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Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
February 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.
When Should I Change My Home’s Air Filters?
February 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Home air filters trap and remove dust and particles from the air you breathe; leaving clean air to circulate your home. How long has it been since you last changed your home’s air filters?
Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.
Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting
February 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After a half-decade of tightening mortgage guidelines, banks are starting to “loosen up”.
Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report
February 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.
Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
December 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.
Alaris Properties’ Vision Board
December 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Recently, the team at Alaris Properties created a new vision board. We would like to share with you some of the things we have on the vision board so you can get to know us better and understand what we are creating. However, before I tell you about any item on the vision board, I […]
Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750
December 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are — once again — as high as $729,750.