Will Home Values Rise This Year?

January 13, 2012

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete cause for optimism.

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Fed Minutes Show An Improving U.S. Economy Threatened By The Eurozone

January 12, 2012

The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its most recent Federal Open Market Committee meeting. December’s Fed Minutes shows Fed members with a positive, cautious, take on the economy.

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Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data

January 11, 2012

Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.

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Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days

January 10, 2012

Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 9, 2012

January 9, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower for the second straight week.

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Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today

January 6, 2012

Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.

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Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.

January 5, 2012

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

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Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

January 4, 2012

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 3, 2012

January 3, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week during a holiday-shortened trading week.

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Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

December 30, 2011

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.

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