In most markets, rent is too darn high
According to Zillow, renters are spending twice as much of their income on housing than homeowners are on their mortgage payments
by Amy Tankersley Aug 14
New-home applications fall as summer season slips away
Drop in loan applications for newly built homes in line with overall slowdown in purchase mortgage market, MBA says
by Amy Tankersley Aug 14
5 easy steps to getting a mortgage broker license
Process can be confusing, but these steps will help you find your way
by Todd Bryant Aug 14
Foreclosure rates take a plunge, according to MBA and CoreLogic
Analysts make splash with reports noting delinquent mortgages are falling to levels not seen since financial and housing markets collapsed
by Amy Tankersley Aug 13
Mortgage applications are flattening out
MBA’s latest weekly survey shows little movement in purchase applications, but refis are on the rebound
by Amy Tankersley Aug 12
NAR: Home prices increase as inventory shrinks
Due to strong demand, single-family home prices continuing upward climb
by Amy Tankersley Aug 11
Quicken's Home Price Perception Index shows homeowners and appraisers still don’t see eye to eye on property values
Gap between opinions widens for 6th straight month, while actual values have not moved much
by Amy Tankersley Aug 11
Home Partners of America puts renters, Realtors in buying seat
'Lease with right to purchase' program gives renters a shot at homeownership — and agents a shot at increased commissions with Home Partners of America
by Amy Tankersley Aug 10
5 housing predictions from a property-level profile of underwater homeowners
How this market segment continues to impact inventory, rentals, refis and more
by Daren Blomquist Aug 10
Will you accept my friend request -- and help me get a mortgage loan?
Facebook’s new patent could enable lenders to assess your friends’ credit scores when deciding whether to give you a loan
by Amy Tankersley Aug 7
Homeowners may be unwittingly sitting on key to next purchase
Fannie Mae survey finds as many as 15 million homeowners underestimate their equity despite rising home values
by Amy Tankersley Aug 4
Infographic: How home prices affect homeowner finances long term
Comparing home prices and salaries in San Jose and Atlanta
by Gina Thelemann Aug 4
Want to save on closing costs? It pays to shop around
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
by Amy Tankersley Aug 3
Homeowners' nonmortgage debt rises to 10-year high
Borrowers averaging $25,000 in 'other' debt
by Erik Pisor Aug 3
Even in robust housing market, some buyers can’t find homes
Despite uptick in sales this summer, inventory of lower-priced homes is in short supply, Zillow says
by Amy Tankersley Jul 30
Millions are returning to the homebuying market -- here's what you should know
It's our responsibility to educate potential buyers
by Nabil Captan Jul 30