The Pending Home Sales Index resumed its climb in January, posting a 2 percent gain over the month prior.
Monthly Archive: February 2012
Feb 28
New Home Supply Falls To 5.6 Months
321,000 new homes were sold last month on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis. 7 of 10 new homes sold for less than $300,000.
Feb 27
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 27, 2012
Mortgage markets improved in a holiday-shortened week last week, drawing mortgage rates lower nationwide.
Feb 25
Mortgage Stress? Simple Tips to Close Easier, Faster and Happier
Here’s the bad news. Due to ever increasing Federal Regulations (resulting from the credit crisis), getting your mortgage closed is more complicated than ever. Here’s the good news. A good lender will help you through it. I’m not talking about one of those online lenders or mega banks with a massive mortgage call centers and a …
Feb 24
To Buy or Not to Buy? 3 Things Boise Home Buyers Need to Hear from Real Estate Experts
Real Estate. To buy or not to buy? If you are plagued by indecision and insecurity, you’re not alone… and rightfully so. Here are three things you need to hear from real estate insiders because the media doesn’t always get it right. #1 – The Affordability index is the lowest in decades. Huh? In case …
Feb 24
Federal Reserve Wary Of European Spillover
The Federal Reserve has released the minutes from its 2-day meeting January 24-25, 2012.
Feb 23
Existing Home Sales Climb To A 20-Month Record
January’s home resales moved to a 20-month high — additional evidence that the nation’s housing recovery is underway.
Feb 22
Foreclosure Filings Down 19 Percent In One Year
Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It’s yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom.
Feb 21
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 21, 2012
Mortgage markets worsened last week as the Eurozone moved closer to a bailout agreement with Greece, and the U.S. economy displayed more signs of growth. Mortgage rates climbed.
Feb 20
3.5 Ways to Purchase a Home with Zero Down
If you’ve heard the media say that you need 20% down, well they’ve definitely got it wrong. For many people there are low down payment options starting at 3% down… and for a select few Idahoans there are even zero down options. Yes, you read it right. There are zero down mortgage loan options for people …