Category Archives: Mortgages

Use tax refund as down payment?

During tax season, many first-time homebuyers turn to their tax refunds as a down payment option. Is this a smart move? Continue reading →

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Boomerang buyers come home

Borrowers who walked away or foreclosed want to open the door to homeownership again. Continue reading →

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Miami sale hits a new high

For the right type of luxury property, buyers will come. Continue reading →

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Rates to rise on jobs report

What’s good for the economy isn’t always good for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading →

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Got a short sale problem? Escalate it

Homeowners who are trying to sell their homes through short sale can now cut to the chase if they get the runaround. Continue reading →

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Future of Fannie and Freddie

The government takes further steps to exit the mortgage business. Continue reading →

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Foreign investors bet on recovery

The U.S. housing market is looking attractive to large foreign firms. Continue reading →

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‘Dumb’ cuts hurt homeowners, buyers

Thousands could lose access to free housing counseling. Continue reading →

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Sequester, shutdown and your loan

Budget cuts and a potential government shutdown could get in the way of your loan closing. Continue reading →

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Grants for military homebuyers

A foundation is helping the American dream come true for members of the military. Continue reading →

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