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Federal Jobs Report Shows Biggest Increase Since 2008

April 10, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Job Openings and Labor Turnover report for February on Tuesday, April 9th, 2013.

Should You Fix And Flip Or Buy And Hold Your Investment Real Estate?

April 9, 2013 by Robby Oakes 2 Comments

When you make an investment in real estate, it’s important to consider your options for turning a profit even before you write an offer on a property.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8, 2013

April 8, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s economic news includes several factors that drove U.S. mortgage rates lower.

Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate

April 5, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

When looking to buy or sell real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling confused.

From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information â and it’s hard to know what’s important.

Simplified Home Loan Modification Program Recently Announced

April 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced a new, streamlined home loan modification program to help home owners who are behind in their payments or own a home with a mortgage that is under water.

The purpose of the recently announced program continues to focus on helping troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.

5 Top Tips For Purchasing Your New Home

April 3, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

It’s a great time to buy because there are quite a few homes for sale now and interest rates have continued to stay comparatively low.

Home Prices Accelerate In 2013 WIth Double Digit Growth

April 2, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week, the S&P/Case-Shiller Index showed home prices gaining 8.1 percent during the 12-month period ending January 2013, marking the largest year-over-year increases since the summer of 2006.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: April 1st, 2013

April 1, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Mortgage rates fell last week as investor concerns over the European economy grew.

Fears of growing differences between wealthier European nations and European nations needing economic aid brought higher bond prices and lower mortgage rates.