D.R. Horton, the largest U.S. homebuilder, says recent strong sales will allow it to raise prices for an early start to the spring home-selling season.
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Loans vetted by appraisers who fail to meet Fannie Mae’s standards could face extra scrutiny.
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In order for the housing market to fully recover, the job market must fully recover first, some housing analysts say. Find out where jobless rates are improving the most.
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As 30-year mortgage rates trend higher, more home buyers are being lured to the low introductory rates of adjustable-rate mortgages, a new survey shows.
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Mortgage applications moved slightly lower last week, as interest rates dipped to the lowest averages since November, the Mortgage Bankers Association reports.
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In his State of the Union speech last night, the president asked Congress to reform mortgage finance to keep homeownership accessible without risking another taxpayer-funded meltdown.
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