Reporting on a two-month lag, the government said home values rose 0.7 percent in November. National home prices are at their highest point since February 2009. But before we look too much into the FHFA's Home Price Index, it's important that we're cognizant of its shortcomings; the most important of which is its lack...
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Thursday’s bond market has opened in negative territory as yesterday’s afternoon weakness continues into this morning’s trading. The stock markets are showing noticeable losses with the Dow down 74 points and the Nasdaq down 26 points. The bond market is currently down 5/32, which with yesterday’s late losses will likely push this morning’s mortgage...
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The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate within its target range of 0.000-0.250 percent. In its press release, the FOMC noted that the U.S. economy âhas continued to strengthenâ, that the jobs markets is getting better, and that financial markets are supportive of growth.
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The Federal Open Market Committee ends a scheduled, 2-day meeting today in Washington. It's the first of 8 scheduled meetings for the policy-setting group in 2010. The group adjourns at 2:15 PM ET. Here is a rate-locking strategy for you.
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Just one month after from blowing away Wall Street, December’s Existing Home Sales hit the skids, shedding nearly 17 percent and falling to a 4-month low.
Don’t be alarmed, though. The plunge was expected. And not just because Pending Home Sales cratered last month.
When November’s Existing Home Sales surged, it was clear to observers that...
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Tuesday’s bond market has opened in positive territory despite stronger than expected results form this morning’s important economic news and stock market gains. The major stock indexes have rebounded from early opening losses to move into positive ground. The Dow is currently up 58 points while the Nasdaq has gained 10 points. The bond...
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Mortgage Rates Improve, Stocks FallWhile the economic data released this week had little impact, mortgage rates were heavily influenced by two big stories. One was an announcement that China will take steps to slow its economic growth and the other was President Obama’s proposed new restrictions on the activities of financial institutions. Both measures...
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In a statement issued Wednesday, the Federal Housing Authority outlined policy changes to its mortgage assistance program. The shift is meant to both reduce the government group's portfolio risk while strengthening its overall financials. For consumers, the changes mean higher costs.
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November 6, 2009, Congress voted to extend and expand the First-Time Home Buyer Tax Credit program. There's 100 days left to claim it.
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