Category Archives: Interest rates

To Buy or not to Buy…

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Mirjam

Operation Twist is the economic policy from the FED:  at their last official meeting in August, the policy making committee decided to keep interest rates low until 2013 … This is good news for buyers… There is a time window … Continue reading →

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Facts and numbers to keep perspective!

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Mirjam

Some people have compared the current financial turbulence to the 1930′s and other ‘black days’. Some facts to know: More than 1000 banks closed in 1930 – only 14 U.S. banks have been taken over in 2008 There are 76 … Continue reading →

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Yep, he did it again!

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Mirjam

Mr. Bernanke is a very busy man nowadays. Working weekends to make the J.P. Morgan Chase & Co/Bear Stearns Cos deal happen and a 1/4 point rate cut this Sunday is unprecedented. And then yesterday an other rate cut for … Continue reading →

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Buyers beware

Posted on November 7, 2007 by Mirjam

So you got pre-approved for a loan a few months ago and are home shopping on your leisure. Inventory is high (this morning we had 3182 active listings in Sonoma County), you have reason to take your time. Just a … Continue reading →

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Do you know a VET?

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Denise

TheVeteran’sAdministration http://www.homeloans.va.gov/ offers vets great opportunities to purchase homes. Do you know a vet? or you a vet? If so, call me and find out how you can qualify with little or no down on VA programs. Let me do … Continue reading →

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Rates to know this week….

Posted on September 30, 2007 by Denise

Rate & Market Update September 28, 2007 This update is provided as a service to my Realtor and Affinity-Partners as a means of obtaining legitimate current interest rates. Rates are quoted as a range due to variations in purchase price, … Continue reading →

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Opinion on the Mortgage Banker’s Association News of the Day

Posted on July 20, 2007 by Denise

 One of the best resources for a professional in real estate is from the Mortgage Banker’s Association (see http://www.mbaa.org/It also provides great information for your educated buyer to understand what the “pros” are saying. Soooo today in the News we … Continue reading →

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