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Real Estate: re.de.fined

Covering the complexities of real estate, development and finance.

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Articles in this feature

  1. Jan 30, 2012

    Making Room for Mom and Dad
    Exercising Your Finance Options When It Comes Time to Make Room for Mom & Dad, At Home
  2. Dec 06, 2011

    PMI, Avoiding Delays in Underwriting
    Avoiding Delays & Issues of Mortgage Insurance Underwriting
  3. Oct 24, 2011

    New Laws to Protect Consumers, Future Home Values
    The effects of Dodd-Frank, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection ACT, on Mortgage Lending
  4. Sep 08, 2011

    Building a Real Estate Portfolio
    Strategies & Considerations in Building Real Estate Investments
  5. Aug 04, 2011

    Debt Ceiling Impact on Your Dollar
    Debt Ceiling/Mortgage Floor? Hard Assets Rule Future Markets
  6. Jun 06, 2011

    To Pay or Not to Pay
    Closing Costs Can Be Reduced, a Timeline Can Help You Calculate the Reduction
  7. May 17, 2011

    Fannie Mae, Negotiating the GREAT Deal
    Fannie Mae's Tough Negotiation Tactics Keep the Markets Guessing as to Whether a Good Deal Exists
  8. May 02, 2011

    Political Effects on Interest Rates
    Terrorist's Death has effect on Patriotism, Markets remain unchanged
  9. Mar 10, 2011

    FHA or HomePath, Choosing Wisely
    Fannie Mae Foreclosures Offer an Enticing Loan Program, Choose Wisely by Doing the Math
  10. Jan 19, 2011

    Mortgage Insurance, Programs Loosen-Up
    A welcomed, added option for potential buyers: 97% Conventional Financing is BACK!
  11. Dec 20, 2010

    Optimum Affordability
    Rates are Great, Home Prices are Cheap - Optimum Affordability is NOW!
  12. Dec 02, 2010

    Education, The Key to Success in Mortgages & Real Estate Industry
    Studies Demonstrate that Consumers & Economy Benefit Greatly from Mortgage and Real Estate Counseling
  13. Nov 21, 2010

    The Final Moments to Refinance Your Home Loan
    Plan Your Mortgage Savings, Get Ahead of the Curve!
  14. Oct 18, 2010

    Protect Yourself with Home Finance
    Home buyers are realizing that foreclosed properties require title insurance.
  15. Aug 27, 2010

    FHA Changes - AGAIN!
    Mortgage Insurance Premium changes can prove to be positive for the real estate marketplace
  16. Jul 24, 2010

    Refi-Rush! Things You Should Know When Considering Refinance
    Tips and Ideas to Ensure a Smooth Refinance Process
  17. Jul 06, 2010

    Tax Incentive Extension Provides Relief for Buyers, Market
    Tax Incentive keeps buyers in the game, may keep market afloat as well
  18. Jun 14, 2010

    A Conventional Approach to Home Finance
    An equity comparison of FHA finance and Conventional Finance
  19. Jun 03, 2010

    Is Everyone on the Hook for Finance Reform?
    Financial reform, a simple approach to avoid an economic catastrophe
  20. May 18, 2010

    Stips N Stones
    The paper-intensive process of loan origination