In today’s housing market, is it better to be a buyer or a seller? Data from Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey suggests both sides have advantages. Continue reading
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RSS feed for this sectionNAHB: Home Builders Seeing An Increase In Buyer Foot Traffic
Homebuilder confidence remains strong with the 2016 Housing Market already underway. Builders are signaling to buyers that home prices will climb. Continue reading
How to buy a house with no credit: First-time home buyers
The FHA mortgage program doesn’t require first-time home buyers to have credit history — or even a credit score — in order to get mortgage-approved. Continue reading
FHA Mortgages For Investment Properties
FHA mortgage rates are attractive and program guidelines favor real estate investors looking to buy 2-unit, 3-unit, or 4-unit homes — especially first-timers. Continue reading
How mortgage rates move when the Federal Reserve meets
The Fed adjourns from a 2-day meeting Wednesday. The group doesn’t set mortgage rates but it can influence them. How this week’s meeting could affect your refinance and purchase mortgage rate. Continue reading
First-time home buyers guide: Using a real estate agent
With a skilled real estate agent on your side, you’ll get better “deals”. Even better, the service is free — real estate agents are paid by the sellers. Continue reading
4 Ways To Get A Better Mortgage Rate Quote
Today’s mortgage rates are low. Plus, with even just a tiny bit of preparation, you can get your lender to quote you even lower. Continue reading
Mortgage rates: Almost everything you want to know
Know more about mortgage rates, and you’ll get a better rate. Understand how rates are made and how to best shop for FHA, VA, USDA, & conventional loans. Continue reading
This Week In Mortgage Rates: Fed Meeting & More
The Federal Reserve meets this week and, although the Fed doesn’t set mortgage rates, its rhetoric and actions can influence them. Analysis and advice. Continue reading
Fannie Mae Lowers Mandatory Waiting Period After Bankruptcy, Short Sale, & Pre-Foreclosure
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