Tightening lending standards led to a decrease in the availability of mortgage credit towards the end of 2017.
Read More »Homebuyers Were Cautious About Purchasing Homes in December
Housing sentiment decreased slightly at the end of 2017 reflecting consumer caution on the back of tax reforms discussions in December according to Fannie Mae.
Read More »10 Hottest Housing Markets of 2018
Healthy income growth and abundant job opportunities kept Silicon valley hubs and South Eastern U.S. cities at the top of the list of the hottest housing markets of 2018.
Read More »Quicken Loans: Homeowners and Appraisers in Agreement
Estimates about home values among homeowners and appraisers were considerably closer to lining up during the final month of 2017, according to new data released by Quicken Loans. ...
Read More »Investors Are Bullish On Real Estate in U.S.
The U.S. remained the most stable destination for real estate investment for foreign investors in an annual survey.
Read More »10 Best and Worst States to Raise a Family
For homebuyers looking at raising a family in 2018, Massachusetts might be the state to settle in according to a study that evaluated the best and worst states on key socio-economic indicators.
Read More »CFPB’s Laurie Maggiano Leaves Behind a Legacy of Excellence
Sad news broke this past weekend with the announcement that industry icon Laurie Maggiano had passed away unexpectedly. Maggiano was Servicing and Secondary Markets Program Manager at the ...
Read More »The True Cost of Poor Credit for Homeowners
Higher interest rates and larger fees drove added costs for borrowers with low credit scores according to a report.
Read More »Nine Chicago Area Neighborhoods “Have It All”
Affordable homes for sale, highly rated schools, an easy commute, and plenty of inventory. An analysis shows that only 25 areas across 80 U.S. metros check all these boxes for a homebuyer’s dream neighborhood.
Read More »Living in Style: The Nation’s Top Luxury Housing Markets
What does it take to live in luxury? According to new data, at least $800,400. At least, that’s where it placed the entry point for the luxury home market in 2017. See what cities are leading the luxury marketplace.
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