by Irene Moustakas | Jan 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Happy New Year! The message is a little delayed, but I left for my honeymoon on January 1st and am just now settling back to work. We went to Thailand and Bali, which are two beautiful countries filled with wonderful people, incredible cultures and picturesque...
by Irene Moustakas | Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Fannie Mae just got a little more strict on their time period requirements for foreclosures. If you have been foreclosed upon, you cannot get a loan on a new home purchase for seven years. This went up from a minimum 5 year period. If you did a short-sale on your...
by Irene Moustakas | Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by your loved ones. Mortgage rates have trended upwards the past three weeks, with significant daily swings, both up and down. World economic concerns (in particular, the European Union debt and banking issues)...
by Irene Moustakas | Dec 10, 2010 | Tips
Today, 12/10, is the last day to pay your 1st installment of property taxes without being assessed a late fee. If your payment is postmarked after today, the county will assess a 10% penalty, so it isn’t cheap! Being late on property taxes is NOT reported to...
by Irene Moustakas | Nov 18, 2010 | Uncategorized
Homeowners insurance (sometimes called hazard or fire insurance) is required when you purchase and refinance your mortgage. Even if you own your home outright, it’s smart to have fire insurance, even if there is no lender actually requiring it. Proper coverage is...