Two former executives of the financial services company have been sentenced to jail time for their roles in the scheme
63% of homeowners between the ages of 23 and 28 regret their purchase, according to Bankrate
Only 21% viewed real estate as an ideal investment
Very low crime rate and cost of living make it ideal
Best and worst cities for homeowners analyzed by eight factors that play into overall cost
Bankrate surveyed up to 10 lenders in each state to find the average cost of closing fees
Bankrate.com ranked 200 cities of varying sizes based on quality of life factors
Help your clients understand their options early in the homebuying process
'It has to go beyond how much you are making -- it’s about your whole balance sheet.' - Claes Bell
Bankrate says closing costs dropped 7 percent in the last year as more buyers weighed their options
Bankrate survey respondents say it offers more security than stockpiling cash or venturing into stocks
Planwise and Informa partner on plug-and-play tool
Consumers can search for homes that fall within their determined price range
30-year fixed rate at 5.95%; 10-year Treasury yield at 4.01%
30-year fixed rate at 5.74%; 10-year Treasury yield at 3.81%
