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Fannie Mae Increases Support For Multifamily Housing
Tweet Fannie Mae, which is the informal name for the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) — a government backed business — announced last week that it had invested $20 billion
Turn Your Garage Into Valuable Living Space
Tweet Home Improvement on a Budget! When it comes to unused spaces in many homes, garages are usually at the top of the list. After all, who really parks their
Foreclosures: Wise Investment or Money Trap?
Tweet I was having a discussion with a friend last week when our conversation turned to the housing market. Bleak news upon bleak news for some people, but not for
Cut Your Expenses & Start Saving More!
Tweet Four dollars per gallon gasoline is making a mess of many home budgets as is higher food costs, mortgage payments, and other consumer goods. The average American is feeling
So Many Choices When Renovating Your Bathroom
Tweet Professionals who understand home values will often say that there are two areas in a home which are most important to people: kitchens and bathrooms. This is made known
Considering Renovating? Do It Now!
Tweet Undertaking any renovation project means considering all aspects of the work to be done before getting started. Cost, hiring contractors, possible temporary displacement from your home, and the like
Save Even More With FSBO
Tweet FSBO or For Sale By Owner remains a popular marketing alternative for people who are buying or selling a home. Sellers like them because they can cut out the
Condo Fees Are Up, Up, And Away!
Tweet The condominium market has imploded over the past year or two thanks to a downturn in the overall housing market and overbuilding in many local markets. Complete condo projects
The 4 Elements Of Your Mortgage Loan
Tweet Your home loan consists of four elements, two that you are probably aware of, and those are the principal and interest. Two additional elements, taxes and insurance, must also
Smart Stress Reducing Moving Tips
Tweet If you’re planning to move, hopefully you are well along the way toward putting your plans in place. If not, you’ll find that the days leading up to the
Getting Your Home Ready To Sell
Tweet Homeowners who are preparing to put their houses on the market are understandably nervous these days. Will a buyer be found? Will they be approved for a mortgage? This
5 Steps To Successful Home Improvement
Tweet If you are planning a home improvement project, congratulations for taking on what can make for exciting changes to your home. You’ll come away from the project with an
Should You Choose A Buyer’s Agent?
Tweet Searching for a home can be nerve wracking, especially if you aren’t sure if the home you want is worth the price being asked or if you really should
Is It A Fixer Upper Or A Money Pit?
Tweet Before the current housing bubble popped, investors were scouring the marketplace for homes needing a makeover with the intention of fixing them up for a quick flip. Savvy investors
The Importance of Location, Location, Location
Tweet You’ve heard it before: what are the three most important things to consider when buying a home? Answer: location, location, location. Every real estate agent repeats this question, drilling
