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Stories written by Mark Spector

FHA Loans Play A Key Role For Borrowers

Federal Housing Finance Agency

FHA loans may be availed of by both first-time buyers and others who want loans for buying or refinancing their homes. It is worth noting that for refinancing a home it is not necessary that the current loan should be an FHA loan.

March 10th, 2011 | Posted in Mortgages,Real Estate Headlines,Residential | Read More »

JPMorgan Chase Wrongly Overcharges, Forecloses Vets

Category:JPMorgan Chase

Lender JPMorgan Chase has recently been in the news for overcharging active military personnel on their mortgages and for conducting foreclosure proceedings without the right authority.

February 22nd, 2011 | Posted in Mortgages,Real Estate Headlines,Residential | Read More »

2010 Top Commercial Servicer Is Wells Fargo

The Wells Fargo Pavilion in Sacramento

According to rankings released over the weekend by the Mortgage Banking Association, based on volume levels Wells Fargo came in first in the nation for commercial real estate servicing. They also took the first position as multifamily servicer by volume.

February 21st, 2011 | Posted in Commercial,Real Estate Headlines | Read More »

Government Starts Mortgage Finance Overhaul

Freddie Mac

As the Obama administration begins the arduous task of rewriting the mortgage guidelines, other issues are also coming into play. For one: whether to revise Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae or abolish them altogether.

February 15th, 2011 | Posted in Mortgages,Real Estate Headlines | Read More »

Some Florida Real Estate Showing Improvement

Map of USA with Florida highlighted

County records show that some parts of Florida indeed seem to be reeling from the foreclosure grip. Although
the number of foreclosures are still higher than they were in 2008 and 2009, they are still showing signs of some
improvement.

February 10th, 2011 | Posted in Real Estate Headlines,Residential | Read More »

Arizona Residents Indifferent Over Bristol Palin Purchase

Sarah Palin

The daughter of Sarah Palin has caused mixed reactions on the purchase of a five bedroom home in the suburbs of Phoenix. Bristol Palin’s success has created developing stories among the neighboring residents who are surprised at the identity of their new famous neighbor.

February 4th, 2011 | Posted in Real Estate Headlines,Residential | Read More »