From a list of 744 eligible towns nationwide, Carmel, Indiana ranked first in CNNMoney’s Top Places To Live 2012.
Carmel, Indiana Rated Top Mid-Sized U.S. City For 2012
August 27th, 2012 · Comments Off on Carmel, Indiana Rated Top Mid-Sized U.S. City For 2012
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Mortgage Rates Dropping After Release Of Fed Minutes
August 24th, 2012 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Dropping After Release Of Fed Minutes
Eariler this week, the Federal Reserve released the minutes from its 2-day meeting which ended August 1, 2012. Since the release, mortgage rates have dropped.
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Existing Home Sales Rise To 4.47 Million
August 23rd, 2012 · Comments Off on Existing Home Sales Rise To 4.47 Million
Home resales climbed 2% last month as the housing market continues its slow, steady recovery.
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States With The Highest And Lowest Closing Costs, 2012
August 22nd, 2012 · Comments Off on States With The Highest And Lowest Closing Costs, 2012
Mortgage rates are lower this year, and closing costs are, too.
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Single-Family Housing Starts Remain Strong
August 21st, 2012 · Comments Off on Single-Family Housing Starts Remain Strong
Single-family housing starts were above 500,000 for the fourth straight month in July, a mark not met since the federal home buyer tax credit of 2010.
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Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
August 17th, 2012 · Comments Off on Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
Mortgage rates rose for the third straight week this week. Could this be the end of rock-bottom mortgage rates?
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Homebuilder Confidence Rises To 5-Year High
August 16th, 2012 · Comments Off on Homebuilder Confidence Rises To 5-Year High
For August 2012, the National Association of Homebuilders reports the monthly Housing Market Index at 37 — an increase of more than 100% from one year ago and the highest HMI value since February 2007.
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Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months
August 15th, 2012 · Comments Off on Home Affordability Sinks For The First Time In 12 Months
Rising home prices are taking a toll on today’s home buyers. For the first time in 4 quarters — and despite falling mortgage rates — home affordability is sinking.
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Should You Lease Or Buy Your Next Car? It May Affect Your Mortgage.
August 14th, 2012 · Comments Off on Should You Lease Or Buy Your Next Car? It May Affect Your Mortgage.
Should you lease a new car, or should you buy one? Like most financial questions, the answer depends on your situation
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How Long Will Foods Last In A Refrigerator?
August 13th, 2012 · Comments Off on How Long Will Foods Last In A Refrigerator?
Past due foods can both give off bad odors, and make you sick. Here’s a guide to how long different foods last.
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