Biddeford, ME

May 6, 7 p.m. Saco River Warbler Walk, hosted by Pat Moynahan and sponsored by Your County Audubon, meet at the parking lot across the street from the Saco Boat Basin, Front Street, just off Route 9, Saco. FMI: www.yorkcountyaudubon.org.

May 7, 5-8 p.m. Klick Photography, Opening Reception, an Invitational Exhibit of ten nationally acclaimed photographers, curated by Brad Maushart, The Irvine Gallery, River Tree Arts, 35 Western Avenue, Kennebunk. FMI: 207.967.9120, www.rivertreearts.org.

May 8, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Antiques Appraisal Day, have your treasures appraised by Bruce A. Buxton, one of New England's foremost authorities on antiques, and his team of experts, only bring items you can carry, antiques, fine art, decorative arts, furniture, silver, books, documents, manuscripts, jewelry, glass, ceramics, textiles and clothing, (no stamps, coins or bottles), $15/one item, $25/two items, $30/three items, Saco Museum, 371 Main Street, Saco. FMI: 207.283.3861, www.dyerlibrarysacomuseum.org.

May 8, 8-11 p.m. Honor Our Veterans Dance, for adults only, Color Guard Presentation, Dick Fredette, D.J., casual dress, cash bar, Veterans admitted free, $10/person, Nasson Community Center, 457 Main Street, Springvale. FMI: 207.324.5657, www.nassoncc.org.

May 9, 3-5 p.m. Yesterday's Tools: Iconic Images of Old Tools, a timeless and/or symbolic representation, Opening Reception, Heartwood College of Art, 4 East Avenue, Kennebunkport. FMI: 207.985.0985, www.heartwoodcollegeofart.org.

May 11, 5-8:30 p.m. UMO vs. Northeastern University baseball game, Goodall Park, Roberts Street, Sanford. FMI: goblackbears.cstv.com.

May 11, 5:15 p.m. "Abstrakt," exhibition of mixed-media paintings by artist Pat Gerkin, Opening Reception to include discussion about her art work currently on display in the library, York Public Library, 15 Long Sands Road, York. FMI: 207.363.2818, www.york.lib.me.us.

May 12, 10 a.m.-noon, Senior Resource Fair, different organizations will be on hand to provide information about services such as healthcare, education, estate planning, work opportunities, volunteering and more, Community Room, McArthur Public Library, 270 Main Street, Biddeford. FMI: 207.284.4187, www.mcarthurpubliclibrary.org.

Home Value Update for Biddeford ME Through September 2009

According to Zillow.com, the listing prices of single family homes have increased 1.9% in the last 3 months. The current mean listing price of homes for sale on the market in Biddeford, ME, is $275,000. Below is a chart of the trend of listing prices of homes for sale in Biddeford, ME, in the past year through September 2009:

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FHA, VA, and USDA Rural Development Loans in Biddeford, ME

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The Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advisory for Biddeford ME for October 26, 2009

Here are some of the events affecting mortgage interest rates today in Biddeford, ME.

What the Mortgage Backed Securities Market is Doing Today:

The price of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon opened at 101.62 this morning - up 1/32 from Friday's close.

The chart below shows today's price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon:

The FNMA 30-Year 4.5% MBS coupon is currently trading at 100.34 - down 8/32 from its opening. Remember, on mortgage backed securities (MBSs), as the price goes down, the yield goes up - and so do mortgage interest rates. I expect that mortgage interest rates will be 0.25% - 0.50% worse in price this morning as compared to Friday.

The chart below shows the price trend of the FNMA 30-Year 4.5% coupon over the past 30 days:

Recent Activity in Mortgage Backed Securities:

Economic Reports, News, and Events Affecting Mortgage Interest Rates Today:

• There are no economic reports scheduled for release today.

What's Happening With Mortgage Interest Rates Today:

Moderate to high volatility. Overall, it will most likely be an active - and volatile - week for the mortgage market. You can expect a lot of volatility in mortgage interest rates this week. The most volatile day of the week most likely will be Thursday with the release of the preliminary 3rd Quarter GDP and the results of the 7-Year Note auction.

My Mortgage Interest Rate Lock Advice for Today:

If I were considering financing/refinancing a home, I would...

• Lock if my closing was taking place within the next 7 days
• Lock if my closing was taking place between 8 and 30 days
• Float if my closing was taking place between 31 and 45 days
• Float if my closing was taking place between 46 and 60 days

This is only my opinion of what I would do if I were financing a home. It is only an opinion and cannot be guaranteed to be in the best interest of any or all other borrowers.

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