Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®), showing fixed mortgage rates declining or remaining the same from the previous week amid mixed economic data, and continuing to hover around their all-time record lows.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.55 percent with an …
It can be unsightly and upsetting when a home in a neighborhood isn't being maintained like the others. It might be an overgrown yard, a fence in need of repair, paint peeling on the home or even a car parked in front of the home that hasn't moved in …
Freddie Mac recently released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey®, showing fixed mortgage rates pulling back and following bond yields lower after gradually moving higher over the past month.
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 3.59 percent with an average 0.6 point for the week ending August …
With the sale of vacation homes surging, more current and aspiring second homeowners are seeking ways to supply cash flow or recover expenses by placing their properties in a professional management program - a tactic that’s ripe for success, according to industry experts. Purchasing the home is just the beginning, …
REALTORS® help people achieve the dream of homeownership, but are often also homeowners themselves. A new offer through the REALTOR Benefits® Program will help members of the National Association of REALTORS® who own homes prolong the life of their air conditioning and heating systems.
American Home Shield, a long-time …
How's it goin little fella? Oh this little fella is known as US Housing Market. Where is he now? How's it going? It certainly looks like the US Housing Market is regaining its form, after some turbulent times. Like a sports underdog team/icon we all like to root for, this …
The Case-Shiller indexes of home prices increased again when compared to the previous month or the previous year. Both the 10-city and 20-city seasonally-adjusted (SA) indexes rose 1 percent and 0.9 percent respectively from May to June 2012. This is the fifth straight month for steady increases in the SA …
According to the National Association of REALTORS®’ 2012 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey, vacation home sales rose 7.0 percent to 502,000 in 2011 from 469,000 in 2010. With summer homes on the rise in a down economy, it is vital for homeowners to protect their investments from the threat …
Buying a Foreclosure? Not too fast! Take your time, you may think that it's an opportunity but there are cons that comes along with the pros of buying one.
"With a foreclosure, you’re not buying the house directly from the person who lived there. …
Knowing the current value of your home is important when you're considering a move, refinancing or getting a home equity loan. Prices are determined by recent sales and the supply and demand of current inventory.
The process of selecting comparable properties involves matching similar features like bedrooms, baths, …