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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 20, 2015

Last week’s economic reports included the NAHB Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, Housing Starts, and Freddie Mac’s weekly survey of mortgage rates. Other news included the weekly jobless claims report and consumer sentiment for April. Continue reading

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Upscale Condo at Allure Waikiki

This elegant and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner unit upscale condo at Allure Waikiki has expansive views of Waikiki and partial ocean views. Well appointed features such as floor to ceiling windows, hardwood flooring, and gourmet kitchen with Viking stainless steel … Continue reading

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Tips on How to Set a Moving Budget

Relocating to a new area can be exciting, but it can also be expensive. There are many resources to help, but most cost money. However, if you take your time and plan carefully, you can reduce the expense so you dont start your new life with new debt. Continue reading

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Home Builder Confidence Rises in April

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that April’s Housing Market Index rose from a reading of 52 in March to 56 for April. This is in line with warmer weather and the peak home buying season in spring and summer. Readings over 50 indicate that more builders view market conditions as positive as those who do not. NAHB members cited lower mortgage rates and better labor market conditions as reasons they expect more home buyers to enter the market. Continue reading

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How Does Making Lump Sum Payments Affect Your Mortgage? Let’s Take a Look

Periodically, many homeowners will receive a rather sizable amount of extra cash. This may be from a bonus from your employer, a refund on your tax return, a financial gift from a relative or something else altogether. Before you make your decision about how to spend your money, consider what impact your lump sum payment will have on your mortgage. Continue reading

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The Spring Rains Are Coming – Here’s How to Prepare Your Home if You Live in a Flood Zone

If your home is located in a flood zone, it’s critical that you know how to get ready for those drenching spring rains. Here are some basic steps any homeowner can take to prepare for potentially devastating floods. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 13, 2015

Last week’s economic news included the minutes from the most recent FOMC meeting, which indicated that the Fed’s monetary policymakers are eyeing a potential increase in the target federal funds rate, but don’t expect to do so immediately. Continue reading

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Oceanfront Penthouse Suite at Kona Bali Kai

This is a one-of-a-kind oceanfront penthouse suite at Kona Bali Kai on the Big Island. It features a double length lanai with incredible panoramic ocean views where you can enjoy watching breathtaking sunsets, breaching whales during whale watching season, turtles … Continue reading

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Adding a Beautiful Wooden Fence to Your Yard

With many types of home improvements, at least a portion of the cost that you put into the improvement can be recouped from additional value when you sell the home. Adding a beautiful wooden fence to your yard is a great way to boost resale value, and with a closer review, you may determine that you want to install a new privacy fence to your property soon. Continue reading

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FOMC Minutes: Housing Market Stable But Slow

The minutes of the March meeting of the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were released Tuesday and included a staff review of current economic conditions. The minutes noted that while labor markets continued to grow, inflation to the Fed’s target rate of 2.00 percent was impeded by dropping fuel prices. The Committee noted that expectations for longer-term inflation remained stable. Continue reading

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