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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 31st, 2018

December 31, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic reports included readings from Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices, National Association of Realtors(R) on pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims.

The Commerce Department’s reading on sales of new homes was delayed due to the federal government’s shutdown.

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

How Tech Can Change the Real Estate Process

December 28, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Virtual reality, artificial intelligence and drone video are just a few of the ways that technology is changing the real estate industry. If you are in the market for a property, understanding these new processes can help you in many ways.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Real Estate, Technology, Virtual Reality

4 Reasons Why Home Ownership Is Better Than Renting

December 27, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Are you trying to decide if you should rent or buy? There are many reasons why home ownership is better than renting. Here are just a few to consider when you’re making your decision.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Home Ownership, Outdoor Space, Real Estate

FOMC Raises Key Rate, Forecasts 2 Rate Hikes in 2019

December 26, 2018 by Robby Oakes

During its post-meeting statement, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve announced that its target range for the Fed’s key interest rate would increase one quarter percent to 2.25 to 2.50 percent. While this rate hike was not expected by the Executive branch, it met analyst expectations.

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: FOMC, Interest Rates, Market Conditions

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 24th, 2018

December 24, 2018 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included readings from the National Association of Home Builders, Commerce Department readings on housing starts and National Association of Realtors(R) report on sales of previously-owned homes. Weekly reports on mortgage rates and first-time jobless claims were also released.

Filed Under: Financial Reports Tagged With: Financial Reports, Jobless Claims, Mortgage Rates

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