The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced today that it will again hold its Fed Funds rate at the 0—0.25 percent range. This is the rate at which banks loan money to one another, and impacts rates for adjustable rate mortgages and home equity lines of credit.
Fed Funds Rate Holds – Mortgage Rates Remain Low
by Jenny Zhang on September 23, 2009 in Market Update
Missing the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline: When Hesitating Costs You $8000
by Jenny Zhang on September 14, 2009 in Home Buying
The first-time home buyer tax credit ends November 30th, 2009. Sounds like you still have some time right? Not really. In fact, you need to start looking for a house this week just to ensure you won’t miss the deadline and pay $8,000 more. This is why:
New Home Sales Climb
by Jenny Zhang on August 26, 2009 in Home Sales
The U.S. Census Bureau, along with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, today announced that sales of new, single-family homes increased 9.6% in July when compared to the month prior.
Low Home Prices and Mortgage Rates Bring Affordability and Demand
by Jenny Zhang on August 25, 2009 in Economic Analysis
Home prices across the country slightly increased in June according to a report issued today. The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, which compiles price information from 20 major US cities, reported that home prices inched up 1.4% compared to the month earlier.
Existing Home Sales Have First Back-to-Back Monthly Gain Since September 2005
by Kelly LaVaute on June 23, 2009 in Market Update
The National Association of Realtors announced today that existing home sales in May increased 2.4% as compared to April 2009. While home sales were up, [...]
Homebuyer Tax Credit of $15,000 Re-Introduced to Congress
by Clayton Closson on June 12, 2009 in Home Buying
Right now the $8,000 tax credit has first time home buyers house hunting for bargains. But the housing market continues to be little more than [...]
Today’s Mortgage Interest Rates – Thursday, May 14, 2009
by Clayton Closson on May 14, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
Here are some ballpark mortgage interest rates based on a $240K home loan for Friday, April 3, 2009 (as of 11 pm ET). For rates based on your specific information, talk to a Mortgage Expert. Please also note the explanation of the assumptions we make to give you these rates — rates will vary based on your information.
Today's Mortgage Interest Rates – Thursday, May 14, 2009
by Clayton Closson on May 14, 2009 in Mortgage Rates
Here are some ballpark mortgage interest rates based on a $240K home loan for Friday, April 3, 2009 (as of 11 pm ET). For rates based on your specific information, talk to a Mortgage Expert. Please also note the explanation of the assumptions we make to give you these rates — rates will vary based on your information.
Mortgage Applications Increase as a Result of More Home Buyers
by Clayton Closson on May 6, 2009 in Market Update
Quicken Loans Mortgage Update. Last week, the number of Americans applying for mortgages increased from the previous week, according to a report released today by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA).
Earth Day 2009: Get a Greener Home
by Clayton Closson on April 22, 2009 in Homeowners Tips
Happy Earth Day from Quicken Loans! We found the best 10 green tips that you can start implementing in your home today. Also, find out how you can be greener by learning what the Quicken Loans family of companies is doing for Earth Day.
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