Clik here to view.
How Real Estate Impacts the US Economy
Be careful what you wish for. With home prices rebounding strongly, many investors are now starting to wonder whether we’re back in another housing bubble. Fortunately, I think the answer is no,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2014 Outlook: New Mortgage Rules Reshape the Market
More than seven years after the subprime bubble began to deflate, lenders and borrowers will begin operating under a new set of rules. Phasing in starting on Jan. 10, these regulations will take direct...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mortgage rates move higher, 5% predicted next year
Mortgage rates now are up more than a full percentage point from the same time a year ago, and one industry firm predicts they will hit 5% next year for the first time since 2010. Mortgage buyer...
View ArticleClik here to view.
When You Should Refinance Your Home
With the U.S. economy on the road to recovery and interest rates on the rise, many people have already taken advantage of low rates to refinance their mortgages. Yet there still remains time for those...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Getting a Low Mortgage Rate Is Mostly Up to You
It’s not surprising that interest rates recently rose as the Fed committed to reducing its mortgage bond buying starting this month. Most consumers know that there’s a multitude of factors affecting a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mortgage & Market News – Tuesday – March 18, 2014
Housing starts decline three months in a row. Consumer prices rise on higher food prices. Two-day Fed meeting kicks off today. The Commerce Department reported that Housing Starts were steady last...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alarming Housing Forecast Matters to All of Us
Lost in the constant and unending stream of national headlines last week was a troubling bit of economic news that could negatively impact each and every one of us. The Mortgage Bankers Association...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NY State manufacturing improves | U.S. growth forecast weakens | Home...
Monday – June 16 The manufacturing sector of the economy got a boost in June as the sector expanded more than expected. The New York Manufacturing Index rose to 19.3 and was up significantly for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
July job creations slip | June Construction spending dips | Consumer...
Friday – August 1 U.S. employers added new workers at a steady pace in July, though down from the numbers that were created in June as the U.S. economy continues to recover. The Labor Department...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Housing Starts rise | Consumer Sentiment at 7-year high | Black Friday to...
Friday – October 17 Construction for homes across the nation edged up in September, which is a positive sign for the overall economy. The Commerce Department reported that Housing Starts rose by 6.3%...
View Article
