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August 17, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
Started homes dropped slightly in July, which doesn't help the home buyer's plight: not enough homes to buy.
August 9, 2017 in Mortgage News Real Estate News
We know why buyers are discouraged: lack of housing inventory? But why are sellers also pessimistic about their selling opportunities? Advice and analysis.
August 2, 2017 in Real Estate News
It's the best time of 2017 to get pre-approved. Fall is coming, and it could become way easier to buy a home. Forecast and analysis.
July 27, 2017 in Real Estate News
New-construction home sales inched up in June, but could have been much higher if buyers could find more new homes to buy.
July 20, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
New construction home building is showing signs of life. Still, home builders admit severe challenges to building, and demand outstrips supply.
July 11, 2017 in Mortgage News Real Estate News
Mortgage rates are poised to fall, say consumers. A record number of survey respondents are calling for lower rates, according to a new Fannie Mae Study.
July 1, 2017 in Real Estate News
Home sales fell again despite the fact that many want to buy. A low supply is the culprit. Here's what to do about it.
June 26, 2017 in Mortgage News Real Estate News
For 26 months straight, home buyers have made their presence known in the mortgage market. Now, home buyers represent 2-in-3 mortgage applicants.
June 25, 2017 in Real Estate News
What will home prices do in 2017 and beyond? Find out what Harvard University researchers cam eup with in their latest study, The State of the Nation's Housing -- 2017 Edition.
June 24, 2017 in Real Estate News
New-construction home sales rebounded in May, coming back from a lackluster start of spring. Are there still deals on new homes?
June 21, 2017 in Real Estate News
Home supply is tight, and homes are selling fast. Mortgage rates are favorable. Is it time to enter the market?
June 20, 2017 in Economic News Real Estate News
New construction is showing signs of weakness after the third straight month of declines. Are deals about to re-appear in the marketplace?
June 19, 2017 in Real Estate News
Shopping for a new construction home? Read this before using the home builder's preferred lender.
June 7, 2017 in Real Estate News
If you're selling a home, it helps to know your market. Meet gen X and Gen Y, your buyers.
May 30, 2017 in Real Estate News
First-timers face a new obstacle in their quest for homeownership -- having to compete with cash buyers from other countries. You can win a bidding war against a competitor with cash with these strategies.
May 25, 2017 in Real Estate News
Home supply is tight, and homes are selling fast. Mortgage rates are favorable. Is it time to enter the market?
May 24, 2017 in Real Estate News
Home prices actually fell during the first quarter of 2017. Was the drop seasonal, or will home prices continue to decline this year?
May 24, 2017 in Real Estate News
Prices are up more than 6% since last year, but the story changes regionally. The west coast has posted a 1.4% one-month gain, but a loss on the east coast.
May 23, 2017 in Real Estate News
New construction home sales cooled off in April, in what should have been a red-hot spring month. But, sales still match high 2016 levels.
May 17, 2017 in Real Estate News
In 25 percent of US housing markets, buyers are less able to afford homes than they used to be. Fortunately, rising wages are closing the gap, and houses purchased today will likely be worth more tomorrow.
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2017 Conforming, FHA, & VA Loan Limits
Mortgage loan limits for every U.S. county, as published by Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
