The average mortgage rate movement has been getting a lot of attention in the first few weeks of 2013 because it is doing something that hasn’t happened for years. It’s going upward. This rate behavior is causing people to now … Continue Reading
With housing prices finally increasing from the depths of recession that began in 2008, and the recovery in real estate seeming to gain legs and walk for a change, many people are asking the question as to whether 2013 is … Continue Reading
People often complain, especially in middle age, that life’s demands are so great, it’s hard to find ways to save money instead of relying on credit. However, with a bit of creativity, lots of money can be saved from everyday … Continue Reading
With interest rate earnings on savings accounts and certificates of deposit, or CDs, practically paying nothing in 2013, many people are asking why they should even bother with these financial tools for investment. However, the fact is, saving money … Continue Reading
As of Thursday, January 31, mortgage rate averages dropped back from their highs earlier in the week to settle a little bit. The job report revision that came out Friday morning from the federal government is expected to provide a … Continue Reading
Since 2008, many homeowners who bought into home ownership and real estate at the height of the market have since seen their property values plummet, far lower than many borrowed to purchase those homes in the first place. While many … Continue Reading
When employment reports show an improvement in the labor picture, it tends to have an effect on mortgage rates since the implication is that more people will have income to buy homes. As a result, when various economic data reports … Continue Reading
