What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — September 23, 2013

September 23, 2013

Last week’s economic news was dominated by the Federal Reserve’s decision not to taper its $85 billion in monthly securities purchases.

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Quick Tips To Beat Out Cash Buyers

September 20, 2013

You’ve been searching for the perfect home for quite a while, and finally, you’ve found it! You get all of your finances in order and place an offer on the house.

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Fed Meeting Minutes Expose Mortgage Rates As Remaining Historically Low

September 19, 2013

The Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve decided not to reduce the Fed’s current quantitative easing program of purchasing $85 billion monthly in Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities.

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Home Builder Confidence Has Far Outpaced Actual Home Construction

September 18, 2013

Home builder confidence was unchanged for September according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index HMI released Tuesday. After four months of rising confidence, September’s HMI reading came in at 58, which was not far from expectations of a reading of 59.

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Don’t Overlook These Important Factors When Buying A New Home

September 17, 2013

Most of the time when buying a property, there are a few obvious factors that you will consider – such as the location, the number of bedrooms, the accessibility to schools or your workplace, the need for repairs and any interior features. However, there are a few things that might not have crossed your mind during your house hunting but are still quite important.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 16, 2013

September 16, 2013

Last week didn’t feature any housing-related news other than Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage interest rates. Reports on consumer credit, job openings and weekly jobless claims suggest that without some relief in the jobs market, Americans may be taking a “wait-and-see” stance toward buying homes.

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What You Need To Know About Mortgage Insurance

September 13, 2013

If you are on the verge of buying real estate, you’ve probably heard the term Private Mortgage Insurance. Mortgage professionals talk about it a great deal, but you may be asking, “What is it exactly? And why should I care?”

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Before And After Tips When Dealing With A Disaster

September 12, 2013

Weather patterns across the United States seem to be getting more and more erratic. From tornadoes and earthquakes to flash floods and wild fires, there are many natural disasters that can quickly consume your home without warning. Because you never know when disaster might strike, it’s best to be prepared.

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How To Interview An Architect When Building A New Home

September 11, 2013

Making the decision to build a home might be one of the biggest you make in your life. You’ve found the perfect plot of land and have a vision of what type of home you want, but you need someone to bring your dream to life.

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Read This Before Signing Your Reverse Mortgage

September 10, 2013

There are many reasons people take out reverse mortgages. However, this option is usually considered by cash-strapped seniors who own their homes and are looking to ease the burden of their golden years. The beauty of reverse mortgages is that you’ll receive money as long as you are current on property taxes and homeowners insurance.

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