Category Archives: Mortgages
New heights in home prices
Listing prices on luxury properties are now well over $100 million. Continue reading
Homebuilder returns scheme profits
The CFPB ordered a Texas homebuilder to return more than $100,000 in illegal fees. Continue reading
Housing recovery sputters
At the start of the traditional buying season, housing news is mixed. Continue reading
Is the foreclosure crisis easing?
Total foreclosure activity in April dropped to the lowest in more than six years. Continue reading
Help now for delinquent borrowers
Homeowners in need of a mortgage modification don’t need to wait until July 1. Continue reading
Help for well-off borrowers
A jumbo mortgage is more readily available for the right type of borrower. Continue reading
What will Watt do?
The new head of Fannie and Freddie is mum on his plans. Continue reading
Home remodeling: DIY or not?
Consider safety risks, time delays and hidden costs before embarking on DIY home improvements. Continue reading
Big buyers of property tax liens
The new bidders at tax lien auctions are seeking big returns. Continue reading
Housing bias and service animals
“No pets allowed” is not an excuse landlords can use to prevent renters with disabilities from moving in with a service animal. Continue reading