Foreclosure Activity Drops Off at Year-End
Foreclosure activity dropped off significantly at the end of 2016, with diving rates of both completions and inventory in November,...
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FHA again Reduces Mortgage Insurance Premiums, Lowering Costs for 1 Million Households
Annual mortgage insurance premiums for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-backed mortgages are lowering toward their pre-bust level, with FHA announcing on...
Sudden Surge in Mortgage Rates Tempers Housing Sentiment
Overall attitudes toward housing varied at the close of 2016, with more believing now is a good time to buy...
The Top 10 Housing Markets Heating Up in 2017
Nashville, Tenn. is making a play for the hottest housing market this year, heating up with a forecast of 4.3...
Buying Is Better Than Renting in Most Markets…but for How Long?
Buying a home is more affordable than renting one in 66 percent of housing markets in the U.S., with Cook...
MBA: Mortgage Apps Fall 12 Percent
Mortgage applications fell 12 percent over the most recent two-week period, according to data gathered in the Mortgage Bankers Association's...
‘Preserving the Middle Class’: Outgoing HUD Secretary Castro on Housing
Outgoing Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Julián Castro recently released an exit memo recognizing the agency's efforts...
Mortgage Rates Take ‘Breather’ from Year-End Sprint
Mortgage rates on average took a 'breather' from their year-end sprint this week, with the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaging 4.20...
2017 to See Slight Showing of Home Price Movement
Subdued home price growth estimates for 2017 are increasing as end-of-year data becomes available, indicating a slight showing of movement...
Forum: Addressing Growing Gaps in Homeownership Opportunities
Demographic shifts along generational, racial and socioeconomic lines are impacting the housing market, emphasizing growing gaps in homeownership opportunities. These...
4 Hidden Costs of Homeownership Clients Should Understand
As your client’s guide to the process leading to homeownership, it’s your responsibility to make sure they know what they’re getting into from a financial perspective. Read more.
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