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Mortgage Rates Still Below 4%, For Now

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, December 04, 2015 For the third consecutive week, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dropped, offering home buyers a chance to lock in lower mortgage rates ahead of the Federal Reserve’s largely predicted move to raise … Continue reading →

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4 Renovation Blunders That Can Hamper Value

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, November 20, 2015 Renovations are mostly done not only for a home owner’s comfort but to add value to their home. However, in some cases, home owners may end up making their home worth … Continue reading →

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4 Amenities Trending With Buyers

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, November 03, 2015 Several home features are gaining momentum in real estate. Here are four that home shoppers are showing more desire for, according to a recent article at CBSHome.com. You may want to … Continue reading →

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For Owners: Best Time to Remodel Is Now

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 19, 2015 As home values continue to rise, more home owners may find now is the best time to add to that value even more. Spending on home remodeling is expected to climb … Continue reading →

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Mortgage Rates Are Staying Below 4%

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, October 16, 2015 Interest rates may remain lower longer than originally expected. The Federal Reserve released recent comments that suggested it may continue to hold off in raising short-term interest rates and weaker-than-expected consumer … Continue reading →

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New Mortgage Rules Soften Loan Demand

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, October 14, 2015 The rate of mortgage applications has been volatile in recent weeks: The latest numbers show applications dipped 27.6 percent week-over-week on a seasonally adjusted basis for the week ending Oct. 9, the … Continue reading →

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Savings Have Dried Up for Most Americans

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Monday, October 12, 2015 Here’s why saving for a down payment on a home purchase is a growing challenge for many Americans: About 62 percent of Americans have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, … Continue reading →

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For 10 Weeks, Mortgage Rates Stay Below 4%

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, October 02, 2015 Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages continue to hold below 4 percent, often an attractive lure for home buyers and refinancers. “In contrast to the volatility in equity markets, the 10-year Treasury rate — … Continue reading →

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Advantage: Home Buyers?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Erin Johnston

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, September 30, 2015 The residential real estate market has “clearly shifted in favor of buyers,” says Jonathan Smoke, realtor.com®’s chief economist, in his latest analysis of housing data from the first three weeks of … Continue reading →

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