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Talking Credit – Give Yourself a Chance to Have a Great Future Talking Credit – Give Yourself a Chance to Have a Great Future

Improving your credit score is like preparing to run a marathon; one cannot just... 

What Is A Conventional Mortgage What Is A Conventional Mortgage

We have all heard of conventional mortgages, but we get asked all the time what a... 

Down Payment how much is too much? Down Payment how much is too much?

Down Payment how much is too much? This is one of the oldest questions faced when... 

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Do I Qualify For The Home Buyer Credit Extension Do I Qualify For The Home Buyer Credit Extension

If you haven’t heard yet, the first-time home buyer tax credit that Barack... 

How Much To Offer On A Home How Much To Offer On A Home

When you are looking to purchase a home, it is important to have a certain mindset... 

Home Selling In Tough Market Home Selling In Tough Market

If you are trying to sell your home, it is important to pay close attention to the... 

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HVCC – Petition to Overturn Delivered to Cuomo Today HVCC – Petition to Overturn Delivered to Cuomo Today

The HVCC should take another blow today as a petition to overturn it signed by more than 120,000 individuals will be delivered to Attorney General Cuomo’s office today.  We all know the problems this bill has caused, i would just like to list a couple that i am aware of: Purchase contracts expiring because the HVCC conduit not forwarding appraisal... [Read more of this review]

Understanding How a Short Sale May Affect Your Credit Score Understanding How a Short Sale May Affect Your Credit Score

Understanding How a Short Sale May Affect Your Credit Score I receive calls weekly asking me what affect a short sale or foreclosure (or deed-in-lieu of foreclosure) will have on an individual’s credit. Unfortunately we hear such a variety of conflicting information; it’s hard to know who to believe or who is even handing out relevant advice.... [Read more of this review]

US Home Appreciation Rates US Home Appreciation Rates

How fast do homes appreciate historically in the US? I had only found census data back to 1954 and some limited data for previous decades. I used some historical data that can be found to calculate annual home appreciation at 4.51% from 1960-2009 and dating back to the 1920’s homes have historically appreciated around 4.12% annually. That data... [Read more of this review]

Consider Adjustable Rate Mortgages as an Option Consider Adjustable Rate Mortgages as an Option

With rates as low as they are, why would I ever consider taking an adjustable rate mortgage? This is a question I am asked almost daily, in the next couple minutes as you read this I wish to help you understand why adjustable rates are valid options for many Americans.  We have to first provide some structure and some historical background for context... [Read more of this review]

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