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US Home Sales to Reach 10-Year High in 2017
Sales of existing homes are forecast to rise to a 10-year high in 2017 while new construction remains somewhat limited by rising material and labor costs and a lack of building lots.
Online Visitors Flock to Rocker Cyndi Lauper’s Home
Cyndi Lauper was a rock star whose popularity peaked in the 1980s. She has just put her home in Connecticut up for sale, and it was the most visited listing on Realtor.com this week.
Mortgage Loan Rates Change Little, Applications Drop 4%
Mortgage loan applications dipped last week and mortgage loan rates changed only slightly, if at all. Loan rates are lower this week as bond yields have dropped.
April Housing Starts, Permits Bring Bad News for First-Time Homebuyers
The US Census Bureau reported this morning that U.S. new home construction fell month over month in April, and rose less than 1% year over year.
Homebuilder Confidence Climbs in May
The National Association of Home Builders reported its May housing market index rose to 70 in May, the second highest reading since the market collapsed a decade ago.
10 US Cities Where Real Estate Prices Have Come Back the Most
The housing price recovery has been going on for about six years now, and the median home price in the U.S. reached a new peak last year. Here are the 10 cities where the…
House Across the Street From Warren Buffett Offered at $1.25 Million
According to Realtor.com, the house across the street from billionaire Warren Buffett's Omaha home is for sale. It has been on the market for some time, and the price has dropped sharply.
Mortgage Loan Rates Ticking Up as Applications Rise Slightly
The Mortgage Bankers Association this morning reported an increase in applications for new mortgages and for refinancings. Mortgage rates remained little changed since last week, but are on a slow and steady march higher.
8 Reasons You Might Not Be Able to Sell Your House
Before listing a home for sale, make sure that you have considered these eight factors, any of which could cause a potential sale to fail.
Mortgage Delinquencies Remain at 10-Year Low
Mortgage loan delinquency rates remained near 10-year lows in February, with the exception of a slight rise in loans that moved from current to 30-days past due.
Half of Americans Who Don’t Own Homes Expect to Buy Within 5 Years
Half of Americans who do not currently own a home expect to purchase one in the next five years. Continually rising prices may hamper those plans, however.
Huge Detroit Mansion Offered At $285,000
There are few places other than Detroit where someone can buy a large mansion, built in 1900 with six bedrooms and four baths within 5,500 square feet for $285,000. The home is promoted as…
4 New Rules for Home Sellers
Though today's housing market favors home sellers, getting the best price for your home means paying attention to how the market has changed over the last several years.
Is President Trump Offering Caribbean Estate For Sale?
A 5-acre property on the Caribbean island of St. Martin currently owned by President Donald Trump is reportedly for sale.