Home affordability rose last quarter because of ultra-low mortgage rates. But home prices are rising. Should you buy today, or wait for next year? Continue reading
2016 Top 5 Most Unaffordable Cities In The United States
25
Feb
In Q4 2015, the Home Opportunity Index rose to 63.3%. However, this is only because mortgage rates remained low — and buyers are glad that they did. Continue reading
Are "Bestie Hoods" the Next Thing?
25
Feb
Eight longtime best friends purchased a tract on the Llano River outside Austin so they could build their own little getaway neighborhood. Continue reading….
Florida Eyes Stiffer Penalties for Crimes Against Agents
25
Feb
Florida lawmakers are moving to enact into law stronger penalties against those who commit crimes against real estate professionals. Continue reading….
Google to End Its Mortgage Tool in March
25
Feb
After four months, Google is shuttering its Compare service, which offered an online price comparison tool for mortgages. Continue reading….
Design Mistakes to Avoid With New Homes
25
Feb
An interior designer and custom builder offer their take on some of the worst mistakes when building new. Some of the “mistakes” they… Continue reading….
Loan Demand Cools in Latest Week
25
Feb
A slight increase in mortgage rates prompted a drop in loan demand. Still, applications for home purchases are 27 percent higher than they were a… Continue reading….
NAR: Sales Make Gains, Prices ‘Rising Too Fast’
25
Feb
“The housing market has shown promising resilience in recent months, but home prices are still rising too fast because of ongoing supply… Continue reading….
VA Mortgage Rates Lowest Available For 20th Straight Month
24
Feb
It pays to be a veteran. Using VA Benefits and the G.I. Bill, military borrowers get access to lower rates than the general U.S. population. Continue reading
Today’s Mortgage Rates: A Victim Of Their Own Success?
24
Feb
The current Refinance Boom is bogging down banks, and causing mortgage rates to rise. Are rates too low to be sustainable? Perhaps it’s time to lock. Continue reading
