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
If you thought that buying that first house was scary, wait until you gear up to buy the second. It doesn't matter whether it is a buyers' market or ...
