Mortgage rates have been falling since April, shedding more than 1 percentage point since the Refi Boom began. Today, that momentum could lose some steam.
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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 3, 2010 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
Mortgage Rate Lock Alert : Expect Rate Changes Wednesday Afternoon
The Federal Reserve ends a scheduled, 2-day meeting today. It’s the seventh of 8 scheduled Fed meetings in 2010, and the eighth overall this year. Mortgage rates should be especially jumpy.
Better Credit Scores Get Better Mortgage Rates
Mortgage approvals are primarily based on good income, good equity and strong credit, and, without all three, the best rates of the day remain out of reach. Do something about your credit score.
Caulking Made Simple With “Caulk Singles”
A product of GE, Caulk Singles are single-use caulking “packages”, squeezable like a toothpaste tube.
Foreclosure Activity By Metro Area, Q3 2010
Foreclosures are a big part of the housing market, with distressed properties accounting for 35 percent of all home resales last month, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. But for as common as foreclosures can be, they remain a localized concern.
New Home Housing Stock Drops To A 5-Month Low
After improving 1 percent in August, New Home Sales popped another 7 percent in September. It’s no wonder homebuilder confidence is at a 5-month high.
Home Values Up 0.4 Percent In August, On Average
The Federal Home Finance Agency’s data showed values up 0.4 percent nationwide, on average. Region-by-region, however, the results were scattered. Coastal states tended to perform poorly. Plains states tended to perform well.
How To Clean Window Blinds
In this 2-minute video from HowCast, you’ll learn the basics of blind-cleaning with nothing more than a dust cloth and towel, a sponge and all-purpose cleaner, and ordinary dryer sheets.