Tulsa Voice: Mortgage Shopping 101: Making Sense of the Mortgage Market

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This month’s newsletter provides a detailed look at today's mortgage market and what you need to know in order to negotiate it today. Real Estate Matters also explores what to watch out for so that your home construction costs don't exceed your budget; great places to find foreclosure bargains; seasonal home insurance questions and more. Top 5 Members are uniquely qualified to not only help you get educated on these matters, but make them as effortless as possible. Only Top 5 Members can provide you with the kind of exclusive information found here in Real Estate Matters - a monthly look at what's really happening in the housing market. It's a privilege to provide you with this important information. Enjoy this monthly e-newsletter, and as always, your feedback is welcomed - call or email any time!

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Mortgage Shopping 101 - Making Sense of the Mortgage Market

RISMEDIA, October 4, 2010 - Shopping for a mortgage can be time-consuming and difficult for homebuyers, especially in today’s market where many buyers don’t know where to begin. The Federal Reserve Board has put together the following tips so that you can make sense of the mortgage market and be sure you are getting the mortgage that is right for you.

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	Change Orders and Overrun from Ineffective Design Drive Up Construction Expenses RISMEDIA, October 4, 2010—In taking a closer look at dealing with ways of controlling cost overruns in construction projects, we'll look at a couple of issues identified in attorney Barry LePatner's recent book, Broken Buildings, Busted Budgets: How to Fix America's Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry.
	5 Best Places to Find a Foreclosure Bargain RISMEDIA, October 4, 2010—With a number of real estate markets still reeling in the midst of the nation’s economic crisis, bargains persist for savvy investors looking to add to their portfolios of rental properties. Prices have even gone low enough in some markets for so-called flippers to purchase, rehabilitate and resell properties in the short term.
	Top Questions to Ask Your Insurance Agent about Seasonal Home Coverage RISMEDIA, October 4, 2010—For anyone who owns a seasonal or vacation home, it is crucial to be sure it is properly covered and insured. If you are unsure of the terms under which your seasonal home is insured, now is the time to get in touch with your insurance agent.
	Simple Tips for Safer Social Networking RISMEDIA, October 4, 2010—The popularity of social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn is continuing to grow dramatically, but not just with users. Cybercriminals increasingly are targeting these sites and their troves of sensitive, personal information.

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