Case-Shiller Index reports home values up more than 36% since 2012. Renters want to become buyers, driving up home prices by more than 10% in some cities. Continue reading

It pays to be a veteran. Using VA Benefits and the G.I. Bill, military borrowers get access to lower rates than the general U.S. population. Continue reading

August home sales stayed strong amid tight home supply. Home prices are rising, but with mortgage rates low, first-time home buyers are not deterred. Continue reading

Freddie Mac reports falling mortgage rates. Consumers still have access to rates near all-time lows. Continue reading

Home values climbed almost unfettered for 60 straight months, spurred by low mortgage rates and high buyer demand. Is it time to enter the market? Continue reading

The Federal Reserve voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate near 0.25% after its September 2016 meeting. But, a rate increase is on the horizon. Continue reading

The Federal Reserve meeting adjourns today and, although the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice. Continue reading

As demand surges, U.S. builders are trying to keep up. Prices are on the rise, but mortgage rates low. Is it time to start your home search in earnest? Continue reading

Home builder confidence remains strong with low mortgage rates and rising rents. Builders are signaling that 2017 will be a banner year for real estate. Continue reading

Bank statements say a lot about a mortgage applicant. Check for 3 common issues when turning your account paperwork in to your lender. Continue reading