Home prices in the 20 biggest cities rose 2.4 percent from April to May, according to the monthly S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Index, with a 2 percent monthly gain in the Washington market. Compared with May 2012, prices in those same 20 cities rose an average of 12.2 percent, nearly double the 6.5 percent annual gain…
The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it will leave interest rates unchanged and continue to buy $85 billion in bonds every month while the economy continues to improve at a “modest” pace. The Fed will only begin pulling back on its stimulus program if the data points continue to improve. Stocks are off the highs of…
U.S. 30-year mortgage rates fell to the lowest in three weeks, reducing borrowing costs for homebuyers as the residential-property market strengthens. The average rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped to 4.31 percent in the week ended today from 4.37 percent, McLean, Virginia-based Freddie Mac said in a statement. The average 15-year rate slipped to…
Mark Livingstone Featured on The Arnette Report on Comcast TV. Mark Livingston discusses the state of the mortgage market, programs that help our active military service members and veterans, the HARP government loan program and much more!
Dear Andy, I wanted to thank you for your invaluable assistance during the whole refinance process. You went above and beyond to help me and made the whole experience pleasant and satisfying. I truly appreciate the professionalism and courtesy you displayed. Because of you, I will continue doing business with Cornerstone First and will recommend…
Dear Billy, I want to take this opportunity during the holidays to thank you for all you did this year to help me realize my dream of home ownership. I have loved every minute of it and working with you was a true pleasure! I believe I am the happiest homeowner Nokesville, VA has seen…
Dear Cindy, We just wanted to thank you for everything you have done for us. A huge burden has been lifted and we are very grateful. Please don’t hesitate call us if we can ever do anything for you! God bless you and your family! Steve & Charlene
Historically speaking, loans are still very low! Don’t feel like you’ve missed the train…consider refinancing your mortgage today. Rates are still LOW! Contact Cornerstone First Financial and get on board today!
Dear Jason, Thank you very much for what you did for us. We are enjoying our new house. God bless you, your family and work! Sincerely, Grace, Rocky, Nathan & Abbey
Hi Jason, Everything went well at the closing yesterday evening and I just wanted to say thanks for your help in making this refinance happen. Sincerely, Neil Moodhe
Mortgage rates may be inching up, but they have not put a damper on the American housing market’s rebound. Housing Numbers Reassure Investors (June 26, 2013) The Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller home price index on Tuesday showed a 12 percent increase in prices in 20 cities from April 2012 to April 2013, the largest gain…