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The Federal Reserve Meets Today : Mortgage Rates Expected To Move

Jan 25, 2012

The Federal Open Market Committee adjourns from a scheduled 2-day meeting today, its first of 8 scheduled meetings this year.

Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

Jan 24, 2012

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high.

Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters

Jan 20, 2012

Single-family housing starts climbed 4 percent last month to 470,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. This is the highest number of Single-Family Housing Starts since April 2010 — the last month of last year’s home buyer tax credit.

Home Builders See More Sales, Higher Prices Ahead

Jan 19, 2012

Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years.

Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low

Jan 18, 2012

Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.

Social Media for Real Estate Professionals.

Jan 17, 2012

What is Social Media and how can it help you as a Realtor®? On Thursday, February 9, 2012 our office will host an informative seminar on Social Media and how it can benefit your real estate business. The seminar will be presented by Matt Ward of inConcert Web...

Will Home Values Rise This Year?

Jan 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 reason for optimism.

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

Jan 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.

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

Jan 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.