Since, we don’t have a crystal ball, it is impossible to predict, accurately, the future! This is especially true, when, it comes to economic issues, including investment, real estate, interest rates, inflationary pressures, government actions, international factors, etc. What are the ramifications of inflation, recession, interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank decisions, etc? How can one,
by Robbie Conley It is a loan taken out against your home on which there is already a primary mortgage. The dwelling equity is used as collateral for the 2nd loan. The 2nd mortgage has less anteriority in comparison to the first on the same home. So, if you default, you want to complete your first loan prior
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There are a variety of reasons many homebuyers prefer purchasing a brand-new home instead of an older home. Some love the idea of moving into a home that’s never been lived in by anyone else. (Think of that crowd as the “new-car smell” aficionados of homeownership.) Others relish the opportunity to put their personal stamp
by Robbie Conley A friend of mine moved to New York City several years ago. In my mind, I pictured her as a glamorous working girl who would hop on the subway every morning after grabbing a quick coffee at the corner bagel shop. I was certain her lunches were filled with window shopping and that she spent
by Robbie Conley If you are an active duty military member or veteran and are interested in buying a home, are having trouble meeting your mortgage payments or are interested in refinancing your current mortgage, there are numerous options at your disposal. Outlined below are some mortgage programs that cater to homebuyers and homeowners in the military. VA
by Robbie Conley What’s next for real estate? For most people, real estate remains a critical part of personal net worth. Despite the stock market’s recovery, the average net worth of an American family is down about 25% because of tumbles in real estate values and investment assets. Overview of Market Trends – Focus on Boston While still
by Robbie Conley Most people know what a mortgage is, due to the fact that many people have one. But, do you know how the mortgage itself came about? Here is some basic history on the mortgage and where it came from: In the beginning, a mortgage was just a conveyance of land for a fee. The buyer
by Robbie Conley WARNING! If you are serious about buying a home in 2010, you might not have much time left! With recession of 2007-2009 fading into history, buyers are returning to the real estate market in droves. However, what most of the buyers don’t realize is that there are many forces working against them that might make
by Robbie Conley There are so many options on mortgage loans that sometimes it is rather difficult to know which one best suits your needs. Knowing beforehand which loan terms and conditions to analyze will certainly help you uncover the benefits of each loan type and each loan offer. By comparing different loan quotes you will be able
by Robbie Conley Many loans’ interest rates are at an all-time low right now, so it’s so common to see people refinancing student loans, car loans, and mortgages. But many people just see the amount of money they’re saving through refinancing the loan-they, it seems, fail to evaluate the terms and conditions of refinancing loans for their businesses.
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