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Tag Archives: Home Buyers

Fed Funds Rate Holds – Mortgage Rates Remain Low

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.

Missing the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Deadline: When Hesitating Costs You $8000

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.