Wed, Aug 31 2005, 7:00 AM
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac put a small candle in the window for hurricane victims.
Wed, Aug 31 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - August, 25 2005
Wed, Aug 24 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - August, 18 2005
Tue, Aug 23 2005, 7:00 AM
An update on a bunch of volunteers who are making a difference for wounded Iraq War vets - one house at a time.
Mon, Aug 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Do mortgage pre-approvals really a guarantee a smooth transaction? We would like to hear a yes or no from our readers.
Fri, Aug 19 2005, 7:00 AM
There is never a shortage of sharks waiting to take advantage of the troubled. If you are having problems with your mortgage payments, please listen ...
Thu, Aug 18 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - August 12, 2005
Mon, Aug 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Macs August report carries cautions about what could happen, but basically continues to project only gradual changes in rates, sales, and home...
Mon, Aug 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Fannie Mae continues to struggle with its massive accounting reinstatement and the New York Stock Exchange is getting restless.
Thu, Aug 11 2005, 7:00 AM
According to the National Housing Conference, wages are clearly not keeping up with the cost of housing. So where are lower paid workers, many essent...
Wed, Aug 10 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - August 4, 2005
Tue, Aug 9 2005, 7:00 AM
Private mortgage insurance companies are beginning to feel the pinch of piggyback or blended mortgages.
Fri, Aug 5 2005, 7:00 AM
Americans continue to pull equity out of their homes, presumably helping to drive the U.S. economy.
Thu, Aug 4 2005, 7:00 AM
Delinquency rates are low and foreclosure is not something most people worry about, but stuff happens and it is good to know the options and alternati...
Wed, Aug 3 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Tue, Aug 2 2005, 7:00 AM
Foreclosure is the last thing a homeowner thinks about when giving a mortgage. But it happens. We will discuss the process and some solutions to a des...
Thu, Jul 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Records for home prices and sales activity continue to fall although there are a few weak spots since last months reports.
Wed, Jul 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Mon, Jul 25 2005, 7:00 AM
The Supreme Court June decision in Kelo v. New London is driving a hopper-full of legislation on both the state and federal level.
Fri, Jul 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Before buyers buy they should look at the house through the eyes of the market they will have to please in five or ten years.
Thu, Jul 21 2005, 7:00 AM
Americans are spending big bucks to maintain and improve their homes. Still, high income owners are doing the most to improve their position in the h...
Wed, Jul 20 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Tue, Jul 19 2005, 7:00 AM
University of Virginia study comes to an obvious conclusion about risk and interest rates but does provide some new ways of measuring risk factors.
Mon, Jul 18 2005, 7:00 AM
Option style mortgage offers plenty of choices to borrowers. Initial affordability is a lure but beware what may be on the hook.
Thu, Jul 14 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Mon, Jul 11 2005, 7:00 AM
Your own personal amortization table may inspire you to use your mortgage as a savings account.
Mon, Jul 11 2005, 7:00 AM
The housing sector is continuing to be a major driver of the U.S. Economy according to a very optimistic July report issued by Freddie Mac.
Wed, Jul 6 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Tue, Jul 5 2005, 7:00 AM
A real estate short sale is only one of several options available to lenders when a loan defaults. It might be, however, the least painful to everyon...
Thu, Jun 30 2005, 7:00 AM
Harvards Joint Center on Housing finds little to fuel fears of a bursting bubble but lots of disheartening information about housing affordability.
Wed, Jun 29 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Fri, Jun 24 2005, 7:00 AM
While most mortgages are being paid on time there is a real difference in the performance of prime and sub prime loans.
Fri, Jun 24 2005, 7:00 AM
Supreme Court widens concept of public purpose in decision on the Right of Eminent Domain.
Wed, Jun 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Wed, Jun 22 2005, 7:00 AM
The perennial banking v. real estate battle promises to be an interesting spectator sport this year.
Mon, Jun 20 2005, 7:00 AM
Correction to previously posted story on reverse mortgages.
Fri, Jun 17 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac and FHA announce two small changes that could make a difference for armed forces service men and women.
Wed, Jun 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Expect reverse mortgages to grow as Boomers age. They are still pretty unique, but can solve some serious senior issues.
Wed, Jun 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Mon, Jun 13 2005, 7:00 AM
Every boom real estate market brings a boom in newly minted agents. A few words of caution from a somewhat weary veteran.
Fri, Jun 10 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Macs monthly economic report emphasizes the good, the bad, and the who knows?
Thu, Jun 9 2005, 7:00 AM
New Fannie Mae initiative opens secondary market to 40-year loans.
Wed, Jun 8 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Mon, Jun 6 2005, 7:00 AM
Growing group of volunteers are working to provide severely wounded American troops with the best kind of house - their own.
Mon, Jun 6 2005, 7:00 AM
Your mortgage might be sold but the rights to service it are more likely to be transferred at some time during the life of the loan. What does this m...
Wed, Jun 1 2005, 7:00 AM
The South is now eligible for free credit reports. If you follow the news you know that tracking your credit is even more critical now than it was two...
Wed, Jun 1 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
Tue, May 31 2005, 7:00 AM
Not every market belongs to the sellers. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to make a house competitive. That is where home staging comes in.
Fri, May 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Correction
Thu, May 26 2005, 7:00 AM
Both NAR and the Commerce and Housing and Urban Development Department agree that the housing market shows no sign of slowing.