Analysts made bold calls at the start of the year about the housing and mortgage markets. How good were their predictions?
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Fed Minutes Suggest Fiscal Stimulus Later This Year
The Federal Reserve released the minutes from its June Federal Open Market Committee meeting, revealing a Fed divided on the future of the U.S. economy.
Home Purchasing Power Jumps To New Highs
With mortgage rates down to all-time lows, you can buy a lot more home for your money these days. Home affordability is at an all-time high.
Top 10 U.S. Cities For Public Parks
Parks help cities to attract home buyers, to retain retired homeowners, and to raise home values. And now, with the creation of ParkScore, it’s easy to compare park systems between cities.
Mortgage Rate Risk Ahead Of Friday Morning’s Jobs Report
Friday morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its Non-Farm Payrolls report. If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, today may be a prudent day to lock a mortgage.
Tips To Keep Your Home Cooler Without Turning Down The Thermostat
As temperatures turn warmer, follow these simple steps to keep your home cool without turning down your thermostat.
FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year
The Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis.