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Author Archives: Bob Phillips
Building Permits Rise In All 4 Regions
According to the Census Bureau, seasonally-adjusted, single-family Housing Starts rebounded in March, increasing 8 percent over February’s 2-year low. Continue reading
As Buyer Traffic Grows, Homebuilder Confidence Slips
According to the National Association of Homebuilders, the Housing Market Index slipped one point to 16 in April. It’s the 5th time in 6 months that the index read 16 — a figure exactly in line with the 1-year average, but still considered “poor”. Continue reading
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 18, 2011
Mortgage markets improved last week, buoyed by two days of out-sized gains. Mortgage rates bounced off their 8-week highs. Continue reading
Foreclosures Drop 35 Percent Year-Over-Year
According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, the number of national foreclosure filings plunged 35 percent in March 2011 as compared to March 2010, a statistic that reflects a more healthy housing market and more robust outlook for 2011. Continue reading
Inflation Pressures Mounting; Mortgage Rates Rising
The March CPI data is expected to show an increase in the cost of living for the 17th straight month — a reading that would take CPI to an all-time high. This would be awful for mortgage rates. Continue reading
Get Your Applications In : FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Rising 0.25 Percent April 18, 2011
Beginning with FHA Case Numbers assigned April 18, 2011, mortgage insurance premiums will be higher by 25 basis points per year, or 0.25%. Continue reading
Retail Sales Report Should Spell Higher Mortgage Rates For Wednesday
Wednesday, the Census Bureau will release its March Retail Sales figures and the report is expected to show higher sales receipts for the 9th straight month. A strong reading like that should spell higher mortgage rates nationwide. Continue reading
What's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : April 11, 2011
Mortgage markets worsened last week as energy costs remained high, and jobs data looked strong. The safe haven buying that characterized the March mortgage market has subsided. Continue reading
Military Members : You Have 3 Weeks To Buy A Home, Claim Up To $8,000 In Tax Credits
If you’re an eligible federal employee or qualified military personnel, you have 3 weeks from this Saturday to use the federal home buyer tax credit, and to claim up to $8,000 in federal income tax credits. Continue reading
How Does Your Real Estate Tax Bill Compare To Other Parts Of The Country?
Compiling data from the 2009 American Community Survey, the Tax Foundation, a non-partisan educational organization in Washington D.C., published property taxes paid by owner-occupied households, county-by-county. Continue reading