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
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
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
Homeownership numbers healthy but may be peaking
Homeownership has been on the rise, according to the latest report by the National Association of Realtors, using the latest U.S. Census figures. “More Americans became homeowners in the spring,
Mortgage Market Update – June 18, 2018
This week’s Mortgage Market Update shows rate staying neutral with average volatility. Read on to see how current economic and political events could alter rate movement in the market next
Wage growth helps to boost housing affordability
If the adage about rising tides lifting all boats is true, then it comes as no surprise that rising incomes have been helping to offset recent increases in mortgage rates,
Dallas area home sales surged in January
North Texas home sales surged in January, starting the new year off with 12 percent more home sales than in January 2017.
According to recent data from the Real Estate Center
Tiny homes may be the next big thing in newly built homes
Have you ever considered living in a tiny home? The idea may be appealing to some, but living such a minimalist lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Nevertheless, the tiny home trend
Optimism Grows for First Time Home Buyers
A nationwide shortage of inventory of homes for sale has been pushing prices ever higher, according to reports from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Fannie Mae. First time
How will the housing market handle rising mortgage rates?
Donald Trump’s victory in November’s presidential election sent bond yields flying and mortgage rates following closely behind. Since then, analysts have been trying to figure out how these changes could