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People complain about mortgages the most

Posted on September 23, 2015 by

The CFPB says more than a quarter of borrowers submit complaints about their mortgage, making it the most-complained-about financial product. Continue reading →

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Don’t get too comfortable with low rates

Posted on September 18, 2015 by

When the Fed finally makes a move, mortgage rates will likely increase and potential homebuyers will be affected. Continue reading →

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Most hated weekday is best for homebuying

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

Monday is the best weekday to buy a home, according to real estate data firm RealtyTrac. Continue reading →

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Many consumers think it’s a good time to buy

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

Nearly two-thirds of consumers think now is a good time to buy a home, according to a new Fannie Mae index. Continue reading →

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New home sales move upward

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

Sales of new single-family homes are up more than 5% from June 2015 and more than 25% from July 2014, according to new data from the federal government. Continue reading →

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Existing-home sales make more gains

Posted on August 20, 2015 by

Existing-home sales are up for the third straight month, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading →

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Builders grow more confident in market

Posted on August 17, 2015 by

Builder confidence in August rose to its highest level in nearly a decade, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Continue reading →

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Does a nearby Trader Joe’s boost your home’s value?

Posted on August 11, 2015 by

Homeowners who live near Trader Joe’s have higher property values than those near Whole Foods, according to a RealtyTrac report. Continue reading →

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Time to say ‘goodbye’ to home equity loans?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by

Two of the nation’s largest financial institutions have discontinued their home equity loan products. Continue reading →

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Jumbo standards are loosening

Posted on August 5, 2015 by

Good news today for folks who can afford to borrow a half-million or more to buy a house: J.P. Morgan is the latest bank to ease its lending standards for jumbo mortgage. Continue reading →

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