Thu, Feb 3 2005, 8:00 AM
There are still more ways to clean up an offer. The bottom line is not to give up those important contingencies, but find a way to make them work for...
Tue, Feb 1 2005, 8:00 AM
A clean offer to purchase is more likely to meet with success than one that is cluttered with contingencies.
Thu, Jan 27 2005, 8:00 AM
The National Association of Realtors confirms that houses sold at a record pace in 2004.
Sat, Jan 22 2005, 8:00 AM
Home equity liquidation, a fancy name for refinancing every cent of value out of your home, is beginning to attract the attention of regulators and th...
Sat, Jan 22 2005, 8:00 AM
Fannie Mae’s pilot program for 40 year mortgages may prove that what goes around comes around – even if it is not such a good idea.
Sat, Jan 22 2005, 8:00 AM
Fannie Mae took what will be a very unpopular route on its journey to solvency on Tuesday, slashing the dividend on its common stock by 50%.
Mon, Jan 17 2005, 8:00 AM
A contract is a reciprocal agreement and a seller has a few obligations to his agent. Therefore we present a short Agents Bill of Rights.
Wed, Jan 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac released its monthly Economic and Housing Outlook on Tuesday, with a relieved look backward and an optimistic view of the future.
Wed, Jan 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Both Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have announced new very unique initiatives to increase minority homeownership.
Tue, Jan 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac has released its weekly mortgage rate report for the week ended January 6 and is now reporting on rates and points for the 5/1 adjustable.
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Many people know nothing about radon, and it is a potential killer. Observe National Radon Action Month by learning something about this naturally oc...
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Mortgage Applications Down During Holiday Week
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac issues weekly interest rate report. While rates are up, the changes are marginal.
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Effective January 1, real estate offices can no longer provide dual agency in Alaska.
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
The U.S. Federal Housing Administration has raised its maximum insurable mortgage limits by 7.8 percent for 2004.
Fri, Jan 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Fannie Mae has appointed Deloitte & Touche, LLP as its new auditor.
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.
