Friday’s Thoughts 10 Unfortunate Things That Happened On Friday 13th

April 13, 2012 Friday's Thoughts

Today is Friday the 13th. Here are some of the strange things that have happened on this day in history. Enjoy your weekend. Tweet This Post

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Why ‘For Sale By Owners’ Miss ‘The Right Buyer’

April 12, 2012 1st Time Homebuyer

Here is a horror story from someone who thought they could sell their home and save some money by not having a real estate agent. The same goes for when you’re looking to buy a home. Tweet This Post

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Homeowners must apply for property-tax credit or lose it

April 11, 2012 Money

Tens of thousands of Maryland homeowners who haven’t already applied for the Homestead Property Tax Credit have until the end of the year to do so or lose the often-valuable break. The deadline was set so long ago — 2007 — that some residents might not remember if they applied. State assessors, hoping to cut [...]

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Is Spain Becoming The Next Greece?

April 10, 2012 Current News

Is Spain becoming the next Greece No.? After what happened in Greece if another country goes under. I don’t think they will get bailed out. This is going to sound crazy but it’s true. In Spain they have two soccer teams Barcelona and Real Madrid. If either ones needs money the banks in Spain will [...]

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Friday’s Thoughts April 6th Why Rabbits? Why Eggs? History of Easter

April 6, 2012 Friday's Thoughts

For the people that don’t want to go to church on Easter. Here is your sermon and the history of the Easter egg.   Tweet This Post

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HOA and Neighborhood watch programs are watching how the Trayvon Martin case unfolds

April 5, 2012 HOA

Even if George Zimmerman is never charged with or convicted of Trayvon Martin’s death in a criminal trial, Zimmerman’s homeowners association (HOA) could be open to a Martin family civil suit that could cost the association (read: HOA members) millions — just to defend the case. Martin died of a gunshot wound Feb. 26 in [...]

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The Fed Meeting on Tuesday

April 4, 2012 Current News

Tuesday afternoon after the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its March meeting. Mortgage rates of all types — FHA, conventional, jumbo, VA and USDA — are rising. In some cases, sharply. The Federal Open Market Committee meets eight times annually to discuss U.S. monetary policy and, when appropriate, to add, remove, and/or revise policy [...]

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One week away till FHA increase on mortgage insurance

April 2, 2012 1st Time Homebuyer

FHA case numbers assigned after April 9, 2012 will see an increase in upfront and monthly mortgage insurance rates. Effective April 9, 2012, the FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium will go from 1% to 1.75% for all mortgage amounts. The annual mortgage insurance premium will increase from 1.10% to 1.20% for loan to values that [...]

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Friday’s Thoughts March 30th the best April fools joke ever

March 30, 2012 Friday's Thoughts

With today being to drawing for the 540 million dollar mega millions jackpot. This is the appropriate joke for April fools day! Tweet This Post

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Will the FHA Require A Taxpayer-Funded Bailout?

March 29, 2012 Ginnie Mae

FHA is the best option for people buying a home unless you have20% down. If FHA needs a bailout they will get it. Without FHA the housing market would fall through the basement. Tweet This Post

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