Category Archives: mortgages

Are Home Buyers Being Priced Out of the Market?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by leehudman

    Are home buyers being priced out of the market? The answer to this question depends a lot on where you live. All real estate is local. In many markets, homes have seen a 10+% increase in value in … Continue reading →

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I Can Haz Real Estate? The home buying process in Memes!

Posted on February 18, 2014 by leehudman

How to Buy a House – As Told by Real Estate Memes

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Houston home sales break all-time record: 2013 was beyond a good year – CultureMap Houston

Posted on January 21, 2014 by leehudman

This great article from “CultureMap Houston”  is good news and bad news. Houston home sales break all-time record: 2013 was beyond a good year – CultureMap Houston. The good news is that homes sales – and prices – in Houston … Continue reading →

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Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try SunTrust | Money Talks News + My two-cents worth.

Posted on November 28, 2013 by leehudman

If you are currently in the market for a mortgage, then you might find this article from MoneyTalksNews about the rates of mortgage rejections from various mortgage lenders very interesting. Want Your Mortgage Approved? Might Want to Skip Chase, Try … Continue reading →

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This Tip Could Save You $50,000 on Your Next Mortgage | Money Talks News

Posted on October 28, 2013 by leehudman

If you are considering purchasing a home, then, like most people, you will need to get a mortgage.  Before you apply, you should do your homework to make sure that you get the best interest rate possible.  A lower interest … Continue reading →

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Tighter Rules Will Make It Harder to Get a Reverse Mortgage – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 17, 2013 by leehudman

This is an update to a previous post that I wrote about Reverse Mortgages. The rules for reverse mortgages are about to change.  If you are 62 or over, and have been considering a reverse mortgage, then this article is … Continue reading →

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Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule | realtor.org

Posted on August 28, 2013 by leehudman

Good news for home buyers. Statement From NAR President Gary Thomas on Qualified Residential Mortgage Rule | realtor.org.

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