Tue, Sep 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Actual cash value versus replacement costs; deductibles, and valued policies are only a few of the things you need to know as an informed consumer of ...
Thu, Sep 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Housing starts are reported off in the last month, but the single family market still shows that builders continue to be optimistic.
Wed, Sep 21 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report.
Mon, Sep 19 2005, 7:00 AM
Piggy backs make more financial sense at present than private mortgage insurance, but that can change with interest rates and/or pending legislation.
Thu, Sep 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac sheds some light on the effects of Hurricane Katrina on the housing market and economy.
Thu, Sep 15 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - September 7 2005
Tue, Sep 13 2005, 7:00 AM
Katrina, not to mention Charley, Ivan, western brush fires, and California mud slides should be prompting you to check your insurance coverage.
Mon, Sep 12 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac quarterly report on housing prices show continued growth propelled by dropping interest rates in the second quarter.
Thu, Sep 8 2005, 7:00 AM
After a bit of a paper chase we finally get some officials answers about how PMI works.
Wed, Sep 7 2005, 7:00 AM
Now everyone can get a free credit report - just watch your typing fingers.
Wed, Sep 7 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report - September 1 2005
Thu, Sep 1 2005, 7:00 AM
Chairman Greenspan warns again that housing prices will cool and take parts of the economy along.
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
Supreme Court widens concept of public purpose in decision on the Right of Eminent Domain.
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.
Wed, Jun 22 2005, 7:00 AM
The perennial banking v. real estate battle promises to be an interesting spectator sport this year.
Wed, Jun 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report
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.
