Dodd Frank

How Washington, D.C. and the Banking Industry is Killing the Housing Market, Part II: Dodd Frank Gone Rogue

By Candy Evans / September 19, 2011 /

I hate Dodd-Frank. It’s a good idea gone rogue. And if you value the ability of qualified people to buy real estate without having to place 20% to 50% as a down payment, you should hate it, too. Dodd-Frank is like nuking an entire apartment complex to get rid of bedbugs in one small 300 square foot…

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How Long Will It Take You To Save Up For A Down Payment at 20% Down? Dallas Real Estate News

By Candy Evans / July 26, 2011 /

Great article in this week’s TIME Magazine, slim as it is, showing the difference in the 10% and 20% down payment model. Subscription required online, page 17 if you want to skim while at the check-out line. As you may know, the Feds (Dodd-Frank) want to increase home buyer’s “skin in the game”, requiring higher…

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