Recent Blog Posts by Sandy Domeny

Coldwell Banker Legacy Mobile App

Check out this YouTube video about the new Coldwell Banker Legacy mobile real estate search application.         http://youtu.be/c82bMnbx95A?hd=1 We make the buying experience awesome.

CHANGES IN VA LOANS - CHECK THIS OUT

Great News for Veterans and Active Duty Military! Improvements to the VA Home Loan Program will result in Savings for the VA Homebuyer VA Funding Fees are set to Decrease for VA transactions funded after 9/30/2011 The average VA buyer will save from $1,500 - $2,000 from the current Funding Fee Rates. 30 Year ...

WHY MOBILE MATTERS WHEN SELLING YOUR HOME

Why Mobile Matters - Selling Your Home The world of cell phones and personal computing have undergone an incredible shift over the past few years.  More and more consumers are adopting and using smartphones and tablets for business, leisure, and entertainment.  Companies like Google, Apple, HP, Microsoft, and RIM are all competing for your business and adoption of their latest and greatest ...

PRESIDENT OBAMA OFFERS ADD'L HELP FOR UNEMPLOYED HOMEOWNERS

President Obama has, so far, failed to grasp the impact and inter-relationships between unemployment, housing and the importance of both in fueling a recovery.  His recent Twitter Town Hall seems to have opened his eyes, finally, to what have been salient facts to the rest of us for quite some time now. The article below from the Washington Post announces some program changes that the President ...

HOMEPATH BUYER INCENTIVE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31

Fannie Mae has extended their incentives for buyers of Fannie Mae foreclosed homes until October 31, 2011.  Buyers who are purchasing  a qualified Fannie Mae foreclosure as their primary residence may apply for closing cost assistance equal to up to 3.5% of the purchase price of the property. In addition, Fannie Mae Homepath financing offers some very favorable terms through its qualified ...

ColdwellBankerLegacy.com Fully Optimized for iPad

ColdwellBankerLegacy.com is now fully optimized for the iPad. We are proud to announce that our amazing local real estate site ColdwellBankerLegacy.com is now fully iPad optimized.  We have been working hard to provide the ultimate real estate searching tool for all consumers no matter what platform they are using.  With the growth of mobile browsing and the adoption of today's latest ...

ALBUQUERQUE ON OF TLC'S BEST CITIES FOR FAMILIES

The Learning Channel compiled a list of the "10 Best Cities for Families" recently, named Albuquerque as it's #4 choice. "Albuquerque is a cultural melting pot that offers diversity, stability and natural grandeur. For sun lovers, this city anchored on the banks of the Rio Grande River has plenty of outdoor activities to keep families in shape and in touch with nature. Thanks to the presence of companies ...

CITY ASKS FOR HELP KEEPING AN EYE ON FORECLOSED HOMES

  http://www.homesintransition.com/HIT_videos/VandalsTrashHouseKRQE/VandalsTrashHouseKRQE.htm ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - City officials said the number of homes being vandalized in Albuquerque is on the rise and the troublemakers are targeting houses that no one is watching.The most recent house that the city was called to investigate is in northeast Albuquerque on Grand Avenue off Juan Tabo Boulevard.Safe ...

Special Financing on Fannie Mae Foreclosures

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FREE XERISCAPE GUIDE FOR THE ALBUQUERQUE AREA

UPDATED XERISCAPE GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE & IT'S FREE!!!! An updated edition of the popular "Xeriscaping: The Complete How-To Guide" is now available at locations around metro Albuquerque, including libraries, nurseries, home garden centers and community centers. First published in 1994, the new edition reflects extensive revision by award-winning landscape designer and author, Judith Phillips.  ...

FIRST-TIME BUYERS DEMAND NEW KIND OF "STARTER HOME'

COLDWELL BANKER REAL ESTATE SURVEY FIRST-TIME BUYERS DEMAND NEW KIND OF “STARTER HOME”87 Percent of Beginner Buyers Want Move-In Ready   PARSIPPANY, N.J. (Feb. 8, 2011) – The term “starter home” seemingly refers to an entry-level property – one that is affordable yet needs “tender love and care.”  But amidst the many homes available in today’s ...

MARKET UPDATE

This MarketSnapshot from ThinkBigWorkSmall.com is very revealing...... World equity markets are taking a huge hit this morning; the US key indexes are under heavy selling. at 9:00 the DJIA -110, money running head long into safe havens. The 10 yr note yield sliced easily through the resistance that has stopped recent rallies at 2.55%, the 30 yr bond yield is down to 2009 lows at ...

HOW THE POOR ECONOMY IS AFFECTING THE HOUSING MARKET

Sales of previously built single-family homes plunged in July to their lowest level in 15 years, according to statistics released yesterday by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).  The number of units sold nationwide totaled 3.83 million versus projected sales of 4.72 million units.  This number was a whopping 27% below home sales in June of this year. It is becoming increasingly ...

Financial Lessons for College Students

This article below was sent to me by my mortgage consultant in his weekly newsletter.  If you have college students in your family, you will want to read this............   The Mortgage Market Guide View... 5 Financial Lessons for College Students: Follow These Tips So Your Kids will Score Well When it Comes to Managing Money While Away at School. By ...

Mortgage Insurance Increases Effective October 4, 2010

Congress recently passed HB 5872 and HB 5981 which change the mortgage insurance rates for FHA-insured loans.  Since over 75% of home loans are FHA-insured, many buyers will be impacted by this change. The upfront mortgage insurance premium, which is added to the amount being financed, has been decreased. The monthly mortage insurance rate will increase. The change is being touted to consumers ...

Coldwell Banker Legacy Goes Mobile

Imagine that you are driving to a friend's house, and you pass a house for sale in their neighborhood.  It looks pretty nice, and you wonder,"How much are they asking for that house?" If you have a smart phone, now you can look up the price, and lots of other great info on the property, using the new Coldwell Banker Legacy mobile website.  Check out the video link below to see how fun and ...