Good-faith estimates becoming better
“Good-faith estimates” of settlement costs that turn out to be hundreds, even thousands, of dollars off the mark.
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England, Wales house price growth slows in Q2-report Annual house price inflation in England and Wales weakened to its lowest rate in almost a decade in the second quarter, government data showed on Monday.read more...
Rising mortgage rates not slowing down yet (Reg Req'd) Mortgage rates rose again this week, with 30-year mortgages hitting their highest level in four months and one-year, adjustable-rate mortgages rising to the highest level in more than three years.read
U.K. Consumer Price Inflation Rate Rises to 2.3 Percent, Highest on Record U.K. consumer price inflation accelerated last month to its fastest pace since official records began in 1997 as oil prices surged beyond $60 a barrel, limiting the Bank of England's
Pitfalls in new mortgages entrap naive borrowers WASHINGTON - At 64, and looking toward his retirement next year, Willie Lee Howard agreed to refinance his duplex in Washington, thinking a fixed-rate loan would help stabilize his
$35M mortgage fraud uncovered: Eight people indicted on alleged foreclosure rescue scheme (Carroll County Online) GREENBELT - Eight people have been indicted in an alleged $35 million mortgage foreclosure rescue scheme to cheat lenders and homeowners facing foreclosure, a case authorities said is likely Maryland's
Heating fuel findings leave state in cold A Vermont environmental advocacy group is scheduled to release a study today making the case for a dramatic increase in the energy efficiency of homes in the state.Commentread more...