors unanimously proposed tough new consumer-friendly disclosure rules for mortgages and home equity loans last week,...
For Some, Small Homes are Just the Right Size
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-(MCT)-They had the land and the plan ready for a 3,000-square-foot retirement home. But sticker shock and...
Slowing in Market Deterioration Indicated by July New-Vehicle Retail Sales
RISMEDIA, July 25, 2009- Although new-vehicle retail sales in July are projected to decrease 19% from July 2008, this marks...
Signs of Change: Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.6% in June
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-Existing-home sales rose for the third consecutive month with inventory easing and home prices declining less sharply in...
NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-This week's headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Free technology resources offered as part of the...
Mortgage Insurers Work to Prevent Home Foreclosures
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-As unemployment and home foreclosures continue to rise and threaten the economic recovery, the mortgage insurance industry is...
How to Calm Jittery Sellers When Similar Homes Close by Are Also for Sale
While you as the seller’s agent or broker understand all the intricacies and strategies of working a listing, your clients very likely are first-timers, vulnerable to emotions and worrisome opinions precisely because they don’t have prior experience. Read more.
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