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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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OCTOBER 2005 MORTGAGE NEWS
So You Want To Build A House
Tue, 4 Oct 2005 17:26:44 EST
Building a home is an adventure but, with enough information and some innovative new housing options, perhaps one with a happy ending.
ARMs Narrow Yield Curve in Latest Mortgage Rates Survey
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:38:44 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending September 28, 2005
Realtors Under Fire From DOJ, GAO, And That is Just the Beginning
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:20:04 EST
Seems like a lot of people are targeting the National Association of Realtors. The Department of Justice heads the list.
Manufactured Housing And Homes-In-A-Box are Viable Routes To Home Ownership
Mon, 10 Oct 2005 13:05:07 EST
While traditional one-stud-at-a-time construction remains the norm, a potential build-it-myselfer would do well to check out options to make those dreams come true.
Congress Is Also On The Case - NARs Troubles, Continued
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 12:31:48 EST
A Government Accountability Office Report suggests reputation and service may be more relevant to creating competition in the real estate than commissions.
Fixed Mortgage Rates Nudge 6 Percent For First Time Since Spring
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 14:40:39 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 6, 2005
Freddie Mac Anticipates Huge Hurricane Related Losses
Wed, 12 Oct 2005 15:31:24 EST
Freddie Mac has tallied up its losses to Rita and Katrina and they will be substantial.
Rita Joins Katrina As Topic of Freddie Mac Monthly Reports
Mon, 17 Oct 2005 14:17:54 EST
Although acknowledging hurricanes impact, Freddie Mac still sees a rosy housing picture.
Mortgage Rates Top 6 Percent
Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:38:18 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 13, 2005
Are Real Estate Commissions at the Root of NAR Problems?
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:59:10 EST
Are commissions the reason for the recent attacks on the National Association of Realtors and on agents. Hmmmm - there does seem to be a pattern.
Modular Homes and Prefab Housing Can Save Time and Money
Fri, 21 Oct 2005 12:55:34 EST
Modular and panelized construction using a variety of methods and materials offer time and cost saving alternatives for homeowners. Even IKEA is getting into the act.
Home Mortgage Deduction Under Attack By Presidential Panel
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 15:02:02 EST
Homeowners may lose a cherished tax deduction if a presidential panel gets its way. But history says it is unlikely to happen.
NAR Sees Soft Landing as Housing Bubble Transitions To Expansion
Wed, 26 Oct 2005 14:43:30 EST
NAR report sees an ultimate soft landing as bubble begins to soften and fallout from Katrina benefits portions of the sales market.
The 30 Fixed Mortgage Rates Now Firmly Over 6 Percent
Tue, 8 Nov 2005 15:40:15 EST
Weekly Mortgage Survey - Week Ending October 20, 2005
Lopsided House Vote Seeks To Regulate Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 11:41:39 EST
The House of Representatives has approved new oversight for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Senate approval appears a long way off.
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