As the baby boomer generation has aged, it has also stayed put. And for all the innovations builders and product manufacturers have come up with to help seniors “age in
Trending more than ever: down payment assistance from Mom and Dad
It’s no longer the exception to the rule. Rising home prices are sending first-time home buyers to their parents for help with down payments, according to Ben Eisen’s recent article
Foreclosures down 78% since 2010
To those of us who were homeowners ten years ago, “foreclosure” was a word we heard frequently on the daily news or saw happening in our neighborhoods. It scared many
Mortgage Market Update – January 28, 2019
In today’s Mortgage Market Update, we take a look at why rates are remaining neutral — but with high levels of volatility. If you’re shopping for a home loan when
Are net-zero energy homes the housing trend of the future?
A lot of people said it could someday happen, but perhaps only a few of us thought it actually would. More homes may soon be energy-free, according to a recent
Mortgage Market Update – December 17, 2018
In today’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll not only look at the rate trends and forecasts for this week and next — we’ll also take a look into the year ahead.
Mixed bag for buyers and sellers forecast for 2019
It’s that time of year when people look back on the past year but also like to take a leap forward, trying to take a peek at what 2019 has
Mortgage Market Update – December 3, 2018
In our latest Mortgage Market Update, we see neutralized rate movement forecast for the week ahead, with average volatility. There are also some big political and economic events to watch
Mortgage Market Update – November 26, 2018
No major changes are expected in this week’s Mortgage Market Update, as rates are moving sideways, and volatility remains average. A closer look at upcoming political and economic events reveals
Using real estate as a vehicle for wealth
For many of us, our most significant investment and largest profits in life are due to having bought a house — something that acts as a de facto savings account,