FHA May Play A Larger Role In Condo Financing
In a move that may aid first-time buyers, HUD chief hints that rules for financing a condo may be changing…
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How To Determine Whether A Lease-To-Buy Option Is Right For You
There are pluses and minuses to the arrangement, so let’s take a moment to explain how it works…
How To Transfer Title Of A Home And Avoid Tax Implications
Advice on the route to take to transfer a mother-in-law’s deed to the wife and son-in-law.
Eleven Reasons FSBOs Are A Terrible Idea
ate Agents can save sellers time, money, liability and a big hassel!
Why Jumbo Loans Haven’t Recovered
Discrimination is only one part of this mystery…
The Whole Enchilada About RESPA…And More!
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act has been around since 1974, but the changes over the past few years, combined with the creation and implementation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), have caused some confusion in the industry.
Beware of Experian’s Connect Credit Report and Score
This credit reporting agency disingenuously markets to real estate professionals and consumers…
Failing To Pay HOA Fees Can Harm Your FICO Score
Homeowners who fail to pay their HOA dues are now also risking their credit score, just as they would with a late mortgage payment…
Lame-Duck Congress Unlikely To Extend Tax Breaks For Homeowners
Given the strong sentiment in Congress that a comprehensive overhaul and simplification of the tax code should be the priority, the outlook is dim for three popular tax benefits for homeowners…
Wells Fargo Targets First-Time Homebuyers
Offering an “affordable” mortgage program, many of the loan’s offerings mirror those offered by the FHA…