One of the world’s most often quoted oxymorons is “jumbo shrimp”. Shrimps are small, and when you call someone a shrimp it is a pretty derogatory way to comment on his size. But “jumbo” means big, as in Jumbo the Circus Elephant. So when you hear someone talking about their jumbo mortgage rate, it is […]
Sarasota Mortgage Rates: Why Not Call It Home? It’s been called “the best sand beach in America,” and “the whitest and finest sand in the world.” These travel guides can call Siesta Key public beach in Sarasota, Florida, all sorts of wonderful things … but what you can call it is “home” if you take advantage of […]
For many people, approaching retirement brings with it the happy thought: “I don’t ever want to shovel snow again!” It’s why Florida has become a favorite place for retirees—and why The Villages, in central Florida, has attracted so many northerners ready to enjoy what’s been named “Florida’s friendliest hometown.” In 2012, Forbes magazine named The Villages the fastest-growing small […]
Atlanta is a special city. From the Atlanta Botanical Garden to the CNN Center, Margaret Mitchell House to Zoo Atlanta, there is something for everyone. A point of pride and key to the city’s high cultural standing is the large number of museums and artistic institutions, including permanent residential companies in the performing arts: opera, […]
Your Move to the City of Celebration: Alpharetta, Georgia Alpharetta is a city of celebration. That may not be the reason that people move here, but it’s a great thing to enjoy once you have made the move, and something to look forward to while you’re planning it. Some of the best-known festivals include the Alpharetta […]
New Digs in Daytona Beach, Florida Close your eyes and think about Florida. What do you see? Chances are you’re looking at pristine sandy beaches, the green rolling hills of golf courses, great shopping and fine dining, and some unique family activities thrown in as well. What you’ve just imagined is a snapshot view […]
President Obama on the Home Affordable Housing Program Real estate company Zillow recently hosted a program in which President Obama addressed questions on the housing finance market in general and HARP in particular. The discussion was with current homeowners, renters, and prospective buyers who submitted questions about the housing market via social media. “The reason […]
Thinking of Moving to Columbus, Georgia? Start Your Discovery Now! Georgia. Say the state name, and what do you think of? Atlanta? Augusta? What about … Columbus? Columbus, Georgia isn’t as well known as some of its neighbors, but it might just be a neighborhood that you’d like to explore! And […]
Avrus Financial And Mortgage Services Approaches One Billion Dollars In Mortgage Closings Since 1982 Dedicated to providing the highest level of customer service in the business, Avrus Financial And Mortgage Services now approaches one billion dollars in mortgage closings since 1982. Our slogan, ‘Bank Says No! We Say Yes!’ is so much more than a […]
Why Refinance? There are a lot of difference reasons you may want to refinance your mortgage loan: Lower interest rates (the primary reason, as I’m writing this in late 2013!) Change in number of years you plan to own your home Divorce – one of the two partners needs to be off […]