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Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates

The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.

Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.

Federal Tax Deadline Extended To April 17, 2012

For the 3rd time in 7 years, your federal income taxes will not be due April 15. They’ll be due Tuesday, April 17 instead.

Lock An Instant 13% Savings On Your Monthly Mortgage Payment

You could save 13% on your mortgage as compared to one year ago.

The 10 Longest Commutes In The United States

The national, average commute time is just 25.1 minutes. How long is yours?

Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting

After a half-decade of tightening mortgage guidelines, banks are starting to “loosen up”.

Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report

It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.

Case-Shiller Index Says Detroit And Washington DC Lead The Market

According to the Case-Shiller Index, home values fell in 19 of 20 tracked markets in November 2011.

Supply Of New Homes At 6.1 Months Nationwide

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold in December 2011 slipped 2 percent to 307,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis nationwide.

5 Simple Ways To Declutter Your Home

When a home is listed for sale, its “clutter” can be the difference between a rapid sale and no sale at all.