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George’s October 2009 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market and Loans

February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Rates have dropped a bit lately and we are now seeing 30-Yr Fixed Conforming loans at 4.875% with 0 Points and High Balance Conforming loans (loans that are higher than 417K, but less than 729K) at 5.125% with 0 Pts. Low rates have continued to spark buying activity throughout the Bay Area, especially in the 750K or less segment of the market (which has stabilized or increased in most area) while the high end of the market (especially 1.5M+) continues to soften.    Last week, the California Association of Realtors released its annual housing forecast.  Look to the bottom left of this page... [Read the full story]

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Goddard Files Suit Against Massive Real Estate Fraud Scheme

November 10, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Attorney General Terry Goddard has filed a consumer fraud lawsuit against numerous Tucson real estate professionals and businesses alleging a sophisticated, multi-million-dollar real estate fraud scheme. The lawsuit, filed in Pima County Superior Court, alleges that the defendants engaged in a sophisticated system of fraud that led to the filing of foreclosure notices on more than 130 homes and caused substantial harm to investors, lenders and rent-to-own homebuyers. “The violations alleged in this lawsuit are among the worst abuses of vulnerable consumers that I’ve seen in my time as Attorney... [Read the full story]

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George’s October 2009 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market and Loans

February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Rates have dropped a bit lately and we are now seeing 30-Yr Fixed Conforming loans at 4.875% with 0 Points and High Balance Conforming loans (loans that are higher than 417K, but less than 729K) at 5.125% with 0 Pts. Low rates have continued to spark buying activity throughout the Bay Area, especially in the 750K or less segment of the market (which has stabilized or increased in most area) while the high end of the market (especially 1.5M+) continues to soften.    Last week, the California Association of Realtors released its annual housing forecast.  Look to the bottom left of this page... [Read the full story]

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George’s October 2009 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market and Loans

February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Rates have dropped a bit lately and we are now seeing 30-Yr Fixed Conforming loans at 4.875% with 0 Points and High Balance Conforming loans (loans that are higher than 417K, but less than 729K) at 5.125% with 0 Pts. Low rates have continued to spark buying activity throughout the Bay Area, especially in the 750K or less segment of the market (which has stabilized or increased in most area) while the high end of the market (especially 1.5M+) continues to soften.    Last week, the California Association of Realtors released its annual housing forecast.  Look to the bottom left of this page... [Read the full story]

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George’s October 2009 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market and Loans

February 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Rates have dropped a bit lately and we are now seeing 30-Yr Fixed Conforming loans at 4.875% with 0 Points and High Balance Conforming loans (loans that are higher than 417K, but less than 729K) at 5.125% with 0 Pts. Low rates have continued to spark buying activity throughout the Bay Area, especially in the 750K or less segment of the market (which has stabilized or increased in most area) while the high end of the market (especially 1.5M+) continues to soften.    Last week, the California Association of Realtors released its annual housing forecast.  Look to the bottom left of this page... [Read the full story]

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George’s October 2009 State of the Bay Area Real Estate Market and Loans

Rates have dropped a bit lately and we are now seeing 30-Yr Fixed Conforming loans at 4.875% with 0 Points and High Balance Conforming loans (loans that are higher than 417K, but less than 729K) at 5.125% with 0 Pts. Low rates have continued to spark buying activity throughout the Bay Area, especially in the 750K...

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Check Your Credit Before Shopping For That Home Loan

creditToo many consumers get frustrated when a ding on their credit score delays the process of closing on a mortgage or completing a home equity loan. Before you start shopping for financing, understand these four important tips. Review Your Credit Score. Nearly every bank, credit union, and mortgage lender relies...

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