Pittsburgh Mortgage

Union airs Highmark protest

rob — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:34:28 +0000

Does having bad credit mean that you can’t get a loan? Of course not! Does it mean that you might have to put a little more effort into obtaining a loan? Maybe. Either way - you need to start somewhere and this may help your decision…
A union representing striking workers at an eyeglass factory in suburban Philadelphia brought their fight to Pittsburgh this week.

Al Lewis: Mortgage broker envisions life after prison

rob — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:53:12 +0000

It seems as though I find valuable new mortgage information far more often than I ever expected when I started this blog. Let me know if this information was helpful…
One of the few people convicted of mortgage fraud hopes to move on after serving her time, Al Lewis reports.

Reverse Mortgage Versus HELOC for Extra Cash?

rob — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:53:12 +0000

Have you seen the rates lately? I still consider anything under 8-10% to be a bargain. We might not see the 3-4% days for a while, but look back many years and you’ll see 8%, 10%, 12%, and even higher! Here’s some recent information that I found….
A reverse mortgage needs to be on your primary residence, and you can't move out of that residence without triggering the payoff of the reverse mortgage.

Reverse mortgage vs. HELOC for extra cash?

rob — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:33:39 +0000

Dear Dr. Don, We own a condo in Florida and a home in Pittsburgh. I just retired at 70 years old, and now money is very tight. Can I qualify for a reverse mortgage on one of my homes? As you know, selling real estate in this market is a problem.

Santorum Surge Brings Ethics Questions

rob — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:29:08 +0000

PNC Declares Dividend of 35 Cents On Common Stock

rob — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 04:29:07 +0000

Have you seen the rates lately? I still consider anything under 8-10% to be a bargain. We might not see the 3-4% days for a while, but look back many years and you’ll see 8%, 10%, 12%, and even higher! Here’s some recent information that I found….
PITTSBURGH , Jan. 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – The board of directors of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC - News) declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of 35 cents per share. The …

Remodeling show emphasizes education, outreach

rob — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 22:12:57 +0000

It seems as though I find valuable new mortgage information far more often than I ever expected when I started this blog. Let me know if this information was helpful…
Jerry Kennihan believes the upcoming Pittsburgh Remodeling Expo can be a kind of generator for interest in household solar energy and geothermal heating and cooling.

Number of local homes with ‘negative equity’ on the increase

rob — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:43:46 +0000

While not as serious a problem in the Pittsburgh region as in the rest of the nation, the number of residential properties with “negative equity” — a mortgage amount owed that is higher than the value of the home — is increasing here along with so-called “short” sales of houses.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Home Sales, Prices Up in November

rob — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:43:45 +0000

Does having bad credit mean that you can’t get a loan? Of course not! Does it mean that you might have to put a little more effort into obtaining a loan? Maybe. Either way - you need to start somewhere and this may help your decision…
Home sales in the Pittsburgh region increased 10.7 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to a report issued Monday. Average home prices also rose.

ServiceLink Appoints Chris Azur as President

rob — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:59:04 +0000

Have you seen the rates lately? I still consider anything under 8-10% to be a bargain. We might not see the 3-4% days for a while, but look back many years and you’ll see 8%, 10%, 12%, and even higher! Here’s some recent information that I found….
PITTSBURGH, — ServiceLink, a leading end-to-end origination and default solutions provider for fift…