Investors driving home sales as Americans re-think home ownership
Investors are capitalizing on historically low home prices and interest rates while many Americans question the safety of home ownership.
Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Falling vacancy rates signal sharply rising rents in near future
Falling supply and rising demand will dramatically increase rental rates as United States residents adjust perceptions about home ownership.
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Fed wants its money back from bad B of A mortgage bonds
The Fed is leading a group of the biggest U.S. investors in trying to force Bank of America to buy back $47 billion in bad mortgage bonds...
Wednesday, October 20th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Illegal foreclosure documents may vindicate millions of borrowers
A foreclosure document processor at a major mortgage lender authorized eviction of thousands of homeowners without reading their files.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Renting with bad credit requires a strategy for success
Renting with bad credit is a challenge more people are facing. It's possible if renters use these basic elements of a strategy to succeed.
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
MERS speeds mortgage process, yet raises serious concerns
MERS is a corporation whose electronic process streamlines mortgage paperwork. However, serious legal concerns may point to mortgage fraud…
Monday, September 13th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
More skin in the game a key to preventing another housing crisis
Higher down payments on mortgage loans are one of many reforms experts say the federal government continues to avoid.
Friday, September 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
The days of homebuying as an investment opportunity are long gone
The housing crisis means buying a home isn't the iron-clad investment opportunity it used to be; economists are saying it never will be again.
Monday, August 30th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
McMansions are out as a new era of practicality begins in housing
McMansions are out as homebuyers seek smaller, more practical homes in the aftermath of the housing crisis and the continuing slow economy.
Friday, August 20th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Expect tougher FHA mortgage loans due to rising risk of default
Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance will get more expensive because rising delinquencies and foreclosures have depleted reserves.
Tuesday, August 10th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
New home sales jump in June to exceed record-low expectations
New home sales in June beat forecasts, but they were still the second lowest on record as the U.S. housing market drags on economic recovery.
Monday, July 26th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae stocks delisted from NYSE, losses grow
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae will delist from the New York Stock Exchange because their share value can't maintain acceptable levels. READ MORE...
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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