Genworth Mortgage Insurance again surveyed mortgage industry executives at the 2016 Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention in Boston and found that fewer now see mortgage underwriting standards as overly restrictive. Lenders say it’s much easier to obtain a mortgage Overall, 50 % ... » Learn More about Lenders say it’s much easier to obtain a mortgage
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Home prices exceed pre-recession height
U.S. home prices have fully recovered from their steep plunge while in the housing bust and Great Recession, according to a private measure. Home prices exceed pre-recession height The Standard & Poor's CoreLogic Case-Shiller national home price index is slightly higher than the ... » Learn More about Home prices exceed pre-recession height
Homelessness is still Declining in the U.S.
Fewer people are homeless in the U.S., homelessness is down especially among families with children, veterans, and folks who have long-term disabilities, according to HUD’s 2016 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress. The report states that 549,928 individuals were homeless on a single ... » Learn More about Homelessness is still Declining in the U.S.
Could court ruling bring about more foreclosures to market?
Delinquent Florida homeowners could be getting long-delayed foreclosure notices after a court ruling cleared the way for lenders to bring back cases that have stalled for several years. The Florida Supreme Court ruled last month that lenders can refile foreclosure cases against owners still in ... » Learn More about Could court ruling bring about more foreclosures to market?
These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air
A study 30 years ago by NASA reveals that particular plants can help clean the air to space stations, and studies since then have confirmed they may be able to do that for a home or office too. Further, research has linked certain houseplants to an increase in productivity, calmness, creativity, as ... » Learn More about These types of Plants Can Enhance a Home’s Quality of Air