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Well-known throughout Hunterdon and Bucks Counties for world-class real estate representation, Bruce Gage has earned the respect of hundreds of satisfied clients. He consistently delights buyers and sellers with his committed efforts, knowledge, ethical service and positive attitude. Bruce is a veteran of twenty seven years in real estate. He has been awarded the prestigious President’s Circle Award for Excellence for the past five years. Bruce’s extensive network of contacts with other top Coldwell Banker Associates throughout New Jersey and across the country enables him to quickly connect with the […]

The government vows to closely monitor that the nation’s five largest banks fulfill the aid to home owners outlined in a $25 billion mortgage settlement over foreclosure allegations. More details emerged in court filings on Monday of the landmark settlement among the nation’s five largest banks and state and federal government officials. The settlement, first announced last month, stems from allegations over banks’ foreclosure practices, although as part of the settlement the banks do not have to admit to any wrongdoing. Among some of the aid outlined in the $25 […]

Mortgage rates rose across the board this past week on positive jobs data and increasing bond yields, Freddie Mac said Thursday. The 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage hit 3.92% for the week ending March 15, up from 3.88% the previous week and down from 4.76% a year ago, the government-sponsored enterprise said. In addition, the 15-year, FRM hit 3.16%, up from 3.13% a week earlier, and down from 3.97% last year. The 1-year Treasury-indexed adjustable-rate mortgage also grew from 2.73% to 2.79% in the most recent survey, while the 5-year Treasury-indexed hybrid […]

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For the first time in 18 months, home prices increased year-over-year in February, a turnaround that RE/MAX said signifies a “very active selling season.” A RE/MAX housing survey released Wednesday shows national home prices in February rose 1.1% from a year earlier and 1.4% from January to $171,881. Of the 53 metro areas included in the survey, 24 experienced price increases from February 2011, including: Miami (20.5%), Orlando, Fla. (15.8%), Phoenix (12.5%), Tampa, Fla. (11.1%), St. Louis (9.8%) and Detroit (8.9%). Home sales in February rose 8.7% from a year […]

The Latino population is becoming a growing force in the housing market, with this demographic’s purchasing power more than doubling over the past decade, according to a new report by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals called “The State of Hispanic Home Ownership 2011.” The purchasing power of Latinos grew to $1.1 trillion in 2011 and is projected to reach $1.6 trillion by 2016, according to NAHREP. Rapid population growth (the Hispanic population more than tripled between 1980 and 2010), the population’s relatively young age, dramatic employment growth, […]

Domestic Partners for 29 years, Val and Sharron have lived in Austin for 20 years. After separate careers in other professions, Sharron and Val decided to go into the real Estate business about 4 years ago and have enjoyed working together ever since. We give the same commitment and effort to our clients from all cultural and economic backgrounds that we have given to our own relationship. The result is that we have been having a great time working with our clients and with each other. We would love to […]

Foreclosure filings rose 3.5% in Colorado’s major metro areas last month, growing from 1,986 filings in February of 2010 to 2,056 in the most recent period, the Colorado Division of Housing said Wednesday. At the same time, foreclosure auction sales reached a five-year low, with total sales down 6.7% from 2011, making it the lowest February sales total since 2008. The housing division cautioned against trying to extrapolate a larger connection between the two events. Ryan McMaken with the Colorado Division of Housing says foreclosure filings show what’s happening in […]

The number of mortgage applications filed in the U.S. fell 2.4% for the week ended March 9 as refinancing activity declined, an industry trade group said. The Mortgage Bankers Association released its Market Composite Index – a measure of monthly loan application volume on Wednesday. The report shows the refinancing index falling 4.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis, making it the fourth consecutive weekly decline. Home purchases, on the other hand, soared as the MBA’s purchase index rose 4.4%. Still, the percentage of mortgage activity tied to home refinancings fell […]

Several of the largest mortgage servicers will be in Las Vegas Friday and Saturday to work with struggling Nevada homeowners, under a program sponsored by Hope Now and Gov. Brian Sandoval. The free, two-day event will allow homeowners to explore possible alternatives to foreclosure. Since 2008, Las Vegas hosted four similar events, which have assisted almost 5,500 area homeowners, Hope Now said. The last event was in January 2011. Mortgage servicers participating include American Home Mortgage, Bank of America, Chase, Citigroup, GMAC, HSBC, Wells Fargo and several other major banks. […]