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Nadine Cius rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (21 surveys)
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Can Non-Permanent Resident Alien Buy a House?
24 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
Can a non-permanent resident alien buy a house?  Non-permanent Resident Aliens who have lawful residency in the United States can purchase homes and are eligible to take advantage of the same LTV... read more
Bob Christian rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.97/5 (240 surveys)
Upside Real Estate
Existing-Home Sales Record Big Gains
23 November, 2009| Home Buying, Housing Market, Mortgage & Finance
Daily Real Estate News    November 23, 2009   Existing-Home Sales Record Big Gains Driven by the home buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
MORTGAGE REJECTED?
23 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
What To Do If Your Mortgage Is RejectedBy Marilyn Kennedy MeliaSource: www.Bankrate.com Don't be surprised if your friendly lender, the one who invites you to sit down and apply for a... read more
Jill Smith rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.90/5 (486 surveys)
eXp Realty LLC
Interest Rate Forecast
23 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Experts predict that interest rates will either increase or stay the same in the coming weeks.  As rates increase it will cost buyers more money for the same house, not good for buyers.  As... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Interest Rates to Remain Low
21 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
Contrary to what we've been hearing, Benn Bernanke assures us that interest rates will be kept "exceptionally low" for "an extended period".   Good news for homebuyers! read more
Melissa Walters
The MW Realty Group
Will Loan Officers Find a Way to Manipulate the Ne...
20 November, 2009| Foreclosures & Investments, Home Buying, Mortgage...
As we draw closer to the new year, effective January 1, 2010, you will hear more talk about the new GFE, Good Faith Estimate (the statement documenting the proposed costs at closing) ... read more
John Shellington rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (31 surveys)
John Henry Properties
Home Loans To Non-Resident Aliens
19 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, International Rea...
Your residency status affects your ability to obtain a home loan. A home buyer will fall into one of the following categories: citizen, resident alien, or non-resident alien. In the case of a citizen... read more
Nina Nkem
Rhema Realty Services
Beautiful home for sale in Richmond, Texas
19 November, 2009| Home Buying, Home Selling, Mortgage & Finance
Preview this 6-bedroom and 4 full baths recent home in the wonderful Lakemont community in Richmond, Texas and post your comment in my blog. Please, click the link below for more pictures and other in... read more
Mark Martin
2M Realty Advisors, LLC
KNOW YOUR MORTGAGE OPTIONS
18 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
If any of your friends or family has recently applied for a home loan in the Houston Real Estate market, you've probably heard that lenders are nervous, with tough new rules and demands for stacks of... read more
John Shellington rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (31 surveys)
John Henry Properties
How to pick a mortgage company / loan officer cont...
18 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance, General
So you've made your phone calls and you've done your math with the help of the lenders contacted. You've compared the APR's from each and you now have the elusive answer to a very important question.... read more
Shannon Register
Register Real Estate Advisors
Congress Approves Home Buyers Tax Credit Extension
18 November, 2009| Home Builders, Mortgage & Finance, General
  Breaking News/RISMEDIA, November 6, 2009 – After the Senate gave final approval last night without a dissenting vote, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly this afternoon to pass... read more
Rachel Rosson rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 5/5 (45 surveys)
Greenwood King Properties - Kirby Office
Benefits of Home Ownership
17 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
A Big Tax Deduction: One of the largest tax deductions available is the amount of interest paid on a mortgage. In fact, a $150,000 home at a 5.50% interest rate can add up to approximately $8,000 in f... read more
Michelle Cannon rating starrating starrating starrating starrating star 4.96/5 (138 surveys)
RE/MAX Distinction
BANK FAILURE SCAM!
16 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, Safety & Security, Education
FDIC Warns Against Fake Bank Failure ScamSource: www.ConsumerAffairs.com E-mail claims that reader's bank has been seized. It's all too easy to believe these days that your bank has... read more
Kathy Arnold
United Real Estate
Senate approves extension of homebuyer credit
13 November, 2009| Home Buying, Mortgage & Finance
WASHINGTON — The Senate approved a $45 billion plan Wednesday to expand a tax credit for first-time homebuyers.  Under the bill, the $8,000 homebuyers' tax credit, slated to expire this month, wo... read more
Trecia Cooke
EXIT Lone Star Realty
Fed: banks need customer consent on overdraft fees
12 November, 2009| Mortgage & Finance, General, Education
New Fed rule will bar banks from charging overdraft fees without customer consent By Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer On 4:02 pm EST, Thursday November 12, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) -... read more
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