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The Home Price Index Shows Flat For November

On January 26, 2011 By

Home values were reported unchanged in November 2010, on average, according to the Federal Home Finance Agency’s Home Price Index.

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Home Values Rise 0.4% In August

On October 27, 2010 By

The government’s Home Price Index said home prices rose between July and August, which is consistent with the most recent Case-Shiller Index. The Federal Home Finance Agency’s data showed values up 0.4 percent nationwide, on average.

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Home Values: Case-Shiller or Home Price Index?

On September 9, 2010 By

Think about that in context of Chicago mortgages. FHA is far and away the most condo-friendly product in the market these days. By excluding all but Fannie and Freddie loans, you’ve just excluded the majority of the recent condo sales in Chicago.

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Home Values Rise 0.3% in March 2010

On May 26, 2010 By

Still, for all of its flaws, the Home Price Index is watched because the government, banks and businesses all use the report as a very general forecast of the market. It’s just not related to the price that you will end up paying for that home.

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When to become a first time home buyer? Now.

On January 29, 2010 By

First time home buyers should act now. The tax credit expires in 90 days. Home prices are moving higher. Mortgage rates are moving higher.

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