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Bankrate's Mortgage Rate Trend Index Aug. 12, 2010

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.

What happened with rates this week?

Thu, 08/12/2010 - 00:00
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.

NAR: Home prices stabilize in 2nd quarter

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
As the homebuyers' tax credit expired, the median home price rose for the first time since 2006.

What happened in your neighborhood?

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
How did home values fare in your state? Click on your region of the United States to find out.

Check home values in the Midwest

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
See how home prices fared in the Midwest during the second quarter of 2010, according to the NAR.

Check home values in the Northeast

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
See how home prices fared in the Northeast during the second quarter of 2010, according to the NAR.

Check home values in the South

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
See how home prices fared in the South during the second quarter of 2010, according to the NAR.

Check home values in the West

Wed, 08/11/2010 - 00:00
See how home prices fared in the West during the second quarter of 2010, according to the NAR.

Fed leaves rates near zero

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 14:00
With the economy recovering at a slow pace, the FOMC kept rates unchanged for the 14th time.

Translating what the Fed said

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:00
Don't speak Fed? Here's a translation into plain English.

3 actions the Federal Reserve may take

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 00:00
The Federal Reserve has a few options for trying to boost the economy. Will any of them work?

Why do short sales sputter, fall apart?

Sun, 08/08/2010 - 00:00
A short sale faces a series of hurdles before the buyer and seller can move on with their lives.

Which type of mortgage is best?

Sat, 08/07/2010 - 00:00
Shopping for a mortgage? Ask questions about the type of loan, fees and interest rate.

Mortgage rates for Aug. 5, 2010

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:00
Kristin Arnold explains why mortgage rates are at historic lows.

Rates fall to record low again

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:00
Mortgage rates fell to a third straight all-time low. Meanwhile, appraisals are starting to climb.

What happened with rates this week?

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:00
See rates from our survey of CDs, mortgages, home equity products, auto loans and credit cards.

Bankrate's Mortgage Rate Trend Index Aug. 5, 2010

Thu, 08/05/2010 - 00:00
Each week, Bankrate.com surveys experts to gauge which way interest rates are headed on mortgages.

5 hot mortgage trends for late summer

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 00:00
As the sun sets on summer, these five mortgage trends are likely to remain hot this autumn.

Mortgage tool kit

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 00:00
Use these resources to find your dream home at a great mortgage rate.

Money essentials: What's hot with mortgages?

Mon, 08/02/2010 - 00:00
As mortgage rates continue to hover near all-time lows, experts say there's never been a better time to secure a home loan.
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