CoreLogic economist Archana Pradhan believes some would be home buyers who may fear tighter qualification standards - are self-sidelining from applying for a loan, for their home purchase, which could represent a large pool of potential buyers who rent since they don't think they are able to become ... » Learn More about Potential home buyers may be self-sidelining
Florida Housing 2017
The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
Serving in the military dictates many home buying and selling decisions for active-duty members, and continues to have residual effects - both positive and negative - for veterans. For the first time, the National Association of Realtors included questions about servicing in the Armed Forces in ... » Learn More about The real difference between military and non-military home buyers and sellers
Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%
Long-term U.S. rates on mortgages fell in the week for a second straight week amid continued global economic concerns. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage dipped to 3.54 percent from 3.60 percent a week ago. That is well below its level a year ago of 4.00 ... » Learn More about Average 30-year mortgage falls to 3.54%
REMAX National Housing Report June 2016
REMAX just released their National Housing report for June 2016. As home buyer demand continues, May saw a 10.3% jump in sales over April along with a 5.1% increase over May last year, which is slightly more than the typical year-over-year sales increase of 4.5% so far in 2016. The Median Sales ... » Learn More about REMAX National Housing Report June 2016
Classic Video gaming Company Atari to Make Smart Home Devices
Home arcade pioneer Atari is getting back into the hardware game with a variety of smart gadgets and connected home devices. Without revealing many details, Atari announced that it's teamed up together with the French wireless company Sigfox to produce highly connectable home gizmos that will not ... » Learn More about Classic Video gaming Company Atari to Make Smart Home Devices