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The blog focuses on affordable housing and down payment assistance.
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Make your home more attractive to buyers.Have you been trying to sell your home and you just can't get any buyers to make an offer? What makes your home stand out from all of the rest?  What if you could show buyers that they could buy your home with little or no money down for less than they wou...
12/10/2007
 I recieved this email after the President's speech. Mr. Ellis,My wife and I currently have loan which is an adjustable ARM. We financed this loan back in early 2005. The loan interest rate has since grown from 6% to an outrageous interest rate. We've been doing the best we can to keep it a float...
12/10/2007
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12/07/2007
You can see a summary of the programs in the previous post. THE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon. Before turning to the situation in the housing market, I send my sympathy to the families of those murdered in Omaha, Nebraska, yesterday. I was in Omaha just before the shooting took place, and I know what...
12/06/2007
President Bush's Mortgage Bailout Plan Details Dec 6th, 2007What options do home owners have that are facing a huge increase in their mortgage payments as their interest rates get ready to reset? Are you eligible?  Do you qualify?President Bush today announced his plan to help the U.S. mortgage c...
12/06/2007
What do you do if your payments go up and you owe the bank more than your home is worth? There are several options for you to save your home and your credit.  It all depends on where you are in the process.  Your best options are of course before your finances are strained.•·         Keep making ...
12/03/2007
Buying a first home is an exciting step. But for too many people, a first home seems like an unreachable dream. That's why we offer options that make getting started as a homeowner a little easier.Low Down Payments and Closing Costs are PossibleThe biggest challenge for most people is saving the ...
10/13/2007
Solutions for a Changing Market  Concerns of rising interest rates seem to be the talk of the town these days, and may leave some homebuyers wondering if they'll be able to afford their dream home. To keep payments low, they may want to consider an alternative program, such as an adjustable rate ...
10/05/2007
The 2008 car models are coming out soon(You'll have to wait for the new Chevy Camaro seen in the Transformers Movie till 2009), and now may be the ideal time to purchase a new car. Here are ten tips towards becoming a savvy shopper.1. Remember that financing is negotiable, just like any other par...
08/03/2007
•1.      When shopping for a lender, compare not only interest rates, but other related fees and charges, as well. Lenders should provide this information so you can make comparisons.•2.      Consider requesting a credit pre-approval decision from your lender. It will determine how much you may b...
07/26/2007
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