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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 14, 2020
Last week’s economic news included readings on inflation, job openings, and weekly reports on jobless claims and mortgage rates.
Inflation Rate Slows in August
After posting 0.60 percent growth for each month in June and July, the Consumer Price Index rose by 0.40 percent in August. These growth rates offset declines in inflation during the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Used vehicle prices increased after deep discounts offered when the pandemic started; analysts said that rising prices for used vehicles offset losses in previous months and produced low inflation for August.
Keep The Dream Of Owning A Home Alive
For many people, owning a home is their dream. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the entire country and has left many people wondering if they can still afford to own a home.
New Home Construction Orders Lead To A Boom For Contractors
During the past few months, the housing market has been through a lot of changes. One of the biggest changes that have taken place involves new home construction demands.
Kitchen Space Saving Designs To Maximize What You’ve Got
So you’ve found the perfect home, but there’s just one problem: the kitchen isn’t as big as you’d like it to be.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 8, 2020
Last week’s scheduled economic news included readings on construction spending and labor sector reports on public and private sector jobs. The national unemployment rate was also reported. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and jobless claims were also published.
Does Your Home Have What Buyers Are Interested In?
If you are looking to sell a home in the current market, then you know that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many people look at the world and this includes their home.
Restoring A Patio On A Budget: 3 Simple Tips
There are lots of homeowners who are looking at their patio and are not satisfied with what they see. This is where it is important to think about ways to bring that patio back to life. Whether this means entertaining friends or simply relaxing with a cocktail and a book, there are a few easy ways to bring a patio back to life.
You May Need More Than You Think To Buy Your First Home
Those who are thinking about buying their first home soon are likely saving up for a down payment. This can be a challenging process because, for many people, this is the largest amount of money they have ever saved in their lives. Sadly, the amount that people might need to buy their first home is more than they think.
3 Handy Tips That Will Prevent Serious Stress when Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
It’s not easy, but staying calm will help you to plan for your upcoming home purchase and sale and make the process easier. So how can you avoid the stress? Here are three strategies that will keep you calm, no matter what may happen.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 31, 2020
Last week’s economic news included readings from Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, along with data on new and pending home sales. Weekly readings on mortgage rates and new and continuing jobless claims were also published.