Tread Cautiously with “Affordable Mortgages”
As the foreclosure crisis continues many potential buyers searching for foreclosure deals are once again eyeing "affordable" mortgages. But it's important that future homeowners move cautiously because it is often these types of loans...
Mortgage Aid Program May Expand, But Is It Enough?
According to an article in the Star-Telegram, the government is expected to expand its mortgage aid program this week by offering "new" ways that help homeowners stop foreclosure . The "new" methods that the...
Dallas-Fort Worth Rental Rates Remain Steady, For Now
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, Dallas-Fort Worth is one of only two metropolitan areas where average apartment rents have not declined in the first quarter of 2009. The article said:...
Is Your Mortgage Company Ignoring You?
If not, you may be one of the lucky ones. There's an interesting article at CNN which reveals that many homeowners facing foreclosure are getting the run around from mortgage lenders when they try...
Debtor Beware: Tax Refund Loans
Beware of Tax Refund Loans It's the day after Tax Day and many still have not filed their taxes. For those of you who have procrastinated and are tempted to take out a tax...
Drop In Home Prices Leave Many Homeowners Holding The Bag
According to an article in the Dallas Morning News, pre-owned home prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth area have dropped 5 percent in 2009. Nationwide pre-owned home prices have dropped 19 percent. This is leaving...
HOPE For Homeowners Not So Hopeful
There's an interesting article at CNN about the abysmal failure of the HOPE for Homeowners, foreclosure prevention plan passed last summer. The article said: In the five months since it has been in effect,...