When is the time to get mortgage preapproval, run credit check? (Market Watch)
Some sellers—and many real estate agents—won’t even bother showing houses to someone who is not preapproved for a mortgage.
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Tips on How to Make The Holidays Greener June Fletcher offers ideas for folks looking for more environmentally friendly ways to decorate, and exchange gifts and greetings during the Christmas season.read more...
Fed seen on hold, again WASHINGTON (AP) The Federal Reserve wraps u... The Federal Reserve wraps up a two-day policy-setting session today, with rates seen remaining right where they are. via KXMB-TV Bismarck read more...
Governor, 4 big lenders agree on plan to stall high mortgage rates (San Francisco Chronicle) Four major subprime lenders promised to give a break to California homeowners who cannot afford escalating mortgage payments, under a plan announced Tuesday by the lenders and Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Home lost over ground rent A Washington Village rowhouse is sold at auction for $98,000 after the property owners fail to pay several hundred dollars for the ground rent.via
Licensing of mortgage firms goes to governor (Concord Monitor) New Hampshire is one step closer to requiring licenses from people who arrange mortgage loans.read more...
Coalition to Help Avoid Foreclosures "These leaders recognize that by working together, coordinating and scaling up their activities, they will be able to work toward the goal to help more homeowners" Treasury Secretary Henry