If you are currently in the market for, or are undecided about a mortgage, consider locking your mortgage rate today. Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls report represents mortgage rate risk.
Short Sale : Writing A Letter Of Hardship
December 5, 2012 by
The short sale process starts with a letter of hardship.
How To Maintain Adequate Homeowners Insurance Coverage
December 4, 2012 by
Whether you’re buying a home, or own one already, revisit your hazard insurance regularly.
A Look At This Week’s Mortgage Rates : December 3, 2012
December 3, 2012 by
This week, there is little on the U.S. economic calendar, save for Friday’s Non-Farm Payrolls report. Wall Street is expecting to see 80,000 net new jobs created in November, and a rise in the national Unemployment Rate to 8.0%.
4900 Fairmont Avenue Construction
December 1, 2012 by
The venerable Foong Lin closed over the summer to make way for the new building going up at 4900 Fairmont. This is right across from my office 7801 Woodmont Avenue, so it will be exciting to see the new project take shape. But sad to see a restaurant I’ve eaten in so many times go […]
Pending Home Sales Index Leaps To Multi-Year High
November 30, 2012 by
According the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Pending Home Sales Index rose 5.2 percent in October, crossing the benchmark 100 reading, and moving to 104.8.
New Home Sales Remain Elevated Into Q4 2012
November 29, 2012 by
According to the Commerce Department, New Home Sales slipped 1,000 units last month, falling to 368,000 units on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.
Case-Shiller Index Verifies Home Value Gains Through Q3 2012
November 28, 2012 by
According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index, which was released earlier this week, U.S. home prices rose in September for the sixth straight month, climbing 0.3% as compared to the month prior.
Which Is Better : 15-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Or 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage?
November 27, 2012 by
Which suits you best? The 15-year fixed rate mortgage or the 30-year one? These tips may help you decide.
Simple, Inexpensive Ways To Prep Your Home For Sale
November 26, 2012 by
Here are four inexpensive, yet highly effective, ways to prepare your home for sale.
