In Q4 2015, the Home Opportunity Index rose to 63.3%. However, this is only because mortgage rates remained low — and buyers are glad that they did. Continue reading
Are "Bestie Hoods" the Next Thing?

Eight longtime best friends purchased a tract on the Llano River outside Austin so they could build their own little getaway neighborhood. Continue reading….
Florida Eyes Stiffer Penalties for Crimes Against Agents

Florida lawmakers are moving to enact into law stronger penalties against those who commit crimes against real estate professionals. Continue reading….
Google to End Its Mortgage Tool in March

After four months, Google is shuttering its Compare service, which offered an online price comparison tool for mortgages. Continue reading….
Design Mistakes to Avoid With New Homes

An interior designer and custom builder offer their take on some of the worst mistakes when building new. Some of the “mistakes” they… Continue reading….
Loan Demand Cools in Latest Week

A slight increase in mortgage rates prompted a drop in loan demand. Still, applications for home purchases are 27 percent higher than they were a… Continue reading….
NAR: Sales Make Gains, Prices ‘Rising Too Fast’

“The housing market has shown promising resilience in recent months, but home prices are still rising too fast because of ongoing supply… Continue reading….
VA Mortgage Rates Lowest Available For 20th Straight Month
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
Today’s Mortgage Rates: A Victim Of Their Own Success?
The current Refinance Boom is bogging down banks, and causing mortgage rates to rise. Are rates too low to be sustainable? Perhaps it’s time to lock. Continue reading
Today’s Home Sellers Have All The Negotiation Leverage
Median Days on Market still ultra-low as homes sell in less than a week in many U.S. cities. “You snooze, you lose”, as they say. Analysis and commentary. Continue reading