Aims to limit mortgage insurance premiums for FHA borrowers. The House Financial Services Committee passed a bill Wednesday that will limit mortgage insurance payments on loans backed by the Federal Housing Administration. FHA loans more affordable The bill - H.R. 3141, ... » Learn More about FHA loans more affordable
Home Ownership
Millennials understand the right way to sell
In excess of three-quarters of millennials really feel confident regarding how to sell a home, but only a few have actually done so, as outlined by a recent survey by sold.com. 3 out of 4 millennials think they understand the right way to sell a home Despite millennials' ... » Learn More about Millennials understand the right way to sell
Sales can die over petty disputes
Home-buyers and sellers sometimes disagree over seemingly frivolous issues - however the disputes don't seem nearly as frivolous if and when they jeopardize a sale. Sales can die over petty disputes Realtor.com recently interviewed real estate professionals and inquired ... » Learn More about Sales can die over petty disputes
Less homes selling higher than list price
Less homes selling at or over list price is declining, going back to historical norms, as outlined by CoreLogic's Home Price Index. That may be a relief to home shoppers whose budgets have been squeezed recently as home prices soared. Less homes selling higher than list ... » Learn More about Less homes selling higher than list price
The American dream makes a comeback
After Teresa and Mark Taunton short sold their $535,000 four-bedroom dream home in Celebration, Florida, at the conclusion of the real estate meltdown in 2011, buying another house was the last thing on their minds. The American dream makes a comeback "It makes you feel you could ... » Learn More about The American dream makes a comeback