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DMR PodCast 103:The Fed Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates

by David Lukas April 29, 2011

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download In this week’s DMR PodCast talks about the relationship between The Fed Funds Rate and Mortgage Rates. The FOMC is a special, 12-person committee within the Federal Reserve. It’s led by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and the group is responsible for voting on our nation’s monetary policy. This includes setting [...]

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Get Your Applications In : FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Rising 0.25 Percent April 18, 2011 (DRM Podcast)

by David Lukas April 14, 2011

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Beginning with FHA Case Numbers assigned April 18, 2011, mortgage insurance premiums will be higher by 25 basis points per year, or 0.25%.

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What’s Your Interest Rate?

by David Lukas April 9, 2011

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download Tune in to learn what to look out for when you are choosing a mortgage loan officer. There really is more to the process than just asking the question “What’s your rate?” Here is the link mentioned in this DMR PodCast Episode: CMPS Institute Link to Freddi Mac’s [...]

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The cost of waiting

by David Lukas October 20, 2010

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download We all hear that it’s a buyer’s market. What does this really mean? Learn one of the most overlooked factors many home sellers overlook. Many that are selling plan on buying another home. There is just one caveat, they can’t buy their new home until they sell their [...]

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The Mortgage Fine Print

by David Lukas October 15, 2010

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download When you apply for a mortgage, by federal law, you will receive a document called the Federal Truth-In-Lending disclosure. This one document includes something called APR. (Annual Percentage Rate). Without a doubt APR confuses consumers more than any other document included in the required mortgage paperwork. APR is [...]

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Avoiding Common Mortgage Scams

by David Lukas October 15, 2010

Despite tougher mortgage guidelines and better loan disclosures for consumers, mortgage fraud is on the rise.

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The Family Home Show Logo Unveiled

by David Lukas June 24, 2010

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download The Family Home Show recently announced two big changes. First, the show has changed its name. The Family Money Show is now The Family Home Show. We feel that this is more fitting considering our emphasis on Real Estate and Mortgage Finance. Below is our new logo. Please let us [...]

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Entertaining, yet informative video about shopping for a mortgage

by David Lukas June 8, 2010

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Podcast: Play in new window | Download If you have dealt with a “Frankie” please give me a call! Related Articles: Get Your Applications In : FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Rising 0.25 Percent April 18, 2011 (DRM Podcast) What’s Your Interest Rate? The cost of waiting The Mortgage Fine Print David Lukas is an active [...]

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Should You Refinance Your Mortgage?

by David Lukas May 27, 2010

Mortgage rates are low and they likely won’t stay that way. If you’ve been thinking about a refinance, talk to your loan officer as soon as possible.

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Fight Your Real Estate Property Tax Bill Without A Lawyer

by David Lukas April 22, 2010

More than 60 percent of U.S. homes are “over-assessed”, says an industry trade group. It causes homeowners to pay more in property taxes than they otherwise should have to. You might be one of them. Have you considered fighting it?

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