New home sales were up in 2017, according to new data. Not only did they jump about 8 percent across the entire year, but December alone marked a 14-percent rise from one year prior.
Read More »Existing Home Sales Reach 11-Year Peak
Sales on existing homes reached an 11-year high in November, jumping nearly 6 percent over the month. According to new data, about 5.81 million existing homes were sold in that period.
Read More »Fannie Mae Offers $10M to Solve Affordability Issues
If you’ve got ideas for how to solve America’s housing affordability issues, Fannie Mae has $10 million with your name on it. The GSE launched its Sustainable Communities Innovation Challenge just this week.
Read More »Consumer Survey: 2018 Is a Prime Time for Selling
If a recent survey is any indication, there could be some relief for today’s inventory woes in the near future. According to the poll, American consumers are more enthusiastic about selling a home than buying one in 2018.
Read More »Buyer, Seller Optimism Up
Homebuyers and sellers are becoming increasingly more positive about today’s housing market. According to a new index, the number of buyers who say now’s a good time to buy is nearing its highest point on record.
Read More »Judge: State Must Cover Castle Law Attorney Fees
The Castle Law Group has once again been vindicated. A Denver district judge has ordered the Colorado AG’s office to pay the group’s legal fees stemming its landmark win earlier this year.
Read More »House Votes to Re-up Flood Insurance Program
The House of Representatives officially voted to reauthorize that National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) with a 237-189 vote on Tuesday. But for how long and at what price?
Read More »Metro-level Home Prices Jump, Some by Double-digits
Home prices rose in more than 90 percent of America’s metro areas last quarter, And the national median price? That's even more shocking.
Read More »Defect Risk Drops—But Not in Hurricane-hit States
The risk of mortgage application defects has dropped across the nation, but in the states ravaged by hurricanes, it seems that trend has gone out the window. A new index shows defects are on the rise in both Florida and Texas.
Read More »Human Touch Still Important to Borrowers, Despite Digitization
Digital mortgage solutions may be on the rise, but that doesn't mean buyers want a faceless transaction. According to one survey, person-to-person communication is still key.
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