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,
Housing market showing signs of stability at last
It appears the housing market is finally balancing out. According to a recent analysis by Realtor.com’s Andrea Riquier, there’s fresh evidence that the housing market is gaining some stability after
Mortgage Market Update – November 19, 2018
If you’ve been on the fence about locking in a mortgage rate, now may be the week to make a decision. We’re likely to see average volatility this week; however,
Changing demographics could reshape home building industry
Life in these United States has changed. According to BUILDER Magazine’s John McManus, 2018 brings with it a demographic tipping point: fewer than half of U.S. households are now headed
Mortgage Market Update – October 22, 2018
In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll examine three things that could greatly impact the upcoming mortgage rate forecast. First, let’s review how interest rates change within the market.
How Rates
Homebuilders see green in abandoned golf courses
For decades, golf course homes were sold as the ideal location for golfers and non-golfers alike — a place where one could have a permanently manicured view of greens, massive
Mortgage Market Update – October 1, 2018
In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll examine three key events that have the greatest possibility to impact interest rates. We’ll also see how the market’s volatility is looking for
It pays to be a homeowner in much of the U.S. right now
If you’re a homeowner and live in certain parts of the country, your net worth may have just got larger. Gains in equity across the nation indicate that it pays
Mortgage Market Update – September 24, 2018
In this week’s Mortgage Market Update, we’ll see how mortgage rates are trending, where they’re likely to move and monitor a potential increase in rate volatility. Before we dive into
New homes under $300K increasingly disappearing
As housing inventory continues to tighten, builders are trying to bolster the market by adding new construction. But with rising costs and limited available lots, the steep price tag for