The Case-Shiller Index increased 0.19% month-over-month and 10.8% year-over-year.
Home prices have increased the most in cities like Phoenix, Detroit, and San Francisco.
There hasn’t been much growth in most Northeast, where judges must approve foreclosure.
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Freddie Mac released its Primary Mortgage Market Survey results.
According to the results, fixed mortgage rates are lower this week than they were at this time last year.
30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 4.14%, while it was at 4.46% at this time last year.
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A study by Bankrate.com revealed that savings do not fluctuate with income. People typically spend what they make. This is due to impulse purchases.
Typical impulse purchases include lottery tickets, clothing, apps, larger food sizes, and games of chance. These purchases are usually not needed and they are instantly regretted.
Cutting down on some of these impulse purchases should increase your savings by a decent margin.
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The United States economy took a turn for the worse in the first quarter of 2014, falling 2.9%.
It is the first time the economy has shrunk since 2011, and it is the worst drop since 2009.
Job growth, however, remains at steady growth.
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As time goes by, more and more credit cards are receiving new microchip technology.
The purpose of this technology is to generate new information for each purchase so that predators cannot reuse the information.
It sounds good in theory, however many believe that this only raises the cost for identity thieves, and does not protect online transactions.
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Borrower advice website LoanLove.com has released a guide on getting a down payment on a home.
Potential home owners are given advice on the requirements necessary for getting a down payments and factors that can affect rates.
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According to officials, Advance Auto Parts will be employing 600 workers in North Carolina by the end of 2017.
Average pay for workers will be around $110,000 per year, and Governor of North Carolina says that the company could get over $17 million in tax breaks.
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When getting a mortgage, credit can be a major concern, and there are a few key factors that could make or break your mortgage.
While in approval stages, there are red flags that could have an impact on your mortgage.
For instance, if your mortgage is in its final stages, it is not a good idea to apply for other credit, dispute a creditor, max out a credit card, or carry a high balance of debt.
These could have a negative impact on your mortgage.
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It is not a simple question to ask customers when they think they will die. Life insurance companies must take it upon themselves to determine when a potential customer will perish before they will invest.
Companies compile large amounts of data in order to separate the healthy from the risky. This includes things like driving records, criminal records, drug use, and even hobbies.
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Aviva Canada is warning potential insurance customers about possible frauds.
Scammers in Canada are acting as insurance sales people and taking money without giving people coverage.
Customers should be aware of who they are buying insurance from, and must make sure that he or she has a license.
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