I sat down with Quicken Loans VP of Marketing Strategy and Business Channel Strategy, Graham Skidmore, to see what he had to say about the direction of mortgage rates. He has some stellar advice for folks out there looking to refinance their current mortgage or buy their first home.
5 Quality of Life Issues to Consider When Buying a Condo
by Quizzle on June 18, 2013 in Homeowners Tips
We’ve previously discussed the advantages of buying a condo instead of a house, but there are some quality-of-life issues to consider before you decide which condo to buy. These five things may seem small, but can have a huge impact on your happiness in your new home.
Fed May End Asset Purchases Soon – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on June 18, 2013 in Market Update
MBS lost ground late yesterday as the market reacted to a Financial Times article claiming the Fed may end asset purchases sooner than later. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 103.59 points (0.69) while the Nasdaq also jumped 23.17 points (0.67). Also, the S&P 500 rose 8.16 points (0.50).
Buying a Greenhouse: Which One Will Work Best for You?
by Krissy Schwab on June 18, 2013 in Home Improvement
If you’re a gardener, you’ve probably thought about purchasing a greenhouse. With so many on the market, which one should you buy? Before you run to the home improvement store and get one, check out some of these things to consider when buying a greenhouse.
We’re #1! Quicken Loans Tops Computerworld’s “Best Places to Work in IT” List
by Stephanie Koske on June 17, 2013 in Inside Quicken Loans
With the help of our brilliant IT team, we’re continually improving a mortgage experience that’s already helped nearly 2 million happy families across the country. We’re developing apps and online tools that save our clients time and money. And we’re working tirelessly to create the most ground-breaking, one-of-a-kind way to get a mortgage – entirely online.
6 Tips Every Home Buyer in 2013 Should Know
by Kim Sawchuk on June 17, 2013 in Home Buying
What are the most important things you should know in order to prepare for the housing market we’re in? Recently, I sat down with Doug Gartley, associate broker with In-House Realty, to find out. Here are Doug’s tips that every home buyer should know.
Watch HGTV Monday Night to Enter the Love It, List It, Watch It, Win It Sweepstakes!
by Victoria Araj on June 17, 2013 in Events, Home Improvement
Two more opportunities remain to enter the HGTV Love It, List It, Watch It, Win It Sweepstakes presented by Quicken Loans. Your next chance is tonight! Entering is easy – all you have to do is watch HGTV’s Love It or List It tonight at 8 p.m. ET for a special code word. The entry form will then be live for 24 hours at HGTV.com/loveit so you can enter for your chance to win!
10-Year Yields Fall from 14-Month High – Market Update
by Anthony Fontana on June 17, 2013 in Market Update
10-year yields fell from a 14-month high last week amid skepticism policy makers are moving toward reducing bond buying.
Avoiding PMI – It Can Be Done!
by Quizzle on June 17, 2013 in Home Buying
Avoiding PMI is possible. Check out how you may be able to avoid it using the advice given by Quizzle!
House Hunting from a Distance
by Christine Bilger on June 14, 2013 in Home Buying
Are you relocating and buying a house? House hunting when your hundreds of miles away isn’t easy, but here are a few tips to get you started.



