Why 2012 is the right time to buy a home
Some industry experts believe that 2012 is the year that home prices reach their bottom as mortgage loan rates continue to offer affordable homeownership, The Fiscal Times reports. Although these two...
View ArticleObama targets housing in State of the Union address
The housing industry was a focal point during President Barack Obama's third State of the Union address, as he called it one of the keys to economic recovery. The president said there are currently...
View ArticleSecond homebuyers may want to strike while the iron is hot
According to a recent report from MainStreet, if you're planning on buying a second home, now might be the time to do it. The report stated that as the baby boomer generation approaches retirement,...
View ArticleMilitary homeowner relief announced
During the State of the Union speech earlier this year, President Barack Obama said he planned to help struggling military homeowners during the course of 2012. The White House recently outlined how it...
View ArticleHome prices may have reached their bottom, appreciation expected
Government data shows home prices remained unchanged in January from the previous month. Some analysts agree this could be an indicator that prices have finally reached their bottom and may start to...
View ArticleMore people remodeling their homes instead of buying new
As more current homeowners are opting to stay in their homes rather than put their homes up for sale and move into newer properties, many of them may be refinancing their mortgages to free up some...
View ArticleDealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
The worst of Hurricane Sandy appears to be behind households in the Northeast, but homeowners should still take caution. The post Dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy appeared first on Freedom...
View ArticleMortgage Rates & Housing Update for May 15, 2013
Mortgage rates have climbed for the first time in six weeks according to a recent report released by Freddie Mac. The Washington Post reports that the 30-year fixed-rate average jumped to 3.42...
View ArticleMortgage Rates & Housing Update for August 16, 2013
US mortgage applications fell to the lowest level in a month last week according to Mortgage Bankers Association and reported by Reuters. Both the refinancing and purchase demand slipped 4.7% the week...
View ArticleMortgage Rates & Housing Update for August 30, 2013
US mortgage levels declined this week, at an average of 4.51% for a 30-year loan according to Seattle Pi. The 15-year average fixed mortgage rate is currently at 3.54%. Although mortgage rates are...
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