Home Inventory Dwindles Into The New Year
Existing Home Sales jumped another 6 percent in November, the report’s third month of improvement since bottoming in July. Continue reading
Housing Starts Rise In November, But With A High Margin Of Error
The number of single-family Housing Starts increased in November, adding 30,000 units as compared to October. Continue reading
Foreclosure Activity Plunges (But With An Asterisk)
November marked the first time since February 2009 that the number of monthly foreclosures filings failed to surpass 300,000 units. Continue reading
How To Erase Furniture Scratches With A Walnut
In this short video from HowCast, you’ll learn how to use a walnut and a soft cloth to erase scratches from furniture. Continue reading
Why Builder Confidence Surveys Matter To Buyers Of New Homes
Despite an unfavorable HMI reading, home builders might still be less willing to “make a deal”; holding out for a better 2011. Continue reading
Simple Real Estate Definitions : Loan-Level Pricing Adjustments
Loan-level pricing adjustments are mandatory loan fees based on a borrower’s specific default risk. Continue reading
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (December 14, 2010 Edition)
Today, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within in its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. Continue reading
Make A Mortgage Rate Strategy Ahead Of Today’s Fed Meeting
The Federal Open Market Committee holds a one-day meeting today, its 8th scheduled meeting of the year and 10th overall. Continue reading
Rankings : America’s Best Places To Raise A Family (2010)
BusinessWeek recently released its America’s Best Place to Raise a Family list. Chicago suburb Tinley Park, Illinois, topped the list. Continue reading
Fannie Mae Guidelines Change Monday. Apply Today To Lock In To “Old” Rules.
Fannie Mae rolls out new mortgage guidelines Monday. Therefore, if you’re in the process of applying for a conforming home loan, consider giving your complete application by the close of business Friday. Continue reading