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SGV Market Overview
 

Mortgage Rates

U.S. averages as of

October 27, 2011:

 

30 yr. fixed:   4.10%

15 yr. fixed:   3.38%
1 yr. adj:        2.90%


Mortgage Rates Graphic

Janice Lee
Luxury Properties Director
540 South Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

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Green Living: Saving Energy This Season

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Conserving energy during the Fall and Winter is about more than reducing your carbon footprint. It can also save you money. In today's economy it is crucial for families to search out easy ways to reduce their monthly expenses. In many areas of the country energy costs can become quite burdensome.  

 

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The Joys of Homeownership

 

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Today's experts spout off the latest statistics about long-term wealth, home values, and interest rates, yet there's a much more sentimental side to homeownership. In fact, many home buyers are drawn to homeownership for these warm and fuzzy reasons. 

 

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Is a Smaller Home for You?

 

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Studies over the past few years have shown a solid trend regarding home sizes. Buyers today want smaller homes with smaller price tags. During the boom era in the mid-2000's, homeownership was about McMansions and spacious sprawls. The recent recession and continued ailing recovery have made many families rethink their budgets and lifestyles. A 9.1 percent unemployment rate hasn't "helped."

 

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