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Rates Will Rise or Fall This Week Based on Global Events

November 8, 2011

When Rates Rise-They Rise Quick This week, with no new economic due for release, the fate of mortgage rates in Des Moines again depends on what develops in Europe. If Greece cannot reach accord within its own parliament, and cannot enact the austerity measures as dictated by its aid package, mortgage rates should fall this […]

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Tips For Maximizing Your Home’s Appraised Value

November 8, 2011

With home appraisals, every valuation dollar can matter. With that in mind, here are a few tips for maximizing your home’s appraised value.

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Mortgage Markets Improved Last Week

November 7, 2011

Mortgage markets improved last week as optimism for a Greek Bailout program faded. Rates are back near their lowest levels of the year.

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The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In The County

November 4, 2011

Using data compiled by real estate market data firm Altos Research, Forbes Magazine presents America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes. California and the New York Metro area dominate the list.

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The Federal Reserve Statement Simplified

November 2, 2011

Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.

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More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday’s Jobs Report

November 2, 2011

Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.

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The Federal Reserve Starts A 2-Day Meeting Today

November 1, 2011

The Federal Open Market Committee begins a scheduled, 2-day meeting today, the seventh of its 8 scheduled meetings this year, and the eighth Fed meeting overall.

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Federal Reserve Meets Again This Week, Expect Volatility

October 31, 2011

7th Scheduled Meeting of the Year This week’s market action figures to be similarly busy. In addition to Friday’s release of the October Non-Farm Payrolls data, the Federal Open Market Committee starts a 2-day meeting Tuesday. The FOMC is the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy-setting group. It does not set mortgage rates for citizens of Des Moines , […]

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Rates Went on a Roller Coaster Ride Again Last Week

October 31, 2011

Mortgage markets moved across a wide range last week before, ultimately, finishing unchanged. The bailout of Greece both dominated headlines and dictated market direction.

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