Charles “Ed” Haldeman Jr. Steps Down! Freddie Mac’s Chief Executive Officer, Charles “Ed” Haldeman Jr., will be stepping down from his position by the end of the year. This unforseen, and frankly shocking, turn of events has led to much speculation regarding why he is stepping down. While the specifics aren’t yet known, and Mr. […]
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Why Now is The Right Time To Buy Real Estate!
According to Wall Street Journal columnist Jack Hough, now is the time to get back into the real estate market! Below is a summarization of the articles key points and an application of them from a real estate stand point. Enjoy!
FHFA Lacks the Staff to Properly Monitor Mortgage Giants
Reports indicate that the FHFA lacks the staff to adequately monitor mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Dear Investor: Your Servicer is Losing Your Money
An open letter to investors regarding foreclosure versus short sale.
Should U.S. government be involved in the mortgage industry?
Does Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have a future?
Guess Who Wants to Foreclose on You!
Not only are mortgage industry giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae household names, they own most of the households in the country. So why are they the least likely to help homeowners in need of a short sale?
Lower Conforming Loan Limits at Wells Fargo
The expiration date for temporarily higher loan limits ends early for Well Fargo.
Is Boehner about to Shut Down FHA, the IRS, and the Rest of The Federal Government?
If by midnight tonight an agreement is not made regarding the funding the federal government, many vital services will be shut down. No, this is not the apocalypse! but yes some sectors will feel the aftershocks of such action. Where JohnHart is most concerned is with FHA financing. In these hard times many people are […]
Fannie Mae Reduces Post Short Sale Waiting Period
Fannie Mae is loosening its grip on its previous rules and allowing buyers to apply again in as little as two years.
Unemployment Rate and the Housing Market
When the unemployment rate is high, consumer spending is less. As of March there has been an addition of 162,000 new payroll jobs. Compared to the past three years every month thousands of jobs were lost. Definitely purchasing a home is not on the individuals priority list, their main goal is making it through the […]