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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Loans For Underwater Homeowners : HARP 2.0 Now Available

The new, revamped HARP program is now available. It was officially released Saturday, March 17, 2012 by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Continue reading

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How To Store Your Winter Clothes For The Summer Season

It’s time to pack away your winter clothes to make room for spring and summer items. Here’s how to do it properly. Continue reading

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Foreclosure Volume Slated To Rise This Spring

After a series of months during which volume was low, foreclosure filings have started to rise again. Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report

The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending. Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 13, 2012)

Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Continue reading

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The Fed Meets Today : Protecting Your Housing Payment

The Federal Open Market Committee meets today,its second of 8 scheduled meetings this year. As a home buyer or would-be refinancing household, get ready for changing mortgage rates. Continue reading

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Is Kauai a Good Place to Buy a Second Home?

Here is a home for you, in Kauai. “I wonder where a good place to buy a second home is?” Anyone who shares this thought may enjoy what I have to tell you. I was out on a caravan the … Continue reading

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How To Remove Soap Scum From Shower Doors

Dirty shower doors can ruin an otherwise sparkling-clean bathroom. Here’s how to clean them. Continue reading

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FHA Drops Upfront Mortgage Insurance Premium To 0.01% For Qualified Borrowers

Beginning mid-June 2012, certain current, FHA-backed homeowners will be able to refinance their existing FHA mortgage into a new one, without having to pay the government-backed group’s new, costly mortgage insurance premium schedule. Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report

When jobs come back, analysts say, so does the economy. That should push mortgage rates higher. Continue reading

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