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Maximum FHA Loan Limits Restored To $729,750
As signed into law last Friday, maximum FHA loan limits are — once again — as high as $729,750.
Housing Starts Rising; New Construction Turns The Corner?
Another day, another signal that the market for newly-built homes is improving. Single-Family Housing Starts rose to a seasonally-adjusted, annualized 430,000 units in October — a 4 percent increase from September and the highest reading in 3 months.
Homebuilders Getting Optimistic; Higher Home Prices Ahead?
Just two months after falling to a multi-month low, the Housing Market Index surged again in November, climbing another three points to 21
Government Releases Additional HARP Guidance For Underwater Homeowners
Tuesday, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac unveiled lender instructions for the government’s revamped HARP program.
Foreclosure Filings Climbing; 4 States Account For Half Of Nationwide Activity
According to foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac, October’s foreclosure filings rose 7 percent to 231,000 filings nationwide. Activity concentrated in just 4 states nationwide — California, Florida, Michigan and Illinois.
Banks Resume Tightening Mortgage Guidelines
After a 2-year easing cycle, the nation’s biggest bank banks report that they’ve reversed course, and are raising the bar on mortgage approvals.
This Holiday Season, Think Twice Before Saving 15 Percent At The Register
With Halloween behind us, retailers are in the Holiday Spirit. Businesses know that consumers spent a median $556 on holiday gifts last year and they want this year to be just as strong.
Tips For Maximizing Your Home's Appraised Value
With home appraisals, every valuation dollar can matter. With that in mind, here are a few tips for maximizing your home’s appraised value.
A Simple Explanation Of The Federal Reserve Statement (November 2, 2011 Edition)
Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee voted to leave the Fed Funds Rate unchanged within its current target range of 0.000-0.250 percent.
More Risk To Home Affordability : Friday's Jobs Report
Within the next 48 hours, mortgage rates may get bouncy. The Federal Open Market Committee will adjourn from a 2-day meeting and October’s Non-Farm Payrolls report is due for release. Of the two market movers, it’s the Non-Farm Payrolls report that may cause the most damage.