Finance – Jolie Powell Realty – Port Jefferson Homes for Sale

May 22, 2018

How Current Interest Rates Can Have a High Impact on Your Purchasing Power

According to Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey, interest rates for a 30-year fixed rate mortgage are currently at 4.61%, which is still near record lows in comparison to […]

September 23, 2014

Home Sales Generate $52,205 Impact on Economy!

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) compiled data from research conducted by the Bureau of Economic Analysis & Macroeconomic Advisors […]

October 11, 2013

An American Family’s Net Worth

Here’s a breakdown of the American family’s net worth per a Federal Reserve report. The total wealth of American family in this family is $77,300; that’s their net […]

September 23, 2013

What Happened After the Bernanke Announcement?

Last week, Bernard Bernanke startled many by announcing that the Fed will not wind down their bond buying program right now. The program is part of […]

July 10, 2013

The Cost of Buying A House If You Waited

We often talk about the potential cost of waiting to buy a home. Today, I want to look at the actual cost for someone who waited […]

July 1, 2013

Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed?

Today’s $20,000 question is… Where are mortgage rates headed in the near future? Most believe the rapid rise in rates experienced over the last month will […]

May 15, 2013

How Difficult Is The Mortgage Process For Buyers?

TD Bank recently announced the results of their inaugural Mortgage Service Index. The index was designed to identify best practices and trouble areas in home financing […]

March 19, 2013

If You Waited To Sell, You May Be Brilliant!

Are you a homeowner that looks back on 2006 house values and wonder why you didn’t sell at the height of the market? Do you lament the money you may […]

February 4, 2013

Home Sweet HomeOwner – Tax Credits For You

Please Note that taxes are complicated, and the eligibility for these credits can vary depending on location and income. Always best to check with your accountant […]