Interest rates have fluctuated around historic lows and are still at unbelievable lows. But they may not stay that way for long. So it makes sense to get moving on that home purchase or refinance you've been contemplating. But if you or if someone you know is making the move to take advantage of the low home loan rates to be had right now, there are a few things to be aware of.
With interest rates ...
RISMEDIA, June 9, 2009-When moving, many people are faced with weighing the options-should they hire movers or pack themselves? What are the benefits of doing either? What do most people forget when packing up and moving? How can you save money when moving? From FlatRate Movers, a nationwide leader in moving and storage, here are some tips to keep in mind:
Order boxes and moving supplies early so ...
RISMEDIA, June 2, 2009-Record low mortgage interest rates boosted pending home sales for the third consecutive month, with some benefit now from the first-time buyer tax credit, according to the National Association of Realtors®.
The Pending Home Sales Index, a forward-looking indicator based on contracts signed in April, rose 6.7% to 90.3 from a reading of 84.6 in March, and is 3.2% above April ...
Kiplinger.com Best Cities List
2009 BEST CITIES Best Cities: It's All About Jobs Stable employment and new career opportunities give these cities an edge. From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, July 2009
What a difference a year makes. Last summer, the energy and finance sectors of the economy seemed to be thriving, and manufacturing was going strong.
Today, many cities are relying on government ...
2009 BEST CITIES No. 2 Albuquerque, New Mexico By Bob Frick, Senior Editor From Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine, July 2009
SOLAR CITY
Population: 819,576Income Growth: 7.8%Cost of Living Index: 98Median Household Income: $45,634Percentage of Workforce in Creative Class: 30%
What Albuquerque wants, Albuquerque gets -- and the city and state crave high-tech jobs, especially in the renewable-energy ...
Albuquerque Ranks as #2 Best City
In the who-would-have-thought department, golf draws tourists to Albuquerque and New Mexico. "From desert links to parkland to mountain courses, we offer arguably the most diverse golf experience available in one area," says the Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau (www.itsatrip.org). Metro area courses including Paa-Ko Ridge, Twin Warriors and UNM's Championship Golf Course consistently draw ...
Understanding The Related Costs of Home Buying
According to Will Rogers, property is a great investment because nobody's making any more. That is as true today as it was in the early 1900s when Will Rogers made the statement. Today, however, you'll need to think about more than a mortgage payment to determine if you can afford a home. To assure you are purchasing a home within the confines ...
By Lew Sichelman
WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- Question: Is there any possibility that the tax credit for first-time home buyers will be expanded to also include repeat purchasers who already own a house but would like to move up? I understand there has been some movement in Congress along these lines.
Answer: There is not yet any legislation along the lines you suggest, but the Democratic Leadership ...
