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Home Builders Hold Great Confidence For New Homes Over Next 6 Months

April 16, 2013 by Robby Oakes Leave a Comment

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) report for April shows that builder confidence slipped by two points to a rating of 42 from the March reading of 44.

Filed Under: Housing Analysis Tagged With: NAHB,Home Builder Confidence,Housing Analysis

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013 by Robby Oakes 1 Comment

Mortgage rates saw little change last week amidst mixed economic news.

Treasury auctions held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday saw weak demand; this could have been caused by the FOMC minutes that were released on Wednesday.

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

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

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