Thursday Apr 9, 2009
Our real estate agents often know more intimate details of our lives than our best friends: our financial health, the state of our marriages, and our psychological wherewithal. But how often do you take a critical look at your realtor?
Thursday Nov 5, 2009
Fannie Mae announced a new program that will allow struggling home owners to hold on to their homes as renters.
Wednesday Nov 4, 2009
The demand for affordable-housing tax credits may indicate that the market for credits could be on the road to recovery.
Sunday Nov 1, 2009
Congress is moving closer to extending the life of a home-buyer tax credit scheduled to expire at the end of this month.
Friday Oct 23, 2009
Congratulations. You have been pre-approved for a loan and you found the house of your dreams. It's a foreclosure and you got it for a steal. The purchase contract has been ratified and your ready to close and move in 30 days..or are you?
Friday Oct 23, 2009
Lew Sichelman answers reader questions about listing agent issues and the first-time home buyer tax credit.
Wednesday Oct 21, 2009
The homebuyer tax credit is a subsidy homebuyers don't need in this market, says Randall Forsyth.
Thursday Oct 15, 2009
Lew Sichelman offers advice on diminished funds in homeowners associations and answers more questions about the home-buyer tax credit.
Thursday Oct 15, 2009
If you 're buying a home in Maryland, be prepared: That state has the highest average closing costs in the country. Wisconsin has the lowest closing costs -- and the difference is substantial, according to a recent study.
Thursday Oct 1, 2009
Some foreclosed properties may be bargains, but many offer nothing but headaches as the majority of housing sales are distress sales.
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
