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Mortgage Rates Climb Sharply After Retail Sales Report

Posted on March 15, 2012 by admin

The U.S. economy is expanding, fueled by a renewed consumer optimism and increased consumer spending. Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Expected To Rise On A Strong Job Report

Posted on March 8, 2012 by admin

When jobs come back, analysts say, so does the economy. That should push mortgage rates higher. Continue reading →

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With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

Posted on February 15, 2012 by admin

If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last. Continue reading →

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Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

Posted on February 14, 2012 by admin

Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost. Continue reading →

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Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. Continue reading →

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Home Affordability Set To Worsen On Thursday’s Retail Sales Data

Posted on January 11, 2012 by admin

Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week. Continue reading →

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Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days

Posted on January 10, 2012 by admin

Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law. Continue reading →

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Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by admin

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET. Continue reading →

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Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

Posted on January 4, 2012 by admin

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012. Continue reading →

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Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak

Posted on December 29, 2011 by admin

The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October. Continue reading →

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