Midwest cities could use its housing affordability to lure more companies and new workers. It’s worked for other cities. Continue reading….
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N.C. Agent Fatally Stabbed in Parking Lot
19
Feb
A real estate agent was brutally attacked and murdered in an Asheville, N.C. parking lot last week, and police are investigating whether the… Continue reading….
The Questions Your Buyers Want Answered
19
Feb
Realtor.com® asked real estate professionals to weigh in with the eight most common buyer questions. Answering these questions can help… Continue reading….
The Best Mortgage Refinance Candidates: February 2016
18
Feb
Refinance activity is rising. Who is refinancing, and who is missing the boat? Analysis of today’s low mortgage rates plus access to today’s live mortgage rates. Continue reading
Freddie Mac: Mortgage Rates Unchanged At 3.65%
18
Feb
With mortgage rates dropping again, and considerable up-side potential on next month’s market, it may be time (finally!) to start that home loan refinance. Continue reading
Housing Starts Advance As 2016 Housing Market Begins
18
Feb
As demand surges, U.S. builders are starting more homes than during any period this decade. Mortgage rates are cheap and low downpayment loans are abundant. Continue reading
NY Goes Undercover to Expose Discrimination
18
Feb
The state of New York is launching a program that includes “testers” who will pose as prospective home buyers and renters to weed out… Continue reading….
Builders Start 2016 on a Cautious Note
18
Feb
Homebuilding got off to a sluggish start in the new year, with builders increasingly concerned about the high cost and lack of availability of… Continue reading….
Young Buyers Face Investor Competition
18
Feb
One underreported reason why first-time buyers are on the housing sidelines? Competition from investors. Continue reading….
Closing Times Lengthen Again
18
Feb
The average time to close a loan in January climbed to 50 total days, up four days since new mortgage disclosure rules took effect in October…. Continue reading….
