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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 29, 2016

February 29, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included Existing and New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence along with regularly scheduled weekly reports on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: First Time Home Buyers, Mortgage Rates, Unemployment

3 Quick Painting Tips That Will Help Take Your Walls from Tacky to Tasteful

February 26, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Whether you happen to be a painting pro or you’ve never dared to pick up a roller, there are a few tricks of the trade that professionals use to make a paint job look its best. Here are a few tips from those who know best.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Around The Home, Homeowner Tips, Upgrades and Renovations

December Home Prices Rise According To S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index

February 25, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Home prices rose slightly in December according to S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Indices released Tuesday. According to the S&P Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, which covers cities representing all nine US Census divisions, home prices rose 5.40 percent year-over-year in December as compared to November’s reading of 5.20 percent.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Case Shiller, Home Prices, Inflation

Buying a New Home? Learn How the ‘Conforming Loan Limit’ Might Affect Your Purchase

February 24, 2016 by Robby Oakes

‘Conforming loan limit’ may be a less familiar real estate term than the rest, but here are some things you’ll need to know about it and what it could mean for your biggest investment.

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying a Home, Down Payments, Home Buyer Tips

How to Calculate Your True Cost of Living and Determine How Much Mortgage You Can Afford

February 23, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you’re in the market for a house and are wondering how your income will stack up against the rest of your expenses, here’s how to determine a home cost that’s reasonable for you.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 22, 2016

February 22, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, Commerce Department releases on housing starts and building permits and minutes of the most recent meeting of the Fed’s FOMC meeting.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, FOMC, Mortgage Rates

Eliminate These 5 Barriers To Saving For Your Down Payment This Month!

February 19, 2016 by Robby Oakes

With all the expenses that go into monthly living and the temptations that come along with life, saving money for the down payment on your new home can be quite a struggle for many people. If you’re having a hard time saving and are wondering what you can do to ensure a higher bank balance next month, here are a few things that may pose a risk getting the home of your dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payment, Financial Planning, Home Purchase

HARP Refinancing Ends in 2016: Here’s How to Take Advantage Before It’s Gone

February 18, 2016 by Robby Oakes

If you haven’t heard of HARP refinancing and you’re a homeowner who’s looking for a lower interest rate, this may be the right solution to your payment woes. Instead of letting the opportunity blow by, here’s all you need to know before this option ends in 2016.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Refinancing

New Home Construction Seen As A Possible Solution To Pent Up Demand For Homes

February 17, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Builder confidence in markets for new homes fell three points in February to a reading of 58. January’s reading was revised upward to 61. Builders have repeatedly expressed concerns shortages of labor and lots for development, but continue to express confidence in future sales conditions.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: HMI, Home Builders, NAHB

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – February 16, 2016

February 16, 2016 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic events included weekly releases on new jobless claims, mortgage rates and testimony by Fed Chair Janet Yellen concerning the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, Market Outlook

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