Articles and Tips November, 2009
Making Sense of the new Tax Credit Extension
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension Okay, I think I get it now and I’m ready to give you the scoop on the new tax credit extension. I know this news has been circulating around for awhile now, with many industry professionals trying to be the first to tell you the new rules, but up until now – I still had questions that I couldn’t find answers to and much of the information I was getting didn’t ...Variable Rate vs. Fixed Rate
Choosing a Variable Rate is like Ordering a Pizza “Should I pick an adjustable rate mortgage, like a 3/1 or 5/1 ARM, or go with a 30 year Fixed Rate?” How many times has a buyer or borrower asked you that question? How do you help them choose in a way that makes sense to them? I’ve found that “Pizza” is the best illustration to use to help them understand this question. If I give this ...Latest Articles
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Early?
I often find myself in long conversations with my borrowers over the best way to pay off mortgages early. Do I recommend the “Bi-Weekly Payment” ...
Making Sense of the new Tax Credit Extension
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extension
Okay, I think I get it now and I’m ready to give you the scoop on the new tax credit extension. ...
Variable Rate vs. Fixed Rate
Choosing a Variable Rate is like Ordering a Pizza
“Should I pick an adjustable rate mortgage, like a 3/1 or 5/1 ARM, or go with ...
Washington Women Veterans Summit 2009
"Top 10 Ways to Get Out of Debt and Build Wealth" is the title of my workshop at the Women Veterans Summit this year. I’m ...
Know your Statutes of Limitations
“Can you just make a small payment as a show of good faith?” Have you been called by a collection agency trying to collect on ...