How much does a mortgage cost? The answer depends on where you live. But no matter which your locale, chances are strong that you’ll pay more for a mortgage in 2010 as compared to 2009.
Entries from August 2010
How Much Should You Expect To Pay In Mortgage Closing Costs?
August 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on How Much Should You Expect To Pay In Mortgage Closing Costs?
Tags: Budgeting
Home Builder Confidence Falls Again; Home Buyers Gain Leverage?
August 24th, 2010 · Comments Off on Home Builder Confidence Falls Again; Home Buyers Gain Leverage?
After reaching a 3-year high just 90 days ago, the National Association of Homebuilders’ Housing Market Index is now at a multi-year low after falling by almost half.
Tags: Homebuilders · Local · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Real Estate
Mortgage Rates Make New Lows For The 9th Week In A Row
August 23rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Make New Lows For The 9th Week In A Row
Mortgage rates are (again) at their lowest levels in history.
Tags: Mortgage Lending · Mortgage Rates
How Big Is The Foreclosure Market? It Depends On Where You Live, Of Course.
August 19th, 2010 · Comments Off on How Big Is The Foreclosure Market? It Depends On Where You Live, Of Course.
Foreclosure filings rose 4 percent nationwide last month versus June, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.com. For the 17th straight month, total filings topped 300,000. 6 states dominated activity levels.
Tags: foreclosures
Higher (And Lower) FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Start October 4, 2010
August 18th, 2010 · Comments Off on Higher (And Lower) FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Start October 4, 2010
Beginning with FHA case numbers issued on or after October 4, 2010, the FHA is changing its upfront and annual mortgage insurance premium structures.
Tags: FHA Mortgages · Mortgage Lending · Real Estate
How To Unclog A Sink That Won’t Respond To Drano
August 17th, 2010 · Comments Off on How To Unclog A Sink That Won’t Respond To Drano
Sometimes, a backed-up sink is too big of a job for a bottle of Drano. To clear the clog, you have to get your hands dirty. But what do you do? This quick, 2-minute video from Lowe’s is an excellent tutorial.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home How-To
What Does It Mean To Escrow Taxes And Insurance?
August 16th, 2010 · Comments Off on What Does It Mean To Escrow Taxes And Insurance?
The fiscal responsibility of a homeowner extends beyond the mortgage’s basic principal and interest repayments. Homeowners are also responsible for the real estate taxes on the home and its insurance premiums, too.
Tags: Budgeting · Mortgage Lending · Real Estate
Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
August 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
This week marks the start of August, a popular vacation month for Americans. Maybe you’re among the many that will leave town for a few days — or a few weeks. But, before you leave your home, make sure you don’t leave clues for burglars.
Tags: Consumer Interest · Home Safety
Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
August 12th, 2010 · Comments Off on Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
Just because the expiration date has passed, that doesn’t mean that the food is spoiled. It’s a deep-seated misconception that results in the average American household wasting 14% of all food purchases. Learn what to pitch — and what to keep.
Tags: Home Safety · Just For Fun
As The Pending Home Sales Index Falls, Home Buyers See Dollar Signs
August 11th, 2010 · Comments Off on As The Pending Home Sales Index Falls, Home Buyers See Dollar Signs
June’s Pending Home Sales Index is weak by most measures, but if you’re a home buyer, the headlines aren’t so bad. Fewer home sales can push negotiation leverage to the buy-side of a transaction.
Tags: Economy · Pending Home Sales · Real Estate