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Tag Archives: national association of realtors
HARP Extended to 2017 as Bridge to New Refi Program
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 29, 2016 The Federal Housing Finance Agency is extending the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) until Sept. 30, 2017. The FHFA estimates that more than 300,000 home owners could still benefit by refinancing … Continue reading
Posted in Mortage/ Finance News
Tagged borrowers, credit, Fannie Mae, financing, freddie mac, government, home, Mortgage, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, refinancing
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Good for Buyers: Mortgage Rates Barely Budge
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 26, 2016 Mortgage rates continue to hover around all-time lows with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 3.43 percent this week. “This marks the ninth consecutive week that mortgage rates have been below 3.5 … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, buyers, market, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor
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Will That Home Work as You Age?
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Many older adults say they want to stay put in their homes as they age. But how many older adults will actually be able to do so is another question. Indeed, … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips, Real Estate News
Tagged home, homes, house, housing, NAR, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, shopping, WA
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Mortgage Rates Move Even Lower This Week
Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 19, 2016 Fixed-rate mortgages dropped slightly this week compared to the previous week, and continue to hover near all-time lows. “The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell 2 basis points to 3.43 percent this … Continue reading
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Tagged 15-year, 30-year, freddie mac, Interest Rate, interest rates, Mortgage, mortgage rates, mortgages, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, Statistics
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Good Schools Give 77% Boost to Home Values
Daily Real Estate News | Monday, August 08, 2016 Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with … Continue reading
Posted in Real Estate News
Tagged home, home prices, home value, Homebuyer, homes, housing, market, national association of realtors, News, real estate, realtor, Sale, Sales, WA
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Renovation Tips to Attract Millennial Buyers
Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, August 09, 2016 Generation Y makes up the largest pool of potential buyers, and builders and current home owners alike are keeping their needs in mind when building and renovating homes. The millennial … Continue reading
Posted in Home Owner Tips
Tagged building, buyers, home, home search, homes, house, national association of realtors, real estate, realtor, realtors, WA
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Renovation Ideas Owners May Want to Rethink
Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, August 04, 2016 Home renovation television shows give home owners big ideas about how they can spruce up their property. But some of these projects can open up problems for owners whose big remodeling … Continue reading
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Tagged building, franklin, hardwood flooring, moving, national association of realtors, News, property, real estate, realtor, remodeling, resale, Sale
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