How 3 Million Potential First-Time Homebuyers Were Kept Out of the Market
About 3 million potential homebuyers have been kept out of the housing market over the past 10 years, according to Genworth Mortgage Insurance.
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Homeowner Equity Climbs 11.2% in Q1
U.S. homeowners saw their equity increase by about 11% in the first quarter from the same period a year ago, as the housing market continued to recover from the housing crisis of a decade…
Mortgage Loan Rates Reach 6-Month Lows
The Mortgage Bankers Association reported Wednesday morning that mortgage interest rates have fallen to a level not seen since last November. Mortgage applications rose by 7.1% last week.
CoreLogic Home Price Index Up 7% in April, Forecast 5% Increase in May
U.S. home prices rose about 7% year over year in April. Prices are expected to continue rising in May, but at a slower rate.
Why Forestar Shares Are Making a Run
Forestar Group saw its shares make a solid gain to kick off the week after D.R. Horton announced that it aimed to acquire a huge portion of Forestar's outstanding shares.
Competing — and Winning — Against Multiple Bids for the Home You Want
Tight housing inventory and higher prices are a given in today's home buying market. Be prepared to compete with multiple bids for the house you want, and keep these tricks in mind if you…
Detroit Plans to Board Up Every Abandoned Home Within 2 Years
Detroit’s mayor, Mike Duggan, plans to board up every abandoned home in the deteriorating city. That is about 25,000 homes. The number makes the task monumental. The city would have to shutter 1,000 homes…
15 Cities at Greatest Risk From 2017 Storm Surges
Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and the US Atlantic and Gulf Coasts could see an above-average number of destructive storms through the end of the season on November 30. CoreLogic has estimated the…
Dick Cavett Lists Long Island Home for $62 Million
Former talk show host Dick Cavett has listed his Montauk, Long Island, home for $62 million.
April Pending Home Sales Dipped More Than 1%
Pending home sales fell 1.3% in March, the second straight monthly decline. Low inventory and rising prices continue to dampen home sales.
Mortgage Loan Rates Moved Mostly Sideways Last Week as New Applications Declined
Mortgage rates either remained unchanged or dipped slightly last week according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Applications for refinancing also dropped.
Tight Housing Inventory Pushes Home Prices Higher in Most US Cities, Case-Shiller Index Reports
The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, reported a 5.8% annual gain in March, up from 5.7% last month and setting a 33-month high. The index’s closely watched 20-city index climbed 5.9% in…
How Much It Costs to Live in Some of America’s Best Neighborhoods
Can you afford to live in one of America's best neighborhoods? It may not be as expensive as you think.
What Is Your Best Choice for a Smart-Home Security System?
Smart home security systems are now available with various levels of protection and a wide range of price points. Which one is best for you?
Mortgage Loan Rates Fell Last Week, Applications Rose 4%
Applications for new mortgages rose 4.4% last week and interest rates on some types of mortgages dropped to their lowest levels since November.