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14 Feb 2013

Over 70% Of US Metro Market Housing Markets Improve In February

Housing Analysis

The National Association of Homebuilders recently released its Improving Markets Index for the month of February. The report attempts to identify U.S. metropolitan areas in which the economy is improving, demonstrating "measurable and sustained growth". 259 U.S. markets are qualified as "improving" this month, a 17-market jump from the month prior and includes participants from all 50 states as well as the District of Columbia. Experts point to improving market conditions in at least one market in all 50 states as a strong indication that the housing recovery is gaining substantial momentum. This increasing momentum may suggest that now may…

13 Feb 2013

By Mark Feder

5 Power Saving Ideas That Can Lower Your Energy Bill

Around The Home

How to Save Money on Energy Costs in Your Home Many communities in California and around the US are seeing their energy costs increase; sometimes dramatically. Whether you are energy conscious or just trying to save money, there are many steps you can take to lower your Solana Beach home bills while helping the environment at the same time. Below are several energy-saving measures to help you save money either in your current house or future residence. Heating and cooling Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature uses more energy than anything else. To save energy, install a programmable thermostat…

12 Feb 2013

By Mark Feder

Clever Tips for Paying Off Your Home Mortgage Faster

Personal Finance

Paying off the mortgage on your Solana Beach home faster not only means that you'll be able to enjoy the peace of mind that comes with completely owning your property sooner, but you may also save thousands of dollars in mortgage interest payments over time. Below are seven clever tips to help you get your mortgage payments on the fast track. Save for a large down payment Make as large of a down payment as you can reasonably afford. The more cash you can put down, the less you'll have to borrow from the bank. This will reduce your monthly…

11 Feb 2013

By Mark Feder

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week: February 11th, 2013

Mortgage Rates

Mortgage rates worsened last week in response to more indications that the U.S. economy and global economic trends are improving. Global economic data was stronger than expected; which generally boosts investor confidence and leads to higher mortgage rates in California and across the country. According to Freddie Mac, the average rate for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage was 3.53 percent with borrowers paying all of their closing costs and 0.8 percent in discount points along with a full complement of closing costs. The U.S Department of Commerce reported that Factory Orders for December improved over November; they rose from 0.0…