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Surprisingly Strong Jobs Report May Affect Mortgage Rates

March 13, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Last week’s jobs report — a combination of the Department of Labor’s non-farm Payrolls Report and Unemployment Rate — provided investors and job seekers with unexpected good news.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Jobs Report,Interest Rates,Economy

3 Top Tips To Selecting The Right Home For Your Family

March 12, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Whether you are moving to a new house with children or you are buying your first home with the intention of raising future little ones there, many factors will come into play when making your decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Purchase,Family Home,New Home

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 11th, 2013

March 11, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Mortgage rates and stock markets rose last week in response to a strong jobs report and lower national unemployment rate. The Dow Jones Index reached record levels last week.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Employment Report,Interest Rates

3 Tips To Get The Best Results On Your Mortgage Application

March 8, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Not all loans are approved. And even when they aren’t approved immediately, it doesn’t have to be the end of your real estate dreams.

Filed Under: Mortgage Guidelines Tagged With: Mortgage Guidelines,Loan Approval,Home Loan Tips

Look For Improvements In The Real Estate Market In 2013

March 7, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The previous couple years’ doom and gloom outlook is looking like it is turning more upbeat and robust for the rest of 2013.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Selling Your Home,Getting The Highest Price,Improving Market

Metro Area Home Values Continue To Shine

March 6, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

19 of 20 metro areas showed higher home prices in Q 4 2012 with the New York metro area showing a decrease in home prices; this could be due in part to the impact of Hurricane Sandy.

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

5 Simple Indoor Do-It-Yourself Projects for Your Home

March 5, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

With spring right around the corner, you might be thinking about sprucing up your home.

Filed Under: Around The Home Tagged With: Home Repairs,Home Maintenance,Home Remodeling

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: March 4th, 2013

March 4, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

Mortgage rates were lower last week as investors sought safety in bonds in the wake of US legislators’ failure to agree on budget cutbacks, and after Italy’s elections failed to reveal a leader committed to continuing economic reform.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: Mortgage Rates,Mortgage Backed Securities,Budget

5 Important Tips To Save Money On Your Tax Bill

March 1, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Owning real estate can make a big difference on your tax return, so make sure that you’re taking advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to.

Filed Under: Taxes Tagged With: 1098 Mortgage Interest Statement, American Tax Relief Act of 2012, Mortgage Insurance, Real Estate Taxes

Existing Home Sales Rise As Home Inventory Shrinks

February 28, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Home sales rose for the 11th consecutive month according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing Home Sales Report for January.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: Appreciation, Existing Home Sales, Real Estate

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