DeedStreet RE NewsRoll 6/16/10
Posted on June 16th, 2010 in Deedstreet News | 1 Comment »
FALLS CHURCH, VA
Falls Church Real Estate on the Mend? Looks That Way
Compare May 2009 and May 2010 real estate in Falls Church, and you’ll see an increase in units sold, an increase in average sale prices for detached properties, and condos. You’ll also see there’s a DRASTIC difference in the time a property is on the market before it sells. Of the 126 properties that changed hands last month, 11% were distressed (7 were short sales and 7…Rest of Story…
LAKE GENEVA, WI
SHOPPING AND PAYING BILLS ONLINE? HERE’S METHODS TO PROTECT YOUR ONLINE FINANCIAL IDENTITY
In May 2010, Retail Sales at non-store retailers — a category that includes Amazon and eBay — topped $29 billion, up 16 percent from May 2009. Clearly, Americans are doing an increasing amount of shopping online. And we’re paying our bills online, too. But how well are we protecting our identities? In this 5-minute piece from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll learn…Rest of Story…
SEATTLE, WA
^Seattle Real Estate Blog: What’s Your Favorite Marketing Tool?
With the advent of Social Media, some of the more popular forms of Marketing your wares may not be used as much but they still hold a place in your heart. During my class yesterday, we talked about the days not long ago when we all used to send out email flyers of our listings or the service of having someone drop off flyers of your homes right in the agents mail drops…remember…Rest of Story…
US – FHA
FHA announces implementation of lender net worth requirements
Via Richard Smith Mortgages Home Loans FHA TN GA (American Acceptance Mortgage, Inc):
FHA Reform-Strengthening Risk Management through Responsible FHA-Approved Lenders. FHA has issued its new mortgagee letter announcing its implementation of the Final Rule for lender net worth requirements. It should not have much immediate impact on consumers, but it is…Rest of Story…
US – MORTGAGE APPLICATIONS
MBA Mortgage Applications Index in U.S. Increased 18% Last Week
An index of mortgage applications in the U.S. jumped 18 percent as refinancing rose to the highest level in a year and purchases increased for the first time in six weeks. The gain in the Mortgage Bankers Association’s index in the week ended June 11 followed a 12.2 percent decrease the previous week. The Washington-based group’s refinancing gauge surged 21 percent…Rest of Story…
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