The waiting period before you can make a mortgage application after a “significant derogatory event” has been cut by half. Get more on Fannie Mae’s update. Continue reading
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The Top Outdoor Design Element for 2016
11
Mar
Highlight those fire pits and outdoor fireplaces in your listings. A new survey shows they’re coveted amenities among home shoppers. … Continue reading….
Many Retirees Defy Real Estate Stereotypes
11
Mar
Don’t cast retirees off as a cohort interested in downsizing and staying in the suburbs. A growing number are doing just the opposite…. Continue reading….
End of Internet Tax Will Boost Real Estate
11
Mar
For years some people have been paying an access tax to shop for homes and do other things online. But a law NAR helped bring to the finish line… Continue reading….
1 Million Borrowers Regained Equity Last Year
11
Mar
Spread the good news: More than 90 percent of all properties with a mortgage had equity by the end of 2015. Continue reading….
Mortgage Rates Spring Forward, Only Slightly
11
Mar
Your clock isn’t the only thing springing ahead. Mortgage rates edged slightly higher this week, but remain below the averages from a year… Continue reading….
Target vs. Walmart: The Best for Home Prices?
11
Mar
Attention, Walmart and Target shoppers: One of these neighborhood superstores offers better returns to those who live nearby. Continue reading….
This credit card rule makes mortgage qualification easier
10
Mar
A change in the way credit card debt is calculated makes it easier for to get mortgage-qualified. Read more about the change and see today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Do bi-weekly mortgage programs pay your mortgage down faster?
10
Mar
About the bi-weekly mortgage payment program, and whether it’s an effective way to own your home faster. Analysis, plus today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
FHA loan requirements for 2022: First-time buyers’ guide
10
Mar
FHA mortgages are popular among U.S. home buyers, but how much do you actually know about the program, which was started in 1934? Read up and learn more. Continue reading
