The Current Trend is in the Right Direction
I was talking to someone at an event the other day and telling them that housing sales was going in the right direction and they argued with me saying that they had heard “just the day before” that house prices were down and we haven’t seen the bottom yet. Though I don’t know if [...]
Is it Time for You to get Screened for Colon Cancer?
Spring is officially here and this season always reminds us that it is a great time to be alive and I want you to stay that way! Over the past year and a half I have read about different celebrities dieing of this terrible disease but it really didn’t hit me until a dear [...]
Rates have Fallen!
With the advent of the Federal Reserve holding down the Fed rate and their announcement to purchase a large group of toxic mortgage securities, the current interest rates for conventional and FHA loans are below the 5% mark. That is very good news for people who want to refinance or buy new. In fact [...]
Is Credit Really that Tight?
If you’re like me, you keep hearing that credit is tight. Well, I’m not so sure that’s true. What I do think has tightened are the regulations and rules in regard to who is a good credit risk. You can still get a good loan with a good rate if you start out with [...]
We Live in a Strange World
So I’d heard in MSNBC the Jon Stewart of the Daily Show just didn’t understand what all was happening. After all he is a comedian, not a financial wizard like the people who are on MSNBC and we should all know the difference.
Well, if you have never seen the Daily Show, I highly recommend [...]
Holding People Accountable
Ain’t it funny watching all these TV talking heads as they hem and haw to try and explain their words, actions and beliefs that have led so many to make unfavorable moves in regard to their money? In my small private world, it’s called being accountable for ones actions, which include your words. Unfortunately [...]
Clarification Points about the Tax Credit
I received a number of calls this morning about the tax first tiem home buyer tax credit. And though this is not an extensive or exhusted post in regard to the tax credit here are a few of the most misunderstood highlights.
If you have not owned or been on the deed of another home in [...]