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I begin with asking forgiveness for beating a drum loudly and often, but signs abound that the market improvement continues. Yes I know that was the focus of my last rather lengthy column. So what’s new to report… First of … Continue reading →

The market has improved markedly! That’s right the Real Estate Market has been improving steadily now for almost 10 months! Are we at 2006 levels?  No!  Is it a new boom?  No!  Are prices increasing?  No! So then what’s so … Continue reading →

I recently made a post of FaceBook that included the graphic below, which points out the truth about the viability of the Real Estate Market over time (from January 1st, 2000 thru June 1st of 2012) as compared to other … Continue reading →

That’s right… GOOD NEWS… We’re seeing it everywhere by all the “Market Experts.” Some of the headlines: “Americans Expect 1.4% Increase in Home Prices: Fannie Mae,” HousingWire (June 6, 2012)… More Americans are optimistic that home prices will inch up … Continue reading →

I was attending a funeral last weekend and ran into a Realtor friend from out of town… Lake Jackson, Texas… As you might expect our conversation eventually ran into a discussion of market conditions. Like so much of our country, … Continue reading →

It’s a Buyer’s Market… even so if you’re depending on someone else to provide the money for your purchase … that is you’re going to have a mortgage… you’ve got to be aware of and follow certain rules to keep … Continue reading →

Recent Market Notes:      Jobless Claims fell to the lowest level since February 2008      Building Permits climbed to the highest level since October 2008      The NAHB Housing Market Confidence index was at the highest level … Continue reading →

Another Indication – 3/13/2012 The Housing Affordability Index was developed over thirty years ago to help consumers determine when it is a good time to buy a home. It’s considered advantageous to the buyer when the index is over 100 because a … Continue reading →

What You Need to Know about Cancellation of Mortgage Debt Posted By susanne On March 11, 2012 @ 1:07 pm In Consumer News and Advice,Home Owner News,Real Estate Information,Today’s Top Story,Today’s Top Story – Consumer | No Comments  [1]This column is brought to you by … Continue reading →

NOTE: The announcement below may seem very confusing following last week’s blog post concerning FHA’s decision to rise some of these very same rates. The new guidelines announced here apply only to qualifying refinance applications. The changes mentioned previously are still in effect for … Continue reading →