This year, economists expect that the housing market will relatively counterbalance the manufacturing industry’s struggle. The strong housing momentum confirms that an increase in interest-rates
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Freddie Mac Maintains Positive Outlook amidst Housing Market Problems
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30-Year U.S. Mortgage Rates Reach the 2014 Low
Comment Off 3350 ViewsThe borrowing costs for 30-year loans have reached the lowest 2014 point after U.S. mortgage rates dropped for a second week. Freddie Mac announced that the average rate for a 30-year fixed
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Toll Brothers Revenue Grows, As More Units Are Sold
3751 ViewsToll Brothers Inc., a home building company based in Horsham Pennsylvania, announced a 29 percent increase in its quarterly revenue due to the sale
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Housing Market Projects Are Looking Brighter for the Spring
2803 ViewsUnemployment, the high cost of just about everything and bills piling up to the sky..We have been facing all these problems for awhile now. The
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US Construction Spending on a Record Rise Despite Sluggish Economy
1650 ViewsU.S construction data shows an unusual rise in spending despite the overall slowdown in the economy. Construction spending surged to an annual rate
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Varying Views of Economists on Falling Oil Prices for Home Construction
1291 ViewsFalling oil prices on housing has been one of the most controversial topics for economists. They view such idea from different perspectives. Some
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Major Drop in the Rate of Unemployment – is it too good to be true?
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778 ViewsAre Reverse Mortgages really that good a choice? The major concern with a Reverse Mortgage is that of high costs. There are various reasons for
Read more ...New Mortgage Type Available with DC Lender
41 ViewsWhereas adjustable rate mortgages (ARMs) have the advantage of low rates, fixed-rate mortgages stand out by the predictability of the monthly
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Modifications in mortgage interest deductions to stimulate homeownership!
182 ViewsIndustries that employ middle-class workers promote homeownership thanks to the mortgage interest tax deduction. There is also broad public support
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169 ViewsLoan Requirements for Credit Card Consolidation A few basic concepts and aspects need to be clear before you attempt consolidation for credit card
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106 ViewsUnsolicited offers on your home: how would you respond to that? Buying your dream house may not be piece of cake at all, particularly when you're
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Disaster Areas – Home Loans and Appraisals
124 ViewsQuestion: What are the documentation requirements after the appraisal is completed for a subject property situated in a disaster
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