Mortgage-backed security markets are rallying this morning as the S&P/Case-Shiller home prices report showed that the real estate market is struggling to stabilize. The report showed that prices dropped in February by the most in over a year. In other news, the Federal Reserve will begin their two-day meeting today and will also be selling $35 billion in 2-year notes.
Real Estate Market Continues Struggle to Stabilize – Market Update
by Victoria Araj on April 26, 2011 in Economic Analysis
How Much Can You Afford?
by Rebecca Carter on December 7, 2010 in Home Buying
The type of home you buy depends on many factors. But being able to afford your first home may be easier than you imagined. Here [...]
VA Home Loans in Today’s Market
by Amber Hunt on September 21, 2010 in Home Buying, Refinance Mortgage
Is it the right time to buy or refinance a home with a VA Loan? We look at the personal and finance reasons that service men and women find themselves struggling with in today’s market.
Midyear Report Shows Nearly 2 Million Foreclosure Filings in 2010
by Rebecca Carter on July 15, 2010 in Market Update
According to RealtyTrac”s Midyear Report, the US housing market experienced a total of 1,961,894 foreclosures filings so far this year, a potential threat to the market’s “fragile stability.”
Housing Starts to Suffer as Tax Credit Expires – Time to Invest?
by Rebecca Carter on June 17, 2010 in Home Buying
The recent report of a housing construction slow down is attributed to the the expiration of the home buyers tax credit. However, some optimistic investors see accompanying favorable economic indicators as a signal to invest and take advantage of low prices and rates.
Should You Lock Your Mortgage Rate? Mortgage Fees and Costs Explained
by Clayton Closson on June 10, 2008 in Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates are just one of the costs of a mortgage. Quicken Loans Chief Economist Bob Walters explains to USA Today when to lock an interest rate and reviews the current market.
Getting the Best Possible Deal in Today’s Real Estate Market
by Clayton Closson on May 13, 2008 in Mortgage Rates
According to cnnmoney.com, here are 5 rules you should follow to get the best deal and value in today's real estate market.
Getting the Best Possible Deal in Today's Real Estate Market
by Clayton Closson on May 13, 2008 in Home Buying
According to cnnmoney.com, here are 5 rules you should follow to get the best deal and value in today's real estate market.
New home sales up, existing home sales down
by Clayton Closson on November 29, 2007 in Market Update
The U.S. Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced today that sales of new, single-family homes in October increased 1.7 percent compared to September?s numbers.
Spring Rush Pushes Housing Starts Higher
by Clayton Closson on May 16, 2007 in Market Update
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