Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover

February 24, 2012

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.

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Existing Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record

February 23, 2012

January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway.

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Foreclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year

February 22, 2012

Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It’s yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 21, 2012

February 21, 2012

Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Eurozone moved closer to a bailout agreement with Greece, and the U.S. economy displayed more signs of growth. Mortgage rates climbed.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 21, 2012

February 21, 2012

Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Eurozone moved closer to a bailout agreement with Greece, and the U.S. economy displayed more signs of growth. Mortgage rates climbed.

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Housing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.

February 17, 2012

The 2012 housing market started like 2011 ended — strong.

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Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

February 16, 2012

For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index’s highest reading since May 2007.

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With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

February 15, 2012

If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last.

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Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

February 14, 2012

Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 13, 2012

February 13, 2012

Mortgage markets were mostly unchanged last week as Greece — once again — was front-of-mind for Wall Street investors.

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