Sure, home loan rates are lower than they've been in 30 years. But now you need to navigate a maze of credit standards and conditions
By Christopher Palmeri
Washington is doing all it can to get money flowing again in the housing sector. At around 5%, 30-year mortgage rates are at levels that haven't been seen in, well, 30 years.
If you want to buy a home or refinance your existing loan, money is there. But would-be borrowers face new challenges they didn't have during the housing boom. Th... Read Full Story
Sure, home loan rates are lower than they've been in 30 years. But now you need to navigate a maze of credit standards and conditions
By Christopher Palmeri
Washington is doing all it can to get money flowing again in the housing sector. At around 5%, 30-year mortgage rates are at levels that haven't been seen in, well, 30 years.
If you want to buy a home or refinance your existing loan, money is there. But would-be borrowers face new challenges they didn't have during the hous... Read Full Story
While catching a water taxi you get the opportunity to see Ft. Lauderdale's magnificent inland waterways, stately mansions, mega yachts, homes of the rich and famous and Port Everglades. This house was used in the movie 'Cape Fear'. Originally uploaded by cliff1066
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While catching a water taxi you get the opportunity to see Ft. Lauderdale's magnificent inland waterways, stately mansions, mega yachts, homes of the rich and famous and Port Everglades. This house was used in the movie 'Cape Fear'. Originally uploaded by cliff1066
To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser andinstall the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. Read Full Story
Understand first of all that there IS a difference between price and value. Price is the amount you are asking for the property. Value is buyer perceived, and this perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, comparison to other purchase option, etc. By attending to details that can have a positive impact on the value, sellers can significantly increase their chance of attracting qualified buyers willing to pay the asking price.
Some tips to achieve... Read Full Story
Understand first of all that there IS a difference between price and value. Price is the amount you are asking for the property. Value is buyer perceived, and this perception of value is influenced by many factors such as location, features, condition, comparison to other purchase option, etc. By attending to details that can have a positive impact on the value, sellers can significantly increase their chance of attracting qualified buyers willing to pay the asking price.
Some tips to achieve... Read Full Story
EMILY C. DOOLEY TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERPublished: January 13, 2009
Stabilizing the real estate market is key to ending this financial crisis, a banking executive told the World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond.
John A. Allison IV, chairman of BB&T Corp., spoke to about 200 people at the Omni Richmond Hotel last night.
Allison, 60, spoke about the financial crisis, its causes and possible cures.
"Nothing is as important as stabilizing residential real estate," Allison said.
He said ... Read Full Story
EMILY C. DOOLEY TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITERPublished: January 13, 2009
Stabilizing the real estate market is key to ending this financial crisis, a banking executive told the World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond.
John A. Allison IV, chairman of BB&T Corp., spoke to about 200 people at the Omni Richmond Hotel last night.
Allison, 60, spoke about the financial crisis, its causes and possible cures.
"Nothing is as important as stabilizing residential real estate," Allison said... Read Full Story
