Tony 's Blog

My quote comes from this startling statistic:    97 people out of 100 people do NOT choose the same Loan officer again in future refinances and or purchases.    My reasoning is this….. People by nature shop for the best deal…… The best deal in our business is normally the loan officer that promis...

The frozen housing market now appears to be thawing as more buyers are finding the current historically low interest rates, stabilizing home prices and tax credit incentives to be irresistible, according to a report from the National Association of Home Builders."Today's market offers an incredib...

        While new homes generally are trending downward in size and number of pricey amenities, luxury home buyers are demanding and paying for more extravagant features in their dream home. Steam shower units and Whirlpool baths in the master bedroom, double-height living rooms and stainless ste...

       As temperatures warm, homeowners tend to focus their attention more on outdoor elements of their home - their landscaping. That can be a key improvement area for increasing the value and salability of their home. Attractive, well-designed landscaping can boost the value of a residential pr...

     Mortgage interest rates increased a bit during the last week in May - rising from 4.82 percent during the previous week to 4.91 percent, according to Freddie Mac. This will probably motivate more prospective buyers to take action soon while rates are still at historic low levels.     "Fixed-...

The volume of existing home sales is on the rise. In April (most recent monthly report), sales of existing home - single-family, condos and townhomes - increased by nearly 3 percent over the preceding month, according to the National Association of Realtors. Indicators are pointing to further inc...