It’s being called the Silver Tsunami. Zillow analysts report that over the 2017-2027 period, 920,000 baby boomer-held homes will be freed up yearly, with 1.17 million materializing in the succeeding

As the year comes to an end, the housing market continues to build strength. Bankrate’s Natalie Campisi reports that as the third quarter of 2019 closed, home buyers were in

Rates are trending neutral this week, but upcoming jobs and trade data could push rates higher. In today’s Mortgage Market Update we look at how rates are trending, what’s likely

Apartment living has its advantages, but it seems today’s renters are opting for single-family homes instead of schlepping their bags of groceries up elevators. What else is driving more people

When the Federal Reserve cuts rates, there is a reason for it. While there is no crystal ball, the Feds look for signs of a slowing economy and often hedge

For some it seems like a no-brainer. Renting a home can often feel like throwing money away, offering no sense of ownership in return. However, for many, the idea of

Casitas. Granny flats. Tiny homes. Back yard in-laws units. She-sheds. Man caves. Call them what you will, but across the country they are now being used not only for fun,

It’s a numbers game, but it’s one everyone in the real estate and the home building industry watches. While construction of new houses fell more than 9% in September, there

When mortgage rates plummet to historically low levels, you have to expect a reaction from the borrowing public. And, as usual, they did not disappoint. Borrowers got themselves to their

Mortgage “performance.” Sounds like a fun financial song and dance, right? If you recall the days of heavy foreclosures, however, it’s no joke, especially to the mortgage servicing industry. And