Buckle up, because the real estate market is officially on a thrill ride. Interest rates fell to record lows then rose faster than a teenager's mood swings. But unlike those mood swings, this rollercoaster has real consequences for everyone involved in real estate. Whether you're … [Read more...] about Interest Rates: The Wild Card in Today’s Real Estate Game – How to Win.
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New Maximum Loan Limits in California
Lots of new changes and regulations in loan guidelines yet again. Jumbo loans are still the most difficult to get. Whenever possible, a conforming loan - or a High Balance conforming loan will be the easiest to obtain. … [Read more...] about New Maximum Loan Limits in California
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?
Properly Conducting a Closing
No venture will run smooth without proper preparation and when it comes to something as critically important as a real estate closing, would you want the closing to come off anything less than smooth? More than likely, you would probably prefer that all goes well with the closing … [Read more...] about Properly Conducting a Closing