Category Archives: Mortgages

How to calculate rent vs. buy

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

The decision to buy instead of rent is easier if you calculate the numbers. Continue reading →

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Home builders hampered

Posted on September 12, 2012 by

Home builders are caught short in filling demand for construction projects. Continue reading →

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Frustrated borrowers speak up

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

Frustrated mortgage borrowers filed more than 23,000 complaints with the CFPB. Continue reading →

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Lousy jobs report = low rates

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

The August jobs report is bad news for President Barack Obama but not for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading →

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Vanishing mortgage debt

Posted on September 6, 2012 by

A drop in debt is both good and bad news for a housing recovery. Continue reading →

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Higher mortgage fees on the way

Posted on September 5, 2012 by

Borrowers who want to beat higher mortgage fees should get moving. Continue reading →

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Investors exiting housing market

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

What does it mean for the housing market when investors lose interest? Continue reading →

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A shortage of foreclosures?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

Looking for a great foreclosure deal? You may have to work a little harder to find a bargain these days. Continue reading →

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Where are the first-time buyers?

Posted on August 30, 2012 by

New homebuyers are scarce, but they are critical to a housing recovery. Continue reading →

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Young homeowners are drowning

Posted on August 28, 2012 by

Do younger, distressed borrowers actually help the housing recovery? Continue reading →

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