There are a lot of things that go into the successful sale of your home, but many people are unfamiliar with the intricacies of the contract. Whether ...
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2017 started with good news; fixed mortgage rates were lower, but the national unemployment rate ticked upward and labor reports showed fewer openings for public and private sector jobs. Construction spending was higher in November.
Mortgage Rates Lower; Construction Spending Higher
Freddie Mac reported lower average rates for fixed ...
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There are a variety of mortgage products out there that serve the needs of different homeowners, but for ...
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There was a time when a higher percentage of people were married before they committed to buying a home together, but it’s a lot more common to co-habit and invest in a home together. If you’re ...
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An open house is one of the best opportunities a potential homeowner will have to take stock of a home and determine ...
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Last week’s economic reports were in short supply due to the Christmas holiday. Events reported included Case-Shiller home price indices, pending home sales and weekly readings on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. Consumer confidence was also released.
Case–Shiller Readings Indicate No Slowdown in Home Price Gains
Case-Shiller’s October readings ...
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There were days when the marketing of a home involved plunking a sign into the front yard, but with the power of ...
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Many people forego a mortgage broker and decide to go through the application process on their own, but ...
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Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Continues
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Home increased in October according to Case-Shiller’s 20City Home Price Index. Home prices rose from September’s annualized reading of 5.40 percent to 5.60 percent. Factors contributing to rising home prices include stronger economic conditions and outlook along with short inventories of available homes coupled with high demand. On ...
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3 Things You Must Do after Inheriting a Home
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There can be a lot of excitement when it comes to the realization that you’ve inherited a home, but simply because it’s an inheritance doesn’t mean there aren’t a few ...
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