RISMEDIA, Friday, March 23, 2012— Real estate professionals have become more optimistic about the direction of home values, while homeowners are slightly less positive, according to the latest HomeGain National Home Values Survey. Thirty-seven percent of real estate professionals expect home values to increase, up from 15 percent last quarter, while 25 percent of homeowners… Continue Reading
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FHA New Credit disputes rule
FHA New Credit disputes rule over $1,000 April 1, brings a new rule for potential buyers, anyone with disputes on their credit report over $1,000 will NOT be able to get mortage insurance from the Federal Housing Administration. This is a substancial tightening of the belt by FHA. previously the lenders underwriter would make the… Continue Reading
Money Saving Ideas
Money Saving Ideas Okay some of us are cheapscapes like me. If i can do it why would I pay someone else to do it? Or how can I save just a little more money? well heres a couple of ideas just to get you started. Painting a room or two or six can make your home… Continue Reading
selling series
Selling Series Built ins O’Boy heres a good when selling your home you not only need to de-decorate your built in’s most of us need to de-Junk them. Built in’s for a number of us become a catch all for the kids and us adults that just put it there because we did not know… Continue Reading
2012 Elections
OKAY – I know this article does not have any Political Substance. However maybe it will make us all think just a little more about that 2012 elections and who mwe want to lead our country back into prosperity. Have fun reading this re-post of Mr. Will’s Blog and let your mind drift a bit… Continue Reading
Your Plan
Your Plan 1. Find the right representative Even if you’re not quite ready to buy, your buyer’s agent can be an absolute wealth of information, and can often offer ‘scoops’ on local developments you might not have know about otherwise. Speak to your agent first and he or she can be helping to guide you… Continue Reading
Oklahoma Facts and Trivia
Oklahoma Facts and Trivia 1. On July 25, 2000, Governor Keating announced plans to construct a dome on the Oklahoma State Capitol Building. Construction is slated to begin April 2001 with an estimated completion date of November 2002. 2. The world’s first installed parking meter was in Oklahoma City, on July 16, 1935. Carl… Continue Reading
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain — the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations. How to Calculate Gain… Continue Reading
Money & Finance
Money & Finance These are just a few of the types of articals and information you will find on the Bigelow Group Website in addition to Real Estate and MLS Home search capabilities. How To Handle a Cash Crunch In the world of living paycheck to paycheck, unforeseen expenses create a very stressful situation. If… Continue Reading
What is a Rural Development Mortgage?
What is a Rural Development Mortgage? Rural Development or also known as USDA Mortgage is a conventional mortgage that offers 100% financing. It can be used for the purchase of a new or existing single-family dwelling. Home must be owner occupied. Mortgage insurance is prohibited. No down payment required. 30 year loan term, fixed interest… Continue Reading