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Mortgage Rates Take a Breather from Hikes

11/16/2018

Mortgage Rates Take a Breather from Hikes Freddie Mac | REALTOR® Mag News | November 16, 2018 Mortgage rates mostly held stable this week, a welcome relief to home buyers. “Despite recent market volatility, mortgage rates remained steady this week,” says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “The stability in mortgage rates reflects the moderation in inflationary pressures in the economy due to the lower oil prices and subdued wage growth. On the margin, lower energy costs are a positive
Blackberry Cobbler

11/11/2018

Blackberry Cobbler Recipe Cobbler is a southern favorite. This recipe is very simple to make and a terrific dessert for any day or occasion. The key to a good cobbler is do not mix as you place ingredients into the hot baking dish. Enjoy! 16-oz blackberries (thawed if frozen) 1 tablespoon sugar for maceration of fruit 6 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 cup whole milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Add tablespoon of sugar to fruit
Mortgage Rates Climb to 7-Year High

11/09/2018

Mortgage Rates Climb to 7-Year High Freddie Mac | REALTOR® Mag News | November 9, 2018 Mortgage rates were on the rise this week, and as a result, home buyers faced higher borrowing costs. The 30-year fixed rate rose to its highest average in seven years, averaging 4.94 percent this week, Freddie Mac reports. “The economy continued to show resilience as strong business activity and the growth in employment” drove mortgage rates higher, says Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. “Higher
Comforting White Chili

11/09/2018

Comforting White Chili Recipe What do I do with the leftover turkey? This is a familiar question to many of us during the holidays. Make some white chili! This recipe is easy to prepare and very good on cooler days with a side of cornbread. (also good using a roasted or rotisserie chicken) 5-6 cups white-meat turkey or chicken; large rough chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 1 large Vidalia or sweet onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 8-oz can chopped green chilies 1 fresh jalapeno, finely
Inventory Stays Strong Across Middle Tennessee

11/08/2018

Inventory Stays Strong Across Middle Tennessee Greater Nashville REALTORS®, Press Release | November 8, 2018 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 8, 2018) – There were 3,216 closings reported for the month of October, according to figures provided by Greater Nashville REALTORS®. This represents a 1.6 percent decrease from the 3,267 closings reported for October 2017. Year-to-date closings total 33,679 a 1.1 percent decrease compared to the 34,059 closings reported through October 2017. “Closings in
Pumpkin Cheesecake

11/04/2018

Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I hope you enjoy this recipe. This is very easy to make and tastes better if made the day before serving. There is one important difference from baking other cheesecakes is that you do not use a water bath for this dessert. Enjoy! Filling: 3, 8 oz. packages cream cheese (softened) 1, 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1, 15 oz. can pure pumpkin puree 3, eggs 1, cup sugar 1, cup half/half or cream 1, tablespoon of pumpkin spice or allspice (this seems like a lot, but

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In The News

Mortgage Rates Take a Breather from Hikes

Blackberry Cobbler

Mortgage Rates Climb to 7-Year High

Comforting White Chili

Inventory Stays Strong Across Middle Tennessee

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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