Have you ever picked a color from the myriad of paint samples available, put it on the wall and decided that it was all wrong? It shouldn't have to be that difficult but trying to pick the perfect color from those little swatches is just not that easy.
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Is this the right time to buy a home? If not now, then when? When you get older? Maybe you need to tell tell this to yourself before you get scared away from paying the monthly mortgage. Why would I rent if I can own my home?!
Renting means that …
Fannie Mae issued approximately $10.8 billion of multifamily MBS in the fourth quarter of 2012, backed by new multifamily loans delivered by its lenders. Total issuance for 2012 was $33.1 billion, which was up from $23.8 billion in 2011. Fannie Mae also resecuritized $2.2 billion of DUS® MBS through its …
A new federal rule on home loan lending will give consumers more protection against risky mortgages, the government says, but it isn't immediately expected to make mortgages easier to get.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today adopted the rule, which it says spells out what lenders must do to ensure …
Everyone makes resolutions around this time every year - from taking up a long-delayed painting project, to finally remodeling that kitchen, or finally making up your mind about packing up and selling the place.
The web is full of real estate resolutions, so as we ease into the New …
Decorating the nursery is a distinct pleasure for most expectant parents. But it isn’t easy to choose furniture and accessories that offer style, comfort and practicality that will last for many years.
Design mavens at the ABC Kids Expo in Louisville, Ky. spotlighted six new products for parents who …
After spending the holidays with family and friends, this is a time of the year to start thinking about changes to make in our lives, both personal and in business. We wanted to share one of ours with you.
Our goal is to become your REALTOR® for life. …
So much of what goes on In Washington gives me a headache. But, in my opinion, there is one legislative item that could be of great benefit to consumers and homeowners. This bill, introduced into the Senate and in committee now, seeks to extend tax deductions for building upgrades, make …
Conserving water to be green while lowering your monthly bill to save green is a beneficial combination. Little things can contribute significantly to a large water bill.
Fannie Mae is acting to ease the burden facing homeowners in the path of Hurricane Sandy through an expanded package of options for new and existing mortgages.
"Since 2009, Fannie Mae has responded to the credit crisis by providing approximately $3 trillion in liquidity to the mortgage market so …