Happy New Year! As we head into 2017, we want to make sure we’re keeping our clients, borrowers and real estate agent friends up to date on the mortgage market.
Texas ranked second in the nation for U.S. relocation activity in 2015
Thinking of relocating to Texas? Get in line! Apparently, the Lone Star State is gaining a lot of popularity, with more and more people relocating to Texas every day. So
Home Builder Sentiment Jumps to Highest Level Since 2005
Home builder sentiment gets a post-election boost, with levels reaching their highest point since 2005.
A monthly reading of home builder confidence by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) spiked
Demand for Texas real estate diversified with steady growth in 2016
The Texas Association of REALTORS® recently released their annual housing report for 2016, which showed ample growth in Texas housing demand among several types of property. According to the 2016
High California Home Prices Causing Middle Class to Leave
A lot of people are relocating out of the Golden State due to expensive housing.
“There is clearly a relationship between the migration patterns and home prices,” said Sam Khater, deputy
Mortgage Market Update: 2017 Projections Show Tight Housing Market
As 2016 draws to a close, the projections for 2017’s housing market are starting to pour in from industry experts and analysts across the country. Now that more and more
Houston home sales fall, but prices continue to climb
Home sales in Houston dropped below last year’s figures; however, real estate prices in Space City continued to move up in the third quarter, according to a recent report.
Austin Now Beats Dallas as Top U.S. Real Estate Market
Move over Big D, because ATX is now the top U.S. real estate market – at least, according to the latest report from the Urban Land Institute and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Although Dallas
Staging Your Home for Fall
According to the best in the business, staging your home will not only increase its value but will facilitate a more rapid sale. There are some simple pointers that can
Acute Appraiser Shortages Causing Closing Delays
So you’ve found your dream house, you’ve worked with your lender, your mortgage interest rates are locked in for 30 days, your offer was accepted. Life is grand. Or is