Category: Housing News

New Home Sales Up 18.6 Percent in May

August 13, 2014

Sales of newly built homes rose 18.6 percent in May, according to the latest info from the National Association of Home Builders.

First Time Home Buyers Beginning to Resurface in Some Markets

August 3, 2014

The number of first time home buyers increased in 2015 according to reports. Read about how this affects mortgage rates and other costs.

Median Age Drops in Seven States, U.S. Census Bureau Reports

July 28, 2014

The population seems to be getting younger in sates such as Hawaii, North Dakota and Wyoming. What's causing the median age to drop? Find out in our latest blog post.

Tips for Paying off Your Home Loan Sooner

July 18, 2014

Want to be mortgage debt free sooner? Read our latest blog post for tips on paying off your home loan faster.

Obama Administration Releases May Housing Scorecard

June 29, 2014

The Obama Administration released its May Housing Scorecard on June 13, highlighting several positive changes within the housing market. Read our latest blog post for an overview of the Scorecard.

Multifamily Surge Pushes New Construction Starts Over 1 Million Mark

June 27, 2014

A dramatic boost in multifamily construction helped push new housing starts beyond the 1 million unit mark, according to data from HUD and the U.S. Census Bureau. Get the details in our latest blog post.

New Home Sales Rise 6.4 Percent in April

June 23, 2014

New home sales got a boost in April, rising 6.4 percent. Existing home sales also saw an increase. This is great news for the housing and mortgage industry!

Maryland Real Estate Market Seeing More Foreclosures

June 20, 2014

The Old Line State is seeing an increase in foreclosure activity, but there's a silver lining - this could mean more inventory available at affordable prices for Maryland borrowers!

New Foreclosures Drop to Lowest Level Since 2006

June 10, 2014

Hooray for good housing news! The number of mortgage lenders who initiated foreclosures in March fell to the lowest level in nearly eight years, a new report reveals. Get the details in our latest blog post.