The most significant influence on mortgage rates this week was Friday’s Employment report, which was much stronger than expected. Events in Europe have had less impact on US markets in recent weeks. While mortgage rates moved lower early in the…

An improving US economic outlook was negative for mortgage rates this week. Reduced concerns about Europe also caused a partial reversal in the flight to safety trade. As a result, mortgage rates ended the week higher. Early in the month,…

Increased concerns about Europe helped mortgage rates improve this week, although the impact of the recently passed extension to the payroll tax reduction is beginning to push up mortgage rates for certain loans (discussed below). The news from Europe was…

Jim was very pleasant and easy to work with. He made the process very smooth. Jeff and Mary worked hard to make this deal happen. They kept me organized as far as paperwork and other steps I needed to take…

During the first week of the new year, mortgage rates continued to be influenced by the same factors as in 2011. Stronger than expected US economic data roughly offset continued concerns about Europe, and mortgage rates ended the week nearly…

Posted on December 13, 2011 by zingding Dismal home sales have forced an uncomfortable reality on real estate agents: innovate or fold up shop. In 2010, new home sales were lower than ever. Since then, the housing market appears to…