Site
To See: RemodelOrMove.com
Homeowners' perennial move-up or fix-up quandary gets a digital assist
from a website that takes you step-by-step through the financial and
personal considerations you need to make to determine if moving out or
building out is best for you. FULL STORY->
Fourteen
Billion Reasons To Privatize Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac
Fannie Mae should have reported $9 billion in losses and Freddie Mac
should have reported $5 billion in profits. It's time to hold these
companies to the same standards as every other business. Peter G. Miller
comments. FULL STORY->
Sharpen
Your Communication Edge Over The Holidays
To hold the attention of today's savvy prospects and retain past clients,
real estate professionals must develop innovative, strategic communication
skills that make them worth remembering. PJ Wade shares tips for that
first encounter. FULL STORY->
Headache-Free
Relocation
Whether it's for a job or personal choice, relocating is a
big step that involves careful planning to avoid the headaches that
frequently accompany this type of move. That's why taking care of as many
important tasks as possible before the move can help to ensure a smooth
transition. FULL STORY->
Home
Equity "Hedging" Investment Program Now Before SEC
Homeowners would be able to lock in home equity values against possible
future market declines under an innovative hedging system -- "Down-MACROs"
and "Up-MACROs" -- now being reviewed by the Securities and
Exchange Commission in Washington DC. Ken Harney reports. FULL STORY->
How
To Choose Insurance For Investment Property
Does your investment property's insurance cover all major disasters
ranging from fire, wind and water damage to terrorism and riots? If you
don't know the answer to this question, Clifford A. Hockly suggests you do
your homework before you learn the answer the hard way. FULL STORY->
ARM Rates
Pick Up As Fixed Mortgage Rates Continue To Slip
Freddie Mac released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey in
which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.68 percent, with an
average 0.6 points, for the week ending December 16, 2004, down from last
week when it averaged 5.71 percent. FULL STORY->
How
To Inspect Your Credit Report
Federal law is rolling out free access to your credit report, but when
it's in your hands do you know what to do with it? Many consumers don't,
so we asked the experts for some answers. Broderick Perkins has the
details. FULL STORY->
I finally got it. There it was, right in my Inbox. An email guaranteeing
to improve my credit scores. Can it really be true? While there may be
situations where a credit repair agency can help, David Reed cautions you
to not fall into this trap. FULL STORY->
Resale
Houses Find Stiff Competition In New Homes
As you place your home on
the market, look to your competition to help determine a price for your
house. Some home sellers have found that while they have a
"newer" home, the even newer homes (i.e., just built) have
created havoc on the sale of their "previously owned" model. FULL STORY->