2018’s Home Sales Slump Now Fully Erased
September 19, 2019
While the increase wasn’t as strong as in July, last month’s existing home sales posted a second straight month of gains and, as previously, the National Association
California Housing Market
Fed cuts interest rates, signals holding pattern for now
September 19, 2019
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates again on Wednesday to help sustain a record-long economic expansion but signaled a higher bar
People who bought homes in the past 2 years could see ‘significant’ savings by refinancing now
September 4, 2019
Home loan rates are down about 1.25% from their 2018 peak, “which can translate to $2,200 a year in savings on a $250,000 mortgage,” says
Top 10 Features Millennials Want—and Don’t Want
August 13, 2019
At least four out of five millennial buyers prefer laundry rooms, hardwood front exteriors, patios and garage storage. Conversely, they give a thumbs down to
The 10 major U.S. cities where housing costs have increased the most
August 13, 2019
If you want to live in a big city but have a tight budget, you may want to avoid places such as Miami and and
Millennials drive mortgage refinance boom, and lenders are scrambling
August 9, 2019
KEY POINTS Refinance applications were up a stunning 116% this week compared with a year ago, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. That has lenders
Home Purchase Sentiment Hits Record High
August 8, 2019
There was an unusually large bump in Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI) in July. The company said strong positive responses to questions on
Lower Interest Rates: What They Mean for Housing and the Economy
August 8, 2019
Recent jolts to the economy stemming in part from an intensified trade war with China have worried markets and resulted in a significant decline in
Latest 2019-2021 Predictions: Home Sales & Prices, Mortgage Rates & Loan Volume
June 24, 2019
Last week, our friends at the MBA released their latest predictions on home sales, home prices, mortgage rates, and mortgage volumes. Rates dropping this year
More Homebuyers are Having Success with Contingent Offers, Even as the Market Heats Back Up
June 11, 2019
Home-sale, financing, and inspection contingencies are all on the rise from a year ago. Although the housing market is beginning to heat back up this spring,
