Strong home buying activity among investors has helped boost home price appreciation levels in markets such as Atlanta and Jacksonville, Fla. Read our latest blog post to learn more about investor purchases in the U.S. housing market.
Relevant characteristics can add significant value to a piece of real estate. Knowing what these characteristics are for your market can help you better understand how your appraiser determines your home's worth.
Mortgage rates are a key factor in choosing a home loan product. Many borrowers want to do whatever they can to lock in a low rate, but they may have questions about how to do it. In this post, we'll go over these questions and hopefully help you gain a better understanding of how mortgage rates work.
Read about the rising demand in 2014 for purchase mortgage loans as well as refinance loans.
Two of the nation's biggest housing organizations, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) have released official statements applauding the passage of recent flood insurance legislation.
Home equity loans might work well for some, but there are other alternatives that may be more beneficial and less risky. Read about home equity loan alternatives in our latest blog post.
Closing credit card accounts, buying a new car, changing jobs...these things won't necessarily ruin your chances of getting a mortgage, but avoiding them is probably a good idea. Read on to find out why.
If you are having trouble paying your mortgage due to extenuating life circumstances, you may be eligible for the FHA's Back to Work assistance program. Read our latest blog post to learn more.
Read about the pros and cons of buying a house or securing a home loan for a house in a planned community.
House flipping increased last year, along with average gross profits. Is now the time to invest in real estate? Check out which markets had the biggest year-over-year home flipping increases.