This week is set to have volatility continue with mortgage interest rates based on what’s on deck for economic indicators scheduled to be released, including the Jobs Report on Friday. Here’s this week’s line up:
Archives for March 2015
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: March 30, 2015
Freddie Mac Mortgage Survey reports Mortgage Rates Lower
Freddie Mac’s survey of what mortgage lenders reported for conforming rates last week revealed that mortgage interest rates trended lower. You can see based on the chart below that rates have been bouncing in a tight range, remaining below 4%.
Home Buyer Seminar in Renton
I will be teaching a home buyer class in Renton with Ira Sacharoff of Better Properties Real Estate on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at the Fairwood Library.
The class is sponsored by the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. Students who attend are eligible for programs like Home Advantage or House Key Opportunity (the Washington state bond program) or Freddie Mac Home Possible. Students are also eligible for various down payment assistance programs and MCC (mortgage credit certificates).
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: March 23, 2015 – RATES LOWER
Affordable homes in Seattle?
This month, Seattle Magazine released their annual edition that covers the best neighborhoods in the greater Seattle area. This year, they featured the “most affordable neighborhoods” near Seattle. It’s no secret that home prices and rents in Seattle have been climbing due to lack of inventory. However, there are neighborhoods that are not located too far from Seattle where home buyers can get more for their money.
Days are numbered for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP)
What May Impact Mortgage Rates this Week: March 16, 2015 | LIVE Mortgage Rate Post
My apologies for being a couple days late on this post which is typically published on Mondays… I had Monday off (it was my birthday) and with taking a day off, I had fun catching up on emails yesterday.
For my birthday, my husband and I went to Pinot country in Oregon – it is absolutely beautiful. If you enjoy pinot noir or crisp white wine, I recommend you check it out!
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