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Housing Starts Rise In August, But By Less Than The Headlines Report

The number of single-family Housing Starts rebounded in August, climbing 4 percent from July's 14-month low.

A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (September 21, 2010 Edition)

Today, in its 7th meeting of the year, the Federal Open Market Committee voted 9-to-1 to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged.

The Federal Reserve Meets Today. Should You Lock Your Rate Before It Adjourns?

If you're actively shopping for a mortgage, it may be prudent to lock your rate ahead of the Fed's announcement today.

August 2010 Jobs Report Pushes Mortgage Rates Higher

On the first Friday of each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases Non-Farm Payrolls data for the month prior. 54,000 jobs were lost in August.

August’s Fed Minutes Lead Mortgage Rates Higher

Home affordability took a slight hit this week after the Federal Reserve's release of its August 10 meeting minutes.

Homes Sales Drop….But Knoxville TN is a GREAT place to buy??? Part 2

Well if you have been watching the Knoxville real estate market you heard that homes sales dropped a whopping 27% last month So what do you do if you live in Knoxville, TN. You want to sell your current Knoxville home and buy another home?? Wait until things get better…when […]

Knoxville Mortgage Rates May Be Low…But Watch The Bouncing Ball..

Mortgage rates would have been volatile this week. The presence of Labor Day just piles on. If you have a chance to lock something favorable and within your budget, consider doing it.

Homes Sales Drop….But Knoxville TN is a GREAT place to buy??? Part 1

Well if you have been watching the Knoxville real estate market you heard that homes sales dropped a whopping 27% last month So what do you do if you live in Knoxville, TN. You want to sell your current Knoxville home and buy another home?? Wait until things get better…when […]

Existing Home Sales Plummet In July; Home Buyers Gain Leverage

The number of home resales plunged by 1.4 million units in July. Home buyers may uncover opportunities for a deal.