Average rate on 30-year mortgages dips to 4.12%

by Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – July 3, 2014 – Average U.S. mortgage rates are near historically low levels. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average rate for a 30-year loan dipped to 4.12 percent, down from 4.14 last week. The average for the 15-year mortgage, which had taken a…

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Secret doors!

Check out this neat video showing how a secret door was done under a staircase. We’ve done a secret door and closet before as well — we can’t tell you which house, though!    

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Contractor Fees Demystified

A great article from Houzz!  Besides the actual cost of the house, a contractor has to cover costs for a lot of other items.  Find out more at the link: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/28085280?utm_source=Houzz&utm_campaign=u545&utm_medium=email&utm_content=gallery6  

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500 Facebook fans!

We just hit 500 fans on the Dreambuilder Facebook page! Thanks to everyone who has provided their support over the past four and a half years, including our clients and friends. Visit our Facebook page today and become fan number 501!

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Average 30-year mortgage rate dips to 4.2%

WASHINGTON (AP) – May 16, 2014 – Average U.S. rates on fixed mortgages declined this week for a third straight week. The low rates could give a boost to the spring home-buying season, which has gotten off to a slow start. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for a 30-year loan…

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