

Brokers and Managers: CFPB proposes delays to closing changes; why brokers will save money soon
CFPB proposes moving effective date for closing changes to October 3 In late June, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau proposed a...


HARP
About 6.5 million borrowers could likely qualify for and benefit from a traditional refinancing or the HARP program, according to a new...


Demographics
Demographic shifts from retiring baby boomers and the increase of millennials buying homes will have the most profound impact on the real...


Are homes "overvalued"?
Home prices are inching up near peak levels once again, and an increasing number of markets are being dubbed "overvalued" by economists....


Existing-Home Sales Bounce Back Strongly in May as First-time Buyers Return
WASHINGTON (June 22, 2015) — Fueled partly by an increase in the share of sales to first-time buyers, existing-home sales increased in...


Housing Affordability
Housing affordability is down from a year ago as higher prices continue to outpace incomes, according to the National Association of...


Prepare for Vacation with Home Safety Checklist
Vacations require a certain amount of planning and preparation, but one element that is often overlooked is home safety. “Just like you...


Refinancing
More borrowers were able to reduce their monthly mortgage payments and shorten their loan terms, Freddie Mac reports. Refinancing...


Buying vs Renting
Many renters would be better off buying a home than continuing to pay steep rental costs, finds a new study. The monthly payment on a...


Home Sales
“This month kicks off spring home buying season,” says Len Kiefer, deputy chief economist at Freddie Mac. “Between now and the end of...