Jennifer Griner's Blog – December 2009 Archive (18)
Happy New Year 2010!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year Celebration!
Make 2010 your Best Year Yet!
A new year. A new beginning.
What is your primary resolution for 2010?
How…
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Hump Wednesday Funnies
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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 30, 2009 at 10:18am — No Comments
Positve Expectations for 2010 According to Realtors Confidence Index
To put it mildly, the real estate market during the last decade was a rollercoaster. This year, though, seemed to be more of a low, and according to the most recent Realtors Confidence Index (RCI) by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), positive expectations are increasing.
According to a survey of more than 50,000 Realtors, sales expectations of… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 29, 2009 at 10:00am — No Comments
Homeless Grants Awarded Nearly $1.4 Billion
The Obama Administration today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is renewing grant funding needed to keep thousands of local homeless assistance programs operating. HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan said a total of nearly $1.4 billion will help an unprecedented 6,445 programs to continue offering critically needed housing and services… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 28, 2009 at 12:08pm — No Comments
Major Lenders Suspend Foreclosure Actions During Holidays
Last week Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Citigroup reported that they were all suspending foreclosure actions during the holidays.
And as expected, other major lenders have followed suit, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo.…
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Added by Jennifer Griner on December 21, 2009 at 2:15pm — No Comments
A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 18, 2009
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed.
Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with
Love, Grace and Gratitude.
- Denis…
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New HUD rules to help consumers save $$$
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has released an updated version of a booklet that's intended to help consumers comparison-shop for a mortgage.
Much of the 49-page publication, "Shopping for Your Home Loan: HUD's Settlement Cost Booklet," is devoted to the new standardized Good Faith Estimate and HUD-1… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 17, 2009 at 1:39pm — No Comments
Shrinking Pool of Foreclosure Buyers?
The latest results of a periodic national survey by Trulia.com and RealtyTrac show reduced appetite for foreclosure purchases, but also more realistic expectations.
The November survey found 43 percent of the 2,203 adults surveyed would be at least somewhat likely to consider buying a foreclosed home in the future, compared with 55 percent of adults surveyed in… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 16, 2009 at 10:53am — No Comments
Hump Wednesday Funnies
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Give the Gift of Financial Literacy - 10 Simple Tips
The holidays can be an opportune time to instill financial values in children and grandchildren. Wish lists and gift shopping can help them distinguish between needs and wants. Donations and volunteering introduces them to the concept of giving.
Below are 10 tips to help teach children about financial… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 14, 2009 at 10:51am — No Comments
A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 11, 2009
I wish for you a life of wealth, health and happiness...
In memory of Jim Rohn, America's Foremost Business Philosopher who left us December 5, 2009 for a better…
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Determine Your Tax Credit Amount: IRS Form 5405
Whether you apply the Extended Home Buyer Tax Credit on your 2009 return as a first-time buyer or as a current home owner, you'll need to visit the IRS Web site and download Form 5405. Be aware that this… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 8, 2009 at 10:06am — No Comments
Nine Consecutive Gains - A Promising Indicator?
Pending home sales have risen for nine months in a row, a first for the series of the index since its inception in 2001, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in October,… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 7, 2009 at 12:24pm — No Comments
A Morning Cup of Inspiration - Dec. 4, 2009
Just Say, "Thank You!"
- Dr. Wayne Dyer
And if we adopt this kind of an attitude, we’ll inspire others to do the same. If we practice gratitude as opposed to maintaining an attitude of entitlement,…
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Mortgage Rates Set Another Record Low - Freddie Mac
Interest rates for 30-year and 15-year fixed-rate mortgages have fallen for five consecutive weeks, and this week both set a new all-time record low, Freddie Mac reported Thursday.
It’s been a good year for borrowers when it comes to the costs associated with purchasing or refinancing a home. Freddie… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 3, 2009 at 2:02pm — No Comments
Hump Wednesday Funnies - Sweet Equity
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 2, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments
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2009 Good Neighbors: Dedicated to Helping
REALTORS® who improve the lives of others in extraordinary ways.Many real estate professionals are working twice as hard today to make half as much money as they made during the boom. The Good Neighbor Award winners are no exception. They have to work harder than ever to keep their… Continue
Added by Jennifer Griner on December 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments
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