January 2010
Tax Credits for Replacing Doors and Skylights
January 28, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
If money seems to be escaping through drafty windows, doors, and skylights, this federal tax credit might make energy-efficient replacements more affordable. Does it feel like money is escaping through your home’s drafty windows, doors, and skylights? You might be able to keep at least some of that cash in your pocket by taking advantage [...]
Market Report for the Week Ending 1/24/2010
January 26, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
What Did Interest Rates Do This Week? 30-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower This Week: 4.99% Last Week: 5.06% 1yr Ago: 5.12% 15-yr Fixed – Slightly Lower This Week: 4.40% Last Week: 4.45% 1yr Ago: 4.80% Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed) This Week: 5.75% Last Week: 5.75% Highlight of This Week’s Major Economic Reports With little [...]
Green Ideas for The Homeowner
January 14, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
Have you been thinking about some ways that you can improve the “green” level of your home? Here are five great articles that might get you thinking about green ideas for your home. 10 Ways to Help Your Watershed A clean and well-managed watershed doesn’t just mean clean drinking water. Do your part to keep [...]
Restrictive Covenants and the Big Green Ugly
January 12, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
I have a Big Green Ugly sitting in my driveway. It’s been there for a while and it isn’t going away any time soon. The Big Green Ugly is a truck, a really big one – a 1994 Ford F250 XLT with a full-length bed and an extended cab. I bought it when I was [...]
RESPA Reform Summary
January 5, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
What Do You Need to Know About RESPA Reform? Before we talk about RESPA reform, you should know that these acts collectively govern a broad range of activities in the lending industry, which includes lending for real estate (mortgages): The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) prohibits abusive practices by lenders that increase costs. These [...]
Market Report for the Week Ending 1/1/2009
January 5, 2010 by BigMama · Leave a Comment
What Did Interest Rates Do This Week? 30-yr Fixed – Higher This Week: 5.14% Last Week: 5.05% 1yr Ago: 5.10% 15-yr Fixed – Higher This Week: 4.54% Last Week: 4.45% 1yr Ago: 4.83% Jumbo Fixed (Average 30-yr Fixed) This Week: 5.895% Last Week: 5.875% Highlight of This Week’s Major Economic Reports: Real Estate Market News [...]
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