Builder Confidence Rises in December
January 19, 2014
The NAHB reports that builder confidence for the single-family home market rose 4 points in December. Could this mean more home construction on the way?
Archives for January, 2014
5 Cities with Thriving Real Estate Markets
January 18, 2014
While some metros still struggle with low demand, low inventory, and low home values, others are thriving - with new construction, higher appreciation rates, and strong demand.
What is Mortgage Servicing?
January 17, 2014
Read about mortgage servicing, how it affects home mortgage rates, and what mortgage lenders provide it.
Is an Interest Only Mortgage Right for You?
January 16, 2014
Interest only mortgage loans offer people seeking home loans the option to only pay the interest portion for a specified period of time.
MSN Real Estate Publishes List of Best Cities for Starting Over
January 14, 2014
If you're not happy where you are, how do you know where to go? After all, finding a place that's both affordable and ripe with job opportunities is almost impossible. Or is it?
Markets Where Asking Prices Are On The Rise
January 13, 2014
In November, REALTORMag published a list created by realtor.com of 10 U.S. markets where asking prices were surging. You might be surprised at which metros made the list.
Building Permits Reach Over 1 Million Due to Multifamily Construction
January 12, 2014
Issuance of new building permits increased 6.2 percent in October. The NAHB pointed out that this was mostly due to a double-digit increase in multifamily permits.
First Time Home Buyer Myths
January 11, 2014
In this post, we'll dispel a few common myths that tend to put off would-be home buyers. From low credit to no down payment, there are still ways to secure your piece of the American Dream.
Americans Still Thankful for Homeownership, According to Survey
January 10, 2014
The results of a new survey say that homeownership is still an integral part of the “American Dream.” Click to read more.
Safety Tips for Online Home Shopping
January 9, 2014
You can shop for just about anything online - including a home! But with identity theft being such a risk these days, home shoppers should be cautious.