Tag Archives: Homebuying

New data suggests student loan debt is not an insurmountable barrier to homeownership for millennials. Here’s why.

Is 2018 likely to end up a disappointing year for the housing and mortgage industries? A Fannie Mae report finds out.

Things are beginning to cool off in some of the nation’s hottest housing market, earning them a spot on the list of top places for homebuyers this winter.

Despite a tough home buying market and rising rates, April saw an increase of purchase loans that were closed according to a report. What are the factors likely to impact these numbers going into summer?

If the last three years are any indication, the homebuying season of 2018 is set to be as competitive, if not more. Click through to learn more.

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Mortgage rates continued their upward climb this week, with 30 year fixed mortgages reaching their highest point since 2014 according to the Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market survey ...

College degree holders consistently have higher homeownership rates than those without a degree, suggesting that despite all the worry about student-loan debt, more education is worth the hardships. ...

It seems the nation’s white-hot seller’s market may be starting to cool off—at least if a recent analysis is accurate. San Francisco, New York City, Miami, and other major cities are all showing subtle signs of slowing down, but does it spell the end of the seller’s market? And more importantly, will it become a nationwide trend? Only time will tell.

New data shows San Jose, California, homebuyers enjoy the fastest closing times in the nation, with an average of just 41 days to close. Six other cities came in at 50 days or less, including Dallas, San Francisco, and Denver. These markets are seeing multiple bidders, many of whom are pre-qualified and offer large down payments, on the first day of listing.