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Do You Know When to Lock Your Mortgage Interest Rate
As with anything in life, things often seem much easier on the surface than they actually are in reality. Take a look at the image of this morning’s trade of Fannie Mae mortgage bonds for exampl… more →
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Do You Know When to Lock Your Mortgage Interest Rate
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 9 months ago: As with anything in life, things often seem much easier on the surface than they actually are in rea … more →
Is Obama Banking on Recovery
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 10 months ago: The newly elected President Obama is under a microscope now that he has to create legislative action … more →
What is the Maximum Allowable Loan-to-Value
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 10 months ago: Much has transpired in the past 12 months, but none more important than the guideline changes announ … more →
The Grinch Who Stole Consumer Confidence
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James K Barath, CMPS wrote 11 months ago: During the holiday season, many find comfort in the traditions that have been passed on from generat … more →
Are You Ready for Change?
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 11 months ago: Can you feel it? Can you hear it? Can you see it? I am not talking about the weather or Barack Obama … more →
Loan Modifications Will Only Exacerbate Housing Troubles
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James K Barath, CMPS wrote 12 months ago: As is the norm, speculation and trigger words often get the headlines in the media outlets. Unless y … more →
Time is of the Essence
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: For real estate agents and attorneys, the phrase “time is of the essence” highlights an unparalleled … more →
Health Care & Mortgages...Not So Different
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: As I was reading the article “Employers Offer Workers Fewer Health Care Plans“ posted in … more →
The Obama Mortgage Effect
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: Whether you like or dislike Barack Obama there has been pre-emptive domino effect with wall street b … more →
Word of the Day - Modify
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: It seems as if every news item surrounding the housing market entrenches the word modify. Therefore, … more →
Streamlined Modifications - Will it Help?
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today that a major program designed to simplify … more →
The Perfect Real Estate Business Model
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: While I was sitting at the doctor’s office, it occurred to me that they have the perfect busin … more →
What Are the Real Trends in Home Value
James K Barath, CMPS wrote 1 year ago: No matter what your role in the real estate industry, understanding trends in home values is absolut … more →
