US Rate on 30-year Mortgage Declines to 4.37 Percent

By Associated Press WASHINGTON — Average rates on U.S. fixed mortgages declined this week as concern waned in the financial markets over the Federal Reserve’s possible slowing of its bond purchases this year. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average on the 30-year loan slipped to 4.37 percent. That’s down from 4.51 percent last…

Pending Home Sales Rise Again

An index that measures pending home sales in Ohio rose in May for the 25th consecutive month, a state realtors association said. Ohio’s May Pending Home Sales Index of 145.6, a forward-looking indicator based on contract signings, rose 20.1 percent from the May 2012 index score of 121.2, the Ohio Association of Realtors said Thursday.…

Homestead Exemption Deadline Nears

Homeowners who turn 65 at any point in 2013 are eligible for the Homestead Exemption program and have until Monday, June 3rd to sign up with the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office. Applications are available in the Auditor’s office, on the web at www.mcauditor.org or by calling the 225-4341 Homestead Hotline number. “All eligible senior homeowners…