When it comes to real estate, location is important -- but so is timing
Zillow’s Breakeven Horizon analysis shows that one buyer’s decision to purchase at one point in time can yield totally different financial gains for another buyer who purchases later
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
Financial meltdowns abroad push down US mortgage rates
Freddie Mac survey shows rates holding steady around 4 percent as investors eye financial crises in Greece and China
by Amy Tankersley Jul 9
HUD report shows housing market recovery slowdown
National Housing Market Conditions report for 1Q paints bleaker picture than other recent market reports
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
NAR pushes CFPB to clear up muddy compliance issues heading into TRID
In comment letter regarding new effective date, trade group seeks formal trial implementation period, clarification of other aspects of closing process
by Amy Tankersley Jul 8
39 months of home price increases … and counting
CoreLogic says home prices increased more than 6 percent in the last year, and could increase another 5 percent by this time next year
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Seller’s market sizzles this summer, according to Fannie Mae
Fannie Mae’s June 2015 National Housing Survey sets new records for optimism in housing market thanks to strong supply and increasing rent prices
by Amy Tankersley Jul 7
Money Anxiety Index shows consumer financial anxiety has improved -- slightly
Survey says consumers are still battling financial stress and worry, but how is that affecting their housing market outlook?
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey shows high rates, international volatility
Interest rates are at their highest levels since last fall as economists eye Greek crisis and Fed's expected rate hike
by Amy Tankersley Jul 6
The week in industry hires and promotions: June 29-July 2
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jul 3
SoFi says ‘so what?’ to traditional mortgage lending
Nonbank lender specializes in offering jumbo loans to early-stage professionals with unique financial circumstances
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
World Economic Forum report: Lenders are having ‘Uber moment’
Traditional lenders should embrace fintech disruption to solve customer pain points -- or be left behind
by Amy Tankersley Jul 2
Mortgage and refi activity drop
MBA survey finds some interest rates climbed to their highest levels since last fall
by Amy Tankersley Jul 1
Average US home price nudges up to $248,000
Black Knight’s Home Price Index for April shows 10 metros hit new price peaks
by Amy Tankersley Jun 30
The week in industry hires and promotions: June 22-26
New executives, managers and agents in the residential real estate, tech and mortgage spaces
by Inman Jun 27
Harvard’s annual housing report tells ‘tale of 2 markets’
Homeownership is at 20-year low, but ongoing recovery efforts are driving a more positive outlook
by Amy Tankersley Jun 26
Mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures persist in May
Black Knight offers early look at May mortgage data, and it’s not good news
by Amy Tankersley Jun 26