U.S. housing markets continue to drive the economic recovery according to data released by RealtyTrac Inc.
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A Few Red Flags To Look For When Buying Real Estate
A recent study done by HouseMaster, a major home inspection company, stated that at least 40 percent of previously owned homes on the market have at least one serious issue or defect.
Here’s What To Do If You Fall Behind On Your Mortgage Payments
What happens if you go through a tough financial period and you find yourself behind on your mortgage payments for your home?
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 5, 2013
The past week brought encouraging economic news from several sources. The FOMC statement indicated that the Federal Reserve has not set a date for rolling back its quantitative easing program and ADP reported more private sector jobs added than expected.
5 Important Summer Deck Inspection Tips
Summer seems to be slipping away quickly. And, while you’ve hosted many barbecues on your back deck, you might not of had time to properly take care of it.
Fed Meeting Statement Positive For Ongoing Mortgage Sector Support
There was potentially good news for mortgage rates on Wednesday as the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced that its quantitative easing (QE) program would remain unchanged for the present.
Case Shiller Home Price Index Shows Rising Prices For May 2013
The S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index (HPI) released Tuesday presented solid evidence that the housing recovery continued during May.
Questions To Ask Your Home Inspector Before Buying Your Home
Imagine how frustrated you’d be to find out that the hot water heater wasn’t working – in the middle of your very first shower in your new home!
This, among other very good reasons, is why you should have a home inspection before you buy your home.
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — July 29, 2013
New home sales surpassed expectations and consumer sentiment rose for July; these readings among others suggest that the economy continued to improve and that consumer confidence in the economy improved as well.
What Should You To Do In Advance To Prepare For Your Mortgage Application
If you are applying for a mortgage to buy a home, doing your homework in advance before you submit the application means that you will stand a better chance of getting accepted at a desirable mortgage rate.