Heath & David on The Dave Elswick Show

by David Lukas July 12, 2010

David Lukas and Heath Lehman will be on The Dave Elswick show Tuesday July the 13th at 3pm. Be sure to tune into 102.9FM at 3pm this Tuesday. (Central Arkansas) or you can listen from anywhere online by going to: KARN’s Website This Saturday will be our first show on KARN. Our show Airs at [...]

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The Flawed Home Price Index Shows Home Values Up 0.8 Percent

by David Lukas July 9, 2010

Last week, the Case-Shiller Index reported home values up 0.8 percent across 20 tracked markets. The public-sector Federal Housing Finance Agency has reached a similar conclusion.

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Household Finances : Which Bills Should I Pay First?

by David Lukas July 8, 2010

Morning television can be “light”, but as far as personal finance interviews go, this Suze Orman segment from The Today Show is loaded with practical financial planning advice.

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June’s Jobs Report Wasn’t As Bad As The Headlines (And How You Can Take Advantage)

by David Lukas July 7, 2010

At first glance, the June jobs report looks weak but a deeper look shows something different.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : July 6, 2010

by David Lukas July 6, 2010

Last week — again — mortgage rates improved and Freddie Mac is now reporting new all-time lows on three popular, conforming loan products. Here’s what’s in store for *this* week.

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Was The Pending Home Sales Report Really That Bad? It Depends Who You Ask — Buyer Or Seller.

by David Lukas July 2, 2010

On the surface, May’s Pending Home Sales Index looks terrible for housing. And, if you’re a seller, it just might be. But, if you’re a buyer, the story reads differently. Just consider the market conditions.

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The Year Is Half-Over. How Did The Housing Experts Fare On Their Predictions?

by David Lukas July 1, 2010

As 2009 was ending, the “experts” were busy making forecasts about the U.S. economy and what to expect in 2010. Were they right?

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Case-Shiller Shows Home Price Improvement In 90% Of Cities

by David Lukas June 30, 2010

In reviewing the April Case-Shiller Index and its accompanying analysis, it appears that the housing market’s rebound is gathering momentum.

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The 1 Force That Can Really Change A Mortgage Rate

by David Lukas June 29, 2010

Mortgage rates move in response to hundreds of factors. Among the biggest influences on mortgage rates? Inflation.

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What’s Ahead For Mortgage Rates This Week : June 28, 2010

by David Lukas June 28, 2010

Conforming and FHA mortgage rates fell last week, extending a rate rally that dates to early-April. Mortgage rates have fallen to several, new, all-time lows during this period and last week was no different.

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