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Mortgage Lenders Say Credit Standards Are Easing

Mortgage Lenders Say Credit Standards Are Easing

One of the main obstacles potential home buyers face is the fear that they won't be approved for a mortgage. Believing that you don't make enough, have too much debt, or can't afford to buy a house is one reason many people don't even both

Jul 11, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer

What Your Name Says About The Home You Buy

What Your Name Says About The Home You Buy

For the most part, people stick with the name their parents gave them and don't ever give it too much thought. Sure, you've got the power to change it to just about anything you want but, unless you're stuck with something horrible, why would

Jul 10, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer

Buyer Interest High But Slowed By Supply

Buyer Interest High But Slowed By Supply

From all accounts, there are a lot of Americans interested in buying a home this year. Whether it's because of sustained job market improvement or mortgage rates that remain low compared to where they've been historically, home buyers are ready to

Jul 06, 2017 | Housing Outlook housing market Housing Shortage New Home Buyer

Real Estate Rebound Should Surpass Last Year

Real Estate Rebound Should Surpass Last Year

If you read real-estate news regularly, you may get the impression that homes right now are less affordable, buyers are less interested, and homeowners are less likely to sell than in the past. But, taking a big-picture view of where things are may give y

Jul 03, 2017 | housing market Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates New Home Buyer

Housing Market Outlook Tells Familiar Story

Housing Market Outlook Tells Familiar Story

Following the ups-and-downs of the housing market can be difficult for the average home buyer or seller. Because of this, many Americans get in the market without a basic understanding of the forces currently driving home prices, mortgage rates, demand, e

Jun 30, 2017 |

Sales Of Previously Owned Homes Up In May

Sales Of Previously Owned Homes Up In May

Sales of existing homes fell in April but bounced back in May, according to new numbers from the National Association of Realtors. May sales of previously owned homes rose 1.1 percent and are now 2.7 percent higher than they were at the same time last yea

Jun 23, 2017 | Housing Outlook Housing Shortage Mortgage Rates housing market Selling Your Home