Home Loans, Mortgages: Real Estate Thoughts Blog, by Richard Smith, home finance blog for Chattanooga, Knoxville, Nashville, Memphis, Atlanta and locations in Tennessee, Georgia

April 2008

Chattanooga Chamber

Posted by Richard Smith on April 29th, 2008 9:59 PM

Credit

Posted by Richard Smith on April 27th, 2008 7:59 AM

New mortgage blog goals

Posted by Richard Smith on April 26th, 2008 10:24 PM

January 2011

Rates enjoying a 4 day rally

Posted by Richard Smith on January 3rd, 2011 5:21 PM

December 2010

Good rebound today with the bond market

Posted by Richard Smith on December 29th, 2010 7:04 PM

Have rates turned for the better? New THDA rates.

Posted by Richard Smith on December 22nd, 2010 1:36 PM

Maybe a top?

Posted by Richard Smith on December 18th, 2010 12:06 PM

Where is the top for the rate increase?

Posted by Richard Smith on December 15th, 2010 2:39 PM

September 2010

Two days with positive movement bonds

Posted by Richard Smith on September 14th, 2010 9:03 PM

Rates moved up yesterday and today

Posted by Richard Smith on September 10th, 2010 9:37 AM

Short week, short news for the markets - rates holding

Posted by Richard Smith on September 9th, 2010 6:55 AM

Rates were highly volatile this week and ended trending up

Posted by Richard Smith on September 4th, 2010 11:58 AM

Investors jump on any good news

Posted by Richard Smith on September 1st, 2010 11:23 AM

August 2010

Federal Reserve comments push bonds up

Posted by Richard Smith on August 31st, 2010 10:39 PM

Heavy Week in Economic News

Posted by Richard Smith on August 31st, 2010 8:21 AM

GDP and consumer sentiment - no surprises

Posted by Richard Smith on August 27th, 2010 11:22 AM

Bond prices seem to be ready for a big move

Posted by Richard Smith on August 26th, 2010 8:22 PM

Videos from Sen Bo Watson interview on Real Estate Radio Chattanooga

Posted by Richard Smith on August 26th, 2010 7:55 PM

Bad economic news not moving reluctant investors

Posted by Richard Smith on August 25th, 2010 7:44 PM

Unemployment bad enough to move rates

Posted by Richard Smith on August 19th, 2010 12:53 PM

Bond prices move lower, pressuring for rate increases

Posted by Richard Smith on August 19th, 2010 10:38 AM

Any significance to the bond price drop yesterday?

Posted by Richard Smith on August 13th, 2010 10:17 AM

That is why they play the game! Bond market drops surprisingly

Posted by Richard Smith on August 12th, 2010 4:14 PM

Wow - Federal Reserve statement seemed very interest rate friendly

Posted by Richard Smith on August 10th, 2010 3:42 PM

Big day today - FOMC meeting - Double Dip coming??

Posted by Richard Smith on August 10th, 2010 11:33 AM

Randy Durham talks about FHA Changes on Real Estate Radio

Posted by Richard Smith on August 9th, 2010 10:34 AM

FHA announces increase in mortgage insurance

Posted by Richard Smith on August 6th, 2010 11:05 AM

Chattanooga mortgage rates - Real Estate Radio Saturday July 31

Posted by Richard Smith on August 4th, 2010 8:50 PM

Does it have to make sense? Real Estate Radio Chattanooga may help bring sense.

Posted by Richard Smith on August 3rd, 2010 11:00 PM

Sales Tax Weekend Coming and Rates Trend Is Positive

Posted by Richard Smith on August 2nd, 2010 12:35 PM

July 2010

Rates end strong Plus Rural Development Funding !!

Posted by Richard Smith on July 30th, 2010 4:10 PM

How to pick a direction for rates

Posted by Richard Smith on July 29th, 2010 6:58 AM

Bond market just does not know which way to go

Posted by Richard Smith on July 28th, 2010 7:57 PM

Economic news divided

Posted by Richard Smith on July 27th, 2010 11:09 PM

Bond Market seeking direction.

Posted by Richard Smith on July 27th, 2010 10:02 PM

Mortgage Rates holding

Posted by Richard Smith on July 26th, 2010 3:46 PM

Comparing locks - Inman News article

Posted by Richard Smith on July 24th, 2010 12:57 PM

Good for rates - not so good for us

Posted by Richard Smith on July 21st, 2010 7:32 PM

Rates today - Federal Reserve comments

Posted by Richard Smith on July 21st, 2010 8:09 AM

Rates have pulled back the last couple days, while I was at the Get Motivated Seminar :)

Posted by Richard Smith on July 20th, 2010 7:49 PM

FHA plan to reduce seller concession to 3%

Posted by Richard Smith on July 19th, 2010 12:57 PM

How the financial markets work

Posted by Richard Smith on July 16th, 2010 11:11 PM

Rates continue to benefit from investor concerns

Posted by Richard Smith on July 16th, 2010 11:06 AM

Retail Sales down - rates improve even with good earnings reports

Posted by Richard Smith on July 14th, 2010 12:19 PM

Rates pushing up with the Alcoa good earnings report

Posted by Richard Smith on July 13th, 2010 1:17 PM

Rates continue to move down

Posted by Richard Smith on July 12th, 2010 2:32 PM

Rates and Recovery

Posted by Richard Smith on July 5th, 2010 7:24 PM

June 2010

Rates continue to move lower - Federal Reserve a little bearish

Posted by Richard Smith on June 25th, 2010 12:33 PM

Home buyer tax credit and unemployment insurance fail with Tax Extender bill cloture vote

Posted by Richard Smith on June 24th, 2010 9:30 PM

Rate continue to drop

Posted by Richard Smith on June 24th, 2010 12:05 PM

Get Motivated Seminar Chattanooga July 20

Posted by Richard Smith on June 18th, 2010 11:52 AM

What about rates today

Posted by Richard Smith on June 18th, 2010 8:50 AM

Bad news with increasing unemployment figures - Good for rates

Posted by Richard Smith on June 17th, 2010 12:47 PM

Homebuyer tax credit update - senate passed the amendment, only the amendment

Posted by Richard Smith on June 17th, 2010 10:19 AM

Housing starts lower than expected

Posted by Richard Smith on June 16th, 2010 10:31 AM

Stock market rally pushes mortgage rates higher

Posted by Richard Smith on June 16th, 2010 8:05 AM

Riverbend Sheryl Crow and Alison Krauss

Posted by Richard Smith on June 15th, 2010 11:35 PM

Update on the tax credit extension

Posted by Richard Smith on June 15th, 2010 12:28 PM

Tax credit extension in the works

Posted by Richard Smith on June 14th, 2010 10:58 AM

Chattanooga Mayors' Breakfast welcomes Dr Altig of Atlanta Federal Reserve

Posted by Richard Smith on June 10th, 2010 11:02 AM

Mortgage bonds at record levels

Posted by Richard Smith on June 10th, 2010 10:55 AM

Chattanooga hosts Hot Rod Power Tour 2010

Posted by Richard Smith on June 9th, 2010 9:31 PM

Fixed Rate Below 4% - and not a bait and switch

Posted by Richard Smith on June 9th, 2010 4:41 PM

October 2009

Senate looks to extend home buyer credit

Posted by Richard Smith on October 30th, 2009 9:10 AM

GDP boost of 3.5% not rate friendly

Posted by Richard Smith on October 29th, 2009 12:05 PM

Rates may improve today

Posted by Richard Smith on October 27th, 2009 2:43 PM

Housing sales increase dominates today's news

Posted by Richard Smith on October 23rd, 2009 4:53 PM

Gift funds for your downpayment

Posted by Richard Smith on October 21st, 2009 12:27 PM

Government bailout companies paying billions in bonuses

Posted by Richard Smith on October 20th, 2009 5:27 PM

Price index drops .6% unexpectantly

Posted by Richard Smith on October 20th, 2009 10:02 AM

Rate outlook for the week

Posted by Richard Smith on October 19th, 2009 6:27 PM

November 2008

Credit repair can help many qualify for a home

Posted by Richard Smith on November 7th, 2008 10:06 PM

Rates turn back down - finally

Posted by Richard Smith on November 4th, 2008 5:55 PM

October 2008

Rates continue to go up

Posted by Richard Smith on October 27th, 2008 3:22 PM

Regulatory Reform hearings start at House Financial Services Committee

Posted by Richard Smith on October 22nd, 2008 9:51 AM

Mortgage rates fall - Investors back in the bond markets

Posted by Richard Smith on October 21st, 2008 6:34 PM

Mortgage Interest Rates - up or down?

Posted by Richard Smith on October 17th, 2008 5:59 PM

Credit Repair

Posted by Richard Smith on October 16th, 2008 6:24 PM

July 2008

New Blog Announced

Posted by Richard Smith on July 16th, 2008 6:51 AM

June 2008

Subscribe to Real Estate Thoughts

Posted by Richard Smith on June 26th, 2008 10:10 PM

Chattanooga Conversation

Posted by Richard Smith on June 26th, 2008 10:09 PM

FHA lifts property flipping rule for foreclosure properties

Posted by Richard Smith on June 16th, 2008 9:48 PM

TN Mortgage Originator Reform Act signed last week

Posted by Richard Smith on June 11th, 2008 10:56 AM

Need help with mortgage questions and problems

Posted by Richard Smith on June 9th, 2008 12:31 AM

Riverbend Day One

Posted by Richard Smith on June 8th, 2008 9:48 AM

American Acceptance Mortage at the WCR Luncheon

Posted by Richard Smith on June 5th, 2008 9:42 AM

May 2008

JFest - Chattanooga Music Culture

Posted by Richard Smith on May 31st, 2008 7:43 AM

Chattanooga Multicultural Affairs, Fair Housing

Posted by Richard Smith on May 26th, 2008 7:55 AM

Chattanooga, Capital of TN Softball. Congrats Ooltewah and GPS

Posted by Richard Smith on May 24th, 2008 2:52 PM

Tina Christein of American Acceptance, elected TNAMB President, and TN Mtg Reform law

Posted by Richard Smith on May 21st, 2008 9:25 PM

Let's ride. Pam Duffy's message to Home Builders

Posted by Richard Smith on May 20th, 2008 9:52 PM

Media coverage of local housing market seems mistakenly negative

Posted by Richard Smith on May 17th, 2008 9:01 PM

Chattanooga ranked 3rd best city to live in by RelocateAmerica.com

Posted by Richard Smith on May 17th, 2008 2:36 PM

Chattanooga Real Estate Market strong and stable compared to larger markets

Posted by Richard Smith on May 16th, 2008 12:42 AM

Real Estate market concerns

Posted by Richard Smith on May 11th, 2008 12:27 PM

EPB Fiber to the Home

Posted by Richard Smith on May 7th, 2008 5:00 PM

Federal foreclosure assistance

Posted by Richard Smith on May 3rd, 2008 8:39 AM

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