New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

The US Economy – Driven by Consumer Confidence & Job Growth

With all the discord associated with the Egypt and Zimmerman news cycle, the good news about the US economy has been smothered.  Consumer confidence is at a six-year high.  In the last quarter, approximately 200,000 new jobs a month were started.  And, credit card delinquencies are at a 20-year low.  The purchase of cars and houses is one driving force …

New Homes in Houston TX by Long Lake

Home Stalking

Are you in the market to buy a home?  The housing market is heating up and sellers are regaining control.  Following are a few housing trends to consider: Low mortgage rates Currently, the 30 year fixed mortgage rate on the Zillow’s Loan Mortgage Marketplace is at 3.80 percent.  Erin Lantz director of mortgages at Zillow said that even though the …