Monthly index leveled off nationally in January but grew over the year. No regions in decline for the first time since October. Mountain and Pacific values were January’s strongest.
Read More »One Million Homeowners Regained Equity Last Year
Nearly $800B in equity returned to U.S. homeowners in 2016; 94 percent of homeowners considered in the black. Negative equity decreased in Q4.
Read More »Borrower Satisfaction, Types of Loans Changing
Borrower satisfaction is down, but should regain momentum; more processors offered incentives by lenders.
Read More »FHA Premium Cuts Could Spur Savings, but is That All?
The Federal Housing Administration's recent move to reduce mortgage premiums tends to have a stronger effect on the market than monthly savings, according to one analysis.
Read More »The Down Payment is the Big Thing
The most commonly cited concern among potential homebuyers is coming up with enough money for that initial payment, which in some cases could cost as much as two-thirds of a buyer's yearly income, according to one poll.
Read More »SCOTUS Denies Banks’ Request to Review SOL Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a petition from several large banks that were seeking a review of an earlier ruling regarding a statute of limitations for lawsuits over mortgage-backed securities.
Read More »New Buyers Most Susceptible to Losing American Dream
First-time homebuyers made up more than a third of national home sales in 2016, but still saw a greater share of deals for homes fall through than experienced buyers.
Read More »Homeowner, Appraiser Opinions Drift Further Apart
The gap between what owners believe their homes are worth and actual appraisal values had been shrinking for five straight months, but the latest analysis found a reversal of that trend.
Read More »Consumer Confidence Up, Homebuying Confidence Down
While consumer confidence rose in December to its highest point since 2001, confidence in homebuying dipped for the fifth consecutive month.
Read More »For 2017’s Hottest Markets, Go West
Based on house price value growth and strengthening local economies, most of the hottest real estate markets for 2017 will be between the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Coast, according to one analysis.
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