Lack of Equity Can Derail Mortgage Refinancing
(MCT)—With mortgage interest rates hovering around 50-year lows, refinancing is an appealing prospect for many homeowners. I think this is...
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National Mortgage Complaint Center Urges Congress To Restore The Home Buyers Tax Credit
The National Mortgage Complaint Center is urging US House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner to introduce immediate legislation that restores...
One Trend That Will Separate Real Estate Winners and Losers
Last month, Steve Murray, president of Real Trends Inc., and Ian Morris, CEO of Market Leader, released a book focused...
Real Estate Agents Gain 8.5 Percent Increase in Income
A Chicago Agent magazine survey found that agents’ average income increased 8.5 percent. The average income in 2009 was $64k,...
Don’t Let Focusing on Lead Generation Torpedo Your Branding, Part 1
(EMC)—Although Admiral David Farragut had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Navy, he's best known for a single...
Fewer Homeowners Opting to Refinance
The number of consumers across the country who filed applications for new home loans recently fell considerably, as fewer borrowers...
Fannie Mae’s Defaults Sink to 2 Year Low
The percentage of mortgages in default more than 60 days in Fannie Mae’s portfolio have fallen to the lowest level...
Independents’ Profits Soar 66 Percent on Purchase Mortgages
Independent mortgage banks and subsidiaries made an average profit of $575 on each loan they originated in the second quarter...
Governments’ Comprehensive Plans Essential Factor in Real Estate Valuation
Real estate appraisers must consider the impact of local governments’ comprehensive plans when producing appraisals, according to an article published...
Keep Your Agents—and Yourself—Safe This September and All Year
Your newest agent stops by your office on her way out the door. She’s excited because she just got a...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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