by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 7, 2013 | For Your Clients |
(MCT)—QUESTION: I am refinancing my mortgage and was told there were no out-of-pocket costs. Now as we approach the closing, the lender wants me to pay several hundred dollars. What’s the deal? ANSWER: When you get a mortgage loan, you often have the option of...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 6, 2013 | For Your Clients |
(MCT)—Building experts say homeowners are turning the old design mantra of bringing the outside in on its head. Instead, they’re keeping the outside where it is but making more use of it. The good news about this trend is that nearly everyone can participate, as savvy...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 4, 2013 | Best Practices, For Your Clients |
(MCT)—Don’t let misconceptions prevent you from paying down your mortgage balance. In today’s market, it is the best investment most borrowers can make. One of the vexing features of the post-crisis financial system is the dearth of riskless investments paying a...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 3, 2013 | For Your Clients, News |
I hear a lot about the Federal Housing Administration, and much of it is simply wrong. “The FHA is the next subprime.” Untrue. “The FHA caused the housing crisis.” Also untrue. There is a lot of misinformation making the rounds, which helps neither brokers nor buyers....
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 3, 2013 | For Your Clients |
(MCT)—On a recent trip to a well-known craft store, I noticed a selection of colorful wall chargers and mini USB cords available for $5. While they were obviously positioned for impulse purchasing, the display did make me stop and think. What other fun and frugal...
by Susanne Dwyer | Apr 2, 2013 | For Your Clients |
(MCT)—On occasion, I reach into my coin purse only to discover it holds no coins. My 2-year-old has the habit of taking my spare change and putting it in the “piggy.” Sometimes I wish I could keep my change, but then I think, it’s a small price to put my toddler on...