In a canned statement today, Amy Bonitatibus, FnMa Senior Manager, Communications told the media, “the temporary increase in the GSE loan limit that President Bush signed into
Click here for more..
The Robyn Report
The Robyn Report is a mash up of articles, reviews and interviews about all things real estate. We have tons of guidelines and tips about the new rules for mortgages and how to buy or sell a house. With all the new technology out there, you need to be updated on the latest apps, websites, programs and software to make home buying easier. We continue to search the universe to find the latest and greatest geek stuff out there! And of course, we write the books, hence we think all consumers should read the books, so we often have book reviews and interviews with the authors. Knowledge is power. Use it!
Project Lifeline: More Government Fluff on Mortgage Crisis
Henry Paulson stammered through another announcement on how the Bush Admin is helping the down and out (and not in Beverly Hills!).  The big six banks that signed up the “Project
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
Mortgages: No News Is Good News
Mortgage rates are flat today. Still hovering a bit below 6% for a 30 year fixed conforming loan amount. The conforming loan amount for a single family house is still $417,000 until
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
Will Increased FNMA Loan Limits Help America?
  What do I think about the possibility of the increased FNMA and FreddieMac loan limits? I think in the short run, it will help people with large loan sizes get lower rates. It will
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
When to Lock In Your Interest Rate
Locking in your mortgage interest rate can be a game and a gamble.   Locking in at the lowest rate available prior to the closing is like beating the house at three card stud. I, being
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
How will the Decline in The Stock Market Help Kill The Real Estate Market?
Will the decline in the stock market affect the real estate market? Of course it will. It has to! Why will it hurt real estate more than it ever has than before? Because now, the
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
Will The Fed Cut Lower Your Mortgage Rate?
FED CUTS PRIME RATE BY .5%Â It is a very Big Deal for those that have a home equity loan that has been squeezing them the past year or so. However, a mortgage rate it will not affect. We can
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
Did The Rates Go Down….Yet?
Did the Rates go down? NO  I know, you do not understand why the Fed lowered the Prime and mortgage rates are not moving down with it. Why not? Again, the 30 year fixed mortgage rates
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
Did The Rates Go DownYet?
Did the Rates go down? NO.
I know, you do not understand why the Fed lowered the Prime and mortgage rates are not moving down with it. Why not? Again, the 30 year fixed mortgage rates are
Click here for more..
Click here for more..
You cannot Refinance Your Mortgage if the House is Listed for Sale
You have listed your house for sale. It sat on the market for two years. You cannot stand it anymore and decide to stay and do a little work. You go to a local lender and apply to refinance
Click here for more..
Click here for more..