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Archive for: September 2007

September 25, 2007

Florida is for Beach Lovers

Filed under: Real Estate Featured Areas - 25 Sep 2007, by Sandra Tuell

Not only is Florida the fourth most-populous state in the U.S., its population grew 13.2% between April 1, 2000 and July 1, 2006, making it the fourth fastest growing state behind Nevada, Arizona and Georgia.  What attracts so many newcomers looking …

September 21, 2007

Mortgage Underwriting Explained

Filed under: Mortgage/Home Financing - 21 Sep 2007, by admin

The mortgage Underwriting process is used by lenders to determine whether the risk of lending to a particular borrower is advisable. Mortgage Underwriters undergo a risk assessment based on a borrower’s credit history and capacity to repay a mortgage. The purpose of underwriting is to determine whether the …

September 20, 2007

Phoenix Rises to “Hot City” Status

Filed under: Real Estate Featured Areas - 20 Sep 2007, by Sandra Tuell

The city is hot…and we’re not talking about the weather.  Phoenix, Arizona has become a cultural mecca of the Southwest and the fifth largest city in the U.S. with over 1.5 million residents living within its 515 square miles (according to 2006 …

September 19, 2007

Arizona Homes Attract Outdoor Adventurers

Filed under: Real Estate Featured Areas - 19 Sep 2007, by Sandra Tuell

Are you looking to relocate to a place with warm weather year-round, breath-taking scenery and a variety of available housing options?  Then you may want to start your search for new homes for sale in Arizona.
Arizona Homes for Sale
The state …

September 14, 2007

Reverse Mortgages: Using Your Home As Equity

Filed under: Mortgage/Home Financing - 14 Sep 2007, by admin

A reverse mortgage is a specific type of home loan that allows a home owner (62 years of age or older) to convert a portion of equity into cash. Reverse mortgages allow seniors more financial security to supplement social security, handle …

September 7, 2007

Protect Yourself From Lending Abuse

Filed under: Mortgage/Home Financing - 07 Sep 2007, by admin

Predatory lenders target people that are strapped for cash or who have difficulty obtaining conventional mortgage loans due to low income, self employment, sketchy employment history and/or poor credit. The loans that abusive lenders peddle have significantly higher interest rates …

September 4, 2007

Back-to-School: Creating a Kid’s Reading Corner

Filed under: Organizing Tips - 04 Sep 2007, by Sandra Tuell

Foster a love of reading in your child.Kids who develop strong reading skills in the early grades are more likely to be better learners …