The next time you withdraw or deposit money from an ATM, be aware that saboteurs may have installed information-stealing devices known as skimmers.
Mortgage Missteps: Changing Jobs
by John Allasio on May 16, 2013 in Refinance Mortgage
Changing your job while applying for a mortgage is a big mistake that’ll land you in a metaphorical mortgage morass.
Demand for Safer Assets Wanes – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on May 16, 2013 in Market Update
Mortgage rates continue to edge higher as demand for safer assets wanes.
Know Your Mortgage: Jumbo Loans
by Travis Pelto on May 16, 2013 in Personal Finance
Jumbo things are normally great, like jumbo shrimp or jumbo jets. Does the same apply to a jumbo loan? Read this week’s Know Your Mortgage to see what the “Jumbo” implies for your home loan.
Inner State Gallery Adds to Detroit’s Growing Art Scene
by Aaron Vince on May 16, 2013 in Zing Zone
Inner State Gallery is a great addition to the already-great art scene in Detroit. Check out where the gallery is from and how they’re helping in Detroit’s revitalization.
Picking the Right Style Window for Your Home
by Kevin Irwin on May 16, 2013 in Home Improvement, Smart Shopper
Let’s take a look at five popular window styles so you can get a better idea of how they might fit your home. From picture and bay to casement, double-hung, and awning, there’s a type of window that fits your home-style.
4 Eco-Friendly Countertop Ideas
by Krissy Schwab on May 16, 2013 in Home Improvement
Whether replacing your counters is part of a larger renovation project or just one update you want to do in your kitchen, eco-friendly counter tops are a smart upgrade.
What Is Title Insurance?
by Title Source on May 15, 2013 in Refinance Mortgage
Whether you know it or not, when you refinance or purchase a new home, one of the steps is to obtain a title insurance policy.
Italy Issues New Bonds, Spain Stikes Debt Deal – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on May 15, 2013 in Market Update
Yesterday was an ugly day for the bond market. The media focused on stocks, specifically equities, for the volatility in the bond market. However, that doesn’t explain the sell-off we saw yesterday.
The Lyon’s Den: Advice on How to Prevent Common Mortgage Problems
by Keith Guyot on May 15, 2013 in Homeowners Tips
Recently, I sat down with Mike Lyon, vice president of operations at Quicken Loans, to get more insight on the common reasons why loans get suspended and how to set the right expectations for clients during the mortgage process. In part one of this interview series, we focus common mortgage problems and how to prevent them.
