Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

Mortgage News for the Week of February 03, 2014

Posted on February 3, 2014 by joeglez

Last week brought mixed news; while the Department of Commerce reported a dip in new home sales, mortgage rates also fell. The Federal Reserve’s FOMC statement revealed that quantitative easing would be further reduced by an additional $10 billion monthly.

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3 Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Plumbing

Posted on January 31, 2014 by joeglez

Everyone wants their pipes to last as long as possible, but there are a couple of simple problems that might be sucking the life out of your plumbing. Long-term stress is the enemy, when it comes to your water system.

Case Shiller Price Index Shows Homeowners A Rise In Home Equity

Posted on January 30, 2014 by joeglez

According to the S&P/Case-Shiller 10 and 20-City Home Price Indices released Tuesday, the U.S. Housing Market is on a roll based on year-over-year increases in average home values, but month-to-month results were mixed.

What’s Your Home’s REAL Value?

Posted on January 29, 2014 by joeglez

As a society, it seems like we’ve gotten away from appreciating our homes for their emotional and sentimental worth. Instead, we focus solely on their monetary value.

Existing Home Sales Reach Highest Level In 7 Years

Posted on January 28, 2014 by joeglez

The NAR provided great year-end news as existing home sales in December pushed 2013 sales of existing homes to a 7 year high.

Mortgage News This Week – January 27, 2014

Posted on January 27, 2014 by joeglez

Last week was an action-packed week for economic news, and all of it was packed into Thursday.

Kitchen Remodeling and Decorating Guide for 2014

Posted on January 24, 2014 by joeglez

The kitchen is one of the most important rooms of your home. It is where you prepare all of your meals and it is often a hub of family activity. When you host a party, the action often ends up in the kitchen.

Improve Your Curb Appeal This Winter

Posted on January 22, 2014 by joeglez

After all of the excitement of the holidays, the sparkle of the lights and the over stimulation of decorations, the rest of winter can seem lackluster. Don’t let your home add to the dreariness of the season.

Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac, How Do They Impact Real Estate?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by joeglez

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in the news quite a bit over the past few years, so it’s a good time to do a refresher on who they are and what role they play in the real estate market.