http://www.movebuilder.com/press Latest news releases. 342 50 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/ http://www.movebuilder.com/images/logo.gif en-us Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Data-Tronics RSS Generator lmyers@abf.com (Landon Myers) jembry@data-tronics.com (Jordan Embry) http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-rates-again-drop-to-historic-lows-800700278 Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey for the week ending February 2 found mortgage rates dropped to new historic lows as economic reports showed the economy grew less than expected in the fourth quarter of 2011. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-rates-again-drop-to-historic-lows-800700278 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/industry-leaders-support-obamas-refinancing-plan-800700279 The National Association of Realtors recently commended President Obama for his latest initiative to help struggling homeowners take advantage of historically low interest rates by refinancing their home loans. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/industry-leaders-support-obamas-refinancing-plan-800700279 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/december-construction-increased-800699358 The U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that construction spending in December increased 1.5 percent from spending in November to an annual rate of $816.4 billion, from $804 billion. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/december-construction-increased-800699358 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/watchdog-to-evaluate-freddie-macs-use-of-floaters-800699341 A federal watchdog recently announced it would examine Freddie Mac's use of a mortgage derivative after reports were released indicating the investments gave the mortgage company an incentive to prevent borrowers from refinancing their homes loans to avoid foreclosure. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:13 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/watchdog-to-evaluate-freddie-macs-use-of-floaters-800699341 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-applications-fall-5-percent-in-one-week-800695391 The Mortgage Bankers Association's Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending January 20 found mortgage applications dropped 5 percent from the week prior. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:12 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/mortgage-applications-fall-5-percent-in-one-week-800695391 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/obama-proposes-new-mortgage-refinance-program-800695390 Chairman of the Federal Reserve Ben Bernanke recently called upon Congress and the Obama administration to create new programs to offer more stimulus efforts to help boost the U.S. housing market and overall economy. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:15:12 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/obama-proposes-new-mortgage-refinance-program-800695390 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/homeownership-satisfaction-remains-high-800694198 Despite home prices continuing to decline and the housing market remaining stagnant, the 2012 Home Ownership Satisfaction Survey from HomeGain found 72 percent of homeowners are happy with their home and only 28 percent are dissatisfied. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:11 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/homeownership-satisfaction-remains-high-800694198 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/renting-could-be-pricier-than-buying-800694195 Mortgage rates continue to drop, making home buying more affordable. Home prices also continue to decline, as foreclosed properties clog up the market and increase supply relative to demand. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:11 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/renting-could-be-pricier-than-buying-800694195 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/refinancing-in-an-uncertain-housing-market-800693128 When the housing market crisis hit, many homeowners saw their property values drop as the economy and job market started to plummet. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:11 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/economic-news/refinancing-in-an-uncertain-housing-market-800693128 http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/luxury-real-estate-market-still-afloat-800693124 Many real estate investors are looking to purchase a luxury property by taking advantage of low mortgage rates and depreciating home values. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:15:11 CST http://www.movebuilder.com/press/article/real-estate-news/luxury-real-estate-market-still-afloat-800693124