Even in this age of computer-fed journalism, gallons of ink has been figuratively spilled to discuss and evaluate the hard time that home-sellers are experiencing in the current economy. Figures in the DC area show shortened Days On the Market (DOM) and more stabilized housing prices. While this may seem like good news for sellers – a lot of […]
Spring has traditionally been a hot time for real estate sales. This year, due to the buyer’s tax credit, sales were expected to be higher than normal throughout the winter. However, Mother Nature interfered with the President’s plan, and instead of touring around for the ‘ideal home’ spots, prospective home buyers were busy clearing their […]
If you are in a position where you want to sell your home quickly, Express Homebuyers is an honest company with both reputation and resource.
There’s good news and bad news for consumers about what banks can do now that long-anticipated changes to credit card laws have taken effect on February 22, 2010.
If those commercials for freecreditreport.com have ever sent you running to your computer to order the free annual report that the government says you are entitled to, back the truck up! The reports may not be so free after all! As a result of an FTC ruling in 2004, consumers are entitled to a free […]
Times are tough, and some homeowners feel defeated by impending foreclosure. Some try to work out a solution with their bank. Others try to do a short sale.
As anyone who has watched silly commercials about people with poor credit being doomed to drive hoopties or make their living in costume at a Renaissance fair knows, a bad credit score costs you! You may be denied the card you want, a gas card, a job, or an apartment plus embarrassment, with or without […]
The dilemma today for many considering loan modifications or even considering whether to move from the trial to the permanent phase of the process is whether it is worth it in the long run.
Loan modifications would have a better chance of working if the principle was lowered according to a study by the New York Federal Reserve Bank.
Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac are halting foreclosures until the New Year. The two week break will allow families to celebrate the holidays without fear of eviction. This gives you more time to avoid foreclosure.
The New Year is typically a time when people consider fresh starts. One way to do that if your prospects for getting ahead are pretty limited is to rid yourself of house debt for a while.
The most recent report released December 10 indicated that the program is not only on target but ahead of schedule in terms of people who are at some point in the process.
