Author Archives: Cottingham

Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

The Federal Open Market Committee released its April 2012 meeting minutes this week, revealing a Federal Reserve in the ready for additional monetary stimulus. Continue reading

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Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead

The new construction housing market continues to improve. Continue reading

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Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

After a brief dip in April, the National Association of Homebuilders reports that the Housing Market Index rose 5 points in May to 29. Continue reading

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Home Affordability Getting A Springtime Boost From Greece

Home affordability is receiving a boost from across the Atlantic Ocean this spring. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 14, 2012

Conforming mortgage rates edged higher last week. Continue reading

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Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

Conforming mortgage rates continue to drop. Continue reading

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8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

The economic and housing recovery continues nationwide, but the recovery is an uneven one. Continue reading

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With LIBOR Low, Don’t Rush To Refinance Your ARM

Is your mortgage scheduled to adjust this season? You may want to let it. Continue reading

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Reverse Mortgages : Pros And Cons

A reverse mortgage is exactly what it sounds like — a mortgage in reverse. Here’s some analysis on the program and how it could work for you. Continue reading

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : May 7, 2012

Mortgage rates improved last week for the first time in 3 weeks. Continue reading

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