Homeowners Insurance Soars 19 Percent – United Press International
This year homeowners are paying, on average, $128 more per year for new homeowners insurance policies than they were at the beginning of the year. In some states, rates are up as much as 39 percent. HomeInsurance.com found that homeowners are …
Oakland County: Foreclosure totals for April down more than 45 percent
Home foreclosures last month in Oakland County were down more than 45 percent from April last year, according to a press release issued by the county. Two hundred and ninety-six foreclosed homes were auctioned at Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deed sales last month compared to 541 for April 2011.
US rate on 30-year mortgage dips to 3.88 percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage has dipped to near its record low, keeping home-buying and refinancing affordable.
ASHI Survey Reveals Home Inspections Boost Homebuyer Confidence in 88 Percent of U.S. Adults
According to a survey released today by the American Society of Home Inspectors , 85 percent of those surveyed believe distressed properties, such as foreclosures and short sales, can be good deals.
Rate on 30-year mortgage falls to 3.88 percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage dropped near its all-time low this week, making home-buying and refinancing a bargain for those who can qualify.
Rate on 30-year mortgage rises to 3.95 percent
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage jumped after standing pat for three straight weeks at record lows. But the rate stayed below 4 percent for the 12th straight week, keeping home-buying and refinancing attractive for those who can qualify.
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Completes $47.0 Million, 4.25 Percent, Secured Debt … – MarketWatch (press release)
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Completes $47.0 Million, 4.25 Percent, Secured Debt …MarketWatch (press release)The consolidated debt balance incudes $15.0 million outstanding on the Company's $200 million senior unsecured credit facility. The Company will have approximately $40.0 million of consolidated cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and …and more »
News In Brief: Home foreclosures up 21 percent in Q3, Europe’s credit strain eased
Foreclosures by major banks jumped 21.1 percent in the third quarter as voluntary holds for paperwork problems were lifted, according to federal regulators.
U.S. Home Foreclosures Jump More Than 21 Percent In Third Quarter – Huffington Post
Dec 21 (Reuters) – The number of new U.S. home foreclosures jumped by more than 21 percent in the third quarter from the previous quarter as banks moved more aggressively after a pause that began late last year, according to a report released by …
Massachusetts coastal homeowners could face an insurance increase of more than 7 percent – Wicked Local (blog)
If you’re a homeowner in a coastal community, it may seem hard to believe that it’s been six years since the state’s FAIR plan rates rose in a meaningful way. It turns out we’ve actually had it pretty good, relatively-speaking, ever …