The Hughes Team http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/ Use The Hughes Team website as the source for all your real estate buying, selling, and information needs using the most advanced tools available. en-US http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Take Advantage of Record Low Rates Before They Rise http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/take-advantage-of-record-low-rates-before-they-rise Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:18:23 -0500 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Mortgage Information 48846@/ According to Freddie Mac, interest rates on both 30 year and 15 year fixed loans fell to new record lows, at 3.89 and 3.16% respectively. Even with a large inventory in residential and investment properties to choose from, sales are still sluggish.  The chief economist for Freddie Mac suggests that low interest rates may cause home buyers to hesitate because they may expect them to fall even further, but  rising rates which often accompany an improving economy, can give potential buyers a reason to act before rates and home prices become less affordable. Click here for details  For more information on any Colorado Springs Homes For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors  Click here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties According to Freddie Mac, interest rates on both 30 year and 15 year fixed loans fell to new record lows, at 3.89 and 3.16% respectively. Even with a large inventory in residential and investment properties to choose from, sales are still sluggish. The chief economist for Freddie Mac suggests that low interest rates may cause home buyers to hesitate because they may expect them to fall even further, but rising rates which often accompany an improving economy, can give potential buyers a reason to act before rates and home prices become less affordable.

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/take-advantage-of-record-low-rates-before-they-rise#comments Tips for a successful loan modification http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/tips-for-a-successful-loan-modification Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:52:59 -0500 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Seller's Information Mortgage Information 48845@/ 1. Determine if you qualify by accessing a questionnaire provided by the U.S. Treasury Department. 2. Compile the information that server wants. 3. Don't exaggerate your financial shortcomings 4. Packages with obvious errors may fall to the bottom of the pile, make sure your information is filled out accurately and completely. Use a cover sheet that identifies all documents in your package. Write your name and loan number on every page. 5. Assure delivery by using fax or certified mail, or use DMM Document Wizard. 6. Follow up, and follow up again. Click here for details   For more information on any Colorado Springs Homes For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors  Click here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties 1. Determine if you qualify by accessing a questionnaire provided by the U.S. Treasury Department.

2. Compile the information that server wants.

3. Don't exaggerate your financial shortcomings

4. Packages with obvious errors may fall to the bottom of the pile, make sure your information is filled out accurately and completely. Use a cover sheet that identifies all documents in your package. Write your name and loan number on every page.

5. Assure delivery by using fax or certified mail, or use DMM Document Wizard.

6. Follow up, and follow up again.

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/tips-for-a-successful-loan-modification#comments Housing Crisis to end in 2012 http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/http-www-linkedin-com-news-actionbar-aamp-articleid-5567733516482908167aamp-ids-dj8qdp4ud3gqdzsre34oejordimrcpkvdjgudzguczkrdpsudzkrb3sodj8rdjapcz0ucpcvdpasdjkiczsqejcrcj4oej8tdpwqdpordimtdz4uc3aoe3gscjkpcpstdzkraamp-aag-trueaamp-freq-weeklyaamp-trk- Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:28:00 -0500 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Buyer's Information Seller's Information Economic News 48839@/ Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, one of the reasons being the loosening credit. The experts say that the market indicators point to a stabilization of mortgage lending standards as well as loosening of available credit.  Banks are loosening the loan-to-value (LTV) ratios which Capital Economics sees as the clearest sign yet of an improvement in mortgage credit conditions. Click here for details   For more information on any Colorado Springs Homes For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors  Click here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties Capital Economics expects the housing crisis to end this year, one of the reasons being the loosening credit. The experts say that the market indicators point to a stabilization of mortgage lending standards as well as loosening of available credit. Banks are loosening the loan-to-value (LTV) ratios which Capital Economics sees as the clearest sign yet of an improvement in mortgage credit conditions.

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]]> http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/http-www-linkedin-com-news-actionbar-aamp-articleid-5567733516482908167aamp-ids-dj8qdp4ud3gqdzsre34oejordimrcpkvdjgudzguczkrdpsudzkrb3sodj8rdjapcz0ucpcvdpasdjkiczsqejcrcj4oej8tdpwqdpordimtdz4uc3aoe3gscjkpcpstdzkraamp-aag-trueaamp-freq-weeklyaamp-trk-#comments Urban Renewal Authority in default on N. Nevada project http://www.realestatebyhughes.com/urban-renewal-authority-in-default-on-n-nevada-project Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:29:28 -0500 Wayne & Rosemarie Hughes Economic News 48833@/ The shopping center on N Nevada, anchored by Costco, Kohls, Lowe's and others has failed to generate projected revenues because of the economic downturn and has run into financial trouble. Being in default is not like a homeowner who has missed a mortgage payment and risks losing the property to foreclosure. Investors who purchase the bonds cannot take title to the shopping center, instead the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority intends to launch talks with bondholders to restructure the debt. Click here for details   For more information on any Colorado Springs Homes For Sale, contact: The Hughes Team Colorado Springs Realtors  Click here for a Detailed Market Snapshot for any address in El Paso and Teller Counties The shopping center on N Nevada, anchored by Costco, Kohls, Lowe's and others has failed to generate projected revenues because of the economic downturn and has run into financial trouble. Being in default is not like a homeowner who has missed a mortgage payment and risks losing the property to foreclosure. Investors who purchase the bonds cannot take title to the shopping center, instead the Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority intends to launch talks with bondholders to restructure the debt.

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