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
Today’s Home Sellers Have All The Negotiation Leverage
24
Feb
Median Days on Market still ultra-low as homes sell in less than a week in many U.S. cities. “You snooze, you lose”, as they say. Analysis and commentary. Continue reading
NAR: Home Supply Near 12-Year Low; Higher Home Prices Expected
24
Feb
January Existing Home Sales increased and home supply remains tight. Prices are rising nationwide. What low-downpayment options do today’s buyers have? Continue reading
The Ultra-Wealthy Tighten Up on Home Buying
24
Feb
The ultra-luxury real estate market is crashing back to Earth. A new article from Forbes shows why the market for $100 million homes is vanishing… Continue reading….
