Mortgage NewsFebruary 17, 2020Worried about paying over listing price for that dream home? You might not need to
Mortgage NewsFebruary 12, 2020Homebuyers take note: These are the cities where home values will appreciate the most this yearWant to make sure your home grows in value? Then buy a house in the South. According to new analysis, that’s where home values will appreciate the most in 2020.
Mortgage NewsFebruary 10, 2020New analysis: Spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one for some timeYou may want to buy that house soon. As one expert says: “This spring homebuying season may be the last affordable one in a while.”
Mortgage NewsFebruary 5, 2020Cost gap shrinks between buying a home and renting oneThe gap between the costs of buying a home vs renting one is shrinking. According to a new analysis, the monthly cost to buy fell over the last year.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 29, 2020Buying a house in 2020? Here’s who you’re up againstNew survey data shows that just 11% of Americans are planning on buying a house this year. But among Millennials alone? That share almost doubles.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 27, 2020New data: Home sellers saw the biggest profits ever in 2019According to new data, home sellers are seeing over $65,000 in profits when selling their properties — the highest profit share in 13 years.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 22, 2020Thinking of hiring a real estate agent to buy or sell a house? Read this firstAmericans see a real estate agent as a valuable asset, but they aren’t putting in the effort to find the right one for the job.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 20, 2020It’s bad news for renters — especially in these high-rent citiesThere’s more bad news for renters. According to the latest data, rents rose yet again in 91% of the country’s biggest cities.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 15, 2020These are the cities and states Americans are moving to (No. 1 might surprise you!)Think Americans are moving toward populated states like New York, Texas and California? Think again. This is the new top spot for movers.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 13, 2020The best cities for first-time homebuyers in 2020According to a new analysis, the Sooner State is home to the best city in the nation for first-time homebuyers this year.
Mortgage NewsJanuary 8, 2020Where home values should rise the most in 2020If you’re looking to buy a house in 2020, you may want to head south. According to a new survey, that’s where home values will grow the most this year.
Real Estate NewsJanuary 6, 2020Selling your house? Here’s what buyers want mostThinking of selling your house this year? A new study shows a back porch or patio may make it more marketable (and command a higher price).
UncategorizedDecember 31, 2019New analysis: January home shopping is getting more popularForget spring. According to 2019’s stats, the busiest home shopping season actually starts in January in many for the country’s biggest markets.
Mortgage NewsDecember 30, 2019Freddie Mac: 2019 claimed the fourth-lowest average mortgage rate on record
Mortgage NewsDecember 24, 2019Single-family rents jump another 3%; is it time to buy a house instead?Single-family rents continued their climb last month with a 3.1 percent jump over the year. The spike was worse on the lower-priced end of the market.
Mortgage NewsDecember 23, 2019Experts: Gen Zers will outrank Millennials on homeownershipMillennials have been staking their claim on the housing industry. But Gen Zers? Experts say they’ll play an even bigger role.
Mortgage NewsDecember 18, 2019Buying a home is cheaper than renting one in these citiesBuying a home may be cheaper than you think. In some cities, buying a home takes almost half as much money as it does to rent.
Mortgage NewsDecember 16, 2019Homeowners in this state have gained $25K in equity this yearAmerican homeowners gained more than $5,000 in home equity last quarter. In states like Idaho, Wyoming, and Utah it was four times that or more.