Joe Gonzalez at CrossCountry Mortgage, Inc.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 9, 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by joeglez

Mortgage markets improved last week, pushing mortgage rates lower for the second straight week.

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Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Are A Relative Bargain Today

Posted on January 6, 2012 by joeglez

Adjustable-rate mortgages are a relative bargain as compared to fixed-ones.

Are You Locked ? Friday’s Job Report Will Make Mortgage Rates Move.

Posted on January 5, 2012 by joeglez

If you’re floating a mortgage rate, or have yet to lock one in, today may be a good day to call your loan officer. Friday morning, the government releases its Non-Farm Payrolls report at 8:30 AM ET.

Housing And Mortgage : The Experts Make Their 2012 Predictions

Posted on January 4, 2012 by joeglez

As the new year begins, there are no shortage of stories telling us what to expect in 2012.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : January 3, 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by joeglez

Mortgage markets improved last week during a holiday-shortened trading week.

Pending Home Sales Index Rises Back Above 100

Posted on December 30, 2011 by joeglez

Low home prices and mortgage rates have combined to push home affordability to record levels nationwide. Home buyers are taking advantage.

Nationally, Home Prices Off 18.3 Percent From April 2007 Peak

Posted on December 29, 2011 by joeglez

The government confirms what the private-sector Case-Shiller Index reported yesterday. Nationwide, average home values slipped in October.

New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

Posted on December 28, 2011 by joeglez

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : December 27, 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by joeglez

Mortgage markets worsened last week on renewed optimism from the Eurozone, additional evidence of a U.S. economic recovery, and ongoing strength in housing.

Pay Your Mortgage Early, Boost Your 2011 Federal Income Tax Deductions

Posted on December 23, 2011 by joeglez

Time is running out to boost to your 2011 federal tax refund. All that’s required is to make your January 2012 mortgage payment while it’s still December.