One Week to GO! Get to the IRS on Time Even If You Can’t Pay

Have you ever completed your tax returns only to find out that you owe way more to Uncle Sam than you were expecting – or worse, that your tax bill is more than you can possibly afford to pay right now? Don’t worry. If this is the case, you’re not alone. And, more importantly, you’re not...

How To Buy A Home – A Step-By-Step Walkthrough

1.        Loan Search – Buyers should seek the advice of an experienced mortgage professional, someone who will help determine which financing options best suit their needs today and in the future. 2.        Loan Application – It’s crucial that consumers supply the lender with...

Mortgage Rates April 6, 2009 – Week Forecast

Today was a calm day in the Mortgage world.  Mortgage Rates held steady, in comparison to the Mortgage markets ups-and-downs last week as rates fell Monday and Tuesday before surging higher from Wednesday through Friday. In some case, after touching all-time lows, conforming mortgage rates added a...

Six Tax Breaks Every Homeowner Should Know

Image via Wikipedia Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” More than 200 years later, this certainly holds true. And while being a homeowner won’t add years to your life, the modern tax code has a number of benefits...

Mortgage Rates April 2, 2009 – Mark To Market

Today FASB announced its decision in favor of relaxing standards on mark-to-market accounting rules.  As discussed in yesterdays post it was speculated that the equity markets would favor relaxed standards and the bond market may not.  This speculation came to fruition as we saw the DOW post a gain of...