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Case-Shiller: August Home Prices Accelerate

October 28, 2015 by Robby Oakes

According to the Case-Shiller 20-City Home Price Index, U.S. home prices increased by 0.40 percent in August, which boosted year-over-year home price growth to 5.10 percent. Denver, Colorado continued to lead in home price gains with a monthly increase of 0.90 percent and a year-over-year gain of 10.70 percent. San Francisco, California also posted a year-over-year gain of 10.70 percent, but posted a month-to-month loss of -0.10 percent. Portland, Oregon posted a year-over-year gain of 9.40 percent with a month-to-month gain of 1.10 percent.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, The Federal Housing Finance Agency

Mortgages 101: How to Calculate How Much You Will Need for Your Down Payment

October 27, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’re planning to buy a home in the near future, you’re probably already in the process of saving up for a down payment. But if you haven’t seen a mortgage advisor or started looking at properties yet, you probably don’t have a good idea of what a down payment will cost you.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Down Payments, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – October 26, 2015

October 26, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s economic news included the National Association of Home Builders Index, Housing Starts and FHFA’s report on August home sales. The National Association of Realtors released its monthly report on sales of previously owned homes.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Market Outlook, NAHB, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of REALTORS

Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Hit Second Highest Level in 8 Years

October 23, 2015 by Robby Oakes

Housing markets show continued strength as the National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes reached their second highest level since February 2007. Sales of pre-owned homes increased by 4.70 percent and reached 5.55 million sales on a seasonally adjusted annual basis against analyst expectations of 5.34 million sales and August’s reading of 5.30 million sales of previously owned homes.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Existing Home Sales, Lawrence Yun, The National Association of REALTORS

Understanding the Reverse Mortgage and How to Best Use This Unique Financial Tool

October 22, 2015 by Robby Oakes

If you’ve studied the real estate market recently, you’ve probably heard about the reverse mortgage. This unique tool is a financial arrangement designed for senior citizens who have limited incomes and want to use the equity in their homes to meet their everyday expenses. And although it’s becoming increasingly popular, few homeowners truly understand it.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Reverse Mortgages

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