In Mesa, Arizona, Wednesday, the President presented the Homeowner Affordability and Stability plan, a multi-pronged effort to support the housing market. The story made the front page of nearly every newspaper in the country. The president’s plan is worrisome: Incent mortgage servicers to work...

Fannie Mae rolled-back one of its least popular mortgage guidelines updates of the last 12 months. Effective March 1, 2009, real estate investors can once again own and finance up to 10 individual properties. The restriction reversal does come with new minimum requirements, however. Homeowners buying...

Image by respres via Flickr If you are planning on buying an foreclosure home it is imperative that you work with an Realtor that is well versed with foreclosure transactions. Each bank has their own set of guidelines and many to not acknowledge the Arizona Real Estate Purchase Contract so the...

The mortgage is the largest debt and monthly expense that most clients have. Mortgage planning integrates the client’s mortgage with their long and short term financial goals, focusing on payment and equity objectives. Mortgage Planning helps Define Financial Goals. Mortgage Planning Provides Customized...

Are you a Real Estate Investor or a Speculator? If you follow these items you too can make moves with the best of them! (to view a Real Estate Investment analysis click copy-of-fmrrworksheet) Determine Level of Liquidity – liquidity is the ability to quickly convert an investment into cash, without...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/wwworks/2959833537/in/photostream/ Preface: The reason for this post is due to the increased activity in mortgage applications and potential clients I have spoken with over the last two weeks, who have informed me after receiving a Personalized Mortgage Plan that they are...

You have to Love to see/hear those numbers. Now that all the Part timers and get rich quick types have been weeded out, will the Real Housing Market please stand up? Builders have also adapted to inventory supply and demand, welcome back to ECON 101 Community College style (late starters, but just as...