Tag Archives: homeownership
Bernie Sanders buys 3rd home, for $575K
Does owning a vacation home make Bernie Sanders a 1-percenter? Probably not; he might be more like a 3.5-percenter. Continue reading
Big problem getting a little mortgage
Good luck if you want a mortgage for less than $50,000. They’re hard to get, and that’s a problem. Continue reading
Borrowers more satisfied with lending process
A new J.D. Power study shows that consumers are more satisfied overall with mortgage origination this year than in 2014. Continue reading
Purple playground prevails in HOA suit
A suburban Kansas City, Missouri, homeowners association lost its battle with a family over the color of a backyard playground. Continue reading
Purple playground prevails in HOA suit
A suburban Kansas City, Missouri, homeowners association lost its battle with a family over the color of a backyard playground. Continue reading
Does a nearby Trader Joe’s boost your home’s value?
Homeowners who live near Trader Joe’s have higher property values than those near Whole Foods, according to a RealtyTrac report. Continue reading
Delinquent borrowers get the attention
Mortgage servicers are spending more time on borrowers who are behind on payments than those who are current, according to a new J.D. Power study. Continue reading
Black women pay higher mortgage rates
On average, women of color have mortgages with higher interest rates than their white counterparts, according to a new study. Continue reading
Homeownership losing steam
The rate of homeownership in the U.S. is at a 19-year low. Continue reading
Climbing cost of homeownership
The average cost to own a home is up more than 20 percent across the country. Continue reading