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Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

Steve Levitt — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:45:00 +0000

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

Despite Low Rates, Pending Home Sales Slip In August

Steve Levitt — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:47:51 +0000

Despite the lowest mortgage rates of all-time, home buyers are slowing the pace at which they're buying homes.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : February 28, 2011

Steve Levitt — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:47:54 +0000

Mortgage rates dropped last week, but, this week, there appears to be more reasons for rates to rise than fall. Plan accordingly.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : November 8, 2010

Steve Levitt — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:46:56 +0000

Huge gains and losses characterized day-to-day trading last week. Overall, however, conforming mortgage rates improved.

8 Questions Your Lender Should Answer About Mortgage Rates

Steve Levitt — Mon, 10 May 2010 23:27:58 +0000

Simply checking online for today’s posted rate may not lead to your expected outcome due to the many factors that can cause each individual rate and closing cost scenario to fluctuate.

We can preach communication, service and education all day long, but it’s our ultimate goal to earn your trust so that you can be [...]

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 10, 2010

Steve Levitt — Mon, 10 May 2010 12:49:26 +0000

Mortgage markets improved to their best levels of 2010 last week, aided by events half a world away and ongoing safe haven buying. Greece's debt problems continue to help mortgage rate shoppers around the country.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : March 29, 2010

Steve Levitt — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:46:44 +0000

Mortgage markets tanked last week, raising rates to their highest levels in a month. Most of the losses occurred Wednesday in what was the worst 1-day mortgage market performance in more than 6 months.

Top Five Market Factors That Influence Mortgage Rates

Steve Levitt — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 17:39:04 +0000

Timing the market for the best possible opportunity to lock a mortgage rate on a new loan is certainly a challenge, even for the professionals.

While there are several generic interest rate trend indicators online, the difference between what’s advertised and actually attainable can be influenced at any given moment by at [...]