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
Comment Off 250 ViewsThe economic outlook, as seen by the economists of Freddie Mac, shows worrying signs of less than optimistic employment results and overall slowdown in the economy for the first quarter of the year.
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Gradual Climb of U.S. Home Prices
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The U.S. housing market appears persistent in advancing gradually. The growth rate of home prices in 20 cities showed a slow increase in the 12 months through September. It was reported today in
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Housing Market Rebound Triggers Drop in U.S. Mortgage Rates
Comment Off 108 ViewsAs the housing recovery gets a new rebound, U.S. home loan rates drop again for a second week in a row. This week’s average rate for a 30-year FRM decreased from 4.17% to 4.14%, as shown in a
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Toll Brothers Revenue Grows, As More Units Are Sold
3763 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
2823 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
1680 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
1330 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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US Manufacturing Industry Stabilizes as Sales of New Homes Drop to 7-Month Low
333 ViewsThis year, economists expect that the housing market will relatively counterbalance the manufacturing industry’s struggle. The strong housing
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Big Rise in Sales of US Existing Homes
146 ViewsThe home sales figures in May point to the biggest rise in four years for previously owned US homes. After a slow start at the beginning of the year,
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98 ViewsWhat is a jumbo loan? As the very name suggests a Jumbo Loan is one that exceeds the conforming loan limit. The amount of money that you can
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39 ViewsThere is more than simple Math to purchasing a home! The mortgage calculator is the first tool that potential home buyers use before applying for
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Modifications in mortgage interest deductions to stimulate homeownership!
203 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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176 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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110 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
164 ViewsQuestion: What are the documentation requirements after the appraisal is completed for a subject property situated in a disaster
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