Portland, Seattle Home Prices Surge
In all 20 U.S. cities included in the S&P/Case-Shiller home price index, July house prices increased year over year, and all 20 also posted month-over-month increases.
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New Home Sales Drop Nearly 8% in August
The increase in sales of lower-priced homes is the primary factor in the sharp drop in median and average prices in August.
How Does Credit Score Influence Mortgage Rates?
If you are shopping for a new home, you are very likely also shopping for a mortgage. The lowest home mortgage rates are available only to the most qualified home buyers.
How to Avoid Getting Sued When Selling Your Home
Selling your house can be stressful, especially if you want to sell it quickly. But failing to disclose even a minor problem with the property may lead to nasty confrontation in front of a…
Texas Football Star Offers Home for $465,000
Houston defensive end J.J. Watt has been described as one of the better NFL players at his position, and his home is on the market for $465,000.
August Existing Home Sales Dip 1%, Prices 5% Higher Than 2015
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports that the seasonally adjusted annual rate of existing home sales in August fell 0.9% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.33 million from a downwardly revised…
FHFA Home Price Index Ticked Higher in July
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) reported Thursday morning that U.S. home prices rose 0.5% year over year in July. Compared with July 2015, the inflation-adjusted home price has gained 5.8%. Home prices rose…
Lennar Moves to Acquire WCI Communities
Shares of WCI Communities saw a handy gain after it was announced that Lennar would be acquiring the company.
Mortgage Fraud Risk Highest in Florida, New York, New Jersey
Based on the latest data from CoreLogic's mortgage fraud risk index, mortgage lenders in the Miami metropolitan area face the highest risk for attempts to commit fraud.
2016’s Top 20 Hottest ZIP Codes
All housing markets are not created equal. The old saw, "Location! Location! Location!" is no less true just because it's old.
Mortgage Loan Rates Higher Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
The latest Mortgage Bankers Association report on mortgage applications noted a week-over-week decrease of more than 7% in the group's seasonally adjusted composite index for the week ending September 16.
Why Wedbush Sees Strong Upside for More Homebuilders
The squeeze on moderately priced homes has kept many would-be first-time buyers out of the market, but the signs are multiplying that those buyers may be about to see homes for sale at prices…
August Housing Starts Drop 6%
New housing starts in August dipped to a seasonally adjusted annual rate that was less than a consensus estimate from a survey of economists.
Lennar Beats Estimates, Ramps Up for First-Time Buyers
Lennar reported better-than-expected second-quarter fiscal 2016 results before markets opened Tuesday morning.
10 Cities Needing the Most New Single-Family Homes
While U.S. home prices have been on the rise for the past few years, that increase is due in part to a lack of inventory of houses for sale. This is happening despite steady,…