Home Builders Hold Great Confidence For New Homes Over Next 6 Months

April 16, 2013

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report for April shows that builder confidence slipped by two points to a rating of 42 from the March reading of 44.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013

Mortgage rates saw little change last week amidst mixed economic news.

Treasury auctions held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday saw weak demand; this could have been caused by the FOMC minutes that were released on Wednesday.

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6 Essential Spring Cleaning Chores to Make Your Home Shine

April 12, 2013

If the thought of cleaning your home this spring doesn’t bring a smile to your face, you’re not alone.

To help you get going now, here is a short list of the 6 essential spring-cleaning chores.

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Fed Meeting Minutes Reveal Rising Wealth Among Homeowners

April 11, 2013

The minutes for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held March 19 and 20 were released on Wednesday April 10, 2013.

These periodic meetings by the FOMC cover a wide ranging group of topics that impact the overall economy in the United States.

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Federal Jobs Report Shows Biggest Increase Since 2008

April 10, 2013

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Job Openings and Labor Turnover report for February on Tuesday, June 9th, 2013.

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Should You Fix And Flip Or Buy And Hold Your Investment Real Estate?

April 9, 2013

When you make an investment in real estate, it’s important to consider your options for turning a profit even before you write an offer on a property.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8, 2013

April 8, 2013

Last week’s economic news includes several factors that drove U.S. mortgage rates lower.

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Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate

April 5, 2013

When looking to buy or sell real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling confused.

From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information — and it’s hard to know what’s important.

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Simplified Home Loan Modification Program Recently Announced

April 4, 2013

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced a new, streamlined home loan modification program to help home owners who are behind in their payments or own a home with a mortgage that is under water.

The purpose of the recently announced program continues to focus on helping troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.

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5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home

April 3, 2013

It’s a great time to buy because there are quite a few homes for sale now and interest rates have continued to stay comparatively low.

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