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Save Money On Your Mortgage

By jstaler | Published: May 26, 2011

Nate Moch, of Zillow.com, was probably correct in assuming that “your mortgage payment is most likely your largest monthly expense.” However, there are ways you can decrease your monthly payment and pay off your loan faster. In order to provide you with an example of exactly what you could be saving, from this point forward … Continue reading Save Money On Your Mortgage

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Nashville Tennessee Real Estate Tools

By jstaler | Published: June 13, 2009

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life.  Real estate sales are complex transactions in which innumerable snags can occur.  Be prepared with the tools you need to successfully navigate the real estate waters.  With over 14 years of experience working in the Nashville real estate market I’ve put together an extensive … Continue reading Nashville Tennessee Real Estate Tools

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New Agency Formed to Promote a Stable Mortgage Market Offers Nashville TN Homebuyers and Sellers Assistance

By jstaler | Published: March 25, 2009

A new government agency named the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) was recently formed to promote a stable and liquid mortgage market, affordable housing and community investment through safety and soundness oversight of Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the Federal Home Loan Banks.  A web site premiered October 27, 2008, as the portal to information … Continue reading New Agency Formed to Promote a Stable Mortgage Market Offers Nashville TN Homebuyers and Sellers Assistance

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U.S. House Prices Increase – Is This a Good Time to Sell or Buy a Home in Nashville TN?

By jstaler | Published: March 25, 2009

Traditionally Spring is the busiest time in the Nashville real estate market.  The weather is comfortable for home buyers to tour listings, the foliage is in bloom making seller’s curb appeal optimum, and now with the news that house prices unexpectedly advanced in January this may be the right time to buy or sell a … Continue reading U.S. House Prices Increase – Is This a Good Time to Sell or Buy a Home in Nashville TN?

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The Foreclosure Fix Plan and What it Means For Nashville Home Owners and Home Buyers

By jstaler | Published: February 25, 2009

What does the Anti-Foreclosure Plan mean for Nashville home owners and home buyers?    Obama’s Anti-Foreclosure Plan Addresses Upside-Down Mortgages By Tara-Nicholle Nelson, Esq., FrontDoor.com | Published: 2/18/2009 After signing a $780 billion-plus stimulus package, President Obama revealed the details of a sweeping $75 billion foreclosure-fighting initiative. Grander in scale than many observers expected, Obama … Continue reading The Foreclosure Fix Plan and What it Means For Nashville Home Owners and Home Buyers

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What to Expect in the Nashville TN Housing Market in 2009

By jstaler | Published: December 18, 2008

I read a great article on FrontDoor.com today regarding what to expect from the housing market in the new year.  I hope you find it interesting and helpful.  I’ve outlined the article below…. After the recent housing boom, 2008 was a dose of reality. The subprime mortgage crisis and the collapse of major financial institutions … Continue reading What to Expect in the Nashville TN Housing Market in 2009

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Great Time to Buy a Home in Nashville TN-Mortage Loan Interest Rates VERY Low

By jstaler | Published: December 16, 2008

It is a great time to buy a home in Nashville, TN while mortgage loan interest rates are very low! Freddie Mac’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey showed that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 5.47 percent, down from the prior week when it averaged 5.53 percent and from the prior month with November ending with … Continue reading Great Time to Buy a Home in Nashville TN-Mortage Loan Interest Rates VERY Low

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Rise of Foreclosure Scams in Tennessee

By jstaler | Published: December 11, 2008

The Tennessean newspaper reports: At the 2008 Governor’s Housing Summit in Nashville last week, the state’s Attorney General warned of an increase in Tennessee foreclosure scams….. *** BEGIN QUOTE *** “Scams built around false promises to help borrowers facing foreclosure hold onto their homes — perhaps perpetrated by some of the same people who issued predatory … Continue reading Rise of Foreclosure Scams in Tennessee

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FHA Mortgage Loan Changes may affect Nashville TN Homebuyers and Sellers

By jstaler | Published: November 11, 2008

I just wanted to take a second and update you on some current and soon to be FHA mortgage loan changes that may affect Nashville area home sellers and home buyers. As of last month FHA has changed its up front and monthly mortgage insurance premiums. The new upfront premium is 1.75% and the new monthly premium … Continue reading FHA Mortgage Loan Changes may affect Nashville TN Homebuyers and Sellers

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The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 H.R.3221

By jstaler | Published: August 5, 2008

Congress passed and President Bush signed the "Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008", or the H.R.3221 bill as it is being referred to, this past week.  Two especially interesting aspects of the bill are: 1- that the tax credit being offered is an after purchase benefit that must be paid back to the government and 2 -the bill eliminates … Continue reading The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 H.R.3221

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