The big housing bailout bill, signed July 30, also raised FHA national lending limits. In November, lenders began closing loans with the new limits.
Entries from December 2008
Reverse Mortgage Loan Amount Based on Three Factors
Dec. 29th, 2008
Tips For Buying Dallas Real Estate
Dec. 29th, 2008
When you\’re buying a new home there are a lot of things that you need to consider. When you\’re buying a new home in Dallas it\’s always best to let a Dallas real estate agent help you purchase the home so that the process goes smoothly.
Fundamental House Value, What Are Houses Really Worth?
Dec. 29th, 2008
The fundamental value of all housing prices is equivalent rents. Rents define the fundamental value of real estate because rental is a direct proxy for ownership; both rental and ownership provide for possession of property. Most people believe comparable sales define the value of real estate. In reality, comparable sales measure the collective foolishness of [...]
Housing Bubbles as Cultural Pathology
Dec. 29th, 2008
What is a Cultural Pathology? There are certain beliefs if widely held and acted upon by a group of people leads inevitably to collective suffering and personal destruction. The housing bubble was a form of cultural pathology. It spawned a number of beliefs and actions that caused people to lose their houses in foreclosure. One [...]
Pre Approval Tips For Your Next Southern California Home
Dec. 29th, 2008
Whether youre searching for real estate in Southern California, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Irvine, Orange County, or any other area in the geographically diverse region of Southern California , getting pre-approved before you start perusing the listings on only makes sense. But what is pre-approval, and what does it entail? Read on to find out. [...]
Great Ways To Improve The Value of Your Home
Dec. 29th, 2008
There are many smaller and simpler ways to improve the visual impact of your home. And, if the time comes that you choose to sell the home, you will realize a greater profit if some of the following are observed.
Seven Do-It Yourself Home Staging Tips
Dec. 29th, 2008
Home staging shows your home in the best light possible by making your home look like a model home so taking on the task of staging it yourself can be a big one. The advantages of staging your home are numerous with the possibility of multiple offers and a shorter number of days on the [...]
A Place Worth Investing in Even in Times of Crisis
Dec. 29th, 2008
It is so important to find the right place to invest, especially in times of crisis. Unlike many people think right at this moment there are still places in the world ideal for investment with bright prospective. One of the most untouched natural beauties of the world, North Cyprus offers many property investment opportunities not available anywhere else. A unique combination of quality life style, beautiful nature, 300 days of sun together with affordable properties.
Getting Your Property Valued
Dec. 29th, 2008
If you are a home owner in the UK then there are a number of reasons why you might want to get your property valued. You may be planning to sell your home, be looking to remortgage or you may simply be curious to find out how much your property is worth. Whatever the reason there are a number of ways that you can find out the value your home.
Subprime Loans – Playing Against the House
Dec. 29th, 2008
A decade ago subprime mortgages were an alternative for borrowers who did not fit standard guidelines. Maybe they just started a new business or had some past credit problems. These borrowers paid a high interest rate or put more money down to compensate the lender for making a risky loan. Private investors who would accept [...]