Nov 7, 2012
More Metros Added to List of Improving Housing Markets “The solid increase in the number of improving housing markets this month illustrates the degree to which the housing recovery has gained momentum,” says a spokesman for the builder trade group....
Nov 6, 2012
How Housing May Help Give the Economy a Lift The housing market may be the one thing going right for the economy and may give the struggling economy a much-needed jolt in the months ahead....
Nov 5, 2012
NAR: Extend Mortgage Cancellation Tax Relief The National Association of REALTORS® sent out a call to action to its million-plus members this weekend, urging them to support an extension of tax relief on mortgage forgiveness....
Nov 2, 2012
Borrowers With Sub-660 Credit Scores Face Big Hurdles While standards for FHA loans have stayed about the same as they were in 2006, borrowers with credit scores lower than 660 are facing a tougher time in getting approved these days....
Nov 1, 2012
Fannie, Freddie Streamline Short-Sale Approvals Beginning today, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac gave several private mortgage insurers the ability to approve short sales and deed in lieu of foreclosures for distressed home owners without requiring a separate review....
