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Rental Market

I just read this in my Jean Chatzky weekly email and thought that it was worth sharing. The rental market has been tight in Northern Virginia for over a year and I am finding that the good properties go very quickly and have multiple applications. This

End-of-the-Year Tax Tips

While the year is quickly coming to a close, you can still take some important steps to save on your 2011 tax return. According to Jessica James, CPA and author of "Justice for None," many of the deductions associated with the economic stimulus

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, July 1st 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.375 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.750 FHA/VA 4.625 15yr Fixed 3.875 5yr ARM 3.375 FHA 3.375 Housing Data on a

Friday Mortgage Brief - Friday, May 20th, 2011

The Friday Brief Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 3.125 FHA 3.375 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.750 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.875 5yr ARM 3.375 FHA 3.375 Home Sales May Grow

The Friday Mortgage Brief - May 6, 2011

Current Interest Rates 417K and below with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.500 FHA/VA 4.250 15yr Fixed 3.750 5yr ARM 2.990 FHA 3.250 417-729k with 0 points 30yr fixed 4.625 FHA/VA 4.375 15yr Fixed 3.875 5yr ARM 3.250 FHA 3.250 The SAFE Act Regulation The Secure

What You Need to Know: Essential Information about Mortgages

RISMEDIA, May 5, 2011—As the housing market continues to struggle, home buyers appear ill-prepared to take out a mortgage, answering basic questions about mortgage information wrong nearly half (46 percent) of the time, according to a Zillow®

Top 5: Tips for Rebuilding Your Credit After Foreclosure

Tips for Rebuilding Your Credit After Foreclosure Many people have weathered through some tough times over the past few years. But now, as things begin to look a little brighter, it's time to consider starting over the right way and with a plan. As

Changes in FHA Monthly Mortgage Premium

I received an email from Tammi Lewis of 1st Mariner Mortgage regarding the increase in the FHA monthly mortgage premium. In an effort to further strenghten FHA's role in providing financing to buyers, HUD is increasing the monthly mortgage insurance

FHA Extends Anti-Flipping Waiver under 2011 Year End.

FHA EXTENDS 'ANTI-FLIPPING WAIVER' TO HELP STABILIZE HOUSING MARKET: Measure continues effort to boost home values and accelerate resale of vacant properties In an effort to continue stabilizing home values and improve conditions in communities

Top 5 Ways to Spend Less This Holiday Season

While the holidays should be a joyous time for all, unfortunately, financial pressures can make this time of the year stressful and depressing for many. There are countless ways, however, to stop holiday spending from spiraling out of control in order

Top5: How New FHA Changes Could Affect Home Buyers

Earlier this week, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) implemented changes to the premium structures for an FHA-backed mortgage. My membership in the Top 5 in Real Estate Network® requires that I remain committed to keeping my clients and consumers

Fannie Mae Loan - Purchases after Pre-Approval

I just received this email from one of the loan officers that I work with and thought that it was worth sharing with everyone. I am usually pretty good about warning everyone about making purchases after they are pre-approved but I feel like I can't

$8,000 Tax Credit and Expansion

The United States Senate is expected to vote, later today, on a bill to extend Unemployment Insurance benefits. This bill will contain the Dodd - Lieberman - Isakson Amendment to Extend and Expand the $8,000 First Time Homebuyer Tax Credit. The Extended

1st Time Homebuyer Seminar - August 29th - Herndon, VA

You're Invited to Attend a FREE First Time Homebuyer Seminar Why wonder what it takes to buy a home in today's real estate market when you can get solid information? Our workshop will help you become a confident, educated homebuyer! Please view
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