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ARE YOU WORKING WITH THE RIGHT LOAN OFFICER OR MORTGAGE COMPANY? Minneapolis, MN: In this market it takes an extraordinary amount of energy to get a loan closed with new regulations, lenders changing their guidelines and rates shooting up and down.   Are you working with the right Loan Officer? F...
12/20/2009
MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES ARE GREAT TODAY. BUT WHAT ABOUT TOMORROW? Let's face it, mortgage interest rates have been averaging in the low 5% range, and that is great for the real estate market. But do you know where mortgage interest rates come from and why they change? Lenders don't just make up ...
12/20/2009
6 Reasons to TRADE UP TODAY, because this IS the best market to trade up! Have you thought about getting that bigger, better house in a better neighborhood?   NOW IS THE TIME! St Paul, MN: Whether you need more space, want to upgrade your location, or for any other reason, the current real estate...
12/20/2009
Enhanced $8000 Federal Tax Credit Provides Outstanding Opportunity for First Time Home Buyers $7500 tax credit for First Time Homebuyers, replaced with$8,000 TAX CREDIT to First Time Home Buyers Washington has been busy lately.  In one of the most rapidly approved bills in memory, the Housing an...
02/28/2009
BEST RATE or LOWEST COST   A common mistake shoppers make is to ask: "What's your best rate?" or "What are your closing costs?" Both logical questions to ask, but they do not give the response most borrowers need to make a proper decision. Borrowers must understand both rates and fees. Rates are ...
02/07/2009
You Are Entitled To A Second Opinion Even If You Have Already Been Pre-Approved For Your Mortgage! Imagine you have just found out that you have to have surgery and the procedure will be pretty extensive! Most people just wont take the doctors word any more. They seek out another doctor for a se...
02/07/2009
WELLS FARGO APPRAISALS RIGGED??? Well known firm investigating Wells Fargo appraisal practices Have you used Wells Fargo and Rels Valuations? The law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro is investigating Wells Fargo and its appraisal subsidiary Rels Valuation based on reports the companies engaged in...
02/07/2009
Waiting for that 3% or 4% Interest Rate? You snooze, you may lose. Helping you avoid costly mortgage mistakes The Fed's been at it again, offering words that sound encouraging at first blush, confirming that their buying program of Mortgage Backed Securities is in full swing and will continue as...
02/07/2009
"Just $100 Down Payment"   YES, it is REAL. You can buy a home in 2009 with $100!   If you're a qualified buyer, you can use an FHA loan to buy one of HUD's specifically designated homes for sale -- with only a $100 down payment!   For a limited time, the $100 down payments program is available t...
02/07/2009
  USDA Rural Development ZERO DOWN PAYMENT HOME Loans STILL Available  We provide these loans in Minnesota and Wisconsin Rural Development, formerly known as the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA), administers a mortgage loan guaranty program - also called the Section 502 Program -- designed to p...
11/20/2008
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