By BrianCav on 07.08.10
Massachusetts real estate is presently seeing some of the best market condiitons ever because of all-time low Mortgage Rates and current market and economic conditions.
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By BrianCav on 04.16.10
Boston’s luxury condominium market, hard hit by the economic downturn over the last two years, is making a dramatic comeback that some say signals renewed faith in high-end real estate.
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By BrianCav on 02.25.10
Boston Magazine very recently in its “Connoisseur Article”, write an excellent article comparing 3 of Boston’s best newly constructed luxury condo buildings, W Residences, 45 Province and The Clarendon. I couldn’t agree more with the outcome… great job Rachel Levitt
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By BrianCav on 02.18.10
U.S. News & World Report – It was supposed to be a momentous occasion for Brian, who was about to close on his first home. But after signing a thick stack of documents–and taking part in the ceremonious passing of the keys–something felt off for the then 26-year-old Montgomery County, Md., resident. There wasn’t even a chilled bottle of bubbly or a housewarming gift to punctuate this pivotal moment. “My Realtor told me that I can take him out for a steak,” recalls Brian, who prefers that only his first name be used to guard his privacy. …
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By BrianCav on 01.29.10
On January 20th, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) announced it would tighten certain lending requirements and guidelines with the purpose of reducing risk and improving its weakening financial health.
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By BrianCav on 01.06.10
My thoughts on Mortgages for 2010, lending guidelines get a bit tougher, down payment requirements stay the same, please have the best possible credit score you can have at the point of application, interest rates go up and FHA financing is all the buzz right now.
Posted in Learn, Real Estate Market, Today's Market | Tagged Boston MA mortgage rate prediction, Boston mortgage, credit, credit report, Down Payment, Down Payment Requirements, fha, FHA loans, fixed rate mortgages, jumbo mortgage, Lending Guidlines, loan programs, mortgage interest rates, rates
By BrianCav on 12.17.09
Refinancing Applications are way up as borrowers rush to lock in Mortgage Interest Rates before expected increases in 2010. I look at how refinancing now might be the right choice for you.
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By BrianCav on 12.09.09
My 2010 Predictions… And I’m never wrong : ) Real Estate Market / Mortgage Interest Rates / Where is the 30 Year Fixed Jumbo / SmarterBorrowing.com etc.
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