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Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July

Case-Shiller Housing Market Index: Home Prices Rise in July

U.S. home prices rose by 0.10 percent in July according to the S&P Case-Shiller Housing Market Index. San Francisco, California edged past Denver Colorado with a year-over-year price increase of 10.40 percent as compared to Denver’s reading of

Oct 01, 2015 |

FICO Scores 101: How to Shop for a New Mortgage Without Harming Your Credit Score

FICO Scores 101: How to Shop for a New Mortgage Without Harming Your Credit Score

It’s difficult to begin shopping around for a new mortgage without the facts on how this can affect your FICO score. Anybody who is holding off for fear that their credit score will be ruined by multiple credit checks has nothing to worry about. Mo

Sep 30, 2015 |

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 28, 2015

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – September 28, 2015

Last week’s scheduled economic news included reports on new and existing home sales, the FHFA House Price Index, weekly reports on mortgage rates, and new jobless claims. The week finished with a report on consumer sentiment. Existing Home Sales Fa

Sep 29, 2015 |

The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

The New Home Warranty: Why This Benefit Alone Makes Buying New Worth Considering

When making the decision to purchase a home, there can be an array of questions to ask regarding location, size, style and additional features that will complicate things. If one of the considerations among these is whether to buy new or old, though, you

Sep 26, 2015 |

Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits

Looking Ahead: How to Ensure That You Are Taking Full Advantage of Mortgage Tax Credits

One of the major benefits to purchasing a home with a mortgage are the tax credits that can be taken advantage of when April 15 comes around. Many homeowners are unaware of what mortgage related expenses can be deducted and, more importantly, which ones

Sep 25, 2015 |

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

National Association of REALTORS – Sales of Pre-Owned Homes Dip

Sales of previously owned homes dropped in August by 4.80 percent on an annual basis for the first time in four months; the dip was likely caused by rising home prices. August sales were reported at a rate of 5.31 million; July’s rate was 5.58 mill

Sep 24, 2015 |