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6 Essential Spring Cleaning Chores to Make Your Home Shine

April 12, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

If the thought of cleaning your home this spring doesn’t bring a smile to your face, you’re not alone.

To help you get going now, here is a short list of the 6 essential spring-cleaning chores.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Spring Cleaning,Listing Your Home,Home Maintenance

Fed Meeting Minutes Reveal Rising Wealth Among Homeowners

April 11, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The minutes for the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held March 19 and 20 were released on Wednesday April 10, 2013.

These periodic meetings by the FOMC cover a wide ranging group of topics that impact the overall economy in the United States.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: FOMC Minutes,Economy,Personal Wealth

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.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Jobs Report,Economy,Recovery,Purchase,Refinance

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.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Investment Real Estate,Fix And Flip,Buy And Hold Rental 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.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Employment Report,Mortgage Backed Securities,US Treasury Bonds

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 — and it’s hard to know what’s important.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer,Home Seller,Real Estate Terms

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.

Filed Under: Mortgage Guidelines Tagged With: FHFA,Home Loan Modification,Underwater Mortgage

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.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer,Purchase Real Estate,Pre-Approved Mortgage Financing

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.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Case Shiller,Home Prices,Home Appreciation

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.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,European Markets,US Employment Numbers

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