The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) issued its Job Openings and Labor Turnover report for February on Tuesday, June 9th, 2013. The data was mixed with preliminary figures for all non-farm jobs increasing from 3.62 million jobs in January to 3.93 million jobs in February. This was the highest month-to- month increase in jobs since …
Should You Fix And Flip Or Buy And Hold Your Investment Real Estate?
When you make an investment in Springfield real estate, it’s important to consider your options for turning a profit even before you write an offer. It might be best to rent out the property to cover your mortgage and build equity providing the home cash-flows with solid rents and demand. Or, you could fix up …
What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week – April 8, 2013
Last week’s economic news includes several factors that drove U.S. mortgage rates lower. The Bank of Japan announced that it would increase its purchase of bonds by $1.4 trillion over the next two years. This news caused yields on Japanese bonds to fall, which made U.S. bonds more appealing to international investors, that in turn …
Don’t Get Fooled By Tricky Terms When Purchasing Real Estate
When looking to buy or sell Ozark real estate, confusing terminology can leave you feeling somewhat uneasy. From a multitude of numbers to marketing jargon, property listings can provide you with an overwhelming amount of information — and it’s hard to know what’s important. So, brush up on the terms below and don’t get fooled …
Simplified Home Loan Modification Program Recently Announced
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced a new, streamlined home loan modification program to help Springfield home owners who are behind in their payments or own a home with a mortgage that is under water. The purpose of the recently announced program continues to focus on helping troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and stay …