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Bank of America to Streamline the Short Sale Process

Bank of America is making changes to its short sale procedures with a goal of  reducing the time frame for a short sale decision to less than three weeks. Beginning Saturday, April...

Do you know your REAL Credit Score?

Do you know that banks use different credit scoring software than most free credit reporting websites. So if you go to the free credit reporting sites to find out what your credit...

Bellingham Dream, the easy way to buy and remodel

When shopping for a home, folks often find a house that would be perfect–after a few changes. Maybe it needs a new kitchen or a bathroom upgrade. Or maybe they would like to make...

Need help with closing costs, Fannie Mae is offering up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance for HomePath properties

Fannie Mae’s Homepath program just got better. They are offering up to 3.5% in closing cost assistance for HomePath properties beginning June 14 through October 31, 2011. There...

Interest rates drop for 8th straight week

If your thinking about buying a home consider this. Fixed rate mortgages have dropped for an eighth straight week! The average rate for a 30-year mortgage went to 4.49 percent from...

Buy Now Vs Buy Later

If your waiting or the market to decline some more before buying that new home, you might also want to consider what effect the interest rates will have on your payment. Take a look at...