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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

Is Downsizing The Next Big Trend In Homes?

February 27, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Instead of going for larger homes, which was an overwhelming trend in years past, many people are choosing micro-dwellings.

Filed Under: Real Estate Trends Tagged With: Downsizing, Micro Dwellings, Real Estate

Fed Considers Future of Quantitative Easing

February 26, 2013 by Robby Oakes

The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) released minutes from its January meeting on Wednesday, as it generally does three weeks following the meeting.

Filed Under: Federal Reserve Tagged With: Federal Reserve, FOMC, QE, Quantitative Easing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 25th, 2013

February 25, 2013 by Robby Oakes

A quiet week in economic news caused mortgage rates to worsen slightly.

Filed Under: Mortgage Rates Tagged With: 30-Year Fixed, Freddie Mac, Inflation

Will You Need Private Mortgage Insurance on Your Mortgage Loan?

February 22, 2013 by Robby Oakes

You may be wondering what PMI is and how you know when you need to purchase it.

Below is the short version of what you need to know.

Filed Under: Mortgage Guidelines Tagged With: Down Payment, PMI, Private Mortgage Insurane

3 Common Myths About Real Estate Short Sales

February 21, 2013 by Robby Oakes

Many people don’t have a clear understanding of the purpose of short sales or how they actually work.

Filed Under: Personal Finance Tagged With: Credit Reporting, personal finance, Short Sale

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