(As reported in the Wall Street Journal, Home Buyer Shortage Threatens Recovery, Thursday, 08/11/16.) The housing market may have clawed its way back to a modest recovery; but …
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Changes to the STAR Rebate Program
The New York State School Tax Relief Program (more commonly known as the STAR Program), is a school tax rebate program offered in New York State aimed at reducing school district property …
Need More Proof Why You Should Work ONLY With a QUALIFIED Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist®? – Part 4
Scenario: Borrower was casually looking for a new home and found the perfect house that was too good to pass up. In order to make the deal, he agreed to purchase all-cash. …
Why Use a QUALIFIED Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist®? Ask This Client!
Scenario: Borrower recently divorced. For over ten years, she’s managed the house and raised her children. She hasn’t worked outside the home since her children were born. …
Might Big Banks Exit The Mortgage Business?
There are strong indications that banks are pulling back from residential mortgage lending to such an extent that non-banks (mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers) may be the only ones …
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Title Insurance: 5 Things Every Homebuyer And Mortgage Refinancer Should Know!
Title work is an integral part of every real estate transaction, whether a purchase or refinance. Traditionally, the borrower’s real estate attorney or the lender chooses the title company. However, …
