Hurricane Harvey Residential Losses May Reach $37 Billion
As the remnants of Hurricane Harvey move inland, estimates of the amount of financial damaged it has caused continue to rise sharply.
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US LBM Gears Up for IPO
Specialty building materials distributor US LBM has amended its filing with the SEC regarding its initial public offering.
The 10 Least (and Most) Healthy US Metro Housing Markets
Some U.S. housing markets have experience price appreciation of more than 60% over the past 5 years, but some of these are among the least healthy of the nation's 100 largest metro areas.
Mortgage Loan Rates Dip to 9-Month Lows
Applications for new mortgage loans slipped last week even as loan rates on the popular 30-year fixed rate mortgage dipped to a nine-month low.
June Home Prices Continue Steep Rise: Case-Shiller
Home prices continued climbing in June according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller index. U.S. home prices posted a year-over-year gain of 5.8% in June.
Pay Your Mortgage Fast With These 4 Strategies
Here are four strategies to consider if you want to pay off your mortgage more quickly and save thousands of dollars in interest payments.
July Existing Home Sales, Available Inventory Tumble
Sales of existing home dropped but remain slightly ahead of last year's pace. The amount of housing available for sale also declined month over month and year over year in July.
Where Americans Are Buying Houses
Home sales are strong in cities where unemployment is low and the percentage of income needed to buy a house is lower. Here are 10 U.S. cities that are the most affordable.
New Home Sales Tumble in July
Sales of new homes fell by more than 9% month over month in July according to the latest report from the Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sales dropped nearly…
Mortgage Loan Rates Moving Sideways, Application Numbers Slip
Applications for new mortgage loans dipped slightly last week even as mortgage rates mostly moved sideways.
After a Strong IPO, Analysts Suggest Redfin May Be Fully Valued
Redfin's quiet period has come to an end and analysts who work at the underwriting syndicate firms have been freed up to initiate coverage official ratings.
Why Toll Brothers Earnings Are Taking the Stock Down
Homebuilder Toll Brothers beat profit estimates this morning, but revenues were a little short and full-year guidance was cut at the top-end.
How Much Difference Does Education Make in Homeownership Rates?
Education level has a significant impact on a person's income and likelihood of homeownership. That's not news, but here are some data that show just how big a difference education can make.
Detroit’s Recovery Leaves A Lot Of People Behind
The organization Detroit Future City recently published an analysis of the Detroit’s recovery. The report is entitled “139 Square Miles”. The authors were less optimistic in their assessment of Detroit’s recovery than many local…
7 Tips to Getting the Best Deal on a New Home
Getting the best deal on a new home involves more than just making a lowball offer and hoping for the best. Here are some tips that can help you save money and get the…