When Builders Slow, Sellers Rejoice
In August, home builders broke ground on the fewest number [...]
Why This Autumn is a Great Time to Buy
This article by Elizabeth Razzi appeared in the Washington Post [...]
Government Action Lowers Mortgage Rates
Sunday, the U.S. government assumed control of Fannie Mae and Freddie [...]
Mortgage Rates Improve on Unemployment Data
On the first Friday of every month, the government releases [...]
Mortgage Insurance Rates Increase
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) is an insurance policy paid to [...]
International Events Impact Local Rates
The connection between the world's political events and home affordability [...]
Why National Housing Prices Don’t Mean Much
Each month, the National Association of Realtors® releases a study [...]
Understanding Pending Home Sales
When home sellers accepts a contract on MLS-listed property, the [...]
House Stimulus Bill has Changes in Capital Gains Tax Treatment
Monday, President Bush signed the Housing and Economic Recovery Act [...]
Calculating Inflation’s Cost
The phrase "Consumer Price Index" can be intimidating and unclear [...]
Walk in Philadelphia and Save Gas!
Photo Courtesy of creativecommons.org Ric E Ette In a world [...]
Cost of Living Increase!
Another day, another piece of inflationary data. June's Consumer Price [...]