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Mortgage Rates Surprise By Nearing 2017 Low

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 07, 2017 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped lower for the third consecutive week and neared its low for 2017, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. “The 10-year Treasury yield was … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Got Cheaper This Week

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 31, 2017 For the second consecutive week, average mortgage rates fell, lowering the borrowing costs of buyers. “The 10-year Treasury yield remained relatively flat this week,” says Sean Becketti, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. … Continue reading →

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Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Sometimes trying to save will actually cost you more. Here’s when that happens. You’ve got all the loyalty apps (free burrito after you buy 10!), you shopped around for the lowest rate on your mortgage, and you never go to … Continue reading →

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Borrowers Face Higher Mortgage Rates

Posted on March 17, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 17, 2017 For the second consecutive week, mortgage rates were on the rise. “As expected, the [Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee] announced its first rate hike of 2017 and hinted at additional increases … Continue reading →

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Must vs. Lust: What Do You Really Need in Your New Home?

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

The super-simple (and fun) way to separate needs from nice-to-haves. This article was contributed by Mandi Gubler, a DIYer and home decor blogger, who writes “Vintage Revivals” and believes “your house should look like you and no one else.” When … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Move Lower This Week

Posted on March 3, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, March 03, 2017 Mortgage rates broke a monthlong holding pattern and inched lower this week. “The 10-year Treasury yield remained relatively flat this week, while the 30-year mortgage rate fell 6 basis points to … Continue reading →

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FHA Strong Enough for MIP Cut, Analysis Suggests

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 24, 2017 Is now a good time for FHA to reduce hurdles to homeownership with a lower mortgage insurance premium? NAR says yes, but the Trump administration and some members of Congress aren’t … Continue reading →

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Existing-Home Sales Jump in January

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (February 22, 2017) — Existing-home sales stepped out to a fast start in 2017, surpassing a recent cyclical high and increasing in January to the fastest pace in almost a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All … Continue reading →

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Survey: Despite TRID, Closing Hiccups Persist

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, February 17, 2017 More than half of lenders last year gave loan estimates to home buyers that later had to be revised before closing, according to a new survey released by ClosingCorp, a provider … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Mortgage

Mortgage Rates Surprise By Nearing 2017 Low

Mortgage Rates Got Cheaper This Week

Are You a Cheap vs. Frugal Homeowner? How to Tell the Difference

Borrowers Face Higher Mortgage Rates

Must vs. Lust: What Do You Really Need in Your New Home?

Mortgage Rates Move Lower This Week

FHA Strong Enough for MIP Cut, Analysis Suggests

Existing-Home Sales Jump in January

Survey: Despite TRID, Closing Hiccups Persist

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