Will Your Florida Home’s Value Rise This Year?

Will your home gain value over the next 12 months? Nobody can know for sure, but should recent housing trends continue, there’s concrete cause for optimism.

Florida Mortgage Rates May Climb as Retail Sales Go Up

Consumer spending continues to rise nationwide, fueled by jobs growth and a rosier outlook for the U.S. economy. Unfortunately for mortgage rate shoppers, it may also lead to higher mortgage rates later this week.

Lock In Your Florida Mortgage Rate Soon

Starting soon, nearly all home buyers and refinancing households nationwide will pay higher Florida mortgage loan fees. Congress has made it law.

Florida Mortgage Update for the Week of January 9, 2012

Florida Mortgage markets improved last week, pushing Florida mortgage rates lower for the second straight week.

Florida Adjustable Rate Mortgages Again a Good Deal

Florida mortgage applicants electing for a conventional ARM over a conventional fixed-rate mortgage will save 105 basis points on their next mortgage rate.

Consider Locking In Your Florida Mortgage Rate Per Friday’s Job News

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

Florida Mortgage Update for the Week of January 3, 2012

Mortgage markets improved last week during a holiday-shortened trading week.

New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

Florida Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of December 27, 2011

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.