About The Learn About Mortgage Rates Blog
In today’s turbulent housing market, it's easy to fall prey to the horror stories and misinformation out that can prevent you from smart mortgage decisions. Simply put, you need the latest information to stay abreast of industry trends and stay informed.

At the Learn About Mortgage Rates blog, the content focuses on all aspects of home buying such as current mortgage rate information, mortgage options, home prices, and expert commentary. Learn tips on increasing home equity, for instance, that can means thousands of dollars in your near future. You can do that by paying more toward the principal or making home improvement–this blog will help you determine the right method for you.

Beyond the specific and savvy strategies, with every visit, you'll keep up with rate trends and forecasts, the latest on subprime mortgage news, and major domestic and international economic policy changes. Nothing is more important to homeowners and future homeowners than getting educated.

Yun Says Housing Market is “Scratching Bottom”
Reuters reports that "The NAR's chief economist, Lawrence Yun, said the market is 'scratching the bottom,' with sales holding at a deflated rate of around 5 mi...

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A “New” Form Of Mortgage Insurance That Gives Tax Deductions To Everyone
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) came back in vogue in 2007 for a number of reasons, the most widely-known of which was that PMI was suddenly...

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Foreclosures Surge in Washington Region
Foreclosures are surging in the Washington, DC area. The Washington Biz Journals reports that:District of Columbia homeowners continued to feel the impact from the na...

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Case Shiller Housing Index Shows Major Prices Declines
Prices continue to fall significantly in almost all bubble cities. Forbes reported that:The virtual collapse of US home prices continued in December, includi...

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The 80/20 Rule Of Foreclosures in America (January 2008)
RealtyTrac released foreclosure data for January 2008 and its report includes a nugget about real estate repossessions. The full-size version...

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Months Supply in Washington, DC (January)
Note: This is just for Washington, DC proper (no suburbs). Includes condos and single family residences from the MRIS. According to the knowledgeable Calculat...

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Total home sales drop, single family sales increase
Single family home sales rose rose 0.5% (seasonally adjusted) in January, according to a report released Monday by the National Association of...

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How To Use Interest Only Loans To Your Advantage When Planning Your Finances
One advantage of using interest only loans versus amortizing loans is that it opens the door to more sophisticated financial planning. One way...

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Rowhouses in Washington,DC
Capitol Hill neighborhood. Just because. Enjoy your weekend....

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Adjustable Rate Mortgages Look Attractive When Compared To Fixed Rate Mortgages
The spread between fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages continues to widen. 45 days ago, the interest rate differential between a 30-year...

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Lawrence Yun Cannot be Trusted
Lawrence Yun, the chief paid spinner at the Realtors Association regularly speaks at real estate related gatherings throughout country. The Ro...

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Bankrate.com Mortgage Trend Index (February 21, 2008)
I am a regular participant in the Bankrate.com Mortgage Rate Trend survey and this week's survey is now available. Note: the survey only covers...

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