Daren Bailey's (familymoves) Blog

I have been working with several people looking for foreclosure and short sale deals in the $500,000 price range. There are several options out there, but when people are looking to spend that kind of money for an executive home, the homes we find are missing something they would want in a new ho...

If you have good credit and some money to put down on a house, right now maybe a good time to check out interest rates. They always could but I can't see them going much lower than this. I got this email from a Local mortgage felow here in Louisville, KY: ALL PROGRAMS ARE WITH NO ORIGINATION FEE ...

On 840 WHAS afternoon show, Terry Meiners has been talking about a new Ryder Cup Highlight Video. It has highlights of each of the matches and a helicoptor tour of the course at the end of the video. If you are trying to find it you can go to Ryder Cup 2008 Highlight Video, it is just under $23

Many Americans are facing tough decisions today. With the uncertain economic climate, increased rates of unemployment and mortgages with adjustable rates payments increasing, there are thousands of families that are behind on their mortgage payments or soon will be and there are many in the Lousi...

Unless you are getting a VA Loan, 100% financing is going to be next to impossible to find in today's mortgage market. But there is an option that might be right for some folks. Fannie Mae owned properties (foreclosures) may qualify for Express Path financing. This will allow for up to 100% Finan...

I had this in my inbox this morning from a local loan officer, thought you might like to read it as well: "As you know, we have experienced a slight dip in mortgage rates over the past week. However, as many of you already know, mortgage guidelines are changing daily. Keep in mind, credit is EVER...

We had a really productive and informative meeting with Kelly King, CPA from Crestwood KY. He discussed the first time home buyer $7500 tax credit and how it works. Some of the highlights: You are considered a first time home buyer if you have not owned a home in the past 3 years Even if you do n...

There are a few things you need to know before looking at foreclosures. First, banks will require a pre-approval letter from your lender saying you are qualified to buy a home for up to a specific value. You have to have the pre-approval before they will respond to any offer you make. If you are ...

Do You Qualify for the $7500 First time Home Buyer Tax Credit? Doom and gloom abounds on TV, Radio and every where you read. Wall Street is tumbling to lows not seen in years. The financial institutions need bailed out, the auto industry is failing and real estate markets are down in most areas ...

The numbers for the Louisville Real Estate market for October 2008 are out and the news is not surprising. Actual number of homes sold is down about 16% compared to Ocober 2007 and Average selling price is down 13% and the median sale price is down a little over 5%, again compared to October 2007...