NEWS & RESOURCES

More Fun with Mortgage Rates, But Don't Blame the Fed this Time

The interest rates on mortgage loans are about to be affected once again by the actions of the Federal government.

The FHFA is instituting new changes to mortgage rates for Fannie/Freddie loans

Four Bold Housing Predictions for 2023

As housing ended 2022 with a whimper, after being on fire for several years, we are all wondering what 2023 will bring?

The Next Mortgage Interest Rate Problem

The residential real estate market for new purchases shows no signs of slowing down even as interest rates on 30 year, fixed rate...

Quick Update and Tips for Real Estate Agents.

As the real estate markets has been hot in most of the Metro NYC areas and super hot in some of them, everyone has been busy trying to...

Didn't refinance yet? New Incentive will reduce rate .125%-.25% so it's not too late!

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac just announced that they are removing a fee of 1/2 point that they both added last year to the cost of their...

So you want to buy an NYC coop?

How much do you know about NYC cooperative apartments? It is an entirely different type of ownership than either a house or a condominium...

Considering a move b/w NY and NJ? The processes aren't the same. (Part 2 of 2)

In Part II of this article, I am going to address some additional NY/NJ differences in residential real estate transactions.

Considering a move between NY and NJ? The contract and closing processes aren't the same.

If you are considering a move between these two states, the practices relating to home sales do have some distinctions that are important...

Refinances Are Getting More Expensive

As we are now in the heart of the Fall real estate season, there are some changes in the mortgage business that will affect the ease...

Is this Time Really Different? Real Estate and Mortgages in Metro NY

We are certainly living in "interesting times" as the old proverb states.