Archive for January, 2010

Martin Luther King Day 2010

January 18, 2010

It’s always a good idea to watch this speech.  I actually found a copy of it in it’s entirety.  Remember Dr. King’s message today and always.

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BREAKING NEWS: FHA Waives 90 Day No Flip Rule for 1 Year

January 16, 2010

Ok all you savvy investors and scrupulous buyers… here is the news you have been waiting for.  FHA has lifted the 90 day anti-flipping rule temporarily! In an effort to stabilize home values and improve conditions in communities where foreclosure activity is high, HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Friday a temporary policy that will expand [...]

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RealtyTrac’s 2009 Foreclosure Report Gives Reason For Optimism

January 15, 2010

Versus 2008, foreclosures are up 21 percent nationwide and that’s a big number, but a deeper look at RealtyTrac’s annual reports reveals a more positive undertone on the housing market.

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Retail Sales Dropped In December And Now So Are Mortgage Rates

January 14, 2010

Mortgage rates are dropping this morning on weaker-than-expected Retail Sales data from December. Lower rates means more bang for your home-buying buck.

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10 Cities For Home Bargains

January 13, 2010

As the housing market improves across the country, certain cities are emerging as relative bargains.

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The Bad Jobs Report Wasn’t All Bad — Mortgage Rates Fell

January 12, 2010

Despite the headlines, it’s important to remember that December’s jobs report wasn’t all bad news. There’s two sides to every economic coin.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 11, 2010

January 11, 2010

For the second straight week, the economic calendar is bare. Traders, once again, will be forced to rely on “gut” to make their trades.

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