Mortgage defaults are up, but analysts aren't concerned
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices say data actually reflects consumer optimism
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
HUD rule aims to put the ‘fair’ back into Fair Housing Act
Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule will cull data about some areas where segregation and integration remain a problem 4 decades after act’s passage
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
How housing recovery is shifting the buy-or-rent balance
Buying is now more affordable than renting for the majority of US population
by Daren Blomquist Jul 27
Down Payment Resource unveils ‘We turn home searchers into homeowners’ campaign
Realtors and lenders leverage company’s database of down payment assistance programs to match more borrowers to funding opportunities
by Amy Tankersley Jul 27
Economists hit the gas on short-term housing market forecasts
Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac revise earlier estimates for July home sales
by Amy Tankersley Jul 24
Auction.com: Home sales and prices could set new July records -- and shut some buyers out
Company's Real Estate Nowcast predicts continued housing market momentum, but outlook isn't all rosy
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
NAR: Homes are selling like high-priced hotcakes
Trade group says both sales and prices are hitting levels not seen since before the recession
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
Real estate still ranks high on Americans' list of preferred financial investments
Bankrate survey respondents say it offers more security than stockpiling cash or venturing into stocks
by Amy Tankersley Jul 23
Minorities and mortgages: Why hasn't the trend changed?
Perceptions of the past merging with the modern real estate environment keep imbalances in lending extant
by Mary Bradford Jul 23
Can your clients afford to wait to buy a home?
With affordability rates declining, buyers might want to make their move before they get priced out
by Ray Brousseau Jul 22
Should long commute be deal-breaker for buyers?
HSH.com survey finds that it in some cities, it makes sense to live in the ‘burbs -- or even in a different state -- away from your job
by Amy Tankersley Jul 21
5 marketing tips for mortgage brokers
These hints will help you target your audience
by Shire Lyon Jul 21
WalletHub maps out best cities for first-time homebuyers
Colorado and Texas offer affordability and low crime, but many California markets aren’t exactly fun in the sun, according to company’s recent survey
by Amy Tankersley Jul 20
4 reasons why inventories are pathetic -- for now
Stay tuned, it's all about to change
by Steve Cook Jul 20
Nexera Holding aims to ‘disrupt’ traditional mortgage industry with process automation, streamlined consumer communication
Nexera launches consumer-direct and wholesale lending platforms to increase transparency and efficiency
by Amy Tankersley Jul 16
MBA: Loan applications for new homes sluggish this summer
Trade group survey sees increase of just 1 percent in June after decreasing 9 percent in May
by Amy Tankersley Jul 16