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Good News For Sellers — Housing Starts Plummet In February
Home prices are based on supply and demand and overall home supply looks headed for a fall. Sellers are poised to regain negotiation leverage.
Homebuilders Expect More Sales Volume This Year
According to the monthly Housing Market Index as published by the National Association of Homebuilders, after 4 straight months of reading 16, March homebuilder confidence ticked 1 point higher to 17. It’s the highest confidence reading in 10 months.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (March 15, 2011 Edition)
Today, for the second straight meeting, the Federal Open Market Committee voted unanimously to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. The vote was 10-0.
Your Mortgage Rate Strategy For Today’s FOMC Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee meets today in Washington D.C. The FOMC is a special group within the Federal Reserve, led by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke, and consisting of 12 members.
Get Your Spring Cleaning Checklist
The calendar has turned March and warmer weather is around the corner. Get ready for Spring Cleaning Season.
FHA Streamline Refi Changes : No Income, No Job Required
FHA Streamline Refinance guidelines are changing. For the better. A lot more homeowners are suddenly eligible to refinance.
Loan Fees Set To Rise For Conforming Mortgage Applicants
Beginning April 1, 2011, Fannie Mae is increasing its loan-level pricing adjustments. Conforming mortgage applicants should plan for higher loan costs in the months ahead.
Home Affordability Peaked Last Quarter; Purchasing Power Sinks 10%
Home affordability reached an all-time high in 2010’s last quarter. Unfortunately for home buyers, it’s been a different story since, however.