Archives for January, 2015

What Financial Trends Will We See in 2015?

January 17, 2015

Could we see more home purchases this year, as rents rise and mortgage rates remain low? Perhaps. Read more about this and other financial trends that we could see in 2015.

Housing costs for renters rose by $20.6 billion in 2014

January 15, 2015

The cost of renting is rapidly increasing throughout the nation. Recent reports reveal that renters in the U.S. paid $20.6 billion more in 2014. Find out why the cost of renting has skyrocketed lately and explore the benefits of buying a home in our latest blog post.

FHA to Reduce Mortgage Premiums

January 13, 2015

Read about how mortgage rate premiums were reduced by the FHA and what this means for first time home buyers and more seasoned buyers.

Pending Home Sales Up Slightly in November

January 11, 2015

Pending home sales in the U.S. improved slightly in November, according to the latest data released from the National Association of Realtors. Read our latest blog post for more information.

Younger Buyers Return to U.S. Housing Market as Economy Improves

January 9, 2015

Younger home buyers are beginning to have a larger presence in the U.S. housing market as economic improvements pave the way for a more robust 2015.

Crowdfunding Real Estate

January 7, 2015

Our latest blog post explores the practice of crowdfunding and how it relates to and benefits real estate. From equity crowdfunding to reward based crowdfunding, this practice has become more popular in real estate over the years.

What is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act?

January 5, 2015

Read our latest blog post to learn the details of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act and how it remains relevant today.

NY Attorney General Launches App to Help Homeowners Recognize Scams

January 3, 2015

In response to overwhelming foreclosure scam activity in New York State, the NY Attorney General's Office has established an app that will help homeowners combat the problem by recognizing scams and reporting them.

Median Home Size Getting Smaller – Could This Attract More First Time Buyers to the Market?

January 1, 2015

The median home size has been getting smaller over the last few quarters, signaling a higher demand for more compact, less expensive housing. Read more in our latest blog post.