RATES FALL SLIGHTLY ON FOMC ANNOUNCEMENT
December 19th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Mortgage interest rates fell slightly this past week as the Fed cut the discount rate by 75 basis points at the conclusion of its FOMC meeting on Tuesday. Additionally, the Federal Reserve stated that they would purchase large quantities of agency debt and mortgage backed securities to support the mortgage and housing markets. The yield
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RATES FALL AGAIN ON NEGATIVE ECONOMIC DATA
December 13th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Interest rates fell slightly again this week on continued negative economic data. October Wholesale Inventories and weekly jobless claims were much weaker than expected. November Retail Sales fell 1.8%. Excluding automobile sales, Retail Sales were down 1.6%. The November Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 2.2% on expectations that it would fall 1.8%.Excluding the food and
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Boulder County Colorado - a bright spot in a gloomy forecast
December 9th, 2008 Categories: Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Relocating
The Boulder Daily Camera highlighted today the economic forecast for the state, stating that “next year 1000’s of people might loose thir jobs, retail sales will be sluggish and the state’s housing market will continue to slide”. This was released Monday from the University of Colorado recapping the 44th Annual Colorado Economic Forecast released Monday.
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RATES CONTINUE TO FALL ON ECONOMIC DATA
December 5th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Mortgage interest rates fell slightly on the week on continued negative economic data.
Todays November employment report showed job losses of 533,000 on expectations that 320,000 jobs would be lost. The unemployment rate was reported at 6.7% on expectations of 6.8%. The ISM Manufacturing Index and the ISM Services Sector Index were weaker than expected. October
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RATES INCREASE DESPITE FALL IN TREASURY YIELDS
November 25th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, First Time Buyers, Market Conditions, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Mortgage interest rates increased slightly this past week despite the yield on the US Treasury 10 year note falling from 3.71% to 3.174% currently. This is the biggest weekly drop in the 10 year note since the stock market crash of 1987. Money continues to flow into safe Treasury debt with short-term yields nearing zero
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How To Keep Your Man in Nederland
November 20th, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Mountain Living, Relocating
Well, one way to do it is when he dies you keep him frozen on ice. That’s how Frozen Dead Guy Days got it’s name. Every year on the first full weekend in March (burrrrrr….) Nederland Colorado celebrates “Grandpa Bredo” who supposedly is still kept on ice in the Tuff Shed. His grandson, a Norwegian
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RATES INCREASE SLIGHTLY ON TREASURY DEBT AUCTIONS
November 14th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Focus on Boulder, Market Conditions, Real Estate Tales, Relocating, Selling Thoughts, Trends
Today’s Market Commentary:
Interest rates increased slightly this past week as the US Treasury auctioned off $55 billion of debt. Economic data continued to be negative. Weekly jobless claims jumped by 32,000 claims on expectations that claims would actually fall by 2,000. Continuing claims increased to 3.9 million from 3.84 million the previous week. October Retail
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Building a Xeriscape or Zeroscape in Boulder Colorado
October 29th, 2008 Categories: Boulder Subdivisions and Neighborhoods, Focus on Boulder, Relocating
Planting a natural xeriscape in Boulder Colorado will not only conserve water but be much less maintenance.
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Stay Fit in Boulder, Colorado
October 28th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, Focus on Boulder, Relocating, Trends
Boulder, Colorado is consistently rated as one of the most physically fit cities in the United States and it’s no wonder. Boulder is a complete fitness and health mecca. No matter where you live in Boulder, there is a gym, health club, and/or recreation center within walking distance.
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Anthem Highlands Offers Unbeatable Amenities
October 27th, 2008 Categories: Buyer's Corner, Colorado Round Up, First Time Buyers, Relocating
Broomfield, Colorado is the home of Anthem Highlands development. Here you will find new homes, all styles, ranch, two story, stucco, frame and stone.
The oldest homes are only 2 years old! Prices start from the low $400’s and up, the mountain views will take your breath away, there’s green space, parks and the most fantastic
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