The Year in Interest Rates:

May 16, 2011

Info-graphic on 1 year of the 30-year fixed mortgage rate:

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Memphis Flood Update:

May 10, 2011

I’m sure you’ve been watching the news over the last few days and seeing Memphis in the headlines.  The Mississippi River is a few inches shy of an all time record crest.  Despite this the vast majority of the Memphis area’s 1.4 million residents sit well above the areas which are being affected.
As of today [...]

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Investor and Cash Buyers to the Rescue: Existing Home Sales Rise

April 20, 2011

The National Association of Realtors reported that sales of existing homes increased in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.1 million from 4.92 million in February.  While this is up 3.7% from February it is 6.3% lower than March of last year.  Of course a year ago the second tax credit had fueled [...]

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Thoughts on Residential Investment

April 19, 2011

Here’s an article from Bill McBride over at Calculated Risk summarizing his thoughts on residential investment.  This could represent the turning point for the housing market.  Enjoy!
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The Week in Housing: April 18th, 2011

April 18, 2011

Here’s a link to my housing market summary on Bigger Pockets real estate investing blog.
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Investor Nation Featured in 24/7 Wall St Article

April 14, 2011

A recent article by 24/7 Wall St covered the recent upswing in foreign investment interest in the US housing market.  In particular Memphis was noted. See the full article here.

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The Week in Housing – April 11th, 2011

April 14, 2011

This week’s report covered; interest rates, more house price declines from CoreLogic, and declining vacancy rates.
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7 Months and Counting: Home Price Declines

April 8, 2011

CoreLogic says prices are still in decline.  This comes off as no surprise after Case-Shiller reported price declines in most markets.  According to CoreLogic’s Home Price Index, declines continued for the 7th straight months, leaving few to doubt that an official double-dip is near.
Nationally, CoreLogic reported that year-over-year prices declined 6.7% in February.  The greatest [...]

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Rates Pause

April 7, 2011

After much volatility between November and February, interest rates have been stable over the last few weeks.  Freddie Mac reported the 30-year fixed rate drifted up to 4.87% from 4.86% for the week ending April 7th, 2011.  The 15-year fixed also increased just 0.1% to 4.10% leaving conditions favorable for people looking to purchase or [...]

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Podcast Episode 15: The good and bad of the numbers

April 5, 2011

Ryan recently wrote a post for BiggerPockets on the latest in real estate numbers.  So much to take in… the double dip… a new way to appraise homes in some states… even interest rates.
In today’s podcast, we discuss these items and what it means for YOU, the investor!
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