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Increasing May Jobs Report Shows Strengthening Economy
The U.S. Department of Labor released its Non-Farm Payrolls and National Unemployment Rate reports Friday showing 175,000 jobs were added in May, which surpassed expectations of 164,000 new jobs and April’s reading of 149,000 jobs added. The jobs added in May were largely from the private sector.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 10, 2013
Last week’s economic reports provided a mixed bag of results. Investors continue to watch the Fed’s mortgage backed security purchasing trends in order to determine forward mortgage pricing.
read moreWhat Does The Future Hold For The Security System In Your Home?
Rather than a simple line of defense that keeps out burglars, it will be a completely integrated and custom designed automated system that responds intelligently to your needs.
read moreSeller’s Home Purchase Contingency
If you represent a seller in the sale of real estate and that sale is to be subject to the seller purchasing another property, be certain the terms of that contingency are detailed, clear and are included in the offer to purchase. We often see language to the effect...
read more3 Critical Tips To Improve Your Credit Score And Mortgage Terms
Improving your credit score before searching around for a mortgage will ensure that you get the best rate possible. But what can you do to improve your credit score?
Here are three tips that can help you improve your credit score and your mortgage.
read moreWhat's Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week — June 3, 2013
This weekâs financial news was relatively limited due to the Memorial Day holiday and no economic reports being released on Wednesday. The biggest news in terms of housing and mortgages was the S&P/Case-Shiller Housing Market Indices (HMI) released on Tuesday.
read moreCase-Shiller Reports Energetic Annual Home Price Gains Nationally
The most recent S&P/Case-Shiller Indeces report showed all three composites posting double-digit increases over the last four quarters. The national composite, which is the broadest based index, showed an increase of 10.2% annually.
read moreExisting Home Sales Numbers Highest Since 2009
The National Association of REALTORS reported that sales of existing homes in April reached 4.97 million on a seasonally-adjusted annual basis. This is the highest report since November 2009.
read moreHow To Throw A Memorial Day Weekend Party To Remember
Memorial Day weekend is widely regarded as the beginning of summer and many people kick off their summer plans on the weekend coming up.
We take this time to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives to protect and defend our liberty and freedom. But even while giving thanks for their sacrifice, we also celebrate the beginning of our summer with fun and (hopefully) sun!
read moreFed Meeting Minutes Expose Rising Interest Rate Risk
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee recently released may have a significant impact on mortgage rates going forward. One significant development from the meeting suggests that the present quantitative easing program may be modified in the near future.
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