Why Renters Are Moving to the Suburbs
More Americans are renting homes in the suburbs than in the city according to a new report from RENTCafé.
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Mortgage Loan Rates Little Changed Last Week; New Apps Up, Refinancing Down
Mortgage loan rates remained range-bound last week and the number of applications for new mortgage loans was flat. Refinancing applications fell by nearly three points.
March Home Prices Rise Most in Washington, Utah, Oregon
U.S. home prices rose 7.1% year over year in March, following a 7% increase in February according to the latest data from CoreLogic.
Most Popular House in America: Indiana Home in a Bunker
The most popular home listing in America is for a home in a bunker located in Huntington, Indiana.
7 Signs of a Desperate Home Seller
While today's real-estate market seems tipped in favor of sellers, buyers who pay close attention may be able to find a homeowner who is eager, even desperate, to sell.
January Cash Home Sales Highest in Alabama, New York, Florida
All-cash home sales rose more than 4% month over month in January according to a report today from CoreLogic. The percentage of distressed sales continues to decline, however.
March Pending Home Sales Slipped 1%
The National Association of Realtors Monday morning released its data on pending sales of existing homes for March.
Mortgage Loan Rates Stayed Low Last Week, Applications Rose
Applications for new mortgages rose more than 2% last week, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Loan rates for certain types of loans fell to their lowest level since last November.
Q1 Mortgage Fraud Risk Up 8%; Youngstown, Ohio Rises Most
Mortgage fraud risk rose fastest in Youngstown, Ohio, in the first quarter. Two metro areas — Deltona, Florida, and Syracuse, New York — posted declines in fraud risk compared with the fourth quarter of…
Selling Your Home? Pay Attention to Comps
When preparing to sell your home, it pays to pay attention to comparable sales in your area. Some professional guidance can be a big help with that.
Rules of Appreciation: Why Small Homes Pay Off Big-Time
Home prices have appreciated more than 6% on average over the past five years. That means that some have appreciated faster and some slower than that rate. You might be surprised at the features…
March Existing Home Sales Up as Inventory Continues Building
Sales of existing homes rose more than 4% in March according to data released Friday by the National Association of Realtors. The median sales price was up 6.8% compared with March 2016.
10 US Cities with the Most (and Least) Overleveraged Homeowners
The American cities were homeowners are overleveraged are not necessarily the cities where home prices are highest.
Mortgage Loan Rates Fell to Multimonth Lows Last Week
Mortgage loan applications decreased by nearly 2% last week, even as mortgage loan rates declined to their lowest levels since last November.
March Housing Starts Dip 7%, Permits Up 17%
Housing starts fell 6.8% month over month in March, but are up 9.2% year over year. New permits rose 17% year over year.