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FHA Loan Limits Set to Decrease in October.UPDATE

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 18:42:43 +0000

*****HUD Loan Limits have reverted to the higher loan amounts***** This is only good through end of the year, though – then back to the lower limits************* Barring any congressional...

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The Three-Headed Monster . . .What Is Moving Mortgage Rates?

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:53:56 +0000

Where are rates headed? This seems to be the question of the year; and, as usual, the direction is not easy to discern. A related question is this: What is having the most influence on mortgage...

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What is QRM and why should we care?

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:17:54 +0000

Lately we have been talking about some of the major changes in our business as they pertain to the new Fed rule on comp and the implementation of Dodd–Frank this summer. What some are NOT talking...

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Heads UP….HUD announces changes to FHA Monthly MIP

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:14:29 +0000

Thought you might want a heads up on some changes announced today by HUD. Effective on all HUD case numbers pulled after April 18, 2011, HUD is increasing its monthly MI factor by 25 basis points. ...

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“If it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t lead!”

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 16:27:28 +0000

Austin’s home market in October 2010 – Don’t jump off the 360 bridge (yet)! My favorite mortgage banker has a saying: “If it doesn’t bleed, it doesn’t lead.” This line always makes me...

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NOW Is Time to Buy Real Estate in Central Texas: The Top Ten Reasons

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 19:40:50 +0000

Your grandfather always said, “Real estate is about location.” Well, I am here to tell you, first, that it is about “timing in specific locations” and, second, why the timing for Central Texas is...

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What is the U-Haul Indicator? What can it tell you about Central Texas Real Estate?

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 15:58:56 +0000

The U-haul indicator is a very helpful tool to compare the net migration of two different cities. In many of the comments on our radio show John and I strive to note which nationwide trends affect...

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Listen Learn Lend – What it all means – An introduction to Team McClellan

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:24:22 +0000

Listen Learn Lend – What it all means – An introduction to Team McClellan

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TDHCA – Bond 77 Webinar REPLAY . . . for buyers and for realtors

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:23:32 +0000

We have posted a replay of the video webinar on TDHCA Bond 77 for those who could not attend in person. This exciting new program offers borrowers two choices when purchasing a new home: Assisted...

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Do Self-Employed Borrowers Deserve “Special” Loans?

admin@realestate101radio.com (John McClellan & Kevin Bown) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:49:47 +0000

I recently came across this post online about the prospects of self-employed borrowers being able to secure financing in the current market climate: “A while back I discussed how I felt that the...

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