Twenty-two percent of builders almost always have their homes “green” certified by one of several standards.
Read More »Thirty-year Mortgage Rates Jump 11 Points
Freddie Mac's most recent Primary Mortgage Market Survey found that average 30-year fixed mortgage rates have reached their highest mark in 2017.
Read More »The Week Ahead: Measuring Market Confidence
With the housing market seeing impending issues with affordability and supply, an index from the National Association of Home Builders and Wells Fargo displays data that shows success and also recognizes areas that are in need of improvement.
Read More »Endorsing the eMortgage
Many lenders have gone the “paperless” route, but is that really the same as a true eMortgage? Editor's note: this feature appeared in the March issue of MReport.
Read More »Will the Interest Rate Rise with the Employment Rate?
With the release of the February Jobs Report showing a higher-than expected jump in employment, experts speculate what this may mean for next week’s FOMC meeting.
Read More »Housing Market Improves in 33 Top U.S. Markets
Housing Tides Index reveals increased housing sales and less foreclosures in 33 of 41 areas surveyed.
Read More »HUD Budget Cuts Shake the Housing Industry
The proposed plan will tighten fiscal policies for public housing and could potentially eliminate federally funded community development grants.
Read More »Credit Loosens as Investors Step In
Mortgage credit is up month-over-month thanks to more investors getting into the market and streamlined documentation loans by FHA, one report shows.
Read More »Home Sales Increase as Buyers Avoid Rising Rents
Rising rentals are making many people realize that buying a home is a much better investment, and is increasing real estate sales in many areas.
Read More »Economic Diversity Rises Bringing Home Prices With it
According to a new housing index, markets nationwide are becoming more economically diverse. However, as prices rise, affordability drops and some metros like Detroit are seeing a spike in racial segregation.
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