Blog Detail
Ki's Austin Real Estate Blog
http://activerain.com/blogs/kigray
A blog with my tips and observations about real estate along with updates on the Austin real estate market.
Recent Posts
Mortgage Lenders Bailed Out By the U.S. Government
Beginning October 2008 through October 2009, the U.S. Treasury Department has been bailing out U.S. banks. In efforts to undergird the economy, and stabilize the struggling institutions, over $200 billion has been paid out to over 600 mortgage lende...
A Financial Check-up
Whether by choice or circumstance, people are finding they have more time and more need to ponder finances these days. Very few people are making their way out of this recession completely unscathed and most are trying to be a little wiser about mon...
Steps for Avoiding Foreclosure
If you're struggling with your finances and don't know what your options are, you're going to feel helpless in your situation. Here are some tips and tricks to avoid bankruptcy, and options that are available to help you resolve your outstanding mor...
Mortgage Rates Hit Historic Low
Mortgage rates fell this week with three of the 4 major mortgage products hitting all time lows. The most important of the four mortgage products the 30 year rate fell to 4.78 from 4.83 equaling the previous low. The 15 year mortgage product hit 4....
Mortgage Lenders under Government Scrutiny
Topping the list of institutions under fire are the familiar faces of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the poster children for good intentions gone bad. The government entities faced renewed federal scrutiny earlier this year. What to do with the troubl...
Stimulating the Economic Numbers
Statistics can be tricky. It all depends on who is doing the math and for what purpose. The latest report on how many jobs can be attributed to the workings of the stimulus package is a perfect case in point. The Obama Administration came out at t...
