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U.S. home prices increased by an average of more than 6% in May. Two states posted gains in the double digits, while three posted declines in home values for the month.
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CoreLogic Home Price Index Rises Nearly 7% in May
The national home price index from CoreLogic rose more than 6% year over year in May and less than 2% month over month.
7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer — Without Spending a Fortune
Summer temperatures across most of the Lower 48 states are expected to be higher than normal this year. Here are some things you can do to keep your home's cooling costs down.
6 Surprising Things a Home Inspector Won’t Check
While a typical home inspection is always recommended when buying a new home, don't expect the inspector to look for every potential issue. Here are six items that don't get the attention they might…
May Pending Home Sales Fall for Third Straight Month
Pending home sales fell in May according to this morning's report from the National Association of Realtors. The index score remained above 100 for the 33rd straight month.
Mortgage Loan Rates Remained Steady Last Week, Applications Slid 6%
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported about a 6% drop in mortgage loan applications last week even though loan rates remain around eight-month lows.
US Island Homes Offering Peace & Quiet — No Cars Allowed
Want real peace and quiet? Here are seven homes available on U.S. islands that do not allow motorized vehicles. Still want real peace and quiet?
Why Merrill Lynch Just Became Much More Excited About Homebuilders
Housing affordability has become stretched for many Americans, but if Merrill Lynch is proven correct, some of the homebuilder stocks still have more upside ahead.
How Much Do Fees Add to the Cost of a Mortgage?
Buying a house involves more than just coming up with a down payment and getting approved for a mortgage. There are required fees that can add significantly to your costs, whether for a new…
Million Dollar California Homes Set Q1 Sales Record
More than 10,000 California homes valued at more than $1 million were sold in the first quarter of 2017, a record first-quarter total, while sales of homes priced under $500,000 fell to a nine-year…
Mortgage Loan Rates Mostly Steady Last Week, Refinancings Increase
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported a slight decrease in mortgage application volume for the week ending June 16. Mortgage loan rates remained low, encouraging more refinancing activity.
Mortgage Loan Credit Risk Rose in Q1
As mortgage rates have inched higher, mortgage loan credit risk has also increased. New data from CoreLogic indicates that risk was up 3.6 percentage points year over year in the first quarter.
Does Your Home Have One of These 6 Money Pits?
Most of us are aware of the high cost of fixing a problem like a home's leaky roof or crooked floors. But there are some small money pits that can, over time, cost significant…
Sell Your Home Faster by Avoiding These 8 Mistakes
Here are eight mistakes that are easy for first-time home sellers to make -- and just as easy for them to avoid.
Harvard Study: US Must Commit to Housing Options for More Diverse Population
A new study from Harvard indicates that rising incomes and strengthening household growth are putting the housing sector in position to become an important engine of U.S. economic growth.