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BRIGHTON, Mich., April 20 /PRNewswire/ – The three most important things to remember when moving and buying a new home are: location, location, location. As potential homebuyers start looking …

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Fannie Mae Launches New Series of ‘Five-Step’ Guides to Help Educate Homeowners and Potential Home Buyers
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 19, 2010—Fannie Mae recently launched the first three in a series of “Five-Step” guides, offering useful information for current homeowners, those interested in purchasing a home and homeowners who may be struggling with …

For Your Clients: Interpreting a Home Inspection Report
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 8, 2010—A home inspection report is an important document that a potential buyer will have that accurately describes the conditions that exist in the house they are considering buying. It is crucial that …

How to Answer 5 Common Questions Homeowners Have About Default
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 7, 2010—With so many homeowners facing tough decisions about their mortgages in or approaching default, questions abound about how to best handle the complex situation with the bank lenders they’re indebted to. To …

Pending Home Sales Drop as Expected
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 6, 2010—Following a surge driven by the home buyer tax credit, pending home sales fell with the expiration of the deadline for qualified buyers to sign a purchase contract, according to the National …

7 Things All Borrowers Should Know About FHA Loans
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 3, 2010—FHA Pros, LLC, a national FHA condo approval service, has developed a list of facts speaking to the top misconceptions associated with FHA loans in order to help home buyers better navigate …

Responsible Homeowners Drown in Debt With No Offer of Help
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 2, 2010—(MCT)—Scott Katzer owes about $200,000 more than his Fort Lauderdale home is worth. Unable to sell anytime soon, he wants to reduce his monthly mortgage payment by refinancing to a lower interest …

House Extends Home Buyer Tax Credit Closing Deadline
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, July 1, 2010—(MCT)—The House of Representatives introduced and passed a proposal to extend the original June 30 closing deadline for home buyers who want to get up to $8,000 in tax credits.
The Home Buyers …

Housing Crisis Likely to Drag Down Credit Scores
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 30, 2010—(MCT)—For countless Americans struggling to make their mortgage payments, the problems have just begun.
Although a loan modification or foreclosure might allow them to put their housing problems behind them, millions will be …

Home Buyers Who Missed 8,000 Dollar Tax Credit Coming Out Ahead
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 29, 2010—(MCT)—Home shoppers who missed the April 30 deadline for a housing tax credit might have the last laugh. For a variety of reasons, they could end up saving more than the $8,000 …

Low Mortgage Rates Not Enough to Lure Potential Home Buyers
July 8, 2010 – 7:47 pm | No Comment

RISMEDIA, June 28, 2010—(MCT)—Mortgage rates have tumbled to record lows, but high unemployment and job jitters by still-working Americans mean the milestone is unlikely to attract enough borrowers to boost the unsteady housing market, economic …