LendingTree: In first quarter of this year, 19% of conventional loans had downpayments between 5% and 10%. One year earlier, only 6% were that low. Read more.
04/17/2013
U.S. builders broke the 1 million mark for the first time since June 2008. The gain signals continued strength for the housing recovery. Read more.
04/16/2013
"It's surprising to me that people tend to spend more time in pre-purchase research for a car than they do for a home mortgage," says CMG Financial president. Read more.
04/15/2013
Banks often list foreclosures low to encourage multiple bids, and some buyers need to lose out a few times and learn a lesson before landing a signed contract. Read more.
04/12/2013
SARASOTA, Fla. – April 11, 2013 – According to a report by BMO Financial Group, Florida’s housing market is on the rebound and Canadian Snowbirds are playing an important role in its recovery.“Beyond the obvious attraction of great weather and beautiful beaches, there are two factors that make Fl
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04/12/2013
Economist: If you compare current house prices to the bubble, things look good yet not great. But sales in 2012 far outpaced normal home sales before the bubble. Read more.
04/10/2013
Some not-yet-retired, middle-aged adults are buying a retirement home now and renting it out until they're ready to make the move. Read more.
04/09/2013
Some worry that today's quick price increases will again crash. But too many people learned their lesson, and it won't happen without "irrational exuberance." Read more.
04/08/2013
RealtyTrac: If purchased with cash, investment home returns in Florida's seven top cities range from 8.78% average in Orlando to 10.23% in Ocala. Read more.
04/05/2013
Foreclosed ex-homeowners can rebuild credit in three to seven years if diligent. Consultant expects 3.3 million likely to "return to homeownership." Read more.
04/04/2013
