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Mortgage Rates: Don’t (Necessarily) Fret the Fed
Unless you have been living under a rock, you know the Federal Reserve raised interest rates at its March meeting. This news is particularly interesting…
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NEW YORK PROPERTY INTELLIGENCE
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BUY3 MIN
Trump, the U.S. Dollar, and NYC Real Estate
The U.S. dollar exchange movement has received a lot of attention recently. President Trump took the unusual step of discussing its strength against other…
MORTGAGE3 MIN
Interest Rate Hikes: The New Normal
The Federal Reserve often referred to as the Fed, recently raised short-term interest rates by 0.25% (25 basis points) at its most recent Federal…
MORTGAGE3 MIN
How to Rob a Bank, a True Story
Those reading this article searching for tips on becoming the next John Dillinger, the infamous bank robber during the Great Depression in the 1930s,…
MARKET3 MIN
Dow Falls 1000 Points: Why Angst is your Friend
Worries are permeating the investor’s psyche. This is reflected in the recent drop in equity markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell as much…
MORTGAGE3 MIN
A Peek at Mortgage Rates
As the real estate selling season continues in earnest, we look at the trend in mortgage rates. Our focus is on the ever-popular 30 year…
MORTGAGE5 MIN
Higher Rates Not Likely to Derail Housing Market
The Fed’s Impact on Housing The Federal Reserve released its minutes of its latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting that took place on…
MORTGAGE3 MIN
Low Mortgage Rates Likely to Persist
The Federal Reserve will keep short-term interest rates near 0% while continuing to taper mortgage-backed securities and longer-term Treasury bond purchases by $5 billion…
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Employment Trends Positive for Housing
Various reports show the national economy is improving. This includes data this week that showed a 3.4% increase in pending home sales in March,…
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