More consumers planning to buy as mortgage concerns ease
More consumers planning to buy as mortgage concerns ease
Fannie Mae: Housing's contribution to economic growth expected to double in 2014
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
False start for accelerated economic growth will keep mortgage rates grounded, for now
False start for accelerated economic growth will keep mortgage rates grounded, for now
More evidence that this recovery will look like no other since World War II
by Lou Barnes Jan 10
4 surprises -- 1 domestic, 3 international -- that could jolt interest rates
4 surprises -- 1 domestic, 3 international -- that could jolt interest rates
Japan is everyone's 'bug in search of a windshield'
by Lou Barnes Jan 3
Real estate industry insights, hopes and predictions for the year ahead: Part 2
Real estate industry insights, hopes and predictions for the year ahead: Part 2
Leaders of top franchisors, portals share insights on outlook for real estate
by Inman Dec 30
US economy is on best footing since 2007 -- maybe even 1998
US economy is on best footing since 2007 -- maybe even 1998
The strongest headwind we face is that global competition has capped wages
by Lou Barnes Dec 27
As home prices and interest rates rise, more home sales are cash deals
As home prices and interest rates rise, more home sales are cash deals
RealtyTrac: Proportion of all-cash deals has doubled since May, to 42 percent
by Paul Hagey Dec 20
The big question of 2014: Will Mel Watt reverse Fannie, Freddie fee hikes?
The big question of 2014: Will Mel Watt reverse Fannie, Freddie fee hikes?
There's one sure way to make a credit disaster worse: Choke what little remains
by Lou Barnes Dec 20
Existing-home sales post first annual decline in more than 2 years
Existing-home sales post first annual decline in more than 2 years
Higher mortgage rates, constrained inventories and tight credit slowed pace of sales in November
by Teke Wiggin Dec 19
Mortgage applications hit 12-year low as refi boom dries up
Mortgage applications hit 12-year low as refi boom dries up
Applications for purchase loans are also down 12 percent from a year ago
by Teke Wiggin Dec 18
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Follow the mortgage money: Why 2014 should be a good year for housing
Look for Fannie and Freddie's new regulator to push for looser underwriting, down payment requirements
by Ken Harney Dec 17
Mortgage rates are still so low because it's a big world, full of surprises
Mortgage rates are still so low because it's a big world, full of surprises
Expectations for QE taper, economic acceleration tempered by fragile nature of recovery
by Lou Barnes Dec 13
Foreclosure filings plummet in November
Foreclosure filings plummet in November
RealtyTrac: 37 percent drop in filings marks 'ninth inning' of foreclosure crisis
by Paul Hagey Dec 11
4 reasons today's good news on jobs isn't pushing rates up
4 reasons today's good news on jobs isn't pushing rates up
The insane principles governing the bond market since 2008 remain in effect
by Lou Barnes Dec 6
Jobs report points towards improving market conditions
Jobs report points towards improving market conditions
Employment among construction workers and young adults increased
by Teke Wiggin Dec 6
New-home sales skyrocket in October
New-home sales skyrocket in October
Purchases up 21.6 percent from year ago
by Teke Wiggin Dec 4
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage loan disclosures try to do too much
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new mortgage loan disclosures try to do too much
Borrowers would be better served by simpler forms encouraging them to ask for professional help
by Lou Barnes Nov 27