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Feds, states, banks agree to $26 billion mortgage settlement
09 Feb 2012
Five major mortgage servicers agreed to a $26 billion settlement with state and federal officials in a deal that is being called historic, but which critics are likely to say doesn't go far enough.
Home Prices on the Rise
07 Dec 2011
Home prices in Fort Collins-Loveland bucked a national trend by increasing 1.6% in October over the same month in 2010, according to a report by CoreLogic.
Don't Let Foreclosure Buyers be Tempted by Price Alone
06 Dec 2011
Buyers may be swayed by the big bargain prices that foreclosures often offer, but before they jump in some housing experts say they need to be warned that it may not be as big of bargain as they believe.
Distressed sales affect region's home prices
08 Aug 2011
Home prices in the Fort Collins-Loveland area increased year-over-year, according to the June Home Price Index released by CoreLogic.
Fort Collins unemployment rate drops to 7.6 percent in May
20 Jun 2011
In May the non-seasonably adjusted unemployment rate for Fort Collins and Loveland's metro statistical area, or MSA, was 6.6 percent compared to 7 percent in May 2010 and 6.7 percent in April.
Fort Collins considers boost to building permit fees
16 Jun 2011
The cost of building a house or commercial building in Fort Collins could go up if the city revises its formula for determining the cost of building permit fees.
Is the Northern Colorado job market is rekindling
13 Jun 2011
So you’re looking for a job. Everywhere you turn, businesses aren’t hiring, or so you think.
As of Wednesday, the Larimer County Workforce Center had on file 172 open positions, ranging from entry-level to professional — some requiring advanced degrees.
How the self-employed get mortgages
10 Jun 2011
If you are self-employed, you already know the benefits that come with making your own decisions and never having to report to a boss. However, there are some disadvantages to generating your own income when it comes to applying for a home loan.
10 markets with fastest-rising real estate prices
06 Jun 2011
Southern metro areas dominated a list of the 10 markets with the biggest year-over-year increases in median list price in April, according to monthly data released this week by Realtor.com. The data considers 146 metro areas nationwide. Two Midwestern metros (Columbia, Mo.; and Peoria-Pekin, Ill.) and two Western metros (Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo.; and Anchorage, Alaska) made the list. Median list prices in the Fort Collins-Loveland market increased 3.5% year-over-year to $249,900.
Bailing on Mortgage Not a Good Idea
02 Jun 2011
An estimated 11 million home owners owe more on their mortgage than their property is currently worth. That’s made more home owners consider walking away from their mortgage and home ownership, even those who can still comfortably afford to make their payments (known as “strategic default”).
Colorado property valuations trend down, though some see an increase
30 May 2011
County assessors across the state are sending out notices of valuation over the next few days listing what they estimate properties are worth.
Sales of foreclosed homes 'astronomically high' in first quarter
26 May 2011
Sales of homes in some stage of foreclosure declined in the first three months of the year, but they still accounted for 28 percent of all home sales — a share nearly six times higher than what it would be in a healthy housing market.
Loveland agrees to buy Agilent property for $5.8 million
11 May 2011
LOVELAND - Loveland City Council agreed to purchase the Agilent Technologies Inc. property at its meeting May 10, a big step toward the city's bid for the Aerospace Clean Energy Manufacturing and Innovation Center.
Fort Collins rental properties at a premium
12 May 2011
Fort Collins and Loveland's vacancy rate was 4% during the first quarter compared to 4.9% the same period last year. Average rents increased 7.5% year-over-year from $837 to $901 during the first quarter, the biggest increase in the state.
Businesses now hiring at fastest pace since 2006
09 May 2011
American companies are on a hiring spree. Businesses delivered a jolt of strength to the economy by creating 268,000 jobs in April, the biggest monthly total in more than five years. The gains were solid across an array of industries, even beleaguered construction.
Larimer County Housing Market Stabilizing
06 May 2011
The housing market in Larimer County and statewide appears to be stabilizing some, according to the latest foreclosure numbers that indicate a nearly 30 percent drop in filings statewide.
3 Questions You Need to Help Buyers Answer
05 May 2011
Those considering a home purchase today are inundated with conflicting advice and opinions from the people they know--and even people they don't know.
In Time for Buying Season, Rates Hit Yearly Lows
03 May 2011
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, a popular choice among buyers, sank even lower this week, matching its yearly low of 4.71 percent from January, reports Freddie Mac in its weekly mortgage market survey.
Rates for 30 Year Mortgages Fall, Again
28 Apr 2011
Despite low rates, housing remains sluggish amid worries about jobs and the economy
Fixed mortgage rates dipped this week, with the rate on the 30-year loan staying under 5 percent and the 15-year loan falling below 4 percent. Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on the 30-year loan fell to 4.78 percent from 4.80 percent the previous week. It hit a 40-year low of 4.17 percent in November.
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