Real Estate NewsNovember 20, 2017Housing starts reach one-year high in OctoberHousing starts are on a tear, matching the highest levels since before the housing downturn ten years ago.
Buying a homeNovember 17, 2017Poll finds good news for first-time homebuyersFirst-time homebuyers got some encouraging news from the National Association of Realtors this month.
Real Estate NewsNovember 16, 2017Renting credit score: You might need a higher FICO to rent than buyIf you thought mortgage lenders were tough on those with a less-than-great credit score, think again. In many cities, it's harder to rent with a low credit score than to buy a home.
Mortgage NewsNovember 15, 2017Mortgage customer satisfaction: best mortgage lendersMortgage customer satisfaction: what do homebuyers and homeowners want, and who delivers it best?
Buying a homeNovember 14, 2017Should I buy in a gated community?Do gated communities add security and / or value to your home? Or are they just marketing gimmicks designed to part naive buyers from more money?
Mortgage NewsNovember 13, 2017How will Trump’s tax reform proposals affect my homeownership plans?Tax reform is trying to make its way through Congress. If passed, what would it mean for the everyday home buyer and home owner?
Buying a homeNovember 11, 2017Not ready to be a homeowner? Buy a rental home and move in laterNot ready to settle down but want to lock in a decent home price? Buy a rental home. Lat you tenant pay your rent, and move in when you;re ready
Buying a homeNovember 10, 2017Moving out: San Diego draws most buyers from other metrosWith housing heating up, people are able to makes moves they might have been putting off. And some nice towns have reaped the benefit of that -- including San Diego, California.
Buying a homeNovember 10, 2017Affordable housing markets: home buying easier in 60 percent of metrosAffordable housing markets are more available than you think. At least if you're in one of the 60 percent of markets that have become more affordable lately.
Mortgage NewsNovember 9, 2017Home construction comeback: Could more housing starts be on the way?An increase in new home construction is good for today's homebuyers.
Buying a homeNovember 8, 2017Forget listing prices; affordable housing is historically highAffordable housing is widely available and historically high in all but three states, according to new data.
RefinanceNovember 6, 2017Millennials aren’t just buying homes. They’re refinancing, tooIt's common knowledge, by now, that Millennials are in the hunt for homes to buy. But more and more younger homeowners are taking advantage of low rates and refinancing homes they already own.
Economic NewsNovember 6, 2017Wages not rising as fast as home prices; NAR presents 2018 housing forecast
Buying a homeNovember 3, 2017Buyer and seller confidence is up: Is it time for you to become a homeowner?Is it the right time to become a homeowner? Many home buyers and sellers believe that it is. And with interest rates still below 4 percent, you should probably consider homeownership as well.
RentersNovember 2, 2017Rising rent crisis: Tenants struggle to keep up as costs skyrocketRising rents don't just make monthly existence hard for enters. They harm the economy for many of the rest of us.
Federal ReserveNovember 1, 2017Fed meeting: Interest rates remain as-is; hurricane impact negligibleThe Fed holds rates steady. But another hike is expected in December. What does that mean for mortgage shoppers?
