Are we in a housing bubble? It depends on who you ask
Despite declines in 3 key housing market indicators, most real estate economists say nay to the bubble — but one argues an 'apartment bubble' is gaining momentum
by Patrick Kearns Jul 6
How do interest rate increases really impact real estate decisions?
Although we assume a direct correlation, AlphaFlow’s Ray Sturm thinks the answer is more complicated
by Christy Murdock Jul 6
A new startup will try to sell your home at the highest price for 90 days — and then go full iBuyer
Felix Homes, an iBuyer that lists homes at full price before buying at prearranged discount, is launching in Nashville
Mortgage rates decline again after steady rise throughout the spring
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate is still up more than half a percent from last year, according to Freddie Mac
by Patrick Kearns Jul 5
9 ways homebuyers can improve their credit scores
Buyers will find it easier to get a home loan using these tips
by Johnson Fedrick Jul 3
Houses and homes in the suburbs
The price of an average home grew 7.1% in May and could rise another 5.1% by 2019, according to CoreLogic analysis
Prospective buyers aren't afraid of rising mortgage rates: Redfin
Only 5% of respondents to a Redfin survey said they'd call off their home search if rates climbed above 5%
by Patrick Kearns Jun 29
1 out of 10 millennials are selling cryptocurrency to afford their first home
Other strategies included second jobs and family money
Buyers should take advantage of mortgage rate decline
Freddie Mac Chief Economist Sam Khater says buyers would be smart to act on rate decreases now
by Marian McPherson Jun 28
Computers papers meeting office
LoanSphere Servicing Digital allows homeowners to view loan information, provides tips for building equity and on-the-spot assistance from mortgage servicers
by Marian McPherson Jun 26
New tool Attomized AVM estimates property values for 80M homes
The new tool comes from a partnership between Attom Data Solutions and AVM Analytics and is a white-label solution for lenders
White House wants to privatize Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The plan is designed to reduce taxpayer risk while creating a more competitive secondary market for mortgages
by Patrick Kearns Jun 22
Real estate CEOs snag Glassdoor 'Employees' Choice' awards
Chief executives at Keller Williams, Compass, eXp Realty earn highest approval ratings from their employees
by Patrick Kearns Jun 21
LoanDepot names Jonathan Berkowitz chief innovation officer
Berkowitz will lead innovation for loanDepot and sister brand mellohome
by Emma Hinchliffe Jun 20
Is it a good time to buy or sell? Economists say no need to fear rate hike
First American Chief Economist, Mark Fleming, says buyers will be able to absorb the increase in borrowing costs thanks to wage hikes
by Marian McPherson Jun 18
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
Union of Concerned Scientists say 300,000 homes risked over next 30 years, and nearly 2.4 million by end of the century
by Patrick Kearns Jun 17