According to researchers of the Financial Trust Index (University of Chicago and Northwestern University) 81% of homeowners interviewed agreed with the statement that "it is morally wrong to walk away from a house when one can afford to pay the monthly mortgage." New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Gr
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09/29/2009
You may have seen the headlines last week about the Federal Reserve continuing its policy of keeping interest rates low to stimulate the economy. But you might have missed a major byproduct of that move that's certain to have a direct impact on home real estate: Thirty-year fixed mortgage rates s
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09/29/2009
What type of investment real estate has been holding up best in tough economic times? Everybody's heard of the problems in commercial and retail - but how about multifamily apartments? You just might be surprised. New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Group Paul Stillwaggon September 2009 LINKING THE LA
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09/24/2009
Luxury is relative, not absolute, so your point of view on the subject really matters. In the midst of these stressful times, the need to rejuvenate and refresh your thinking has never been greater. This "mental space" is not a luxury, but a necessity. New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Group Paul St
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09/21/2009
Now it's official. The chairman of the Federal Reserve Board himself has said it publicly that it looks like the recession is over. Here comes the recovery. New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Group Paul Stillwaggon September 2009 LINKING THE LATEST TECHNOLOGYTO OLD FASHIONED SERVICE Copyright © 2009
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09/21/2009
The first major change to the $8,000 home buyers tax credit began moving through Congress last week, giving hope to real estate and building groups pushing for extension of the entire program before it expires Nov. 30. New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Group Paul Stillwaggon September 2009 LINKING T
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09/20/2009
McLEAN, VA -- Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.04 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending September 17, 2009, down from last week when it averaged 5.07 percent. La
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09/18/2009
Commercial and investment property owners who are facing problems refinancing mortgages because of credit market conditions and declining lease revenues may have just gotten some important help from the IRS. New Jersey Estates/Real Estate Group Paul Stillwaggon September 2009 LINKING THE LATEST T
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09/17/2009
The simple fact that the internet is a part of the returning real estate market is not big news, but with so much information coming out so fast, understanding it can be difficult. This article is the third in a series of six that decodes the basics, and even some mild intricacies, of the world o
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09/17/2009
Financing the purchase of a home could be the most complex financial decision you'll every endure. You need all the help you can get. To help get you started with the basics, the Federal Reserve offers "5 Tips for Shopping for a Mortgage," because, well, the fundamentals always apply. New Jersey
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09/17/2009
