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MBS RECAP: 1/27/2012
Posted To: MBS Commentary MBS Live : MBS RECAP Open MBS Live Dashboard FNMA 3.5 103-22 : +0-06 FNMA 4.0 105-19 : +0-04 FNMA 4.5 106-25 : +0-01 FNMA 5.0 107-30 : -0-02 GNMA 3.5 105-03 : +0-04 GNMA 4.0 107-23 : +0-02 GNMA 4.5 109-07 : -0-02 GNMA 5.0 110-24 : -0-08 FHLMC 3.5 103-16 : +0-06 FHLMC 4.0 105-11 : +0-03 FHLMC 4.5 106-08 : +0-00 FHLMC 5.0 107-14 : -0-02 Pricing as of 4:03 PM EST Afternoon Market Updates A recap of MBS Market Updates provided by MND Analysts and streamed live to the MBS Live Dashboard . 2:28PM : ALERT: MBS Hit Day's Highs, Underperforming TSYs in Low Volume The day, and week for that matter, are effectively over. The little volume that's left is exerting a greater degree of influence over the price action than it otherwise might. With little to trade on, and little reason to oppose the...( read more) 
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Mortgage Rates Improve For a 3rd Straight Day, Nearing All-Time Lows Again
Posted To: Mortgage Rate Watch Mortgages Rates continued their march into better territory today, capping a 3 day effort of improvement following Wednesday's FOMC Announcement. At this point, rates have not only solidified their re-entry into 3.875% Best-Execution levels, but some lenders are once again competitively priced at rates below that (for detail on "best-execution," READ THIS POST ). That said, we've seen a high degree of stratification over the past 3 days as lenders have responded to the bond market rally at different paces. When we say that rate offerings are more stratified, we're talking about various lenders offering increasingly different rates to the same type of borrowers. At a good handful of lenders in our survey, best-execution rates are still at 4.0%, while the bulk have moved down to 3.875%. But a...( read more) 
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Saturday, 13 August 2011 08:48 |
Here are the market reports from Long & Foster for our various Sussex County, DE real estate markets.. Overall there were 191 units sold in Sussex in July 2011 which was 6% ahead of July 2010, but 10% below Junes total of 213 units sold. There are 4,266 active listings which is down 4% compared to 2010.
Total Sussex County:
Beach Markets of Bethany-Fenwick, Rehoboth, and Lewes
Bethany Beach, Fenwick Island & Ocean View:
Rehoboth Beach:
Lewes:
Inland Markets
Millsboro, Selbyville, Dagsboro:
Milton, Georgetown & NE Sussex:
Seaford, Laurel & Western Sussex:
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Saturday, 06 August 2011 06:38 |
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 Is this the last opportunity to purchase or refinance with bargain home prices and rates now at record lows?
For the past several months, rates have been low, but still above the record low levels they reached during the second half of last year. These rates presented a great opportunity for homeowners to refinance their home loan. It was even a better opportunity for those who were interested in purchasing their first home, an investment property or trade up. With bargains available, purchasing made so much sense for those who see real estate as a long-term investment and more importantly a better life for their family.
Are these record low rates about to become a distant memory?
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Monday, 28 March 2011 21:28 |
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Tuesday, 08 March 2011 19:13 |
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Our three (3) newsletters have been published for March. Every month we distribute Real Estate Trends, which has short articles on the general real estate market and the economy; the Real Estate Page, which focuses on a single topic of interest to homeowners, home buyers, home sellers, and real estate professionals; and The Sales Report, which provides sales tips and planning topics for the self-employed professional.
Real Estate Trends - March 2011 - this month features an article on how the shrinkage of government will represent a potential drag on the economic recovery in the next few years, a story on the remodeling comeback after a few years of stagnation, and a short story on "bottom fishing" - Is Now THE Time?
Real Estate Page - FHA Alternatives - this month features a discussion of the FHA mortgage program and the advantages it can provide for mortgage financing for the average American. Ranging from low down payments to liberal gift policies, FHA loans provide a low cost alternative to first time buyers, lower income buyers, and the average buyer looking for a lower down payment alternative with less stringent qualifying guidelines.
The Sales Page - Continual Improvement - this month we talk about the value of making continual improvement to your marketing plans, sales process, and operating style. Rather than undergoing a major re-tooling of your efforts every few years, we look at the value of making those continuing improvements that steady help improve your performance and your business results.
I hope you find these newsletters useful and helpful to both you and your clients. Please feel free to distribute them to clients and colleagues - whoever you think might benefit from the topics discussed.
And, as always, please call or email me if I can ever be of any assistance. Your referrals are always appreciated.
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Saturday, 05 February 2011 08:48 |
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Our three (3) monthly newsletters have been published for February. Every month we distribute Real Estate Trends, which has short articles on the general real estate market and the economy; the Real Estate Page, which focuses on a single topic of interest to homeowners, home buyers, home sellers, and real estate professionals; and The Sales Report, which provides sales tips and planning topics for the self-employed professional.
Real Estate Trends: February 2011 - this month we include reports showing an economy beginning to improve, the story of the population growing which is good for real estate, and an article on the "new consumer" - what home features do they want today?
Real Estate Page: Qualifying for a Mortgage - this month's features a discussion of the keys issues in qualifying for a mortgage today. These include a borrower's credit scores, cash reserves, income documentation, and monthly debt.
The Sales Page: Fire 'em- this month we talk about how there are times when you have no alternative but to fire a client or a referral source. This article discusses how to recognize that situation and what to do about it.
I hope you find these newsletters helpful to both you and your clients. Please feel free to distribute them to clients and colleagues - whoever you think might benefit from the information provided.
And, as always, please call or email me if I can ever be of any assistance. Your referrals are always appreciated. Let's make 2011 a great year! |
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