Mixed-Use Properties
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
New York City has the most unique real estate properties. Through New York City and the five boroughs, you will find mixed-use properties, which consist of both residential and commercial components. These unique properties will give an investor or an owner occupant, the opportunity to diversify income...

Commentary on the Financial Markets by Lyons Mortgage Services Inc.
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
As of this morning, treasury prices are slightly lower (treasury yields slightly higher, mortgage rates slightly higher) as markets are cautiously optimistic that economic data will continue to be positive. In terms of economic releases, the November Existing Home Sales figure increased by 4% (market was...

Commentary on Financial Markets 1-19-2012
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Last week saw some strong ecomomic data released in the U.S. However, the 10 Year Treasury Bond Yield still dropped (mortgate rates dropped) towards the end of the week due to market worries over anticipated credit rating cuts in the European Union. The European turmoil leads to the financial markets wanting less...

Expert Offers Helpful Information to Avoid Identity Theft When Travelling
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Expert Offers Helpful Information to Avoid Identity Theft When Traveling. Identity theft is a major problem, and the risk may be highest when you are traveling. That, according to finance writer Amy Fontinelle, is because most of us travel with personal information at hand while in strange or distracting...

Commentary on the Financial Markets
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
By Stephen Casil, Lyons Mortgage Services Inc.. Last week saw more strong economic reports out of the U.S., with Existing Home Sales, Housing Starts, Weekly Jobless Claims, and Manufacturing numbers beating market expectations. In addition, the financial markets became more optomistic about Europe and...

Morning Commentary on Financial Markets 4-13-2012
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Good morning,The 10 Year Treasury Yield fell to 1.99% this morning, meaning lower rates than yesterday, due to the economic / political reports below:- The March CPI Report (Consumer Price Levels - Inflation) report was released. CPI increased by 0.3%, meeting market expectations. Core CPI (not including food...

Morning Commentary on Financial Markets 4-18-2012
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
Good Morning,The 10 Year Treasury Yield is even this morning at 1.99%, meaning the same mortgage rates from yesterday.- There are no major U.S. Economic Releases today.- In terms of the equity markets, IBM and Intel disappointed the market with their quarterly earnings results.- In Spain, the number of band home...