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MONEY Magazine Reveals Annual “MONEY’s 100 Best Places to Live in America”
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

“MONEY” magazine has revealed the 2011 list of “MONEY’s 100 Best Places to Live in America,” highlighting small towns across the country with populations of 50,000 or less. For the annual cover-story, on sale August …

95 Percent of Refinancing Borrowers Choose Fixed-Rate Mortgages
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

In the second quarter of 2011, fixed-rate loans accounted for about 95 percent of refinance loans, based on the Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) Quarterly Product Transition Report released yesterday. Refinancing borrowers clearly preferred fixed-rate loans, …

5 Inexpensive Home Updates to Complete before Listing Your Home
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, August 11, 2011—There is no perfect formula for selling your home efficiently, but by following these five tips prior to listing you can increase your chances to close quickly at a higher price.
1.) Update …

MONEY Magazine Reveals Annual “MONEY’s 100 Best Places to Live in America”
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

“MONEY” magazine has revealed the 2011 list of “MONEY’s 100 Best Places to Live in America,” highlighting small towns across the country with populations of 50,000 or less. For the annual cover-story, on sale August …

95 Percent of Refinancing Borrowers Choose Fixed-Rate Mortgages
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

In the second quarter of 2011, fixed-rate loans accounted for about 95 percent of refinance loans, based on the Freddie Mac (OTC: FMCC) Quarterly Product Transition Report released yesterday. Refinancing borrowers clearly preferred fixed-rate loans, …

6 Tips for Success at Real Estate Auctions
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 5, 2011—With foreclosures flooding the real estate market, many property buyers and investors are hitting the auction circuit looking to capitalize on the next great deal. For those that are new to the …

The Value of Home Warranties: Protect Your Wallet
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 30, 2011—Even with home sales and prices continuing to fall nationwide, millions of Americans will still navigate the process of buying and selling homes this summer, and for many, the sheer volume of …

Mortgage Insurance Cancellation: The Myths and Realities
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMedia, June 3, 2011—When it comes to private mortgage insurance (MI), there are several myths that exist that make buyers reluctant to consider a conventional loan with MI as an option when purchasing a home. …

Your Leadership Needed: Nearly Half of Home Buyers Surveyed Don’t Understand Essential Information about Mortgages
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, May 5, 2011—As the housing market continues to struggle, home buyers appear ill-prepared to take out a mortgage, answering basic questions about mortgage information wrong nearly half (46 percent) of the time, according to …

Study Examines the Impact of Homebuyer Education and Counseling on Mortgage Performance
August 28, 2011 – 9:10 am | No Comment

RISMEDIA, April 29, 2011—Potential homeowners who participate in pre-purchase education and counseling programs may be more likely to pay their mortgages on time, although the evidence on this point is not consistent and compelling, according …