Thu, Jan 12 2006, 8:00 AM
While the flattening of the yield curve has not noticeably hurt the popularity of ARMS, it is largely lender discounts that have kept the products in ...
Wed, Jan 11 2006, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending January 6, 2006
Mon, Jan 9 2006, 8:00 AM
Home warranties are not new, but they are increasingly being marketed to home owners rather than buyers and sellers.
Fri, Jan 6 2006, 8:00 AM
We all want what we cannot have when it comes to a home search, but recognizing what we want and why we want it can make compromise easier to accept w...
Wed, Jan 4 2006, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending December 29, 2005
Mon, Jan 2 2006, 8:00 AM
NAR report on competitiveness contains a lot of information about agent incomes, mobility, and small versus large firms.
Fri, Dec 30 2005, 8:00 AM
Existing home sales continue to decline nationally and by region, but median home prices are still on the uptick.
Wed, Dec 28 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending December 22, 2005
Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending December 15, 2005
Wed, Dec 21 2005, 8:00 AM
Per NAR, real estate is a nearly perfect competitive market. Banking, uh,.not so much.
Fri, Dec 16 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR counters claims of non-competitiveness with major review of real estate and banking industry structures.
Wed, Dec 14 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending December 8, 2005
Mon, Dec 12 2005, 8:00 AM
Economists generally agree that housing is slowing but differ greatly on the pace and the effect.
Thu, Dec 8 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending November 30, 2005
Wed, Dec 7 2005, 8:00 AM
Do not give up on your dream house just because the inspection report is less than dreamy. Money can fix most problems and your seller may be willing ...
Fri, Dec 2 2005, 8:00 AM
Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loan limits will increase to meet rising house prices.
Wed, Nov 30 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending November 23, 2005
Wed, Nov 30 2005, 8:00 AM
NAR and HUD-Census Bureau release October sales figures. Existing home sales slow a bit but new homes continue to sell at a record pace.
Tue, Nov 29 2005, 8:00 AM
A good housing inspection should give a buyer a solid assessment of the new house and provide lots of information to keep it running well.
Wed, Nov 23 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending November 17, 2005
Tue, Nov 22 2005, 8:00 AM
What should you expect from a home inspection? The American Society of Home Inspectors has Standards of Practice, but a good inspector will go an ext...
Thu, Nov 17 2005, 8:00 AM
Home inspections are a nearly universal part of a home purchase these days. Why you should never forego one and what you should expect to pay, how yo...
Wed, Nov 16 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending November 10, 2005
Tue, Nov 15 2005, 8:00 AM
Any bets on when Fannie Mae will finally figure out what it earned or didn’t during the first years of the new century? It sure does not seem to be g...
Fri, Nov 11 2005, 8:00 AM
Beyond short term impacts of the hurricanes and in spite of rising interest rates Freddie Mac still paints a picture of a solid housing market.
Wed, Nov 9 2005, 8:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending November 4, 2005
Tue, Nov 8 2005, 8:00 AM
Making a home work for the elderly or disabled can provide comfort and safety for the whole family.
Mon, Nov 7 2005, 8:00 AM
The Presidential tax panel issued its recommendations this week. There were enough small changes to warrant a second and more comprehensive look.
Wed, Nov 2 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending October 27, 2005
Tue, Nov 1 2005, 7:00 AM
A disability, even a very temporary one, can raise havoc with the enjoyment of your home. Take any opportunity when building or remodeling to prepare...
Fri, Oct 28 2005, 7:00 AM
The House of Representatives has approved new oversight for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Senate approval appears a long way off.
Thu, Oct 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending October 20, 2005
Wed, Oct 26 2005, 7:00 AM
NAR report sees an ultimate soft landing as bubble begins to soften and fallout from Katrina benefits portions of the sales market.
Mon, Oct 24 2005, 7:00 AM
Homeowners may lose a cherished tax deduction if a presidential panel gets its way. But history says it is unlikely to happen.
Fri, Oct 21 2005, 7:00 AM
Are commissions the reason for the recent attacks on the National Association of Realtors and on agents. Hmmmm - there does seem to be a pattern.
Fri, Oct 21 2005, 7:00 AM
Modular and panelized construction using a variety of methods and materials offer time and cost saving alternatives for homeowners. Even IKEA is gett...
Wed, Oct 19 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending October 13, 2005
Mon, Oct 17 2005, 7:00 AM
Although acknowledging hurricanes impact, Freddie Mac still sees a rosy housing picture.
Wed, Oct 12 2005, 7:00 AM
Freddie Mac has tallied up its losses to Rita and Katrina and they will be substantial.
Wed, Oct 12 2005, 7:00 AM
A Government Accountability Office Report suggests reputation and service may be more relevant to creating competition in the real estate than commiss...
Wed, Oct 12 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending October 6, 2005
Mon, Oct 10 2005, 7:00 AM
While traditional one-stud-at-a-time construction remains the norm, a potential build-it-myselfer would do well to check out options to make those dre...
Fri, Oct 7 2005, 7:00 AM
Seems like a lot of people are targeting the National Association of Realtors. The Department of Justice heads the list.
Wed, Oct 5 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Report - Week Ending September 28, 2005
Tue, Oct 4 2005, 7:00 AM
Building a home is an adventure but, with enough information and some innovative new housing options, perhaps one with a happy ending.
Wed, Sep 28 2005, 7:00 AM
Mortgage rates rose, home sales and prices were also higher. But are mortgage applications the canary in the coal mine?
Tue, Sep 27 2005, 7:00 AM
Actual cash value versus replacement costs; deductibles, and valued policies are only a few of the things you need to know as an informed consumer of ...
Thu, Sep 22 2005, 7:00 AM
Housing starts are reported off in the last month, but the single family market still shows that builders continue to be optimistic.
Wed, Sep 21 2005, 7:00 AM
Weekly Mortgage Rates Summary Report.
Mon, Sep 19 2005, 7:00 AM
Piggy backs make more financial sense at present than private mortgage insurance, but that can change with interest rates and/or pending legislation.
