Energy Efficient Homes Are Smart Investment for Savvy Homebuyers
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-In these economic times, the decision to purchase a home has become a very serious consideration, with...
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State Lawmakers Dread End of Stimulus Dollars
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-(MCT)-Whether they welcomed or snubbed the federal economic stimulus package, state lawmakers took advantage of the bailout dollars...
National 30-year Fixed Rate Drops Slightly; Some States See Increase
RISMEDIA, July 29, 2009-The weekly average rate borrowers were quoted on Zillow Mortgage Marketplace for 30-year fixed mortgages decreased slightly...
First-Time Homebuyers Have Unique Advantage in Mortgage Market
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-(MCT)-First-time homebuyers and those thinking about refinancing are in a great place. Mortgage rates just fell for...
Freddie Mac Launches Effort to Help Servicers Handle Record Demand for Home Affordable Modifications
RISMEDIA, July 28, 2009-As part of its support for President Obama's Making Home Affordable program, Freddie Mac announced an agreement with...
Fed Plans Consumer-Friendly Changes to Mortgage Rules
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-(MCT)-Federal Reserve governors unanimously proposed tough new consumer-friendly disclosure rules for mortgages and home equity loans last week,...
For Some, Small Homes are Just the Right Size
RISMEDIA, July 27, 2009-(MCT)-They had the land and the plan ready for a 3,000-square-foot retirement home. But sticker shock and...
Slowing in Market Deterioration Indicated by July New-Vehicle Retail Sales
RISMEDIA, July 25, 2009- Although new-vehicle retail sales in July are projected to decrease 19% from July 2008, this marks...
Signs of Change: Existing-Home Sales Rise 3.6% in June
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-Existing-home sales rose for the third consecutive month with inventory easing and home prices declining less sharply in...
NAR Pulse: This Week’s Top Stories from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
RISMEDIA, July 24, 2009-This week's headlines from the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® include: Free technology resources offered as part of the...
6 Key Numbers Buyers Must Examine Before Committing
“The rate should never be treated as a yes-or-no answer,” says Nick Nastos, founder of Chicago’s Property Shop. “I would be more concerned about a buyer closing with no emergency fund than one accepting a slightly higher rate with a manageable payment and cash still in the... Read more.
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