Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac issues 21st annual survey of adjustable rate mortgages. In spite of lender discounts, savings and popularity are declining.
Tue, Jan 4 2005, 8:00 AM
In its first move to put a debilitating scandal behind it, Fannie Mae offers a huge bunch of preferred stock to private investors.
Tue, Jan 4 2005, 8:00 AM
If all the real estate and mortgage reports seem contradictory, just remember the old adage about proving anything with statistics. Overall they make...
Mon, Jan 3 2005, 8:00 AM
Here are a few more things you should expect from a real estate agent in return for that average 5.2% commission. There are also a few things you hav...
Wed, Dec 29 2004, 8:00 AM
Former top executives leave Fannie Mae with full pockets while the mortgage giant scrambles to meet capital requirements.
Wed, Dec 22 2004, 8:00 AM
The CEO and CFO of Fannie Mae were forced to resign Tuesday by the Corporation’s Board of Directors.
Fri, Dec 17 2004, 8:00 AM
SEC has announced it would like Fannie Mae to take a second look at its earning statement. The effects of this on the mortgage industry may be far re...
Mon, Dec 13 2004, 8:00 AM
Making an offer on a condominium involves a lot of contingencies that don’t apply to a single family home. Make sure each is included in your offer a...
Mon, Dec 13 2004, 8:00 AM
Condos can offer early entry to homeownership or a welcome lifestyle for those seeking to kick back and relax. but there are a lot of issues that are ...
Fri, Dec 10 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac and UCLA economists don’t exactly agree on the degree, but both see a slowing in the housing market on the short term horizon.
Fri, Dec 10 2004, 8:00 AM
Over half of real estate buyers are now represented by their own agents
Wed, Dec 8 2004, 8:00 AM
The Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight has issued its third quarter report on same-house values.
Fri, Dec 3 2004, 8:00 AM
Free Credit Report Law Is Fueling Fraud, Phishing.
Thu, Dec 2 2004, 8:00 AM
Fannie Mae Gets Slapped Again.
Thu, Dec 2 2004, 8:00 AM
An annual event – Fannie Mae raises the loan limit on conforming mortgage loans. Nearly 300,000 homeowners could benefit from this change in 2005.
Thu, Dec 2 2004, 8:00 AM
Thanks to a new federal law, consumers can now get a free reading on their credit up to three times per year.
Wed, Dec 1 2004, 8:00 AM
When it comes to buying a new home the hardest part might be filling out the forms.
Tue, Nov 30 2004, 8:00 AM
The U.S. Department of Commerce reported a surprise increase in new home sales in October, up 0.2 percent to 1.226 million in annual sales, the third ...
Wed, Nov 24 2004, 8:00 AM
A federal judge in California just reversed a cease-and-desist order issued by the California Department of Real Estate in 2003 against ForSaleByOwner...
Wed, Nov 24 2004, 8:00 AM
Congressman Oxley is challenging efforts by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Cendant Corporation to restrict online companies from publi...
Tue, Nov 23 2004, 8:00 AM
U.S. Congressman Michael G. Oxley, Chairman of the House Committee on Financial Services had, earlier this month, written a letter to the Government A...
Tue, Nov 23 2004, 8:00 AM
Ohio’s Attorney General Jim Petro (R) brought suit against Fannie Mae on Friday in the latest of several legal actions against the nation’s largest se...
Fri, Nov 19 2004, 8:00 AM
Congress is sending President Bush legislation to increase the guarantee offered to veterans under the Department of Veterans Affairs home loan progra...
Thu, Nov 18 2004, 8:00 AM
The Corporation missed a deadline and more than just stockholders may ultimately be affected.
Wed, Nov 17 2004, 8:00 AM
The Peacock Network may have just learned to check its “contributors’” credentials at the door after Realtor flap.
Tue, Nov 16 2004, 8:00 AM
Fannie Mae has a critical report due today and (coincidentally) is issuing press releases about its good works.
Mon, Nov 15 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac is even more bullish this month than it was last month, and has slightly increased its 2004 and 2005 projections.
Thu, Nov 11 2004, 8:00 AM
Choosing A Real Estate Agent, Select Real Estate Agent, Picking a Real Estate Agent
Wed, Nov 10 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac Notes Increase in Cash Out Refinancing
Tue, Nov 9 2004, 8:00 AM
National Association of Realtors® Holds Annual Conference
Tue, Nov 9 2004, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac Kicks Off Home Buying Awareness Program
Thu, Nov 4 2004, 7:00 AM
Understanding Real Estate Agency
Mon, Nov 1 2004, 7:00 AM
We conclude the series with three more common tactics of predatory lenders. Also some good news about a couple that are biting the dust.
Mon, Nov 1 2004, 7:00 AM
Two more metropolitan areas has been selected by Fannie Mae to participate in a program to encourage home ownership in areas served by mass transit.
Fri, Oct 29 2004, 7:00 AM
Sometimes you need to look at more than the bottom line when trying to negotiate a deal. In real estate you might cut yourself out of the best servi...
Fri, Oct 29 2004, 7:00 AM
September home sales figures and in and they are up again.
Tue, Oct 26 2004, 7:00 AM
The Internal Revenue Service has finalized the regulations for interpreting a portion of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 dealing with the exclusion of...
Mon, Oct 25 2004, 7:00 AM
As the toll of commuting on workers, employers, and the environment moves onto the housing stage, local government and housing agencies are stepping f...
Fri, Oct 22 2004, 7:00 AM
Both Alan Greenspan and Freddie Mac agree that the housing bubble is not going to burst with any real explosive force in the near future.
Thu, Oct 21 2004, 7:00 AM
Understanding Real Estate Agency
Mon, Oct 18 2004, 7:00 AM
125% homes value, loan to value, debt to income ratio, negative amortization, interest only loans, loan steering, hard money lenders
Fri, Oct 15 2004, 7:00 AM
More Trouble For Fannie Mae
Thu, Oct 14 2004, 7:00 AM
Unable to pull the trigger and buy that house? You (or your customer) may be suffering from Buyers Block. Here is one case study and some tips.
Tue, Oct 12 2004, 7:00 AM
Workforce Housing, Employeed Housing Programs
Wed, Oct 6 2004, 7:00 AM
Freddy Mac and Fannie Mae are beginning to pay a price for "smoothing" revenues and expenses.
Tue, Oct 5 2004, 7:00 AM
Two more predatory lending techniques come under the microscope, pressure to refinance a low interest first mortgage, and that old favorite, bait and ...
Thu, Sep 30 2004, 7:00 AM
Illegal activities aimed at your community bank or big nationwide lenders eventually and inevitably lead to higher loan costs and more restrictive len...
Tue, Sep 28 2004, 7:00 AM
A quick overview of a growing problem and a look at two tactics of predatory lending. Aggressive sales techniques and home improvement scams.
Mon, Sep 27 2004, 7:00 AM
For the homeowner it can be a tough decision – buy a new house, or sell the old one first. Here are some 'solutions' to the problem.
