Tag Archives: homebuying
Many consumers think it’s a good time to buy
Nearly two-thirds of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new Fannie Mae index. Continue reading →
You had a house crush, admit it
Finding the perfect home can be like trying to find the love of your life. Continue reading →
Homebuyers sacrifice for good schools
Would you rather live in a home with a pool or a home near good schools? Continue reading →
Stealth foreclosure relief
While the government explores new ways to rent foreclosures and jump-start loan modifications to solve the housing bust, a little-known and underused Federal Housing Administration program is quietly helping buyers purchase foreclosures by wrapping the… Continue reading →
Help rewrite fed mortgage form
Following on the heels of its overhaul of credit card disclosures announced in March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, last week launched its “Know Before You Owe” project, a similar attempt to streamline and clarify government-requir… Continue reading →
Buying is cheaper than renting
After seeing how the housing market has collapsed over recent years, you may wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to enter the tricky game of homeownership.
Here is a compelling reason: It’s cheaper than renting — at least that is the case… Continue reading →