Foreclosure Filings Climbing; 4 States Account For Half Of Nationwide Activity

November 15, 2011

According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 14, 2011

November 14, 2011

Expect developments in Italy to sway U.S. mortgage rates this week. In addition, rates will respond to a rash of economic data and Fed speakers.

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Banks Resume Tightening Mortgage Guidelines

November 10, 2011

After a 2-year easing cycle, the nation’s biggest bank banks report that they’ve reversed course, and are raising the bar on mortgage approvals.

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This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register

November 9, 2011

With Halloween behind us, retailers are in the Holiday Spirit. Businesses know that consumers spent a median $556 on holiday gifts last year and they want this year to be just as strong.

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Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value

November 8, 2011

With home appraisals, every valuation dollar can matter. With that in mind, here are a few tips for maximizing your home’s appraised value.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 7, 2011

November 7, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week as optimism for a Greek Bailout program faded. Rates are back near their lowest levels of the year.

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The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In The County (2011 Edition)

November 4, 2011

Using data compiled by real estate market data firm Altos Research, Forbes Magazine presents America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes. California and the New York Metro area dominate the list.

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 2, 2011 Edition)

November 2, 2011

Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report

November 2, 2011

Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.

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Make Your Mortgage Rate Strategy : The Federal Reserve Starts A 2-Day Meeting

November 1, 2011

The Federal Open Market Committee begins a scheduled, 2-day meeting today, the seventh of its 8 scheduled meetings this year, and the eighth Fed meeting overall.

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