Dec 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....
Dec 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....
Dec 20, 2013
3 Big Reasons Why Home Sales Are Falling For the first time in more than two years, existing-home sales are below year ago levels. What’s behind the drop in sales? ____________________________________________________________________________________ ‘Fracking’ Sparks...
Dec 19, 2013
Many Borrowers Facing Higher Mortgage Costs Next Year Borrowers will likely see an increase in mortgage costs next spring, particularly those who don’t have a sizable down payment or have less-than-perfect credit scores....
Dec 18, 2013
Home Owners Stand to Recapture More Equity in 2014 A rebound in consumer confidence and economic growth in the new year should allow more home owners to escape the “negative equity trap,” according to CoreLogic....
Dec 17, 2013
Economists: Growth in Home Prices Will Slow by Half in 2014 Economists are predicting housing prices to continue to rise next year — but only at about half the rate that they did in 2013....
