Home Owners
Mortgage nightmare HVCC appraisal regulation hurting the already straggling Housing Market
Sunday, June 14th, 2009If you thought the low rates and tax incentives would quell the storm in the Mortgage and Real Estate market, think again. With the implementation May 1, 2009 of the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC) regulations, loan officers and realtors are no longer allowed to select or influence the selection of appraisers.
The legislation was introduced by New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo. It was designed to decrease the likelihood of appraisal fraud by removing the individual most inclined to push for inflated value (the loan officer/realtor). This rogram severed communication with the appraiser. Whereas that may sound logical, the reality is that the extra layer of bureaucracy increases cost, slows down the loan process, decreases customer service and creates an increased potential for miscommunication
Are Subsidized Mortgage Rates Coming?
Thursday, June 11th, 2009Are Subsidized Mortgage Rates Coming?
With mortgage rates returning to levels seen before the Fed pledged to buy up billions in mortgage securities, it might be time to turn to a costly Plan B, subsidizing mortgage rates.
Rising interest rates have already extinguished a short-lived refinance boom, with applications dropping precipitously over the past three weeks.
Mortgage rates, which slipped to a record low 4.78 percent on the popular 30-year fixed as recently as early April, have since risen above 5.50 percent, following the surging 10-year bond yield.
$7500 Tax Credit, Opportunity of a Lifetime for First-Time Buyers
Friday, August 8th, 2008I am often asked: “Are we at the bottom of the bottom?”
With this new law and some other indicators like “The national home ownership rate — defying all gloom and doom predictions — jumped to 68.1 percent in the latest quarter, up from 67.8 percent”, I think this is it I truly believe it.
More home buyers mean more home sellers. Where do those sellers go? Yes to buy more hoses. The wheels of the Real Estate Market are starting to move, we are going some where.
First Time Home Loan that Couldn’t Be Done!
Tuesday, July 29th, 2008First Time Home Buyer Derrick R was denied. Twice he was told No by 2 people.
The seller’s Realtor suggested he call a mortgage advisor she knows who can work miracles…
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Investor Report: Short Sales Transactions Hot
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Written by Kenneth R. Harney Realty Times
January 11, 2008
What’s the hottest subject right now in residential real estate investing?
No question about it: Picking up houses at great prices through short sales-transactions where lenders agree to take less than they’re owed and allow financially-stressed home sellers to avoid foreclosure.
One top specialist we talked to — Raffi Tal of iShortSale.com in Los Angeles — has nearly 900 transactions currently in process, concentrated mainly in places you’d guess-California, Nevada, Arizona and Florida.
Investor Report: Fannie Mae and Short Sales
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Written by Kenneth R. Harney Realty Times
April 11, 2008
Here’s some good news for investors interested in “short sales” — that’s where home owners who can’t afford their mortgages sell their houses at substantial discounts, often below what they owe on the loan.
Fannie Mae, the single biggest player in the American mortgage market, plans to crank up the pace of short sales on properties in its bulging portfolio. Fannie intends to “streamline” procedures to enable pre-foreclosure sales to speed through what is currently an extended, and often complicated, process.
Washington Report: Bills on Capitol Hill
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008Written by Kenneth R. Harney Realty Times
April 14, 2008 Realty Times
There are literally dozens of bills on Capitol Hill that are aimed at relieving the mortgage and housing crisis. Some of them — like FHA reform — have been bouncing around for months with no final action.
On the House side right now, what could be the mother of all housing-relief bills is taking shape. Reportedly it will roll together reform of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, plus all sorts of new add-ons, including a $300 billion authorization for FHA to buy up and refinance delinquent mortgages held by private lenders.
Home Buying Secrets-7 Reasons why 2008 is the year of the Home Buyer.
Saturday, April 12th, 20082008 is the year for home buying opportunities Do you know why?
You will find out when you read and use these tips on how today’s market might be your biggest gift when it comes to home buying.
· Prices are way down- Because of the access surplus of homes on the market sellers are forced to reduce prices to be more attractive. some areas are down as much as 30%-40%