Tag Archives: Low Interest Rates

Home Builders Don’t Have Enough Workers to Meet New Demand

After losing 70 percent of their business in the housing crash, the nation’s home builders are breaking ground again. New orders for homes are rebounding strongly, and housing starts have shown sustained growth over the past year. The demand is … Continue reading

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Before You Refinance, Modify Your Loan … If You Can

Page 1 of 4 | Next PageShow Entire Article A colleague who was looking to refinance his mortgage to today’s record low interest rates, just told me that he opted instead for a “modification.” No, he’s not behind on his … Continue reading

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Tim Gullicksen of Zephyr Realty Advises That the Current Real Estate Market …

Tim J. Gullicksen is a San Francisco Real Estate Agent at Zephyr Realty. If this is a bubble, then it cannot last. One sector of the local economy (high tech) may be doing well, but the national and international forecasts … Continue reading

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San Francisco Bay Area Home Sales Reach Five-Year High for March

Home sales in the San Francisco Bay Area reached the highest level for the month of March in five years as an improving economy and low interest rates lured buyers, according to DataQuick. A total of 7,694 houses and condominiums … Continue reading

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Bay Area Mortgage Broker AccessBanc Mortgage Says March Federal Reserve …

The March 2012 Federal Reserve meeting showed signs of economic expansion that may lead to higher mortgage rates across the nation, but especially in the Bay Area. AccessBanc Mortgage suggests locking in a rate now, before they rise. San Jose, … Continue reading

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