Daily Real Estate News 1.2.2014

Lower Down-Payment Requirements for Jumbo Loans Many small lenders, such as community banks and credit unions, say they are willing to cover jumbo loans with 5 percent to 10 percent down payments now....

Daily Real Estate News 12.30.2013

Housing’s Best Buys for 2014 Find out where real estate is most undervalued, but where prices are predicted to increase in the new year. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Buyers Get Extended Offer Period on REOs...

Daily Real Estate News 12.27.2013

Strong Demand Helps Buck Winter Trend These 10 housing markets are leading the nation with largest year-over-year list price increases. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Investors Likely to Curb Buying in 2014 A new...

Daily Real Estate News 12.26.2013

Fannie, Freddie Fee Hikes Delayed for Review The incoming director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency says that he will delay Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s planned increases on mortgage fees until he has time to review the reasoning behind it....

Daily Real Estate News 12.23.2013

Job Growth to Drive 2014 Housing Market The housing recovery is expected to remain strong in the new year, driven by economic growth and an improving employment picture, economists say....