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Archives for January, 2014

Housing Policy Changes for 2014

January 23, 2014

The National Housing Conference sheds light on some changes and topics to watch throughout 2014. Access to federal housing resources, foreclosure prevention and financing reform are among the big issues.

Builder Confidence Rises in December

January 19, 2014

The NAHB reports that builder confidence for the single-family home market rose 4 points in December. Could this mean more home construction on the way?

5 Cities with Thriving Real Estate Markets

January 18, 2014

While some metros still struggle with low demand, low inventory, and low home values, others are thriving - with new construction, higher appreciation rates, and strong demand.

What is Mortgage Servicing?

January 17, 2014

Read about mortgage servicing, how it affects home mortgage rates, and what mortgage lenders provide it.

Markets Where Asking Prices Are On The Rise

January 13, 2014

In November, REALTORMag published a list created by realtor.com of 10 U.S. markets where asking prices were surging. You might be surprised at which metros made the list.

First Time Home Buyer Myths

January 11, 2014

In this post, we'll dispel a few common myths that tend to put off would-be home buyers. From low credit to no down payment, there are still ways to secure your piece of the American Dream.