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Market CommentMortgage bond prices rose last week pushing mortgage interest rates lower. Stronger than expected manufacturing data shocked the market a bit and set the tone for early trading in the week pushing bonds prices lower. Fortunately the employment report showed higher unemployment and l...

As the first quarter of 2008 comes to a close, the credit crunch that began in the summer of 2007 is still raging affecting every corner of the globe.   What started with the decline in value of Alt A and subprime loans, has now spilled over to include "prime" borrowers including FHA/VA and Conve...

Mortgage bond prices rose this week pushing mortgage interest rates lower. Trading was volatile the entire week. The Fed stepped in absorbing some of the oversupply of mortgage bonds. Inflationary pressures were eased with the consumer price index lower than expected. The financial markets were r...

After helping thousands of new homeowners, the following is a summary  of the most frequent mistakes that we find first-time home-buyers make, and how you can save money and time by avoiding them. You can receive the Free comprehensive report on "The Five Biggest Mistakes First Time Buyers Make A...

I gotta tell you that after 18 years in the business that I am more excited about whats possible in the business more then ever. I seem to be hearing a lot of:  "are you kidding me this has been the worst year ever my production is down the tubes" or "Have you seen the news the real-estate indust...

The recent drop in rates has prompted a surge of refinancing as homeowners look to get out of adjustable-rate mortgages or lower the rate on their fixed-rate mortgages. Should you jump on the refi bandwagon? Unless you're already paying a low fixed rate, it's certainly worth considering, especial...

 The Army Advantage Fund offers qualified recruits a considerable down payment for the purchase of a new home or seed money to start a new business. Qualified recruits who enlist as active full-time soldiers are eligible for up to $40,000.00 for serving five years or more. Reserves who serve for ...