A combination of historically low mortgage rates and declines in home pricing are resulting in the most affordable home market in two decades. This is great news for home buyers, provided they are able to qualify for a loan. Stricter guidelines and qualifications may make getting a home loan more challenging, so potential home buyers…Read More »
Mortgage lenders are in the news again, only this time it’s not Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae in the hot seat. If you purchased a home through GMAC (now Ally Financial), Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, or Citibank, you may want to take note. Last week’s settlement of $25 billion is proposed to aid homeowners…Read More »
Home ownership can be a heavy responsibility at times… especially when times are tough. It can be challenging to find help when times are difficult due to a decrease or loss of income, illness, unexpected disaster or home repairs, or personal crisis such as separation or divorce. Add to that a reduction in home values,…Read More »
Century 21 Wildwood now offers professional property management services. We assist California real estate investors and second-homeowners to maintain and rent their Sonora CA homes, Twain Harte real estate, and other property in the Tuolumne County area. Also, our staff helps owners to head off unnecessary problems and expenses related to owning multiple properties. The…Read More »
When you meet someone for the first time – what do you notice? If you’re like many of us, that initial impression is largely determined by outside appearance. Believe it or not, that concept rings true with your home, too! That’s right, your home can foreshadow clues regarding your personality and sense of style,…Read More »
While the decline in new home construction may have some feeling “blue,” those of you who embrace a “green” lifestyle will be excited to hear about the latest projections. “Green” remodeling is a growing trend in the real estate industry! In fact, McGraw-Hill Companies, revealed last week that 17% of residential home building in 2011…Read More »
Valentines Day is fast approaching and love is in the air. Share a little extra love with your home for sale this week and you may find a buyer sooner than you thought! Buying a home is largely an emotional decision. Buyers may try to rationalize, set limits, make T-charts, and even compromise when searching…Read More »
The Obama administration on Friday announced it would significantly broaden the pool of consumers eligible for mortgage modifications by opening its program to owners of rental properties and homeowners burdened by medical and credit card bills and second mortgages.Federal officials also said HAMP would begin evaluating borrowers who may face large medical, credit card or…Read More »
Any major purchase requires analysis and thought, and home buying isn’t any different. Specifications on location, bedroom and bathroom quantity, and yard size may come more quickly to mind, but there are many other considerations to be aware of, as well. Did you know that you can compare prices on mortgage rates and lender options?…Read More »
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