The Krain Blog

December 2010 - Posts

• Rising Rates Could Get Buyers Moving

  With mortgage rates reaching a six-month high, analysts say this could give home shoppers the motivation to buy now before rates inch higher. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:38 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Rise in Yields Pushes Up Rates

  The average rate for 30-year mortgages shot up this week due to a sudden bounce in Treasury yields. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:37 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Owners Recoup More with Exterior Home Projects

  Nine of the top 10 most cost-effective remodeling projects involve exterior replacement work, according to the annual Cost vs. Value survey. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:37 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Energy Tax Credit Deadline Looms

  The Dec. 31st deadline to receive credit for various conservation upgrades is creating a mini-boom in home improvements. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:36 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Congress Calls for Foreclosure Program Revamp

  A report released by the Congressional Oversight Panel recommends overhauling the forclosure-prevention program after concluding it hasn't had a successful impact on the housing crisis. Read more Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:36 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Fannie Mae: People Still Want to Own a House

  Nearly 90 percent of owners and renters surveyed by Fannie Mae say tax benefits are at least part of the reason they like the idea of home ownership. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:35 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Condos Face FHA Deadlines

  Condominium owners could be in jeopardy of losing FHA-backed sales and refinancing if home owner associations have not submitted required documentation. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:34 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments

• Habitat for Humanity Builds 400,000th Home

  Since the organization was founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity has become one of the largest home builders in the United States. Read more > Read More... Posted Friday, December 17, 2010 6:34 PM by KRAIN - Residential and Commercial Real Estate | 0 Comments