Monthly Archives: September 2010

As Homebuilder Confidence Stagnates, Deals Abound

Home builder confidence held firm this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders’ monthly Housing Market Index. September’s reading of 13 equaled a 17-month low. Continue reading

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Case-Shiller Shows Slowing Growth In Home Prices… Two Months Ago

Home values “crept forward” in July. But not that it matters — the Case-Shiller Index is a better tool for economists than it is for homeowners. There’s 3 reasons why. Continue reading

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New Home Sales Unchanged In August; Market Stabilizing

The August New Home Sales was weaker-than-expected, but both Wall Street investors and Main Street economists are shrugging it off. The numbers were foreshadowed by weakening housing figures from earlier this summer. Continue reading

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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 27, 2010

In back-and-forth trading last week, conforming mortgage rates bottomed out Wednesday before rising through Friday’s afternoon close. This week should be even more volatile. Continue reading

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Existing Home Sales Rebound In August, Give Hope For Autumn

Sales of existing homes in recovered in August, perhaps the result of a post-tax credit normalization. Continue reading

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Housing Starts Rise In August, But By Less Than The Headlines Report

The number of single-family Housing Starts rebounded in August, climbing 4 percent from July’s 14-month low. Continue reading

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A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)

Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged. Continue reading

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The Federal Reserve Meets Today. Should You Lock Your Rate Before It Adjourns?

If you’re actively shopping for a mortgage, it may be prudent to lock your rate ahead of the Fed’s announcement today. Continue reading

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What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : September 20, 2010

Mortgage markets were highly volatile, yet relatively unchanged last week in back-and-forth trading on Wall Street. Continue reading

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Rent A Home Or Buy A Home : The Case For Both Sides

Is it better to rent a home, or to buy one? The answer may not be as clear-cut as you think. In this balanced, 3-minute joint interview from NBC’s The Today Show, you’ll hear the case for both sides. Continue reading

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