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Working with Mortgage Specialists was incredibly easy, efficient and professional. We appreciated that great customer service that was extended to us throughout the entire process. Sean & Michelle Olsen
No changes-Everything flowed well. Sarah was great. She always got back to me in a timely manner and was always very professional. I will recommend you to all my friends and family. We had an amazing experience. Jen Runte
Brent always has his clients best interests in mind, has excellent knowledge of the mortgage options availabe, and can get the best product for the client. I trust his work for myself and my clients.Anne Burnett
I have worked with Brent on many real estate transactions over the years. He is very high energy and is always looking out for his clients. He’s is always available when there are questions that need immediate attention. Brent is always there to help me complete all aspects of the transaction. I have never had a closing with Brent that didn’t close on time. I would highly recommend Brent Rasmussen at Mortgage Specialists for all your financial needs.Amie BybeeEscrow CloserOmaha National Title and Escrow
Brent was great to work with. He walked us through every step of the process and made sure we understood the details. He was always available to answer questions and made buying our first home a seamless transaction. David Galante
Brent is the most knowledgeable and accommodating Mortgage Broker I have met. He works diligently to get my buyers financing and to close their deals quickly and accurately. He has the utmost integrity and as a facilitator of the Nebraska Association of Mortgage Brokers, he is helping to project mortgage brokers as good individuals. He is a leader in that group and among all lenders across the state. When asked for a recommendation, I always send my buyers to Brent.Kelly GohlResidential AgentNP Dodge Real Estate
I want to thank the hard working Sarah, who worked through all the problems that arose and made it happen. She was always on top of everything and quickly as possible. Thanks! Bryon AblerReal Estate AgentDeeb Realty
Sarah was amazing and always kept me informed of what was going on. Of course Brent worked hard to help me achieve what I needed and always so friendly. Kristi NewMyer
Brent and staff took excellent care of me and were more than timely with communications and turn-arounds so that I could acquire my home within 6 weeks. Amazing group of people. Professional always. Stacia GreveMedical SecretaryAlegent Creighton Health
We call Brent the Rainmaker! He always delivers in a highly professional and efficient manner.Chris Miller

 

Recently in the Housing Market:

Building Permits Hit 5 Year High

May 20th, 2013

The Commerce Department said Thursday that applications for building permits rose 14.3 percent to a rate of 1.02 million, the most since June 2008.
Builders are benefiting from a sustained rebound in housing that began a year ago. Steady job growth, rock-bottom mortgage rates and rising home values have boosted demand.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: Builders, Building Permits, Consumer Sentiment, MBS, Mortgage
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Fannie Mae Profit Points to Growing Housing Market

May 13th, 2013

fannie mae

Remember Fannie Mae?  They and Freddie Mac were both placed into receivership because they were loosing so much money but had to remain open because if they shut down there would be no mechanism to make and securitize mortgages to the vast majority of Americans.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: americans, Fannie Mae, MBS, Mortgage, Secretary, Treasury
Posted in Housing Market Articles | No Comments »

Housing Recovery Shows Up In Job Gains

May 6th, 2013

Heartstone

Believe it or not, interest rates do not drive housing demand.  Jobs do.  We have had some of the hottest housing markets on record when Unemployment Rates were low but interest rates where high.  Simply speaking – if you feel more secure about your job, you are more likely to purchase a home.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: construction, Housing, Recovery, residential, Retailers, Unemployment Rate
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Pending Home Sales jump 7% from a year ago

April 29th, 2013

Contracts to buy existing homes rose in March, and would have increased even more it it wasn’t for a historically low supply of for-sale listings nationwide.
The Pending Home Sales Index from the National Association of Realtors increased 1.5 percent month to month which was better than the 1.0 percent increase that economists expected. … Read the Rest –>

Tags: Buyers, Home Sales, Hyde Park, Nebraska, Omaha, Sellers
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Housing Starts Top 1 million for first time in 5 years:

April 22nd, 2013

Housing Starts Top

U.S. homebuilders broke the 1 million mark in March for the first time since June 2008. The gain signals continued strength for the housing recovery at the start of the spring buying season.As we have been reporting for over a year, home prices are rising. … Read the Rest –>

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Bidding Wars are Back

April 8th, 2013

What to Watch Out For This Week:
The bidding wars are back. Seemingly overnight, many of the nation’s major housing markets have gone from stagnant to sizzling, with for-sale listings drawing offers from a large number of house hunters.
In March, 75% of agents with broker Redfin said their clients’ offers were countered by rival bids, up from 56% who said so in late 2011.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: Bid Wars, California, Economic, Europe, Homebuyers, MBS
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Pending Home Sales Rise 8.4%

April 1st, 2013

Pending Homes Sales

The National Association of Realtors reported that their index of Pending Home Sales rose 8.4% from February 2012 and was constrained only by the lack of inventory available for sale.
Thinking about buying a home in 2013?  This is not the same market where you can take your time and view many different homes. … Read the Rest –>

Tags: MBS, NAR, Pending HOmes Sales, Wall Street
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Existing Home Sales Hit 3 Year High, Home Prices Rise

March 25th, 2013

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U.S. home resales (the largest segment of the housing market) hit a three-year high in February and prices jumped, adding to signs of an acceleration in the housing market recovery.
The National Association of Realtors said on Thursday existing home sales increased 0.8 percent to an annual rate of 4.98 million units last month, the highest level since November 2009.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: Building, Commerce, Home Sales, Permits, Realtors
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Jumbo Loans Availability and Rates Point To Growing Housing Market

March 18th, 2013

Even as mortgage rates begin to rise, the difference between conforming and jumbo loan rates is shrinking, and that is good news for buyers of higher-priced homes. Conforming loans are largely financed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and are valued at up to $417,000 — although they can be as high as $625,000 in some of the nation’s pricier markets.… Read the Rest –>

Tags: Bankers, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Jobless, Loans, MBS, Mortgage
Posted in Home Sales, Housing Market Articles | Comments Off

Labor Costs to Push Up Housing Prices

March 11th, 2013

construction

Housing starts are up 24 percent from a year ago, but residential construction employment is up only 3.1 percent, according to the U.S. Commerce and Labor Departments.
During the slow down in new construction, wages were cut or laid off workers naturally sought out other jobs. … Read the Rest –>

Tags: built, construction, electricians, employment, Homes, Housing, Labor, painters, plumbers, Prices
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Nebraska
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