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Mortgage Rates Set a New 2017 Low This Week

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, April 14, 2017 The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continues to drop this week, setting a new low for 2017, Freddie Mac reports in its weekly mortgage market survey. This marks the fourth consecutive week that … Continue reading →

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Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 12, 2017 How fast can you pick out signs of deferred maintenance in a listing? Realtor.com® recently spotlighted several red flags to watch for at an open house. Intense scents. The stronger the … Continue reading →

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Court: Fair Housing Protects LGBT People

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, April 10, 2017 For the first time, a federal judge has ruled that provisions in the Fair Housing Act protect against LGBT discrimination. The law states that it is illegal to refuse to rent … Continue reading →

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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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Millennials Want Home Equity Access

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, April 04, 2017 Homeowners are tapping into equity at the fastest rate in eight years, thanks to rising home prices. And millennials are leading the pack of those who are cashing in. In 2016, … 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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Pending Home Sales Leap 5.5% in February

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

WASHINGTON (March 29, 2017) — Pending home sales rebounded sharply in February to their highest level in nearly a year and second-highest level in over a decade, according to the National Association of Realtors®. All major regions saw a notable … Continue reading →

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How a Smart Home Is at Risk

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Debbie Prosser

Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, March 23, 2017 Smart homes can be susceptible to viruses, if homeowners aren’t careful. Many smart home devices are vulnerable, security experts say. A flood of inexpensive security cameras, thermostats, and other internet-connected devices … 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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Tag Archives: real estate

Mortgage Rates Set a New 2017 Low This Week

Watch for These Open House Red Flags

Court: Fair Housing Protects LGBT People

Mortgage Rates Surprise By Nearing 2017 Low

Millennials Want Home Equity Access

Mortgage Rates Got Cheaper This Week

Pending Home Sales Leap 5.5% in February

How a Smart Home Is at Risk

Borrowers Face Higher Mortgage Rates

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