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Entries from June 2012

FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year

June 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on FHFA : Home Values Up 3% Since Last Year

The Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index shows home values up 0.8% in April on a monthly, seasonally-adjusted basis.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Simple Real Estate Definitions : Right To Cancel

June 28th, 2012 · Comments Off on Simple Real Estate Definitions : Right To Cancel

Refinancing homeowners are granted a 3-day “cooling off” period.

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Tags: Real Estate Definitions

New Home Sales Rise To 2-Year High

June 27th, 2012 · Comments Off on New Home Sales Rise To 2-Year High

As reported by the Census Bureau, 369,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Existing Home Sales Slip 2% In May

June 26th, 2012 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Slip 2% In May

Home resales slipped last month; a temporary setback for the housing market’s recovery.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

How To Choose The Proper Paint Color(s) For A Room

June 25th, 2012 · Comments Off on How To Choose The Proper Paint Color(s) For A Room

For your next paint job, make sure you choose the best color scheme and paint-type for your soon-to-be-painted room.

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Tags: Around The Home

Mortgage Rates Make New Lows At 3.66%

June 22nd, 2012 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Make New Lows At 3.66%

The national average 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell 5 basis points to 3.66% this week.

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Tags: Mortgage Rates

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 20, 2012)

June 20th, 2012 · Comments Off on A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (June 20, 2012)

The Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent Wednesday.

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Tags: Federal Reserve

Housing Starts Up 26% In Last 12 Months

June 20th, 2012 · Comments Off on Housing Starts Up 26% In Last 12 Months

Sometimes, the housing data headlines tell just half the tale. May’s Housing Starts figures are proving to be a terrific illustration.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Building Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

June 19th, 2012 · Comments Off on Building Confidence Rises To 5-Year High

Home builders expect a strong second-half in the 2012 housing market.

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10 Cities Projecting Home Value Increases Through 2013

June 18th, 2012 · Comments Off on 10 Cities Projecting Home Value Increases Through 2013

Nationwide, the U.S. housing market is showing signs of recovery. Some markets are expected to recover more quickly than others.

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Tags: Rankings