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24 May 2016

Need to Discuss – How to Refinance Your Adjustable-rate Mortgage with Better Terms

Home Mortgage Tips

An adjustable-rate mortgage was once a great mortgage product, at a time when home buyers wanted to avoid locking in high interest rates. But with historically low interest rates now available to millions of buyers and rates expected to rise in 2017, lots of mortgage holders are trying to find a deal and negotiate better terms before rates go up. One great way to save on mortgage costs is to refinance your adjustable-rate mortgage. So how can you make a mortgage refinance work for you? Here are a few tactics you can use to get better terms through a refinance…

23 May 2016

By Mark Feder

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – May 23, 2016

Mortgage Rates

Last week's economic news included the NAHB Housing Market Index, reports on housing starts, building reports and existing home sales. Minutes of the Federal Reserve's last FOMC meeting were also released. Homebuilder Confidence Unchanged, Housing Starts and Building Permits Increase The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reported that builder confidence held steady with a reading of 58 in May. Analysts projected a reading of 58 and April's reading was also 58. Builder confidence in market conditions could be slowing due to concerns over acquiring skilled labor and a shortage of developed lots. Demand for homes remains high, but a…

20 May 2016

By Mark Feder

3 Ikea Hacks That Can Be Done in a Weekend’s Time

Around The Home

Whether you're moving into your first apartment or preparing to purchase a second home, Ikea is a favorite for those trying to economically fill up the extra space in their home. While Ikea may have plenty of inexpensive options that you might not think can be dressed up, there are actually a lot of simple pieces that you can add to for a stylish, DIY look that will take no time at all. Cue The Cocktails The popularity of the bar cart has seen a resurgence, but many of these decorative pieces can be quite pricey for the person who…

18 May 2016

By Mark Feder

NAHB: Home Builder Confidence Holds Steady in May

Housing Market

The National Association of Home Builders reported that home builder confidence in the U.S. housing market conditions held steady for the fourth consecutive month in May. Builder confidence stayed at a reading of 58, which was the number expected by analysts and was also the reading for April. Analysts said that the consistency in readings signified expansion in housing markets. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders than not are confident about market conditions. Components of the NAHB Housing Market Index include readings on builder confidence in current market conditions which held steady at 63 and builder confidence in…