Tag Archives: Mortgage Insurance

Marin and Sonoma Short Sales and Foreclosure Update

In both Marin and Sonoma short sales are up, but only slightly … especially compared to the rest of the market, which is UP, UP, UP … short sales lag because they’re difficult, time consuming, filled with surprises and frustrating … Continue reading

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Real Estate Alert .. FHA Costs To Increase

Although Marin and Sonoma Counties have high home prices an upcoming change will affect many buyers: Beginning April 18, 2011, the FHA monthly mortgage insurance premium (MIP) will increase from 0.90% to 1.15% of the loan amount for low down payment borrowers. … Continue reading

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