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Entries from February 2012

Housing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.

February 17th, 2012 · Comments Off on Housing Starts Stay Strong; Building Permits Rise.

The 2012 housing market started like 2011 ended — strong.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

February 16th, 2012 · Comments Off on Homebuilder Confidence Returns To Pre-Recession Levels

For the sixth straight month, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that homebuilder confidence is on the rise. The Housing Market Index climbed four points to 29 in February, the index’s highest reading since May 2007.

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Tags: Housing Analysis

With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

February 15th, 2012 · Comments Off on With Retail Sales And Consumer Confidence Rising, Home Prices Are Expected To Follow

If you have plans to buy a home in 2012, the best time to buy may be now. Today’s mortgage rates are low and so are the home prices — a combination that’s unlikely to last.

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Tags: The Economy

Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

February 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Fewer Jobless Claims Suggests Higher Home Prices Ahead

Economists believe the strength of the 2012 housing market will be closely tied to jobs. If they’re right, the housing market is ripe for a boost.

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Tags: The Economy

Top 10 Sunniest Cities In the United States

February 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on Top 10 Sunniest Cities In the United States

As compared to gloomy days, do “sunny days” put you in a good mood? See where your city ranks on the Sunniest Cities list.

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Tags: Rankings

Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates

February 10th, 2012 · Comments Off on Revamped HARP : Unlimited Loan-to-Value And Same Great Rates

The government’s new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners are gearing up to refinance.

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Tags: Mortgage Guidelines

Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

February 9th, 2012 · Comments Off on Quick Tips : Boost Your Credit Score For Better Mortgage Rates

Lenders are reserving lowest rates for the customers with high FICOs. Here’s a few ways to improve your credit score quickly.

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Tags: Personal Finance

Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting

February 3rd, 2012 · Comments Off on Banks Start To Loosen Up In Underwriting

After a half-decade of tightening mortgage guidelines, banks are starting to “loosen up”.

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Tags: Mortgage Guidelines

Case-Shiller Index Says Detroit And Washington DC Lead The Market

February 1st, 2012 · Comments Off on Case-Shiller Index Says Detroit And Washington DC Lead The Market

According to the Case-Shiller Index, home values fell in 19 of 20 tracked markets in November 2011.

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Tags: Housing Analysis