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Great information!Originally posted in TimandJulieHarris.com If there was any doubt that Mortgage Loan Mods are the people helping, money making opportunity in this market…..read this article for the Orange County Register: JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup, two of the largest banks in the U.S., are s...

Thanks Elizabeth!This is exciting -- the Senate today voted on the economic stimulus package and approved a tax credit for up to 10% of the purchase price with a maximum of $15,000 for home buyers. It's an amended version of what the House passed, which means it still needs to go to committee. Bu...

I have a new chapter in my life...a new wonderful company to have my sponsorship with. I am now with Diamond Realty Group and I am just thrilled! I have already received several confirmation that this is exactly what I needed to do and go forward with my real estate career! If you are interested ...

This is too funny!Cocoa Beach, Florida - The owners of a home in Crestview Estates filed suit this week against home stager Clarissa Winston-Fairview and her employer,  Interiors By Design, for wrongful décor and negligence. Plaintiffs, Connie and Lonnie Bray, claim in their lawsuit that Winston-...

BOO!  Honestly, it is not that scary! It could not be a better time to purchase a home.  With all the media about foreclosures, short sales, etc...a first time home buyer could get spooked! But don't let it.  There are plenty of opportunities out there to purchase and the interest rates are avera...

Matt has some great points here! We could all use a little "boost"Consumers interested in purchasing or refinancing a home will pay an interest rate based on current market conditions and their ability to pay back the loan. The borrower's income and debt ratios are taken into consideration by the...

Some really good points made by Kristal!Just back from the trenches after a few days of trying to find the perfect house for my buyers, I've got to speak my mind! We spend so much time trying to gain access to homes that it made me wonder if the sellers who are trying to sell these homes had any ...

Anyone considering buying instead of renting and taking advantage of the great rates available -- check out Matt's Blog. He has some great points!A Qualified Mortgage Consultant Can Outline Your Options Renters Have Much to Gain by Pursuing Home Ownership By Matt Rimmer, Mortgage PlannerCastleRoc...

Matt has some great points here!Bankruptcy is an uncomfortable subject for a variety of reasons. The most obvious is the potential havoc it can wreak on your finances. Running a close second is the negative stigma which is often attached to the process. This negativity is important to mention bec...

Whether you are in the process of purchasing a new home or thinking about it, think twice about going on a shopping spree using credit.  Your mortgage pre-approval is subject to a final evaluation of your financial situation. For example, every $100 you pay per month on a credit payment, could co...