Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers |*STATE in % STATE**|, it … [Read more...]
Lock Your Mortgage Rate : New Loan Fees Expected Within Days
01/10/2012 By
Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law. 13 months ago, as part of the Tax Relief, … [Read more...]
How To Clean Your Microwave Without Harsh Chemicals
01/09/2012 By
Microwaves are often well-worn. Spills and splatters dot their ceilings; splattered food stuffs line their walls. To clean your microwave, you can use the harsh chemicals on sale … [Read more...]
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today
01/06/2012 By
For buyers and refinancing households , adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones. According to Freddie Mac's weekly survey of more than 125 banks … [Read more...]
Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.
01/05/2012 By
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 … [Read more...]
Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions
01/04/2012 By
As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012. Housing finished 2011 with momentum and mortgage rates closed at the lowest rates of all … [Read more...]
How To Clean An Oriental Carpet
01/03/2012 By
If you own oriental rugs, you'll want to clean them at least once annually. But take special care -- the process of cleaning an oriental rug is different from cleaning plain … [Read more...]
Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100
12/30/2011 By
Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage. The Pending Home Sales Index rose 7 … [Read more...]
Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak
12/29/2011 By
The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October. The Federal Home Finance Agency's Home … [Read more...]
New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory
12/28/2011 By
New home inventory is approaching bull market territory. According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November. On a seasonally-adjusted, … [Read more...]
