• Market Conditions Improve Chances of Rate Hike, Says Yellen

    Market Conditions Improve Chances of Rate Hike, Says Yellen
    In a recent speech at Jackson Hole, Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen supported the anticipation of two possible rate hikes this year, noting that the case for a rate hike has strengthened.
    “In light of the continued solid performance of the labor market and our outlook for economic activity and inflation, I believe the case for an increase in the federal-funds rate has strengthened in recent months,” Yellen said.
    Job gains have averaged 190,000 over the past three months, and
  • FHA Streamlines Process to Help Delinquent Homeowners Stay in Homes

    FHA Streamlines Process to Help Delinquent Homeowners Stay in Homes
    The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently announced new procedures to strengthen the process mortgage servicers use to help struggling families avoid foreclosure and remain in their homes.  FHA is streamlining its loss mitigation protocols that servicers must use when evaluating and deploying ‘home retention options,’ foreclosure alternatives that allow delinquent borrowers to retain their home.
    FHA’s revised procedures streamline the process servicers use to engag
  • 4 Common Real Estate Mistakes Retirees Make - Morningstar.com

    4 Common Real Estate Mistakes Retirees Make
    Morningstar.com
    Thinking of your home as a piggy bank, moving strictly to free up cash, and not understanding your home-equity options can cost you in retirement, says contributor John Wasik. PrintCommentRecommend (-) ...

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