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Michael Blount graduated from the University of Houston. He received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a specialty in Marketing. Michael followed his formal education with training in real estate and was licensed as a salesperson in Texas shortly thereafter. The transition came easily because of Michael’s personality and educational background in marketing. Life as a Realtor-Broker Once licensed as an agent, Michael began to work for Keller Williams Realty as a salespe Subscribe

What Buyers Should Know When Shopping for a Loan

May 27th, 2011

The lending market has changed substantially in the last few years.  We give the quick rundown on a few helpful things to remember when looking for a loan.1.) FHA Loans are available to all buye...

Days of Positive Economic Data; Housing Continuing to Improve?

December 3rd, 2010

This week has been a great week of positive news.  First, we had c...

Is it time to refinance?

November 17th, 2010

Just last year, mortgage rates were near 5.5%.  A few years before, rates averaged anywhere from 7% and up.  Now were seeing rates as low as 3.45% in some cases!  Many factors have contributed to rates taking a nose-...

Foreclosures as an Opportunity – for Buyers and Investors

November 10th, 2010

Foreclosures have created a frenzy on the market among those “looking for a deal” and savvy investors alike.  Those in the first category look to maximize their dollar by purchasing a property for cheap and fixing it up th...

Mortgage Rates to Fall Due to $600 Billion Infusion – Possibly as Low as 3.75%

November 5th, 2010

Yesterday the Federal Reserve made a substantial move to increase bank lending.  The Federal Bank bought up $600 billion in U.S. debt, which drives down interest rates as a result. Because of the move, we should see mort...

Small Business Lending Continues to Rise

November 5th, 2010

The driver of our economy – small business – is beginning to see much needed cash infusions.  Lending is up 34% to small businesses this year, over 2009 figures.  The big three lenders – Wells Fargo, Bank of America...

Loan Documents Missing? Yes. But Don't Worry, We Will Forge Them.

October 27th, 2010

I am watching the foreclosure situation on a daily basis, and see an ugly trend.  Robo-signing is nothing compared to what is being uncovered now.We have long-heard whispers and rumblings about missing documentation. ...

Improving Mortgage Market: Wells Fargo Posts 3Q Update

October 27th, 2010

As we continue to receive financial data from third quarter updates, we receive especially good news from Wells Fargo.  Wells Fargo is one of the largest mortgage servicers and collectors in the nation.Wells Fargo's profi...

To Those Whom Have Recently Purchased a Foreclosure:

October 27th, 2010

Many banks have recently admitted to possible "processing errors" in the last few weeks.  Although the majority of foreclosures have been done in response to defaults on loans, there is still a potential cloud of uncertainty hang...

Foreclosures and the Current Environment (Full Analysis)

October 27th, 2010

BackgroundForeclosures have become a hot topic as of late and have established their position in mainstream conversation.  Foreclosures are everywhere, and they represent different percentages of the mark...

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