Thu, Nov 17 2011, 11:01 AM
One week
until Thanksgiving - time flies. What's in a name? Plenty. For example, the
name of the Athletic Director at the University of Texas is DeL...
Wed, Nov 16 2011, 10:01 AM
Say what
you want about zoning laws in Houston, but mosques and pig races don’t mix
anywhere: http://www.youtube.com/embed/dUr1NxJDC94?rel=0 . ...
Wed, Nov 16 2011, 4:26 PM
After two months of gains the index
measuring builder confidence has reached its highest level in 17 months
according to data released today by th...
Thu, Oct 20 2011, 12:05 PM
Here is a
notable take on Realtors, for better or worse, titled " Five Rules to
Remember When Dealing with Real Estate Agents " .
Have you
comm...
Tue, Sep 20 2011, 10:54 AM
It used to
be that people who walked down the street arguing with nobody there were deemed
"crazy". When cellphones first got overly popular, my mo...
Mon, Sep 19 2011, 12:39 PM
The Housing Market Index (HMI) release
today by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo remained
virtually unchanged for the ...
Tue, Aug 16 2011, 11:06 AM
Builder confidence in the housing market
remained unchanged in August according to the National Association of Home
Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Hous...
Mon, Jul 18 2011, 9:26 AM
"Texting
is like intellectually roaming free in a cul-de-sac." Feel free to quote
Ralph Nader on that one.
Five-time
Jeopardy winner Rich Cordr...
Mon, Jul 18 2011, 2:21 PM
Two press releases that came out on
Monday may point to a new direction for the residential construction market and
perhaps for housing policy.
H...
Thu, Jun 16 2011, 9:46 AM
The idea of Father's Day was conceived
slightly more than a century ago, not by Hallmark Card or Weber Grills, but by
Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Wash...
Wed, Jun 15 2011, 1:57 PM
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) today reported
that its Housing Market Index (HMI) fell
to 13 after standing at 16 for six out ...
Mon, May 16 2011, 2:08 PM
The National Association of Homebuilders
(NAHB) reported on Monday that its Housing Market Index (HMI) came in at 16 for the sixth time in seven ...
Tue, Apr 19 2011, 11:53 AM
We now live in a world with higher annual FHA premiums. Private MI companies, of course,
are understandably quick to point out the price difference w...
Mon, Apr 18 2011, 1:24 PM
There
are a lot of reasons why the nation's homebuilders continue to feel skittish about
the housing market according to both the Chairman and Chief...
Thu, Feb 17 2011, 9:52 AM
They've barely cleaned up the confetti from the Super Bowl parade, and already baseball's spring training is upon us. Here is something non-mortgage r...
Tue, Feb 15 2011, 12:17 PM
The
nation's homebuilders are still seeing a lot of dark tunnel ahead judging by their
responses in the most recent survey of attitudes about the ho...
Wed, Jan 19 2011, 9:57 AM
Freddie Mac Eliminates Streamline Refi Product; Wells Fargo & U.S. Bank Earnings Recap; Plan B for 2011; Lender Bulletins
Tue, Jan 18 2011, 12:49 PM
"As we emerge from the traditionally slow holiday season, builders continue to look for signs of improvement in the economy, home buyer demand and bui...
Wed, Dec 15 2010, 8:23 AM
The bond market had another bad day yesterday following a strong read on Retail Sales and an improved outlook from the small business sector. Treasur...
Wed, Dec 15 2010, 1:31 PM
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) today released it's Builder Confidence Index for December. The composite portion of the HMI remaine...
Wed, Nov 17 2010, 1:56 PM
Walkthrough of Loan Paper Transfer Process; Fed Explains Credit Scores; Fannie CFO Calls It Quits; Ginnie Mae Guarantee Stats
Tue, Nov 16 2010, 10:54 AM
The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo survey of building confidence rose a single point in November. The component of that survey mea...
Tue, Oct 19 2010, 11:29 AM
BoA and GMAC Resume Foreclosures; Feedback on HVCC's "Replacement"; Faulty Note Transfers; DU Early Check Reports; HECM Saver
Mon, Oct 18 2010, 2:37 PM
The monthly NAHB/Wells Fargo survey of home builder perceptions improved for the first time in five months. Builders are seeing some increased buyer ...
Mon, Sep 20 2010, 11:57 AM
"The stall in the nation's housing market continues. Builders report that the two leading obstacles to new-home sales right now are consumer reluctanc...
Mon, Aug 16 2010, 10:40 AM
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes edged down for a third consecutive month in August.
Mon, Jul 19 2010, 3:19 PM
The July survey of builders conducted by the National Association of Home Builders found that its members are seeing few bright spots in the market no...
Tue, Jul 13 2010, 10:23 AM
HARP Subordination Scenario; Jumbo Loan Foreclosure Numbers; Rates Low But Fewer Qualified Borrowers; International Homebuyers
Wed, Jun 16 2010, 11:27 AM
Signs of Life in the Non-Agency Mortgage Market; Housing Supply Shortage?; HUD's Final Rule; Fannie & Freddie Delisted; Apps Rise
Tue, Jun 15 2010, 11:08 AM
After recording month over month improvements in April and May, home builder confidence declined in June. Builders still remain very cautious and are ...
Tue, Jun 15 2010, 8:28 AM
Equity futures are once again indicated higher this morning. The question is whether stocks will maintain momentum throughout the day, or fizzle out j...
Tue, Jun 15 2010, 5:41 PM
Floating your loan is getting more risky as stocks have broken an important level of resistance and investor optimism is improving. If stocks do exten...
Mon, Jun 14 2010, 8:26 AM
Housing Starts ― or new construction of single-family homes ― are anticipated to fall in May after building permits contracted 11.5%. In April, the an...
Tue, May 25 2010, 3:38 PM
The big question everyone is asking: The Home Buyer Tax Credit Has Expired. Will Home Sales Improve, Contract, or Go Sideways?
Tue, May 18 2010, 11:19 AM
Defending The Mortgage Industry From Generalizations; New HUD Mortgagee Letter; HAMP Data; TB&W Chairman in Trouble; Quicken Loans
Mon, May 17 2010, 9:03 AM
The key sector this week is housing, as data on new construction and homebuilder confidence are each expected to suggest recent progress. Meanwhile, s...
Mon, May 17 2010, 1:58 PM
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes rose for a second consecutive month in May to its highest point since August 200...
Fri, Apr 23 2010, 8:13 AM
As European equities climb higher on Friday, the US stock market is looking to open on a positive note following a late rally yesterday. Dow futures a...
Mon, Apr 19 2010, 8:36 AM
With little economic data released until Thursday this week, investor attention should remain focused on first-quarter earnings releases, plus continu...
Thu, Apr 15 2010, 8:21 AM
After hitting fresh 52-week highs across the board yesterday, US equities are looking to open slightly lower this morning ahead of a packed schedule. ...
Mon, Apr 12 2010, 8:33 AM
Although Monday begins the week on a slow note in terms of fresh data, the rest of the week is packed with housing data, retail sales, industrial prod...
Fri, Mar 19 2010, 3:34 PM
Recapping The Week That Was in Housing: Fed Meeting, Builder Confidence, Housing Starts, Building Permits, Financial Reform, Loan Demand, Interest Ra...
Mon, Mar 15 2010, 8:01 AM
Equity markets are mostly lower across the globe Monday, leading US stocks to open sharply lower ahead of a moderately busy schedule.
Two hours bef...
Mon, Mar 15 2010, 3:17 PM
In March, Builder confidence lost the small amount of progress seen in February, falling two points to 15 where the index sat in January. The NAHB c...
Wed, Feb 17 2010, 10:11 AM
Housing Starts data estimates how much new residential real estate construction occurred in the previous month. New construction means digging has beg...
Tue, Feb 16 2010, 8:42 AM
Uncertainty remains as to whether Greece will resolve its debt issues, but markets around the globe were mostly higher Tuesday and the euro recovered ...
Tue, Feb 16 2010, 4:21 PM
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) released today revealed that home builders are more optimistic...
Tue, Jan 19 2010, 12:57 PM
Reports from fellow mortgage professionals indicate lender rate sheets to be unchanged this morning. The par 30 year conventional rate mortgage remai...
Tue, Jan 19 2010, 8:33 AM
Equities are mixed around the globe but clearly downward in the US. Following a 3-day weekend, one hour before the opening bell, Dow futures are off ...
Tue, Jan 19 2010, 1:10 PM
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes declined one point to 15 in January on continuing concerns about the poor job ma...
