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Time's Running Out to Refinance Interest rates won't stay low forever. Should you refinance now?   |
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February 19, 2007
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Why Housing Hasn't Hit The Skids Low rates are a major factor in keeping the housing market stable. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2007
Seth Jayson |
Hiding the Ugly Truth About Housing The NAR continues, month after month, to release home-sales predictions that are overly optimistic and completely misleading. The true housing sector figures are much worse than they want you to know. |
The Motley Fool
November 14, 2007
Seth Jayson |
Charting the Housing Spin In its latest press release, the National Association of Realtors makes the argument that homes are better investments than stocks. |
The Motley Fool
November 28, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
Last Call for Smart Homeowners The Fed's recent move has triggered a sharp downtick in mortgage rates. If you want to refinance, it may be now or never. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Points for Mortgage Savvy It doesn't always pay to pay discount points. |
The Motley Fool
December 10, 2007
Seth Jayson |
Down Isn't Up. Really. Seems like every week, the National Association of Realtors finds a reason to pump residential homebuying by looking at numbers and spinning them to appear that things are getting better. They're not. |
The Motley Fool
April 19, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Should You Refinance? Now that interest rates have been inching up, does it still make sense to refinance your mortgage? Here are some factors to consider. |
The Motley Fool
September 25, 2006
Dan Caplinger |
Know Your Numbers: Home Sales The housing industry is an important component of the U.S. economy, affecting everyone. By looking at data on sales of homes, you can track how well the housing industry is doing, which can help you with decisions about investing in real estate. |
The Motley Fool
March 24, 2006
Seth Jayson |
Housing's Ups and Downs The data conflict again. So what else is new? However, investors seem to have decided long ago that the new-home boom is on the wane. |
The Motley Fool
March 4, 2004
Dayana Yochim |
Has Housing Hit the Ceiling? Consumers are still shopping, but with a little less zeal. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2010
Selena Maranjian |
Think Twice Before You Refinance You may not have considered these factors. |
The Motley Fool
January 25, 2008
Morgan Housel |
Rate Cut Means Refi Madness Mortgages are almost at record low rates. Does this mean we will return to the days of easy money? |
U.S. Banker
November 2001
Mark Fogarty |
Unexpected Lovefest Some expected a turf war to erupt between mortgage bankers and Realtors as a result of the real estate industry's new ability to provide home finance. But the two groups are now lovey-dovey... |
BusinessWeek
July 12, 2004
Rich Miller |
That Starter Home May Be A Nonstarter First-time home buyers, who are already stretching themselves financially to purchase their houses, look particularly vulnerable now that borrowing costs are increasing. |
Entrepreneur
September 2008
Rosalind Resnick |
The Going Rate Think long-term when it comes to refinancing. |
The Motley Fool
January 11, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
A New Kind of Refi Maybe homeowners are smarter than some people think. The share of the refinancing market attributable to adjustable-rate mortgages is at its lowest level since mid-2003. |
The Motley Fool
June 17, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
10 Things to Know About Mortgages You have a lot of options when it comes to financing your home. Most of us are familiar with mortgages, but even experienced home-buyers may not be aware of a few meaningful facts and options. Here are some interesting details about mortgages. |
The Motley Fool
July 25, 2008
Dan Caplinger |
The Last Straw for Suffering Homeowners A spike in mortgage rates threatens any chance of a housing recovery. |
The Motley Fool
July 30, 2004
Salim Haji |
Freddie Mac: No Housing Bubble Here's the scoop on why Freddie Mac believes that the U.S. real estate market today is rational. |
The Motley Fool
December 28, 2011
Dan Caplinger |
Your Smartest Money Move for 2012 If you have a high-interest mortgage, get rid of it. |
The Motley Fool
January 5, 2010
Brad Hessel |
Your First, Best Move for 2010: Refinance Your Mortgage Higher rates and a weaker dollar are coming, so take advantage now! |
BusinessWeek
April 11, 2005
Anne Tergesen |
Time To UnARM Yourself? As rates climb and the housing market cools, it may be time to ditch your adjustable rate mortgage. Here's some help on whether to do so. |
The Motley Fool
July 26, 2004
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Is It Time to Refinance? Believe it or not, interest rates are at a three-month low. This might be the perfect time to lock into that low rate and either refinance your home or convert your variable rate mortgages into fixed alternatives. |
The Motley Fool
April 11, 2006
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Countrywide Still Growing Mortgage business teetering? No way. Naturally, there's no guarantee that Countrywide will keep inching higher. Investors, the climate can change in a hurry. Take note. |
The Motley Fool
August 18, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
You Really Need to Do This Again Mortgage rates are down again. Time to refi? |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2010
Morgan Housel |
Housing: 24 Hours From the Next Leg Down? In 24 hours, the Federal Reserve will stop buying mortgage-backed securities. When it does, there's a good chance the economy will shift in big ways. |
The Motley Fool
August 25, 2005
Seth Jayson |
Behind the Bubble Babble Homebuyers should at least consider the motives of the people who continue herding them toward ever-more-expensive houses and risky loans. Despite what the realtors and loan officers want you to think, a home is not always (or even often) an investment. |
The Motley Fool
December 12, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Early Christmas for Mortgage Borrowers There's some good news on the mortgage front for a change. Lending has not come to a grinding halt. In fact, for those who have good credit and qualify for standard fixed-rate loans, mortgages have actually gotten more affordable. |
The Motley Fool
September 2, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Adjustable Rate? Not So Great. ARMs may not be the best bet for you anymore, homebuyer. |
The Motley Fool
January 24, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Lock That Rate! Safeguarding against mortgage rate movements can save you thousands. |
BusinessWeek
January 17, 2005
Cooper & Madigan |
U.S.: The Walls Won't Come Tumbling Down Mortgage rates in 2005 will remain low enough to keep housing affordable. |
BusinessWeek
July 19, 2004
Coy & Miller |
Is A Housing Bubble About To Burst? As rising rates in the U.S. send mortgage payments higher, demand may cool. |
The Motley Fool
November 21, 2006
Mary Dalrymple |
Mortgage Math How long should it take to pay for your home sweet home? How a mortgage fits into your financial plan depends on you -- your goals, your plans, your spending habits, your financial personality. |
The Motley Fool
June 6, 2007
Seth Jayson |
From Bubble Talk to Double Talk It comes down to this: The NAR's prospective on housing is irrevocably skewed because its very existence depends on the fiction that housing is a good "investment." All evidence points to the contrary. |
BusinessWeek
July 8, 2010
Woellert & Miller |
Time to Rethink Fannie and Freddie The debate has begun on how to reform the mortgage giants. |
The Motley Fool
April 1, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Get Extra-Low Mortgage Rates Don't rule out adjustable-rate mortgages -- they could save you a lot. |
The Motley Fool
July 8, 2004
Salim Haji |
The Housing Bubble Builds The real estate market remains strong despite rising interest rates. |
The Motley Fool
December 23, 2008
David Lee Smith |
Does Increased Activity Signal a Housing Recovery? While increased mortgage traffic is largely tied to refinancings, it could represent a positive for housing. |
| Knowledge@Wharton |
It's Boom Time in the Housing Market, But for How Long? Following several years of rapid home price appreciation, real estate experts say current housing prices in the U.S. are based on solid foundations and are not purely a speculative bubble. However, they also say that certain regional markets are vulnerable to a downturn. |
The Motley Fool
October 14, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Prepare for a Real Estate Crash If you think home values will swoon, take steps now to protect yourself. |
The Motley Fool
January 9, 2012
Dan Caplinger |
Why This Mortgage Move Is a Bad Idea The rumored proposal to allow refinancing doesn't address the true problem. |
The Motley Fool
December 30, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
The Best Bargain for 2010? Whether you're looking to buy your first home or want to move up to a better one, don't let fear about the future direction of home prices dissuade you from taking a serious look at buying right now. |
The Motley Fool
May 17, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Real Estate Reality Check Should you pay down your mortgage or put that money in the market? If your investment horizon is long -- at least 10 years -- then the stock market is likely to be a great place for your money. Here are some ideas. |
The Motley Fool
January 28, 2008
Selena Maranjian |
Refinancing Catch-22 Mortgage refinancing is available ... for those who need it least. |
The Motley Fool
March 25, 2011
Selena Maranjian |
Beware This Mercurial Mortgage The potentially risky ARM home loan is once again gaining popularity. |
The Motley Fool
June 9, 2006
Seth Jayson |
I Want My Bubble Back! The National Association of Realtors wants the Fed to quit with the rate hikes. Big surprise. The simple fact is that no one wants the party to end |
The Motley Fool
December 13, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Mortgage Myths Don't fall for these myths when it's time to buy a home. |
The Motley Fool
September 25, 2007
Seth Jayson |
Home Sales Still Sink The National Association of Realtors reports a 12.8% year-over-year drop in home sales as the market returns to normal levels following the housing bubble. |
The Motley Fool
March 30, 2005 |
15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgages The mortgage you have in mind may not be best for you. |
