Category Archives: real estate

Price Reduced!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

The warmth and beauty of this contemporary home combined with West End heritage draws you into an inspiring world of breathtaking views, vaulted ceilings, and abundance of natural light. Six spacious patios and decks accent the rooms, expanding the privacy … Continue reading →

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Looking for a Rehab?

Posted on May 25, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

This is a cash deal!! Light rehab deal. Cosmetic work needed and foundation as well to get this one ready to rent out or flip!! Helping Investors everyday!!

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Getting ready for the Millennial Mountain

Posted on May 10, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Are mortgage lenders ready for the millennial mountain? The company whose software processes almost a quarter of US mortgage applications says that a mountain of young American homebuyers is about to enter the market. Ellie Mae has just launched its … Continue reading →

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Posted on May 4, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Penthouse becomes NYC’s most expensive ever A home on Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue has become the city’s most expensive listing. The former home of financier John Gutfreund, the CEO of Solomon Brothers who died in March, is listed at $120 million. … Continue reading →

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Consumers lose confidence in home prices

Posted on April 28, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Fewer Americans believe that home prices will increase over the next twelve months according to a survey by Fannie May. Its Home Purchase Sentiment Index increased 1.2 per cent to 82.7 in February but the share of respondents who expect … Continue reading →

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Rise in Mortgage Applications!

Posted on April 23, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Mortgage apps jump 10 per cent Mortgage applications jumped in the week ending April 8 according to the Mortgage Bankers’ Association. Its Market Composite Index was up 10 per cent on both an un-adjusted and seasonally-adjusted basis compared to the … Continue reading →

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California makes a move to keep first time home buyers

Posted on April 22, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

This state has just announced a big boost for first-time buyers First-time buyers in California have just been given a boost to their dreams with increased income limits for eligibility for CalHFA Conventional mortgages. The announcement from the California Housing … Continue reading →

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Are lenders misleading borrowers?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

National Mortgage News recently spotlighted ways some mortgage originators unintentionally –or intentionally — mislead borrowers. Here are a few things to be on the lookout for. 1. The big deal. Lenders violate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules if they advertise … Continue reading →

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The Student Loan Effect: How Debt Impacts Homeownership for Millennials

Posted on April 4, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Freddie Mac’s Insight & Outlook report focuses on the challenges faced by three types of student loan borrowers, and how low down payment mortgage loans could help, or not help, make homeownership possible. “The low homeownership rate among millennials is … Continue reading →

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Are you using direct mail?

Posted on March 27, 2016 by robertjrussellcompanies

Is direct mail dead? Many people might say yes; after all, electronic communications are instantaneous – and there’s no postage to worry about. But that doesn’t mean you should abandon direct mail entirely. According to Zach South, president of Best … Continue reading →

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