This morning, at 8:30 AM ET, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its Non-Farm Payrolls report for January 2011. Mortgage rates are rising in response.
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Mortgage Guidelines Starting To Loosen?
Mortgage rates remain low but qualification standards do not. Last quarter’s banking survey shows that guidelines may be loosening, though. It’s another good sign for housing.
Practical Advice : How To Help Your Home Sell Faster
Home sellers that want to sell quickly should take a listen to this 3-minute interview from NBC’s The Today Show. It’s loaded with practical advice.
Pending Home Sales At The Highest Levels Since April 2010
Another day, another strong report for housing. The Pending Home Sales Index climbed 2 percent in December, according to the National Association of REALTORS®
Use An Automatic Stirrer To Keep Foods From Burning And Pots From Scorching
It doesn’t take much effort to stand over a pot and “stir continuously”, as called for in some recipes. It can be tedious, though, and once a chef stops stirring or leaves a pot unattended, the recipe is sure to ruin. Enter the automatic stirrer.
New Home Sales Reach 8-Month High
The 2010 housing market finished on a tear, and that momentum is carrying forward into 2011. Expect the spring season to show strongly, and for home prices to be on the rise.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (January 26, 2011 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 10-to-0 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Mortgage rates are reacting.
The Home Price Index Shows Flat For November
Home values were reported unchanged in November 2010, on average, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index.
The Fed Meets Today. What It Means To Mortgage Rates.
The Federal Open Market Committee begins a 2-day meeting today in Washington D.C. It’s the group’s first meeting of 2011 — one of 8 scheduled for the year.
How To Keep Your Granite Countertops From Getting “Cloudy”
If your home features granite in its kitchen, its bathrooms, or other living spaces, you’ll want to make sure the counter-tops are cared for to prevent staining and/or clouding over time.