Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.
Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions
Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.
Home Builders Experiencing Heavy Foot Traffic And Higher Sales Volume
In another good sign for the housing market, today’s home builders believe that the housing market has turned a corner. Homebuilder confidence is at a 19-month high.
Florida Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of December 19, 2011
Given global economic conditions and the mortgage bond market’s status as a “safe market”, the failure of rates to fall last week suggests that this may be as low as mortgage rates get. It’s time to look at locking in.
Mortgage Payments Fall 12% Since February 2011
As mortgage rates drop, so do housing payments. It’s a good time to consider refinancing your home, or making an offer on a new one. Mortgage payment affordability has never been so high in history.
Bank Repossessions Drop To A 44-Month Low
According to foreclosure-tracker RealtyTrac, November’s foreclosure filings fell 3 percent as compared to October, and 14 percent from November 2010.
Help Feed America’s Children this Christmas
TweetAmerica’s Children Need Your Help this Christmas! True fact folks, 1 in 4 Americans struggle with the reality of hunger and food insecurity. It’s not something we often stop to consider, except maybe when we see the little red Salvation Army buckets in front of stores during the holiday season. But for many kids struggling to…
Today’s Fed Reserve Statement In Plain English – December 13, 2011
Tuesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
America’s Best Places To Raise A Family, Listed By State
BusinessWeek recently released its 2011 America’s Best Place to Raise a Family rankings. College-town Blacksburg, Virginia took top honors, breaking a 2-year win streak for the Chicago, Illinois region.
Florida Mortgage Rate Update for the Week of December 12, 2011
The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. Mortgage rates could get volatile.
