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Behind The Housing Starts Headlines, The Story That Matters
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
Homebuilder confidence is soaring, reaching levels not seen in more than 4 years.
Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low
Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.
Social Media for Real Estate Professionals.
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?
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
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
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.
Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days
Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today
Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.
Are You Locked ? Friday's Job Report May Move Mortgage Rates.
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.