admin | April 30, 2010
Cities like Des Moines, Iowa; Provo, Utah; and Fort Collins, Colo.; lead our 12th annual list of areas with the most economic opportunity. The Great Recession ravaged almost every big city across the United States in 2009. Home prices were down in 182 of the 200 largest metro areas, while household incomes fell in 94% [...]
admin | April 29, 2010
First and foremost it is not a loan modification. This is a tool to help homeowners get leverage for their short sale approval, workout approval or a principle reduction. Ask yourself… what would you pay to have your mortgage audited if it meant that there was a chance that it could help reduce your payments an [...]
admin | April 22, 2010
Contractors working at properties where lead-based paint is likely will soon have to abide by The Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule goes into effect Thursday and is geared at protecting individuals from harmful lead-based paint. (See EPA info on dangers) The new rule was enacted after a four-year study found that construction work, such as [...]
admin | April 20, 2010
admin | April 13, 2010
As part of its plan to stimulate the U.S. housing market and address the economic challenges facing our nation, Congress has passed new legislation that: Extends the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit of up to $8,000 to first-time home buyers until April 30, 2010. Expands the credit to grant up to $6,500 credit to current [...]