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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – August 24, 2015

2025-09-16T12:58:17-04:00August 24, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , , , |

Last week's economic events included a number of readings on housing related topics. The National Association of Home Builders released its report on builder confidence in housing markets, Housing starts reached their highest level since the great recession, and existing home sales exceeded expectations and the prior month's reading. The Federal Reserve released minutes for its most recent FOMC meeting, which indicated that while a majority of FOMC members are leaning toward raising the Fed's target federal funds rate, concerns over certain aspects of the economy continue to keep the Fed from citing a date for raising its target interest rate.

Buying an Investment Property? 3 Key Home Features That Will Help Ensure You Turn a Profit

2025-09-16T12:58:17-04:00August 21, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

The key to a successful real estate investment is choosing the right property. A great property will reap dividends for years to come. Look for these three features in your next investment property and you’ll have no trouble finding one that turns a profit.

FOMC Minutes: Rate Hike May be Near

2025-09-16T12:58:17-04:00August 20, 2015|Categories: Market Outlook|Tags: , , |

The minutes for the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve's Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) suggest that while committee members won't specify a date, a rate hike could come sooner than later. Committee members continue to cite concerns over labor markets and other economic factors, but the minutes of the FOMC meeting held July 28 and 29 indicate that a majority of members see a rate change as likely in the near term.

Five Required Mortgage Closing Costs – And A Few Tips On How To Minimize Them

2025-09-16T12:58:18-04:00August 19, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

Mortgages are expensive, and closing costs only add to the financial burden that homebuyers face. But with a little knowledge, you can pinpoint places to save on your mortgage closing costs and keep more money in your pocket. When you’re negotiating your next mortgage, use these tips to reduce required closing costs and keep more of your hard-earned money.

Five Required Mortgage Closing Costs – And A Few Tips On How To Minimize Them

2025-09-16T12:58:18-04:00August 19, 2015|Categories: Home Mortgage Tips|Tags: , , |

Mortgages are expensive, and closing costs only add to the financial burden that homebuyers face. But with a little knowledge, you can pinpoint places to save on your mortgage closing costs and keep more money in your pocket. When you’re negotiating your next mortgage, use these tips to reduce required closing costs and keep more of your hard-earned money.

House Hunting in a New City? Three Ways to Determine Which Neighborhoods Are Up and Coming

2025-09-16T12:58:19-04:00August 18, 2015|Categories: Home Buyer Tips|Tags: , , |

If you're moving to a new city and you're looking for an affordable home in a nice neighborhood, one great way to get a fantastic home without paying sky-high prices is by choosing a home in an up-and-coming neighborhood. Communities that are starting to gentrify make it easy to find an affordable home, especially if you buy before the prices start to rise.

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