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Federal Reserve Raises Short-Term Interest Rates

December 17, 2015 by Rilian Ball

After prolonged speculation by economic analysts and news media, the Federal Open Market Committee of the Federal Reserve raised short-term interest rates for the first time in seven years. Committee members voted to raise the target federal funds rate to a range of 0.25 to 0.50 percent from a range of 0.00 to 0.25 percent to be effective December 17. The good news about the Fed's decision is that the Central Bank had enough confidence in improving economic conditions to warrant its decision. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Federal Reserve, Market Outlook

Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

December 16, 2015 by Rilian Ball

With all of the expense that can go into buying and selling a home, it's good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time. When the New Year rolls around and you're sitting down to the task of completing your taxes, here are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind. Gaining from Capital Gains In the event that you've made money off the sale of your home through a capital gain, it's possible that you may be able to exclude this amount from your tax filing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips

Refinancing This Winter? Follow These 5 Expert Tips to Get the Most from Your Mortgage

December 15, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Refinancing a mortgage is a great way to take advantage of historically low interest rates or change your payment terms to be more affordable. And with interest rates at historical lows, there's never been a better time to refinance your mortgage. If you're planning to refinance your mortgage this winter, though, you'll want to make sure you get the best possible deal. How can you make sure that your mortgage works for you, and not the other way around? Here's what you need to know. Know What … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Mortgage Tips Tagged With: Home Mortgage Tips, Mortgages, Refinancing

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – December 14, 2015

December 14, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Last week's scheduled economic releases included reports on job openings, retail sales and consumer confidence in addition to usual weekly releases on mortgage rates and new jobless claims. The details: According to the U.S. Labor Department, job openings were down 2.70 percent in October to a reading of 5.38 million as compared to September's reading of 5.50 million job openings and the all-time high reading of 5.67 million job openings in July. October's reading was the third highest since the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Market Outlook Tagged With: Federal Open Market Committee, Freddie Mac, Market Outlook

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