Situated in the center of a state-wide economy that has grown while surrounded by states that have deflated in jobs and economic growth, the Boulder, Colorado real estate market has weathered well and continues to grow in 2008.
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Take a moment to think about the word “marketing.” What thoughts come up for you? Do you wish it would go away? Do you start to think of yourself like a salesperson? Do you have self-limiting beliefs, like, “I can’t market myself”? What feelings come up for you, do you get tense, do you get [...]

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This is a continuation of a previous article. For Part I, click here.
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McLEAN, VA — Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.13 percent with an average 0.5 point for the week ending March 13, 2008, up from last week when it averaged 6.03 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year [...]

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You’ve probably heard the news that as part of the economic stimulus package Congress has raised mortgage limits for single family home purchasers in dozens of high cost areas around the country to $729, 750 — up from the previous $417,000.
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Before you purchase a home, understanding home maintenance issues that are particular to a region can save you a lot of headaches. The American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reveals maintenance issues that are related to particular geographical regions. The association says it’s important for consumers to understand these differences.
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As foreclosures escalate, U.S. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is heading a presidential working group that he says wants more regulation on banks, including federal and state oversight on mortgage lenders.
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