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2017 

Buying a first home can be a daunting process. Apart from the somewhat complex issue of financing, there is the matter of finding the “perfect home.” Here are some things buyers should maybe not sweat—and some surprising facts about what they should be concerned about.Your furniture doesn’t fitAs...
12/16/2017
The FOMC increased the federal funds rate to 1.50% from 1.25%, no surprise with everyone expecting it. Two Fed FOMC members voted against the increase; Evans of Chicago and Kashkari of Minneapolis. Interpreting the statement market’s initial reaction was that the Fed will move three times in 2018...
12/14/2017
Three Things: These three areas have the greatest ability to impact mortgage rates this week: 1) Fed 2) Tax Reform and 3) Domestic.1) Fed: Our Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) begins two days of meetings on Tuesday and will culminate Wednesday afternoon with their policy statement and...
12/12/2017