Posts Tagged ‘ Home Loans ’

Realty Times – 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Averages 3.99 Percent

11/15/2011
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Home affordability is at an all time high.  With interest rates at historical lows, now is a great time to buy or to refinance. Realty Times – 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Averages 3.99 Percent. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Obama Announces More Aid for the Unemployed

07/07/2011
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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Obama Announces More Aid for the Unemployed. TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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Mortgage Rates Lowest Since 1971

06/25/2010
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Interest rates have fallen to the lowest level since tracking began in 1971.  The average rate for a thirty year fixed rate home loan is 4.69%.   In general, if you plan on being in your home for at least five more years and the current interest rate you are paying is at least one point...

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Why Get Preapproved for a Home Loan?

05/26/2010
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It is really important to get pre-approved for a home loan before you go out looking at homes with your real estate agent.  This is usually a quick process that can often be done over the phone.  Why is it important? You should look at homes in the right price range.  You may end up...

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Free Housing Counseling

12/17/2009
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Free Housing Counseling

If you are having trouble making your mortgage payment, we wanted to let you know about some resources that might be helpful for you.  These are all available through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development website, www.HUD.gov.   The counselors can help you evaluate which options will be best for you.  Links: Foreclosure...

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Palm Trees in Arizona

11/21/2009
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Palm Trees in Arizona

I was at the gas station today and noticed the landscaper working on the palm trees.  This was not something I would have ever seen in the mid-west.  These were mature very tall palm trees.  He was climbing the tree in a manner similar to a technician climbing a telephone pole.  He had a...

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Changes to Mortgage Loan Modification Program

07/01/2009
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CNN/Money indicates that the government loan modification program has been changed to allow home owners whose loans are for up to 125% of their homes current value to participate.  Previously it had been at 105% which was a significant limitation to participation particularly in the Phoenix area. For more information – Obama widens mortgage...

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Ask a Mortgage Expert

06/15/2009
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Channel 8, PBS, will be airing a show, Ask a Mortgage Expert,  on Wednesday, June 17 at 7:30pm.  It will include a panel of experts to offer advice to Arizonans facing mortgage crisis.  There will also be a phone bank available with nonprofit mortgage counselors and housing experts that you can call to ask...

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Having Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?

05/12/2009
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If you are having trouble paying your mortgage, the first person you should talk with is your current lender.  See if you can negotiate some type of loan modification so that you can keep your house and have affordable payments.  Listed below are two numbers that you can call for free to discuss your...

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Mortgage Rates at 52 year low

03/26/2009
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Mortgage rates have come down this year to levels not seen since 1956. This makes it a good time to refinance or to buy a home. Read more about it at CNN/Money.com – Home Mortgage Rates at 52 Year Low TweetFacebookLinkedInTumblrStumbleDiggDelicious

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