Monthly Archives: June 2011

What’s Changed About Homeownership (And What Hasn’t)

Posted on June 10, 2011 by trevorspear

The for-sale market’s competition also has changed such that there are more housing options and alternatives. Excess inventory, vacancies, and foreclosures are making for fierce competition against for-sale housing and, more specifically, new homes.   http://www.bigbuilderonline.com/post.asp?BlogId=yaussisblog&postid=631234&sectionID=1939

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Fixed Mortgage Rates Drop For 7th Straight Week

Posted on June 8, 2011 by trevorspear

Fixed mortgage rates slid for the seventh consecutive week, but the lowest rates of the year have done little to lift the struggling housing market. Most people are unable to take advantage of the lowest mortgage rates because they can’t … Continue reading →

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Rent vs. Buy

Posted on June 6, 2011 by trevorspear

2011’s Ultimate Showdown: Rent vs. Buy By most accounts, it’s a terrible time to be in for-sale housing. There are pricing pressures and credit constraints and little urgency among buyers. It’s a lethal combination, one that kills sales volumes. New … Continue reading →

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