Bay Area Home Affordability Threatened By Friday’s Jobs Report

It’s a risky time to be without a locked mortgage rate — especially with the pending release of January’s Non-Farm Payrolls report.

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Inventory Down to 1 Month- Existing Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory

According to data from the National Association of REALTORS®, on a seasonally-adjusted, annualized basis, December’s Existing Home Sales climbed by 120,00 units overall from the month prior on its way to an 11-month high.

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Will Bay Area Home Values Rise This Year? Foreclosure Filings Fall To 49-Month Low

Foreclosure filings are fewer these days, according to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac.

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New Home Sales Approach Bull Market Territory- Pleasanton Home Buyers Act Now

According to the Census Bureau, the number of new homes sold rose 2 percent in November, taking the metric to a 7-month high.

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Surge in Octobers Housing Strength- Danville, CA “Deals” Running Thin

After 3 consecutive months of easing, the Pending Home Sales Index jumped 10 percent in October, lending credence to the belief that housing is in recovery.

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Friday’s Jobs Report- A Big Risk To Low Pleasanton, CA Mortgage Rates

At 8:30 AM ET Friday, the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics will release its November Non-Farm Payrolls report. Have you been floating a mortgage rate? It may be time to lock.

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New Home Supplies Fall- Dublin, CA Home Buyer’s Look for Your “Deal” Now!

If you plan to buy of new construction in 2012, don’t expect today’s low prices. Like everything in housing of late, the market for newly-built homes appears to be improving.

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Understanding the HARP Program For Underwater California Homeowners

Tuesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled lender instructions for the government’s revamped HARP program.

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Mortgage Rates Move on Global Headlines: Bay Area Interest Rates-November 14, 2011

Expect developments in Italy to sway U.S. mortgage rates this week. In addition, rates will respond to a rash of economic data and Fed speakers.

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The Most Expensive ZIP Codes In California Benefit From Jumbo Financing (2011 Edition)

Using data compiled by real estate market data firm Altos Research, Forbes Magazine presents America’s 10 most expensive ZIP codes. California and the New York Metro area dominate the list.

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