1. Fannie, Freddie and FHA Loan Limits Will Be Extended Through 2010

    Fannie, Freddie and FHA Loan Limits Will Be Extended Through 2010

    The maximum $729,750 conforming loan limit is due to expire on Dec. 21, which would drop the loan limit down to $625,500. This is leaving lenders …More

    FHA Loans By Diane Tuman Oct. 30 No Responses
  2. Foreclosure vs. Short Sale. Which is Better?

    Foreclosure vs. Short Sale. Which is Better?

    Diane Wheatley of MoveUpProperties asks in Zillow Advice: Foreclosure. vs Short Sale. Which is Better? When you consider the tax consequences, future ability to purchase a …More

    Foreclosures By Diane Tuman Oct. 30 43 Responses
  3. Is It Harder to Get a Mortgage? Perception is Reality….

    Is It Harder to Get a Mortgage? Perception is Reality….

    According to the BAI survey, the perception is: 31% of the consumers thought it was harder to get a mortgage. 5% thought it was easier. By …More

    Approval/Qualification Process By Tom Vanderwell Oct. 29 No Responses
  4. Lakers’ Lamar Odom Lists Manhattan Beach Home

    Lakers’ Lamar Odom Lists Manhattan Beach Home

    No — Lamar’s not being traded, so there’s nothing to worry about, Laker fans. Described as a place to entertain his fellow Lakers, forward Lamar Odom …More

    Celebrity Real Estate By Diane Tuman Oct. 29 4 Responses
  5. So, How's the Mortgage Market Today?

    So, How's the Mortgage Market Today?

    Lots of news happening today: Gross Domestic Product for the 3rd quarter came in on a preliminary reading at 3.6% up.   That’s great news, right?  Well, …More

    8000 tax credit By Tom Vanderwell Oct. 29 No Responses
  6. Don't want to wait for your $8000 tax credit? No problem.

    Don't want to wait for your $8000 tax credit? No problem.

    “I want my $8000 NOW!” Great news on the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit! If you bought your first home this year — or are …More

    8000 tax credit By Ken Perlmutter Oct. 29 No Responses
  7. Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 San Francisco Neighborhoods

    Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 San Francisco Neighborhoods

    After many requests, we’ve extended our Zillow Trick-or-Treat Housing Index to the City by the Bay, San Francisco.  Not only does SF have some of the …More

    Real Estate Oddities By Amy Bohutinsky Oct. 29 31 Responses
  8. Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 Boston Neighborhoods

    Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 Boston Neighborhoods

    The Zillow Trick-or-Treat Housing Index expands to Boston. Drum roll please… Top 5 Boston-area Cities and Neighborhoods to Trick-or-Treat 1.  Cambridge 2.  Somerville 3.  Brookline 4.  …More

    Real Estate Oddities By Jill Simmons Oct. 29 10 Responses
  9. Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 Chicago Neighborhoods

    Trick-or-Treat Housing Index: Top 5 Chicago Neighborhoods

    Due to popular demand, we’ve decided to extend the inaugural Zillow Trick-or-Treat Housing Index to the Windy City, Chicago. So, if you’re taking your kids out …More

    Real Estate Oddities By Sara Bonert Oct. 29 13 Responses
  10. Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Explained

    Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) Explained

    Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is one of the most common yet most widely misunderstood concepts in mortgage lending today – at least from the borrower’s viewpoint.

    Mortgage Terms By Kevin Sandridge Oct. 29 No Responses