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I spoke to a representative from a major lender yesterday, and he said that his company is seeing the market at its bottom, and expects it to be turning the corner in the very near future.  I hope this is true.  Does anyone else on Active Rain have the same opinion, or do you think there are stil...

It sure is quiet around the office today.  Oh yeah, all the banks are closed because of President's Day.  This is a great time to catch up on past due tasks and paperwork.  I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday!Thanks,Chris www.besttnloans.com

Happy Valentines Day to all!!

I got out to go to work this morning and saw that we had snow on the ground for the first time (at my house at least) this winter.  It had accumulated about an inch or so.  I love the snow and if it weren't for having to drive to work on the slick roads, I would love to have them more often in th...

My wife and I recently decided to install new hardwoods in our home.  After months of deliberating and shopping for the right deal, we finally had what we wanted.  We met with our installer and told him we would take up the old flooring in our home to save on the costs.  So we got up this past Sa...

I just had a deal go bad because of a lawyer.  This is not to say that all lawyers are like this, but this is what happend in this particular case.  A client was trying to purchase a home as an investment, and everything appeared to be moving along just fine, until the seller asked to have a lawy...

Here is some useful information about Reverse mortgages.  Reverse mortgages have become more popular in recent years as a tool people can use to help supplement their incomes.  Reverse mortgages are very flexible. You can use the loan proceeds for virtually any purpose.  To qualify for a reverse ...

Here are a few quick scoring tips that may help in getting the most out of your credit scores.What goes into your credit score?:Payment History (35% of the rating)Length of Credit History (15% of the rating)New Credit (10% of the rating)Types of Credit Used (10% of the rating)Debt (30% of the rat...

I just wanted to write about some loans that I specialize in that can be a great asset to both Real Estate agents and investors.  They are known as Rehab Loans, and they provide financing not only for the purchase of the home, but also for the repairs that may be needed.  Here is how they work.  ...

Its that time of year again, when buyers are out and shopping!  Each spring the warmer weather tends to heat up the Real Estate market, and this one appears to be no different.  With rates low and the market being in the buyers favor, it may be very busy over the next few months.  Get ready and m...