Back in the “Good Old Days” the basis of lending was often the knowledge the local banker had of you and your family and your work history. As the mortgage business grew , there needed to be a more universal method of determining who to give loans to. Today the basis of most mortgage lending […]
Entries from March 2009
Simple Real Estate Definitions: FICO score
March 16th, 2009 · Comments Off on Simple Real Estate Definitions: FICO score
Tags: Real Estate
Advice for Real Estate Investors
March 14th, 2009 · Comments Off on Advice for Real Estate Investors
“Most of the biggest real estate fortunes were not made in good times, but in bad times like this” Barbara Corcoran reminds us in this talk with NBC. It’s important perspective for Americans wondering how to invest in foreclosed properties without losing their cash or their credit rating. In the 4-minute interview, Corcoran quips on […]
Tags: Local · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Breathe Easy But Not Cheaply!
March 13th, 2009 · Comments Off on Breathe Easy But Not Cheaply!
Changing your air filters regularly keeps your household energy costs down and extends the life of your HVAC unit(s). It’s important, however, to use air filters that actually work. Walk into any hardware store and you’ll see a host of filters at various price points, starting at 99 cents. Before you reach for the cheapest products, though, watch the […]
Tags: Consumer Interest · Real Estate