Archive for December, 2008

Mortgage interest rates

Thursday, December 25th, 2008

While I’m not a mortgage broker, I am a real estate attorney, and I can safely say that the last two weeks have seen a lot of new refinance files come across my desk.  People (including me) are scrambling to lock in to lower interest rates and lower their monthly mortgage payments.

If you have questions, please feel free to e-mail (jcohen@massrealestateblog.com) or comment to this post.  I would be happy to refer a mortgage broker your way or answer any questions you may have.

And to those out there who are celebrating the holiday today, Merry Christmas!

Disclaimer

New Home Buyer Seminar

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

I have been asked to lead the attorney section of a new home buyer workshop on Saturday, January 31, 2008.  The workshop will run from 10:00 a.m. until noon.  The workshop will also have a mortgage broker and a real estate broker (Karen Nickel, of Coldwell Banker in Brookline).

These are always very useful for all involved.  If you’re interested, let me know via e-mail (jcohen@massrealestateblog.com).  RSVPs are mandatory to attend, but the workshop is *free*.

I’ll post more details as they become available, including short biographies of the people involved.  It will probably be in a conference room at the Marriott in Coolidge Corner.

The Real Housewives of the OC must read this blog…

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Jeana spent about 15 minutes on Tuesday’s show explaining short sales (and letting us meet a prospective short seller).  Not that I watch that show or anything.