The latest data on housing starts released by the Census Bureau was disappointing for many analysts. Here are the factors that experts think are impacting the construction of new homes despite a strong construction labor market and rising builder confidence.
Read More »Credit Scores vs. Lending Rates
Mortgage lending rates for borrowers with great credit got a shade more favorable, according to a report. Here’s how moderate scores impacted mortgage loan borrowers.
Read More »Growth in Construction Jobs May Ease Inventory Shortage
The latest jobs data released by the Census Bureau points to a sustained growth in construction jobs. Here’s what experts think about how rising jobs can bring relief from inventory shortage in housing.
Read More »Top 10 Cities with Million-Dollar Homes
Million dollar homes are far rarer than one would think, a study that looked at cities with the highest concentration of such property found. Which were those cities?
Read More »Construction Spending on the Rise
Latest data from the Census Bureau pointed to an increase in spending on construction, signaling more houses being built. Will this trend sustain given the rising lumber tariffs?
Read More »Pending Home Sales Slip on ‘Unmet Expectations’
Despite rising demand, pending home sales fell for the fifth straight month. Watch this video to learn the factors responsible for the lackluster performance of pending home sales.
Read More »U.S. Household Debt Approaches New High
Household debt is approaching its 2008 peak and is set to surpass it by the end of the month, according to a study. How are mortgages impacting the total debt of consumers? Click through to learn more.
Read More »Deep Diving Into New Home Sales
New Home sales are rising but will the growing numbers sustain? Here’s what experts are saying about the factors that can impact new home sales as the industry moves into the peak homebuying season.
Read More »What are Borrowers Using Home Equity Loans For?
A new study assessed home equity loan requests and the primary reasons borrowers are utilizing the funds and here’s what it revealed.
Read More »Will HELOCs Suffer After the Fed Rate Hike?
Experts weigh in on what the interest rate hike by the Fed on Wednesday means for the mortgage industry, especially HELOCs, which are likely to get impacted. Click through to learn what they had to say.
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