Two-in-five people shorten mortgage term when refinancing
February 13, 2014
2 out of 5 borrowers shorten their term to refinance home as refinanced mortgage rates are near all time low, according to Freddie Mac.
Archives for February, 2014
Buying a Home After a Short Sale
February 12, 2014
Learn about buying a house and qualifying for new home loans after a short sale of your existing home.
HUD Awards $57 Million to Public Housing Authorities to Promote Family Self-Sufficiency
February 11, 2014
HUD awarded nearly $57 million to housing authorities across the country to help families in need become more self-sufficient. Learn more about the program in our latest blog post.
Movoto Publishes List of “Most Exciting Small Cities in America”
February 10, 2014
From Sarasota, FL to Hoboken, NJ, Movoto's list of the 10 Most Exciting Small Towns shows us that just because a place is low on population, doesn't mean it's low on fun!
The Pros and Cons of Hiring a Property Manager
February 9, 2014
Got a rental property? Not sure if you should hire a property manager or take on the responsibility yourself? Check out our post on the pros and cons of hiring a third party property management company.
December Existing-Home Sales Strongest in Seven Years
February 7, 2014
The NAR reports that existing-home sales jumped in December, making 2013 the strongest year since 2006.
Robert Pieklo Named Among the 40 Most Influential Mortgage Pros Under 40
February 6, 2014
Robert Pieklo, Partner and Senior Vice President of Secondary Marketing at eLEND, was recently named among National Mortgage Professional Magazine's "40 Under 40." Congrats Rob!
Baltimore House Flippers Let Buyers Weigh in on Renovations
February 5, 2014
Future sellers in Baltimore are inviting potential buyers to make suggestions as to what types of changes they would most appreciate. The goal is to attract more serious buyers and make a larger profit. Click to read more!
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement?
February 4, 2014
This article asks should you pay off your home loans and enjoy a retirement without worrying about a mortgage rate?
Case-Shiller Home Price Index Posts Biggest Gain in Seven Years
February 3, 2014
Prices for single-family homes in the U.S. posted their strongest annualized gain in more than seven years, according to the latest Case-Shiller Home Price Index.