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Rates down 1 percent from 2008

Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM

McLEAN, Va. – Rates for 30-year home loans inched downward this week, but still remain above record lows posted during the spring, Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Mortgage rates move up again

Published June 26th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates for 30-year home loans edged up this week, remaining above record lows reached over the spring.

HomeStreet: Business booming for mortgage lender

Published June 16th, 2009 - 8:26AM

It’s been a busy spring at Seattle-based HomeStreet Bank as people take advantage of low interest rates and depressed home prices to buy new houses or refinance their old mortgages.

30-year rates at highest level in seven months

Published June 12th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates for 30-year home loans jumped to the highest level in seven months this week, leading to a slowdown in refinancing activity, mortage giant Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Five-month high for mortgages

Published June 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year home loans surged above 5 percent for the first time in nearly three months this week as investors pushed up rates on long-term government debt, which is closely tied to mortgage rates.

Pierce County home prices steady in May

Published June 4th, 2009 - 9:28PM

The median home price in Pierce County held steady in May at $225,000 instead of dipping slightly as it has in recent months, according to figures released Thursday by the Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

Rising mortgage rates might hurt recovery

Published May 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year home loans rose this week and were poised to go higher as investors demanded higher rates for long-term government debt, which is closely tied to mortgage rates.

30-year mortgage rates up slightly

Published May 8th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages inched up this week after matching an all-time record low a week earlier.

Rates on 30-year mortgages take a dip

Published May 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM

Rates on 30-year mortgages tied a record low this week, spurring refinancing activity as the troubled housing market moves closer to possibly hitting the bottom, Freddie Mac said Thursday.

Pierce County foreclosure rate falls a bit from 2008 to March

Published April 17th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Posted by Whitney Coleman at 3:35 p.m. Thursday

Mortgage rates down a bit – most action in refinancing

Published April 17th, 2009 - 12:05AM

WASHINGTON – Rates on 30-year mortgages dipped this week after rising a week earlier, and remain just above record lows.

30-year mortgages creep back up, but president touts still-low rates

Published April 10th, 2009 - 12:05AM

NEW YORK – Rates on 30-year mortgages inched higher this week after two straight weeks of record lows, but still remained at attractive levels for borrowers looking to refinance their home loans.

Home sales up from ’08 but median price falls

Published April 7th, 2009 - 12:05AM

Pending sales of homes and condos in Pierce County increased compared to last year at this time as home buyers spent March snapping up properties in the lower price ranges.