IS THE MARKET TOO SCARY TO BUY? (By the way – NO!)
Wow, we are being hit by all sides these days. The money market is in disarray, lay-offs are high, California hasn’t passed a budget. Can it get any worse than this? Why would anyone buy? It is being blared across the air waves that it’s as bad as the 1920s. So, can/should you buy? Did…
Read moreOh, there’s no place like home for the Holidays
‘Cause no matter how far away you roam, If you want to be Happy in a million ways, For the Holidays you can’t beat Home Sweet Home. Ain’t it the truth! As a mortgage and real estate guy, I’m probably a bit more biased towards that viewpoint than most but who will argue the point.…
Read moreWHAT IS A “HARD” MONEY OR “PRIVATE” MONEY LOAN
There are several types of loans you can use to purchase or refinance. This applies whether you are buying a home to live in; a home to rent out; or a commercial building. They include the standard 30 year fixed rate mortgage; the government FHA/VA loans; a commercial property SBA loan; or a private money…
Read moreRENT VS. OWN
Have you heard the news? Mortgage interest rates are down to 4-1/2%. Mortgage interest rates have been hovering around 6% for months. But the Feds are trying to stimulate home purchasing and have been working to get mortgage rates down. What does that mean to you when purchasing a house? (Oh – by the way,…
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