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More homebuyers say cash is king
A higher percentage of all-cash homebuyers can be a sign of a weak housing market. Continue reading
Home prices on a tear
Annual price increases are pointing toward a sustained housing recovery. Continue reading
Turning point for home prices?
Home prices jumped in 51 percent of metro markets; vacation home sales are rising. Continue reading
FHA fees on the rise again
Beginning April 1, borrowers will pay more for upfront mortgage insurance from the Federal Housing Administration, or FHA. Fees were last raised in April 2011 and are at the highest in the FHA’s history.
Premiums for the insurance will rise from 1 perc… Continue reading
FHA loans will cost more
If you plan to get an FHA mortgage or want to refinance with an FHA loan, act quickly.
A few weeks ago, I told you that mortgages insured by the Federal Housing Administration would get more expensive this year because of recently approved legislation … Continue reading
Low rates spur refinancing wave
Applications for mortgages jumped 23 percent last week, largely due to homeowners taking advantage of record-low rates to refinance, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The refinance portion of total mortgage activity was 82 percent.
But as … Continue reading