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| 30 Yr Fix |
6.01% |
-0.04% |
| 15 Yr Fix |
5.60% |
0.00% |
| 1 Yr ARM |
5.18% |
-0.11% |
| 5/1 ARM |
5.57% |
-0.10% |
| 30 Yr Tres |
4.58% |
-0.06% |
| Fed Prime |
5.00% |
-0.25% |
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JANUARY 2007 MORTGAGE NEWS
Federal Reserve Issues New CHARM Handbook for Consumers and Lenders
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:16:41 EST
The Federal Reserve Board and The Office of Thrift Supervision have issued a timely update of their 1987 CHARM booklet. Consumers, loan officers, and others can get an immediate copy on-line.
Mortgage Rates Move Higher On Consumer Spending and Calendar
Wed, 3 Jan 2007 14:51:36 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending December 28, 2006
Green House Exhibit Is An Invitation To Think Twice About The Environment
Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:01:01 EST
The National Building Museum Green House exhibit is a treasure trove of ideas and surprises including a full scale eco-house. Visit with us.
Reply.com Moves To Corner A Niche Of The Real Estate Industry
Mon, 8 Jan 2007 13:54:06 EST
Reply.com apes Zillows satellite views and value estimates but takes a new approach to facilitating home sales.
Mortgage Rates Take A New Year Holiday
Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:18:54 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending January 4, 2007
Freddie Mac Releases Results Of Annual ARM Survey
Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:45:58 EST
As short-term interest rates increase the popularity of adjustable rate mortgages declines, even with the offer of large lender discounts.
NAR To Launch $40 Million Ad Campaign
Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:59:23 EST
The National Association of Realtors has budgeted a cool $40 million on an ad campaign to counterbalance the declining housing market.
Freddie Mac: Three Trends Will Impact Home Market and Financing
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:09:03 EST
Freddie Mac monthly economic and housing forecast points to three long-term housing trends and projects a 2007 only modestly different from what we experienced in 2006.
Luxury Home Sales Hold Their Own In Down Housing Market
Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:06:04 EST
A luxury home marketing group reports that multi-million dollar homes are holding their own in a softening market. What a relief!
Mortgage Rates Up and MBA Issues Long Term Forecast
Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:37:32 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending January 11, 2007
Permits and Housing Starts Reflect Builder Optimism
Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:27:44 EST
Builder confidence in the housing market continues to increase and construction activity appears to reflect a growing willingness to put money on the line.
The Truth, Sort Of, About Open Houses
Tue, 23 Jan 2007 14:01:46 EST
Open houses are loved and despised by all the parties to a transaction. Here we discuss the pros and cons of the open house.
Mortgage Rates Continue Upward Trend While Applications Slow
Wed, 24 Jan 2007 14:18:15 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending January 18, 2007
New And Existing Home Sales Continue Retreat From Record Highs
Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:46:25 EST
NAR keeps talking happy talk and putting the best face on housing sales figures but sales of all homes and prices of new ones are definitely down.
An Update on PMI Tax Deductions
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 09:50:33 EST
Private Mortgage Insurance tax deduction appears much less valuable than previously thought - both to homeowners and the PMI insurers.
Apartment Group Targets NIMBY Arguments
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 12:50:55 EST
The National Multi Housing Council has produced a paper to help its members deal with community opposition to high density development. It contains some interesting arguments of which we should all be aware.
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