According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.
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Using Space Heaters? Use This Safety Advice.
Space heaters cause a disproportionate amount of damage in U.S. homes. Here are some facts and safety tips worth reading.
Banks Resume Tightening Mortgage Guidelines
After a 2-year easing cycle, the nation’s biggest bank banks report that they’ve reversed course, and are raising the bar on mortgage approvals.
This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register
With Halloween behind us, retailers are in the Holiday Spirit. Businesses know that consumers spent a median $556 on holiday gifts last year and they want this year to be just as strong.
Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value
With home appraisals, every valuation dollar can matter. With that in mind, here are a few tips for maximizing your home’s appraised value.
Your Home Has A Smoke Detector. Are You Sure It’s Really Working?
An estimated 356,000 in-home fires caused more than $7 billion in U.S. residential property damage in 2009, according to data from the United States Fire Administration. Unfortunately, many of affected homes had smoke detectors.
The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In The Country (2011 Edition)
Using data compiled by real estate market data firm Altos Research, Forbes Magazine presents America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes. California and the New York Metro area dominate the list.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 2, 2011 Edition)
Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report
Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.
Make Your Mortgage Rate Strategy : The Federal Reserve Starts A 2-Day Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee begins a scheduled, 2-day meeting today, the seventh of its 8 scheduled meetings this year, and the eighth Fed meeting overall.