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Mortgage rates defied forecasts in 2014 by not inching up to 5 percent as predicted during the year. Instead, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is still hovering under 4…
President Obama signed into law the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act, which will grant tax relief to home owners who did short sales in 2014. Any mortgage forgiveness in…
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…
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…
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)….
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” –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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