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 222 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 105 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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Peak Sales for Existing Home in July 2014
58 ViewsSo far this year, July registered peak sales for existing homes, according to the National
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FHA Sheds Light on Reverse Mortgage Rules
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Due to the raised concern over possibly misleading sales presentations and advertisements for
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Foreclosure Settlement Still Failing 700,000 Families One Year Later
36 ViewsAs pledged by federal bank regulators, foreclosure abuse victims should have received nearly $10
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Toll Brothers Revenue Grows, As More Units Are Sold
3750 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
2800 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
1649 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
1288 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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Obamas and Bidens Diverging in Home Loan Refinancing
62 ViewsDespite encouraging homeowners to refinance their home loans to lower interest rates, President Barack Obama, has not taken advantage of this
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Rise in Mortgage Applications with Higher Purchase Volume
969 ViewsFor the third consecutive week, there has been a rise in mortgage applications due to the increase in purchase volume. Peak levels were reached in
Read more ...Freddie Mac Maintains Positive Outlook amidst Housing Market Problems
222 ViewsThe economic outlook, as seen by the economists of Freddie Mac, shows worrying signs of less than optimistic employment results and overall slowdown
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Weekly Mortgage Applications Suddenly Spike
62 ViewsReports of a massive spike in mortgage applications hit the market in spite of the slow progress of interest rates. Recorded data from the MBA
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Modifications in mortgage interest deductions to stimulate homeownership!
179 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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168 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
120 ViewsQuestion: What are the documentation requirements after the appraisal is completed for a subject property situated in a disaster
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