Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Calculate what you can afford. Even if a bank approves you for a certain amount, you still need to figure in other debts, expenses and savings goals.
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Freddie Mac Brings CharterMac in on Affordable Housing Program WASHINGTON, DC-Freddie Mac has made a move to help supplement the nation's stable of affordable housing by establishing a new partnership with multifamily financing firm CharterMac Mortgage Capital.via
Lawyer faces 65 years in prison for mortgage fraud (Norwalk Advocate) BRIDGEPORT - Wilton real estate attorney Joseph Kriz pleaded guilty Monday in U.S. District Court to three counts of fraud after taking part in a three-year mortgage fraud scheme.read more...
Visiting the Normal Fork I was convinced long ago what a special area the North Fork is. Four summers renting a house in Peconic and countless visits to the area before and since did
How to sell home acquired under premarital name Must owner get a court order first? DEAR BOB: Before I was married about five years ago, I bought my house in my maiden name.Commentread more...
FOR SOME, DEDUCTING MORTGAGE INTEREST MAY BE OVER- VALUED: Homeowners' tax break could end (The Charlotte Observer) President Bush's tax-overhaul commission is considering an idea to eliminate the vile alternative minimum tax by, among other things, trimming the break homeowners get on mortgage interest.read more...
PMI earnings seen recovering from storm costs Analysts are looking for a rebound in fourth-quarter results at mortgage insurer PMI Group as the firm recovers from hurricane related costs in the previous quarter.read more...