The latest Real Estate News – Allied Realtors

2/7/2012 6:00 PM

Are you fighting a bad case of cabin fever this Winter? If so you're not alone! Dormant flower beds all across the nation are begging for some splashes of color. Here's a list of the top 10 inexpensive, easy-to-maintain flowers that will please those beds, your budget, and your neighbors.

Homeownership Possible Within Three Years After Foreclosure

2/7/2012 6:00 PM

Losing your home can be devastating to your credit, not to mention your psyche, but you can buy again within as few as three years after a foreclosure or short sale. If you lost your home to foreclosure or a short sale, don't lose hope. Don't hesitate. Begin today putting yourself in a good position to buy.

Ask the HOA Expert

2/7/2012 6:00 PM

Our HOA board has some funds that we want to put into a CD to earn more. The funds are not going to be needed for about 3-5 years. We are currently getting a very low rate of return in a Money Market account but can improve our position by 2-3% by long term CD investing. What are the downsides?

Mortgage Rates Continue Low Despite Upbeat Economic Data

2/7/2012 6:00 PM

Since most of the news coming out of Europe has been helping to keep mortgage rates low, upbeat economic data in the U.S. did not have as much of an impact as was expected on Friday. The stock market remained down until Friday, when several key reports were released and investors returned to risky assets.