Let's face it - we can't all be experts on living structures. We may know some of the things to look for, but a lot of significant problems go right past our eyes. That's why I think it's a good idea to pay a home inspector to thoroughly go over any house you're planning to buy … [Read more...] about The Skinny on Home Inspections
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Understanding Loss Mitigation
While there is much said these days about foreclosure there is little said about avoiding foreclosure. Part of the reason is that the media has a tendency to center on the worst case scenarios associated with a problem. This is unfortunate because it leads to a situation where … [Read more...] about Understanding Loss Mitigation
What’s with these mortgage rates?
The big question on everyone's mind right now is; what's with these interest rates? Beginning on Thursday, May 21, rates began to move up, dramatically. They are now a full 1% higher than they were just a couple of short weeks ago. What's going on, and will they come back … [Read more...] about What’s with these mortgage rates?