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Myths The Credit Bureaus Want You To Believe
Myths The Credit Bureaus Want You To Believe -By John Rainville Myth No. 1 – It is easy to dispute a credit report. Consumer’s can resolve their own issues. To be honest, it IS simple to challenge a credit report. However, as an everyday person, Read More...
Can you get your credit "fixxed" so you can buy a home? YES! We can help...
WOW! Everyone seems to have problems on their credit report...mistakes, and other items that are just penalizing them and stopping them from buying a home! We now have a solid way that works to get your credit report cleaned up and you on your way to Read More...
It will take more CASH after September to get in a home if using...
FHA financing changes go into effect the last day of September! The downpayment requirement will go from 3% to 3.5%. AND the charity programs such as Nehemiah that let buyers get in with "100%" financing will be done also. SO if you are looking Read More...
Do you have brusied, banged up, or totally messed up credit and want to buy a home?
Many of us anymore have credit that is not quite good enough now to get a mortgage, or at least not good enough to get the very best rate. Divorce, illnees, job loss, kids moving back in, bad luck and other life events may have marked up your credit and Read More...
Buy American
Well, I just filled up my car---OUCH! $3.89 a gallon! Folks, I have to say, there has never been a better time for all of us to jump back on the "Buy American" campaign and shore up OUR economy BEFORE taking care of the world. We need to save Read More...
The Rebates are Coming!
Well, I heard on the news that 8 million people will get their rebates on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, None on Thursday and the rest on Friday! Please think about how you will spend yours carefully. You may be able to buy a house with that money! We have Read More...
YOUCHHH! Something has to give on the fuel costs!
I know we are all struggling with the gasoline prices, heating oil and propane are out of control as we all well know. The first time I filled my propane tank around Thanksgiving it was about $700. Then in January I had a stroke when it cost $1200 to Read More...
How tough is it to buy a home in the current market?
Good question, prospective home buyer! And the answer depends on so many things, but really focuses on: Credit Score Down Payment Credit Scores, your "mid" score needs to be 620 or better. What is a "mid" score? Well there are three Read More...
What is everyone waiting for????
I had the good fortune today to be included in a business meeting where a local engineer shared that several large residential and one huge commercial development were moving forward despite the so called slow down! HOORAY! We need the powers that be Read More...
The Deals are OUT THERE! Are you looking for a REAL ESTATE BARGAIN???
Of course you are! Who isn't looking for a bargain on a house or invesment property! Right now the rates are low, the banks have tightened who they will lend this low rate money to...YOU may be surpriesed it could be you! That's right, your credit Read More...
Can you believe what you see on the news?
Good day! I know that no matter WHERE I go, the gas station, party, business event, shopping, I will be stopped by somebody asking me "What's going on in Real Estate? Is it as bad as they say? Are you doing alright?". Here are the answers: Read More...
Did you Read Tom Flads GREAT Article about PA's Foreclosure Prevention Position?
Pennsylvania Assumes Foreclosure Prevention Leadership Mantle Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Offers Consumers Full Menu of Products Written by: Tom Flad October 31st, 2007 - 7:05 am The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has rolled out a Read More...
Top 10 Reasons it's a GREAT time to BUY Real Estate!
The Top Ten Reasons It's a Great Time To Buy Real Estate! by Paul Pastore Go behind the scenes and learn from the greatest minds in the business... for FREE Broker Agent News Audio Series Selection, selection, selection. There are about 57,000 resale Read More...
State of the Market in Pennsylvania
Everyone wants to know what’s going on in the local Real Estate market…and that one word is a key ingredient…real estate is a “LOCAL” market . I have been in the business since 1986 and can tell you, if you want a single Read More...
Hey this market may be "GREAT" for all Realtors!
What you're saying to yourself, doesn't this squirrel watch Katie Couric and the rest of the TV purveyors of DOOM everyday? And yes I do. But I have had the "aha" moment that many have not IMHO (In My Humble Opinion) yet. The current Read More...
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