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May 26, 2016
New Consumer Protections on Reverse Mortgages Detailed by the FHA
According to a recent article last week by Brian Collins, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued a proposal which will codify recent changes to its reverse mortgage program and will provide additional protections for seniors, including a cop on…
May 19, 2016
4 Things that Could Make Your Deal Implode!
We all know how challenging it can be to get a well qualified buyer, find them a property, submit that perfect offer, get it accepted, and get your deal into escrow. So once you traveled down that long dark road, you want…
May 12, 2016
Having that College Degree is an Advantage when it comes to Owning a Home
A recent article in the National Mortgage News by Jacob Passy brings to light how being well-educated today has never been more vital when it comes to being a homeowner. According to Passy, First American Financial Corp issued a report citing the…
May 5, 2016
A Common Credit Roadblock to Home Financing
I think we all understand that credit and credit ratings are important. Unfortunately, sometimes we all make financial decisions that might seem like a good idea initially, only to find out later that it lowered our credit score. If you are looking…
April 28, 2016
How are Lenders Performing with TRID?
A recent survey conducted by TD Bank’s Mortgage Service Index polled over 1,300 American homeowners over the past ten years who took out a home mortgage and found that even with the new TRID rule, home buyers reported a positive mortgage experience….
April 21, 2016
Attn Realtors: Staged Homes Sell 73% Faster
When you are trying to facilitate offers on a listing and the sellers are eager and anxious to get their home into escrow, you might want to consider “staging” the home. A recent study indicated that staged homes actually sell 73% faster…
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