Signs of economic weakness relieve pressure on mortgage rates

Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser  |  Prefer mobile version? LOWESREALTORBENEFITS.COM LOWES MOVING LOWES.COM INMAN.COM DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS May 2, 2011 Signs of economic weakness relieve pressure on mortgage rates By INMAN NEWS Mortgage rates fell for a second consecutive week on signs of weakness in the economy, Freddie Mac said in releasing the results of its latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey. Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages averaged 4.78 percent with an average 0.7 point for the week ending April... Cheaper to buy than rent in 78% of major cities It is cheaper to buy a home than to rent one in 39 of the nation's 50 largest cities, according to a quarterly report released today by real estate search and marketing site Trulia. Trulia's rent vs. buy index compared the median list... Continued » Is that a real estate contract in your pocket? Florida real estate agents who often find themselves alone in vacant, foreclosed homes are taking gun-training courses in order to be allowed to carry concealed weapons legally, according to a recent radio report by American Public Media. ... Continued » The 'Jersey Shore' house: Alcohol sold separately? Sleep where Snooki slept. The house in Seaside Heights, N.J., that was the scene of the action in the "Jersey Shore" reality series and where ultra-tanner Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi became a household name is available... Continued » Contractor's sneaky strategy for limiting liability Q: I have a single-family house that I use as a rental. I'm about to do some major renovation work, and was given a contract by the contractor. It's got a clause in it that I've never seen before, which reads, "For any claims related... Continued » More News Stories Techie turns trustee sales into online real estate auctions A real estate bubble in Brazil? Real estate agent prices it right ... on 'The Price is Right' New kids on the block: Meet five new companies you may not have heard of -- but should know The entrepreneurs behind the coolest new real estate apps share their creations for your consideration, and your vote. Watch the video Future of Real Estate Marketing Please leave us your thoughts and comments below! We asked this question on our Inman News Facebook page this week and we received a lot of great feedback, comments and advice. Check out the list below - what pearls of wisdom could you add to this list? Can you imagine if you were starting out today as a Realtor? Continued » Use our free toolkit to send your buyers and sellers customizable direct mail and email with co-branded tips, Lowe's coupons, discounted gift cards, and more. FREE Direct Mail — 10% off Lowe's coupon Send personalized direct mail with your own message, logo and picture. Learn more » First Time Home Buyers Guide! Send a FREE Lowe's Creative Ideas First Time Home Buyers Guide. Learn more »   About Inman News™ Agents and brokers around the world turn to Inman News first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the industry. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage and forward-thinking conferences, Inman News is the leading independent source of real estate news, education and insight. customerservice@inman.com  -  800-775-4662  -  www.inman.com This newsletter is intended for: roballeyrealtor@gmail.com If you wish to edit your subscription or unsubscribe from Lowe's Daily e-News, please click here. Lowe's Customer Care(CON8) 1065 Curtis Bridge Rd. Wilkesboro, NC 28698. © 2011 by Lowe's®. All rights reserved. Lowe's and the gable design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC.