Financing Updates
Finding the Positives in Economic & Housing Conditions in 2012
Article by: Mark Fleming for RISMedia While 2011 was clearly a challenging year, there is a lot to be positive about looking ahead. Economically,…
Low Rates no More?
Take Advantage of Record Low Rates Before They Rise Article by: RISMedia Low interest rates, as we all know, are making history. Last week,…
Fine Print for ‘Gifts’ to Home Buyers
By Amy Hoak, for The Wall Street Journal Coming up with a down payment is often a first-time home buyer’s biggest challenge. That’s why…
Get Ready Now to Lower Your Property Taxes
By John Adams for the AJC Property values have fallen significantly in most metro Atlanta counties, so governments have, in many cases, raised millage…
Appraisal Update
When I look back at how the real estate market has changed over the past few years, it’s amazing that any of us can…
Big News for FHA Loans
Article by Brandon Byrd, LoanSouth Mortgage. The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is wasting no time putting at least one of the Obama administration’s housing finance reforms into place. The agency announced last month that it is implementing a new premium structure for FHA-insured mortgage loans. Continue reading
A Slight Scent of Recovery
Article by Brandon Byrd, LoanSouth Mortgage If you’ve been watching the economic news, you’ve probably noticed that market experts and traders have been keeping a close eye on the Commerce Department’s Personal Spending and Personal Income reports. Obviously, those reports provide insight into the health of our economy, but did you know they also influence home loan rates? Continue reading