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19 Jun 2013

Home Builder Confidence Jumps By Widest Margin Since 2002

Housing Analysis

U.S. housing markets are gaining as demand for homes exceeds available supplies in many areas. The National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for June increased by eight points over May's reading to achieve a positive reading of 52. This last happened in August-September of 2002, when HMI monthly readings also jumped by eight points. Any reading over 50 indicates that more builders consider housing market conditions positive than negative. June's reading was the first time the HMI reading surpassed a reading of 50 since April 2006. Limited Inventory Drives Sales Of New Homes Rick Judson,…

18 Jun 2013

By Mark Feder

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RealtyTrac Foreclosure Report Shows 28% Decrease From May 2012

Housing Analysis

Foreclosure actions increased by 2.0 percent in May from April's 75 month low point for foreclosure activity according to RealtyTrac's U.S. Foreclosure Market Report released June 11. However, the good news is that May 2013 foreclosure filings were still 28 percent below May 2012 filings. RealtyTrac reports that approximately one in 885 homes were in some stage of foreclosure in May. This does not mean that 1 in 885 homes was lost to foreclosure, but it does indicate that documents related to some phase of foreclosure (Notice of Default, Notice of Trustee Sale, and Bank Reposession) were filed. Actual lender…

17 Jun 2013

By Mark Feder

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – June 17, 2013

Housing Analysis

Last week's news was relatively quiet with no data significant to the mortgage lending released until Wednesday, when the federal government announced a $138 billion budget deficit for May. According to the U.S. Treasury this figure is 11 percent higher than for May of 2012, but the federal budget is expected to come in with less than a -$1 trillion deficit for the 2013 fiscal year, which runs from October to September. The Treasury estimates that the 2013 budget deficit will come in at approximately -$642 billion, well below fiscal 2012's deficit of -$1.1 trillion. The federal budget has been…

14 Jun 2013

By Mark Feder

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Make Your Home A Movie Star! How To Rent Out Your Property As A Film Location

Around The Home

Whenever a scene in a film or television show takes place in a private home, have you ever thought about who owns that property? Well, it could be you! The fact is that film and television production companies are always on the lookout for new locations where they can shoot their footage. If you advertise your property in the right way, your home could have its 15 minutes of fame as the set for a film or a television show episode. Many production companies have been gradually switching over the last few years into filming at 'authentic' private properties rather…