Naples Real Estate News 07/18/08

July 19, 2008

MORTGAGE RATES
As investors’ fears that the Federal Reserve would soon tighten credit policy to stall inflation lessened, mortgage rates fell this week: 30-year mortgage rates averaged 6.26 percent, the lowest level in six weeks, according to Freddie Mac.
COUNTRYWIDE
A handful of states are suing Countrywide Financial Corp. for misleading borrowers, and Florida initiated its case on [...]

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Naples Real Estate News 06/30/08

July 1, 2008

MORTGAGE RATES
If it isn’t one thing, it’s another. Historically low mortgage rates have been one of the few strengths in today’s housing market, but inflation fears may be nudging rates higher.
FLOOD INSURANCE
Congress plans to address insurance regulatory issues in July before departing on an extended summer vacation, and industry officials are hopeful that lawmakers will [...]

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Naples Real Estate News 06/27/08

June 28, 2008

MORTGAGE RATES
Rates on 30-year mortgages rose again this week – to 6.45 percent – climbing to the highest level in more than nine months, reflecting concerns about how the Federal Reserve will respond to higher inflation pressures.
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION
As county budgets shrink, officials are becoming more aggressive seeking out owners who lie about their living status [...]

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