Archive for May, 2006

Mortgage Loan Beware Balloon

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

Balloon payments can be a nasty surprise for any homeowner that does not fully understand their loan contract. Here are the basics you need to understand about balloon payments and why you should avoid

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Mortgage Loan Get a Better Interest Rate by Improving Your Credit

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

Everyone wants a better interest rate for their mortgage loan. Wanting and getting are two different things; here are the steps to take before applying to ensure you get a better interest rate for your

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Home Mortgage Loan Mistakes Most Homebuyers

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

For your home mortgage loan it is critical to find a loan officer you can trust to review the options available to you and the best possible rates for your financial situation. Only a responsible loan officer can give you all of your options in an understandable

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Mortgage Refinancing Closing Costs Shop Smartly For the Best

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

Closing costs should be carefully considered before singing a loan contact. If you overlook these expenses you could overpay at closing. By shopping from a variety of mortgage lenders and brokers you can find lenders with competitive rates, terms, and closing

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First Time Buyers Mortgage Application

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

If you have a dream about owning your own home and applying for a mortgage then you may be a bit nervous at the present moment. While having your own home is the American dream, the high prices involved can be

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Free e-filing still available for some

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

The IRS is hoping taxpayers who got extensions will help the agency’s flagging free file program in the next few months. But the system’s restrictive guidelines still apply.

Hiring the right contractor

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

You’ve decided to go the contractor route, but now how do you find one who’s honest, capable and reasonably priced?

Fame & Fortune: Real estate mogul Barbara Corcoran

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

A dyslexic child with bad grades, she blossomed into a diva of New York residential real estate and trumped Trump at his own game.

Time to review your homeowners policy

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

If you haven’t looked over your homeowners coverage since the Clinton era, you’re long overdue for a thorough review. Chances are, your policy’s a real nail-biter.

Overtaxed on rental property sale

Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006

You have three years from the date you filed the original return to claim a refund on your overpayment, says CPA George Saenz.