I live in the state of Washington and am paying 1100.00 in rent. To purchase a house, would be about 220,000. making my payments at about 2,000. to 2,300. I was thinking, about purchasing an acre for 77,000 and living in a 5th wheel and build a garage for equity and laundry (!) and then down the road as I get equity building a house or selling. We are very handy people so we could do alot of the work ourselves. Utilities and such. I just can't justify paying over 2,000 on a mortgage. OR do I...

Hi everyone. I live in Mt. Vernon NY and also have lived in the Bronx. Next month I am moving to CT, but my husband has to commute back to NYC everyday, we are a young couple with 1 child, looking to move to Bridgeport or New Haven....

Any Info will be helpful and appreciated!!!!

What neighborhoods should be avoided???????

Don't want to wake up to crackheads and thieves on the corner!!!!!

Now Is a Great Time to Buy A Home!


If you read the main headline to The News and Observer on October 27th, you may have had a panic attack over the current real estate market. The paper made it seem that our current market was in the tank, and there was no end in sight. I wanted to share this information with you about our current market, and hopefully calm some fears and let everyone know why NOW IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY A HOME!!

There are a number of factors...

I was wondering, if someone can assist me in any vacation tips.. We ware located in Miami and thinking about taking vacation in this Winter. We are young couple, have a 8 year old and 2 months ole baby boy.... So, not quite sure where to go.. We thought about Disneyworld but my wife is already tired of it. We are considering Disney Cruise to Nassau, Bahamas. Does anyone have experienced Family Cruise in Winter.. Any nice tips, will be much appreciated. We just want to make the best decision....

Upcoming Changes to Freddie's Credit Requirements

These credit changes will be published in the November Guide Bulletin and will be will be effective for Freddie Mac settlements on and after February 2, 2009:

Eliminate purchases of all mortgages originated with stated income and/or stated assets, including borrower selected programs, lender-branded and marketed programs, and system-selected programs such as Loan Prospector® Accept Plus.

Establish a maximum...