Mortgage Outlook for Week of August 1, 2011
Mortgage rates were suppressed last week by jittery markets focused on the ongoing debt ceiling debate. While there is a…
Poor GDP and Consumer Sentiment Data Translates Into Low Mortgage Rates
U.S. Treasuries prices rose this morning (good for lower mortgage rates) as news the U.S. economy grew at an even…
Increasing Your Home’s Value With the Right Contractor
With the current state of the real estate market, remodeling or completing renovations on your home is a great way…
Mortgage Outlook for Week of July 25, 2011
Mortgage rates worsened this morning, led in part by “positive” data from the the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo…
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Extend Higher Conforming Loan Limits
As part of the economic stimulus package in 2008, temporary loan limits were enacted to help homeowners in high-cost areas…
Applying for a Mortgage: How Much Can You Afford?
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage for the first time or are looking at purchasing a new home and will…
Mortgage Rate Outlook for Week of July 18, 2011
Mortgage rates continued lower last week fueled by concerns regarding employment and statements made in the June Federal Open Market…
Economic Worries Translate Into Low Consumer Confidence and Low Mortgage Rates
The University of Michigan’s / Thomson Reuters widely-watched consumer confidence index shows consumer confidence moving lower driven by lack of…
Federal Reserve Minutes Indicate Higher Mortgage Rates Coming
The Federal Reserve released notes from the June 21-22 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Tuesday, shedding light on…
Recurring Closing Costs: Costs of Buying and Maintaining Your Home
When you purchase a home for the first time, there are some expenses to keep in mind that you may…