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Buying Trumps Renting in Most Places

Buying is still more affordable than renting in the majority of U.S. housing markets, according to a new analysis. A study conducted by RealtyTrac factored in 2015 fair…

Are Vets Missing Out on Homeownership?

Military vets who fail to look into government programs could be leaving money on the table when they pursue homeownership, according to a new article published by the…

Tempe Condos and Townhouses For Sale

From Tempe Tourism Bureau: “In 1879 the two communities of San Pablo and Hayden’s Ferry melded into one dynamic, diverse town with a distinctive name: Tempe (pronounced Tem-pee)….

How the 2014 Housing Market Will Shape 2015

The real estate market has shown a build-up of housing momentum this year – “fueled by significant improvements in economic fundamentals, low mortgage rates, and compressed inventory” –…

10 Places with Fierce Buyer Competition

While home sales moderated in most of the country this year, in some neighborhoods,  competition proved fierce for home buyers, with bidding wars and escalating prices. The real…

Top Amenities Buyers Will Splurge On

New surveys are revealing some of the features that new-home buyers say are becoming a “must-have.” “Consumers today aren’t just looking for the biggest house on the block. They’re…

Rents Surge to Highest Pace in 6 Years

Warn your renting prospects: Landlords are quickly raising their rents as the national vacancy rate dips to the lowest level in two decades. Rents are rising at the…

Mortgage Rates At Lowest Levels In More Than A Year

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage this week dipped to its lowest level in more than a year, bringing borrowing costs down for home buyers and refinancers. The 30-year fixed-rate…

Ways To Reduce Buyer Closing Costs

Closing costs can add a lot to home buyers’ final price, particularly depending on which lender a buyer uses, what state they live in, the price of the…

Survey: Winter Is The Best Time To Sell

The housing market doesn’t hibernate in the winter. Sellers who list and buyers who buy often find the winter season the most advantageous time to make a move…

Cities Poised for a Surge in Sales

More baby boomers are planning a move, and they’re targeting cities with a lower cost of living, greater job potential, and warmer weather, according to new research by…

Blame Banks, Not Borrowers

In an editorial this Sunday, The New York Times blasted those who warn of a new foreclosure crisis stemming from the recent loosening of credit standards for cash-strapped…

Mortgage Changes for 2015

GSE’s Detail Low Downpayment Program On December 8, 2014, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac released details on new mortgage product offerings that will provide access to qualified borrowers…

6 Features in Demand Among Luxury Buyers

Luxury sales have been soaring in recent months, outpacing the rest of the housing market. Deals on existing homes priced above $1 million climbed more than 16 percent…

Why Renters Want to Own But Can’t

Though renters say they dream of owning a home one day, most of them will need to keep renting for at least the next three years, according to…

Mortgage Rates Up, But Remain Below 4%

After four weeks of decreases, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched up slightly this week, but stayed near yearly lows under  4 percent, Freddie Mac reported in its weekly…

3% Down Payment May Be Game Changer

Mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced Monday that first-time home buyers can now qualify for loans with down payments as low as 3 percent. That will…

Homeownership Still Trumps Renting in Overall Wealth

The recent housing crisis has prompted questions over whether homeownership is still a viable way toward greater wealth in this country. Confidence in home ownership was shaken, and…

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