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Updated: May 14, 2010

Mortgage Rates at Lowest Level of the Year
Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 4.93 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending May 13, 2010, down from last week when it averaged 5.00 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 4.86 percent. The 30-year FRM has not been lower since the week ending December 10, 2009, when it averaged 4.81 percent. FULL STORY->


Is Your Home in Tip-Top Shape for Sale?
Ah, spring is in the air and that means a lot of people will start their spring cleaning routines. That couldn't be more important than for those who are selling their homes. FULL STORY->


The Desperate Agent Model
Too many Agents operate with Buyers from a desperation or scarcity mentality. They use the four step Desperate Agent Model, applying it over and over again, hoping that the odds some how miraculously swing in their favor at some point. FULL STORY->


Orlando EB-5 Visa Regional Center Reduces Immigrant Investor Price To $500,000
On January 28, 2010, the United States Immigration and Citizenship Service authorized Orlando's Lake Buena Vista Village and Spa (LBRVS), the luxury condominium hotel five minutes from Walt Disney World, to compete for immigrant investors seeking permanent visas at the same price the other 89 'regional centers' do. FULL STORY->


Part 2: Foreclosure.com Offers Quality, Timely Education for Real Estate Agents, Brokers
Peter L. Mosca, host of Income Property Investment Talk dot com, shares part of his interview with Linda Yates, who develops and leads the Real Estate Training Division on behalf of Foreclosure.com. FULL STORY->