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.
Mortgage NewsDecember 11, 2019Millennial refinances notch record high, while closing times surgeThe number of Millennial refinances recently hit a record high, accounting for more than a third of all closed loans in a single month.
Mortgage NewsDecember 9, 2019Credit standards are loosening: Buyers may now find it easier to get a mortgageWorried about qualifying for a mortgage? You might not need to. According to new data, credit standards are actually loosening.
Mortgage NewsDecember 4, 2019Affordable housing: These cities take the smallest salaries to buy a houseWant to buy a house without breaking the bank? Then head to Oklahoma City.
Mortgage NewsDecember 2, 2019More listings are coming; is this the answer to the housing inventory struggle?Thanks to what experts are dubbing “The Silver Tsunami,” the country’s housing inventory woes may soon come to an end.
Mortgage NewsNovember 29, 2019The best Black Friday deals for appliances, tech, home improvement, and moreIt’s Black Friday, and if you’re looking to fix up or redecorate your house, there are dozens of discounts, specials, and day-only doorbusters to help.
Mortgage NewsNovember 27, 2019Refinancing makes up half of all mortgage activity; ARMs rise, tooIt’s no secret that refinancing has surged in recent months. But according to new data, it’s actually making up more than half of all closed mortgage loans.
Mortgage NewsNovember 26, 2019Paying off your mortgage vs. investing: Here’s what could save you the mostThinking of investing that windfall in the stock market, rather than paying off your mortgage? You may want to think again.
Mortgage NewsNovember 25, 2019In a bidding war? Here’s how you can win itFinding yourself in a bidding war can be a big disappointment — especially if you had your heart set on the home. Here are three sure-fire ways to win out.
Mortgage NewsNovember 21, 2019Rising rents require sacrifice; here’s what renters are giving upRents largely remained static last month, but according to a new analysis, about a quarter of renters are still having problems affording their payment.
Mortgage NewsNovember 20, 2019Foreclosures, serious mortgage delinquencies hit lowest point in decadesThe national rate of foreclosure has officially hit its lowest point in at least 20 years. And overall underwater mortgages are down, too.
Mortgage NewsNovember 19, 2019Despite upticks in home equity, HELOCs hit record lowAmericans are sitting on tons of home equity, but recent data shows the use of HELOCs has hit its lowest point in 15 years.