Category Archives: Mortgages
Foreign homebuyers packing up
The U.S. has been an attractive place for buyers from other countries, but demand is waning. Continue reading
Hot market leaves renters cold
As housing demand surges, many renters have been priced out of the rental market. Continue reading
Distressed homes selling fast
Investors are buying bank-owned and foreclosed homes before prices rise further. Continue reading
Builders optimistic for 2014
Confidence in new, single-family home construction is high heading into next year. Continue reading
They’re baaaack: Subprime loans
Will a new name be enough to rebrand these toxic mortgage loans for investors? Continue reading
Is 4 percent a normal rate?
Buyers are used to low rates, but their perception of normality could be skewed. Continue reading
Home sales drop, but not prices
The housing market is cooling but one expert says prices won’t fall. Continue reading
Regulators keep pushing rates upward
Will tapering make mortgage rates spike as some had feared? Continue reading
FHA loans get smaller
If you plan to get an FHA mortgage next year you may have to settle for a smaller loan, depending on where you live. Continue reading
High costs of high-rise living
Before buying a condo, make sure you won’t carry the weight of delinquent owners. Continue reading