Have you been turned down for refinancing because you lacked PMI coverage? Are you confused as to why this happened? If so, this article may shed some light on the subject. Here’s why some homeowners need PMI in order to refinance their mortgage loans.
I recently received the following email question from a reader: “I have [...]
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June 25, 2009 4:11 pm | 
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Summary: Where can first-time home buyers find down payment assistance in the current economy. In this article, we will talk about the different programs and options that are available in 2009.
So, you’ve decided to enter the housing market and buy your first home. You’re excited about finding a place of your own, so you start [...]
Loans | June 18, 2009 7:04 am | Comments (1)
First-time home buyers need all the help they can get. So I thought I’d compile a list of helpful tools for home buyers and share it through the blog. Many of the tools on this list are available through this website, and you can access them through the menus at the top and to the [...]
Buying | May 7, 2009 6:28 pm | Comments (0)
In this article, I’ll explain how you can easily foreclosed homes for sale in your area. I’ll also tell you how to have this foreclosure data sent directly to your email inbox, without any extra effort from you.
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There’s a flood of foreclosure activity across the United States [...]
Foreclosure | April 25, 2009 8:32 am | Comments (0)
I want to refi my home to take advantage of the low interest rates we are having right now. But I’ve heard that it’s hard to refinance right now, with the economy. Can I refi my house in this market, and if so what steps should I take?
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Over the last few months, [...]
Refinancing | April 23, 2009 9:56 am | Comments (0)
Reader Question: We are just getting started with the home buying process, setting our budget, etc. How do I know how much house I can afford to buy?
Without a doubt, this is one of the most common questions asked by first-time home buyers. I’ve been answering real estate questions online for a few years now, [...]
Buying | April 22, 2009 7:09 am | Comments (0)
It’s a sign of the times and our economic woes. Millions of Americans are turning to certified financial advisors to help them navigate the way forward. Some people had no financial plan to start with, while others found that their plans were not strong enough to survive the economic downturn.
I rarely get excited about [...]
Personal Finance | April 10, 2009 7:22 am | Comments (0)
Reader Question: “I do not have enough money for a 20% down payment, so I am considering an FHA home loan. My question is, how can I apply for an FHA loan online? Is there a government website for this, or do I apply through a regular lender?”
I promise to answer all of your questions [...]
Loans | April 9, 2009 8:25 am | Comments (0)
Do you have bad credit? Are you looking for ways to increase your credit score so you can qualify for better financing? This article gives you the guidance you need to accomplish this goal.
Warning: This article contains some tough love, because that’s what a lot of folks need right now. If you know you’ve [...]
Credit | April 8, 2009 11:37 am | Comments (0)
Reader Question: “I plan to sell my house in the near future, and I’m trying to get an idea of what the local market is doing. Should I look at the prices of homes sold in my area recently to set my asking price? Is this a good strategy, or is there a better way [...]
Selling | April 4, 2009 11:55 am | Comments (0)
