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Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

May 18, 2012
By Richard Staley
Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus.
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Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead

May 17, 2012
By Richard Staley
Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead

The new construction housing market continues to improve.
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Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

May 16, 2012
By Richard Staley
Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29.
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Home Affordability Getting A Springtime Boost From Greece

May 15, 2012
By Richard Staley
Home Affordability Getting A Springtime Boost From Greece

Home affordability is receiving a boost from across the Atlantic Ocean this spring.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 14, 2012

May 14, 2012
By Richard Staley
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 14, 2012

Conforming mortgage rates edged higher last week.
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Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

May 11, 2012
By Richard Staley
Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

Conforming mortgage rates continue to drop.
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8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

May 10, 2012
By Richard Staley
8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery is an uneven one.
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With LIBOR Low, Don’t Rush To Refinance Your ARM

May 9, 2012
By Richard Staley
With LIBOR Low, Don’t Rush To Refinance Your ARM

Is your mortgage scheduled to adjust this season? You may want to let it.
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Reverse Mortgages : Pros And Cons

May 8, 2012
By Richard Staley

A reverse mortgage is exactly what it sounds like -- a mortgage in reverse. Here's some analysis on the program and how it could work for you.
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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 7, 2012

May 7, 2012
By Richard Staley
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 7, 2012

Mortgage rates improved last week for the first time in 3 weeks.
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