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I received the below in my email today from a past client.  Talk about a monumental screw-up...... http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com..._blg=1,1628429Quote: Bank tries to take wrong houseBank of America failed to listen to its own realty agent, lawsuit says, but at least in this case didn't lea...

Nice post by Lew Corcoran on the effects of cosigning a loan and mortgage financing.Frequently Asked Question: Will cosigning for a loan affect my ability to get a mortgage? Q: I've cosigned a loan for my son a year ago, but he wants to get another car, and he wants me to cosign again. The car pa...

Nice post detailing the Fannie DU Refi Plus and Freddie Mac Open Access programs.  Great job summing it up RJ!125% Refinance Programs - Fannie Mae DU Refi Plus and Freddie Mac Open Access The government has gotten aggressive recently and approved two 125% Refinance Programs, the Fannie Mae DU Ref...

This video will have you rolling!  For all those that have dealt with short sales, bank owned foreclosures and other "bank deals"....you'll love this.   A fellow agent e-mailed this to me today. The video, entitled "How to Buy a Bank Owned Home," is sure to bring a laugh -- perhaps a pained one -...

With all of the hardships facing so many in Atlanta, I wanted to post this excellent break-down of how/where to get your credit report. Don't fall victim to "official" looking sites that just want your money.How To Request Your Credit Report Checking your credit report regularly is a good move an...

Great article on "lender's appraisals", and the harsh realities these represent to our clients.Do you feel that pricing a home is a little like throwing darts these days? Sometimes you hit, most times you miss? At the end of the day Realtors have a next to impossible job trying to help clients pr...

Great article on "Cash-in" refinancing! A recent report issued by Freddie Mac revealed that "Cash Out" refinances (an increase in the mortgage balance by at least 5%) fell to a record low 27% during the fourth quarter down from 88% in 2006.  There is another term that is not heard nearly as much ...

The below is an outstanding break-down of "when is a good time to buy?", and an understanding of the current climate of low rates. Great post Jeff!  When is it a good time to buy a home? Important interest rate info below. Please read ...     First time homebuyers have been blessed with low mortg...

Well-written overview of the maximum DTI on traditional loan programs in this new mortgage world we all live in!We get a lot of questions about debt-to-income ratios these days.  Here are the underwriting guidelines for the various types of loans:  Conventional (non-government) loans: If the loan...

As a concerned father of four in Fayette county, it is always distressing to see how our regions real estate woes are effecting our kids education. I read an article by Ben Nelms at The Citizen... http://www.thecitizen.com/~citizen0/node/41896 where he reported on the Fayette County Board of Educ...