Is More Fed-Led Stimulus On Its Way?

FOMC minutes

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

Single-Family Housing Starts Powers Ahead

Housing Starts

The new construction housing market continues to improve.

Homebuilder Confidence Moves To 5-Year High

NAHB HMI

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

Home Affordability Getting A Springtime Boost From Greece

Greece affects U.S. mortgage rates

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

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

Homebuilder Confidence

Conforming mortgage rates edged higher last week.

Mortgage Rates Make New All-Time Lows (Again)

Mortgage rates

Conforming mortgage rates continue to drop.

8-Fold Increase In “Improving Markets” Since September

Improving Markets Index

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

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

Pending ARM Adjustment

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

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.

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

Unemployment Rate

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