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Case-Shiller Home Prices: Price Growth Slows in September

November 26, 2014 by Robby Oakes

According to the Case-Shiller National Home Price Index, annual home price growth slipped to a seasonally-adjusted rate of 4.80 percent in September. This was 0.30 percent lower than August’s year-over-year reading of 5.10 percent.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Case Shiller, FHFA, Home Prices

Buying a Home with a Mortgage? A Quick Guide to Closing Costs and What to Expect

November 25, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Whether you’re just starting to shop for a new home or you’ve already found the perfect new house and you’re ready to submit an offer, if you’re taking out a mortgage loan to cover some of the home’s purchase price you should be aware of the various closing costs you may encounter.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Closing Costs, Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – November 24, 2014

November 24, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Last week’s scheduled economic news included the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts and Existing Home Sales. FOMC meeting minutes were released along with weekly Freddie Mac mortgage rates and weekly jobless claims.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Freddie Mac, Housing Market Index, Market Outlook, NAHB

USDA Mortgages: Take Advantage of These Low-Rate Mortgage Loans to Buy a New Home

November 21, 2014 by Robby Oakes

In today’s blog post we’ll introduce the USDA Rural Development Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, explain the benefits of this mortgage program and how to determine if you qualify.

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, USDA Home Loans

FOMC Minutes: Economy Growing, Housing Lags

November 20, 2014 by Robby Oakes

Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting held October 28 and 29 were released Wednesday. The report suggests that the U.S. economy continues to improve, although the annual inflation rate remains near 1.50 percent and short of the committee’s goal of 2.00 percent.

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: FOMC, Job Market, Market Outlook

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