Measure By Measure
A NY football fan, Al Pacino acolyte, or sucker for redemption-driven story arcs would recognize the rallying cry of 1999’s...
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EAH Programs: How an Employer Can Help You Buy a Home
“Now that housing costs have increased, it’s creating other variables and other scenarios that were not as important when there...
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‘I willed the house to my grandchildren’: I owe $100,000 over 30 years on my second mortgage. What happens to the balance when I die?
The bottom line: There will be enough time for your heirs to decide if they want to keep the property...
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Compare current 10-year mortgage rates
Phil Crescenzo Jr., vice president, southeast division at Nation One Mortgage Corporation, predicts interest rates will continue to drop in...
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Home Insurance at $10,000 a Year Shows California Buyers’ Pain
California’s lofty home prices and scarce inventory already amounted to one of the most nightmarish housing markets in the US....
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What is a short refinance, and how does it work?
While there’s a lot of upside to short refinancing for you as the borrower (namely, the ability to stay in...
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Buy now, pay later: How do mortgage pros deal with ‘phantom debt’?
Philip Crescenzo Jr., Southeast division vice president at Nation One Mortgage Corp., said he sees lenders estimating the borrower’s assets...
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How to Split a House in a Divorce
Start preparing as soon as you can if you think you’ll choose this option, advises Phil Crescenzo Jr., vice president...
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FHA vs. conventional loans: What’s the difference?
“The biggest difference between FHA and conventional would be the down payment. FHA rates typically are lower and more flexible...
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